Janmashtami 2024: OMG’s Go Go Govinda to Dream Girl’s Radhe Radhe & Baahubali 2: The Conclusion’ Soja Zara – 10 Bollywood songs that celebrate Lord Krishna

Krishna Janmashtami, also known simply as Krishnashtami, Janmashtami, or Gokulashtami, is a Hindi festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna – the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. This joyful occasion – celebrating one of the most beloved and revered deities in Hinduism, is honoured by a variety of celebrations, devotional ceremonies, and cultural performances.

While it’s a spiritual day that sees Krishna devotees fast and sing devotional songs till midnight to ring in his birth, Janmashtami has served as the inspiration for several Bollywood songs that encapsulate the spirit and essence of this auspicious day. These songs are often distinguished by their upbeat and joyous melodies, lively dancing moves, and lyrics that illustrate Lord Krishna’s life and legends.

Bollywood’s Janmashtami songs often feature the actor/actress dressed in colourful costumes and dancing to the beat and lyrics of the track with elaborate choreography.

Celebrate Janmashtami by listening to these 10 Bollywood songs

Go Go Govinda – OMG: Oh My God!

Sung by Shreya Ghoshal and Aman Trikha with music provided by Himesh Reshammiya, this OMG (Oh My God) featured Sonakshi Sinha and Prabhu Deva performing an electrifying choreography.

Woh Kisna Hai – Kisna

From the film Kisna: The Warrior Poet, the song is sung by Ayesha Ismail Darbar, Ismail Darbar, S. P. Sailaja, and Sukhwinder Singh. The lyrics of the songs are written by Javed Akhtar.

Radhe Radhe – Dream Girl

Featuring Ayushmann Khurrana dressed as Radha, this song from Dream Girl is sung by Meet Bros ft. Amit Gupta. The track music is provided by Meet Bros with the lyrics written by Kumaar.

Mach Gaya Shor – Khud-Daar

This Janmashtami staple Bollywood song is part of Amitabh Bachchan and Praveen Babi’s 1982 action flick Khud-daar. The peppy track is sung by Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar with music by Rajesh Roshan and lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri.

Radha Kaise Na Jale – Lagaan

Radha Kaise Na Jale is one of the most-loved songs from the music album of the Oscar-nominated film Lagaan. With the music provided by A.R.Rehman and lyrics by Javed Akhtar, this Janmashtami song is crooned by Udit Narayan and Asha Bhonsale.

Yashomati Maiyya Se – Satyam Shivam Sundaram

From the movie Satyam Shivam Sundaram, Yashomati Maiya Se is sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Manna Dey

Mohe Rang Do Laal – Bajirao Mastani

Sung by Pandit Birju Maharaj and Shreya Ghoshal Mohe Rang Do Laal is a beautiful song that celebrates Lord Krishna. The track – from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Bajirao Mastani, was composed by SLB with lyrics by Siddharth-Garima.

Soja Zara – Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

Soja Zara – from Baahubali 2 The Conclusion, sees Anushka Shetty’s character perform a pooja to Lord Krishna as Prabhas’ Baahubali continues to fall in love with her. The song was sung by Madhushree, with music and lyrics from MM Kreem and Manoj Muntashir, respectively.

Maiyya Yashoda – Hum Saath Saath Hain

All Bollywood film lovers grew up hearing this song from Hum Saath Saath Hain. Featuring the entire ensemble cast, the song sees the film’s female leads – Tabu, Sonali Bendre and Karisma Kapoor, profess their love for their significant other while complaining to their mother (played by Reema Lagoo) via song and dance.

Savaiyaa — Raadhey Krishna Ki Jyoti – Vivah

Savaiyaa – Raadhey Krishna Ki is a short Krishna Aarti from the Shahid Kapoor-Amrita Rao starrer Vivah. The track – which sees Poonam’s devotion to Lord Krishna, showcases her character being suggested as a potential bride for Prem.

Happy Janmashtami to all readers of Bollywood Bubble.

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