Bollywood has been celebrating the colourful festival of Janmashtmi with songs dedicated to Lord Krishna since decades. The trend of breaking 'dahi handis' on-screen started back in 1963 by the first dancing star of India, Shammi Kapoor is still prevalent in Hindi films. As the nation basks in the happiness of Janmashtmi today, ETV Bharat brings to you some of the best songs without which the exuberance of the festival is incomplete.
- In 1963 film 'Bluffmaster', song Govinda Aala Re features veteran actor Shammi Kapoor breaking 'Dahi handi' exuding high-spirit and exuberance. Set in a crowded Chawl, the song was crooned by the late music wizard Mohammed Rafi while the music was given by Kalyanji-Anandji.
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- In 1974 release 'Badla', Shatrughan Sinha celebrates Janmashtmi in the song 'Shor Mach Gaya Shor Dekho Aaya Makhan Chor'. The song celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna with dhols, nagaras and reciting of Krishna's childhood memories. The superhit track was voiced by Kishore Kumar and composed by Laxminant Pyarelal.
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- 'Mach Gaya Shor Sari Nagri Re' picturized on Amitabh Bachchan in 1982 film 'Khud-Daar' is another song celebrating the auspicious festival of Janmashtmi. It features Big B celebrating the joyful festival with great enthusiasm. The song commemorating Lord Krishna's birth became very popular at the time. It was sung by legendary singing duo Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar.
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- In 1999 film 'Hero Brother' song 'Chandi Ki Daal Par Sone Ka More', the Bhaijaan of Bollywood continues the tradition of breaking 'Dahi Handi'. Set in the colourful backdrop of Janmashtmi, the peppy track depicts a fun banter between two lovers, Salman and Rani Mukerjee. The song which still resonates with the audience was crooned by Salman and Alka Yagnik.
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- When it comes to Janmashtmi songs, 'Maiyya Yashoda' is the one we can never skip. The song from 1999 blockbuster family drama 'Hum Saath Saath Hain' features Karisma Kapoor, Sonali Bendre Tabu, Saif Ali Khan and Salman Khan. However, Karisma takes the centerstage as she opens the song dressed as Radha. The hit 90s track was voiced by Kavita Krishnamurthy, Alka Yagnik, Anuradha Paudwal.
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- In the same year released film 'Vaastav', song 'Har Taraf Hai Ye Shor, Aaya Gokul Ka Chor' features Janamashtmi celebration. The groovy shows Sanjay Dutt dancing against the colourful backdrop of Janmashtami. The popular song ending with the tradition of breaking 'Dahi handi' was sung by Vinod Rathod and Atul Kale.
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- In 2001 epic sports-drama 'Lagaan', the popular track 'Radhaa Kaise Na Chale' features Aamir Khan teasing his lady-love Gracy Singh who plays Radha in the song. The dance song based on the immortal love saga of Radha-Krishna is still alive in the hearts of the audience. The track was crooned by Asha Bhosle and Udit Narayan.
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- In 2005, song 'Vo Kisna Hai' from 'Kisna: The Warrior Poet' depicts the love saga of Radha-Krishna reciting the characteristics of the eternal couple. The song picturized on Vivek Oberoi, Antonia Bernath and Isha Sharvani was voiced by Sukhwinder Singh, S.Shailja, Ismail Darbar and Ayesha Darbar.
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- In 2012, Akshay Kumar appeared as Lord Krishna in 'Oh My God'. In the song 'Go Go Govinda', the festival of Janmashtami is celebrated with all the colours and flowers spread everywhere. The deadly dance duo of dance legend Prabhudheva and Sonakshi Sinha made the number a huge hit. Interestingly, the song features a female actor (Sonakshi) breaking the 'Dahi handi' for the first time onscreen. The hit track was chanted by Shreya Ghoshal and Aman Trikha with Himesh Reshammiya's music.
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- And the list cannot be completed without mentioning the latest track 'Radhe Radhe' from the upcoming film 'Dream Girl' starring Ayushmann Khurrana in the lead. Drawing inspiration from the mythological pair Lord Krishna and Radha, the song is shot in the backdrop of colourful festivities. While the lyrics of the groovy number is given by Kumaar, Meet Bros and Amit Gupta have lent their voices.
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