Hyderabad: Makar Sankranti, the first festival of the year which is also called the festival of kites, and is known by several names like Sankranti, and Pongal across India, It is an occasion that is celebrated with much pomp and zeal across the nation. Further, no festival is complete in India without the flavour of Bollywood. So here are a few films that celebrate the undeniable joy of flying kites, eating sweets, and ringing in the new year with a positive attitude!
'Kai Po Che':
‘Manjha’ from this film become one of Bollywood's most popular kite-flying songs. 'Kai Po Che' is a Gujarati phrase that means 'victory' during a kite-flying session. The film Kai Po Che is based on Chetan Bhagat's novel The Three Mistakes of My Life. Manjha tells the touching story of three friends, played by Amit Sadh, Sushant Singh Rajput, and Rajkummar Rao. (ANI) Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam:
The film, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, revolves around a Gujarati family, and the song 'Dheel De' focuses on the preparations for a kite-flying competition. The entire song, which stars Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, focuses on how kite-flying is an essential part of Makar Sankranti. (ANI)