Janmashtami 2019: 7 Bollywood songs that are a must have for Dahi Handi celebrations

Krishna Janmashtami or Gokulashtami is an important Hindu festival that is observed to celebrate the birthday of Lord Krishna. Vishnu took the avatar of Krishna in his eighth avatar. As per Hindu calendar, the festival is celebrated on the eighth day (ashtami) of the Krishna Paksha. The celebrations have started and people are busy decorating the temples to celebrate the birthday of Lord Krishna.

This year, Krishna Janmashtami falls on August 24 followed by Dahi Handi. The celebration is incomplete without food and music. Bollywood celebrates every festival – be it Holi, Diwali, Eid or Christmas.

Today, we have listed down a few Bollywood songs that you can add to your playlist this Krishna Janmashtami or Dahi Handi.

5 Bollywood Songs On Dahi Handi

1. Radhe Radhe (Dream Girl)

This is the latest song from Ayushmann Khurrana and Nushrat Bharucha starrer ‘Dream Girl’. We see Ayushmann and Nushrat grooving to the song with grace. The entire background looks vibrant and colourful with lights and decorations.

2. Go Go Govinda (Oh My God!)

This song always comes to our mind when we think of playing a song on Janmashtami. The song is from the movie ‘Oh My God!’ and it features Prabhudeva and Sonakshi Sinha. The dance steps, lyrics, background – everything gives a perfect vibe to the festival. The song is crooned by Shreya Ghoshal and Aman Trikha.

3. Govinda Aala Re Aala (Bluff Master)

Bollywood filmmakers have been celebrating the festival since long. The song ‘Govinda Aala Re Aala’ from ‘Bluff Master’ shows Dahi Handi celebrations with great fervour.

4. Mach Gaya Shor (Khud-Daar)

This song from the movie ‘Khuddar’ is apt for the celebrations. Amitabh Bachchan is seen grooving to the song and you too can follow the dance steps.

5. Har Taraf Hai Ye Shor (Vaastav)

In most of the places, specially in Maharashtra, you will hear people playing this song during Dahi Handi. The song is from the Sanjay Dutt starrer ‘Vaastav’. It shows everyone celebrating the festival with full zest.

6. Chandi Ki Daal Par (Hello Brother)

This song is for all the Salman Khan fans out there. This song, from ‘Hello Brother’, adds to the vibe of Dahi Handi celebrations. The Salman Khan and Rani Mukherjee starrer song is fun and peppy.

7. Radha Nachegi (Tevar)

This song is perfect if you are planning to enjoy a dance number with your friends this Janmashtami. Sonakshi looked stunning and she totally nailed the dance steps.

If we have missed any song that can be added to the playlist this Dahi Handi, do let us know.

Also read: Pics: Shah Rukh Khan, AbRam celebrate Dahi Handi at Mannat