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Janmashtami is one of the biggest Hindu festivals. It is a festival that is dedicated to Lord Krishna, who is the most popular and high-spirited avatar of Lord Vishnu. Janmashtami is a festival that comes with various events. You will get to see both cultural acts and religious ceremonies. If you observe closely, then you will notice that Lord Krishna and his occasion of birth are a huge part of the Hindu culture. And that is why it is seen that the festival is a great portion of the Bollywood movies. All the movies are more or less a representation of our culture. And for that reason, the occasion of Janmashtami has also become a part of it, as Lord Krishna is also the god of love; without his representation, Bollywood would have been incomplete.
1.‘MohePanghat Pe’:
‘MohePanghatPe’ is a renowned soundtrack from the movie ‘Mughal e Azam’ released in 1960. This song shows the Janmashtami ceremony with an excellent performance by Madhubala, who has played the character of Anarkali in the movie. Written by ShakeelBadayuni, composed by Naushad, and sung by LataMangeshkar, this song is one of the most popular songs that has been sung in Bollywood movies for the lord. In the sequence, Akbar has been seen participating in the ceremony, which has been played by Priviraj Kapoor. The character of Queen Jodha has been played by DurgaKhote, and Prince Salim has been played by Dilip Kumar. This mesmerizing appeal is still appreciated by the audience. And that is why it is considered one of the most famous soundtracks about Lord Krishna.
2. ‘Mann Tarpat Hari DarshanKoAaj’:
‘Mann Tarpat Hari DarshanKoAaj’ is an exceptional song from the movie ‘BaijuBawra’ that was released in 1952. The song was penned by ShakeelBadayuni, music directed by Naushad, and sung by Mohammed Rafi. For this song, all the stars of the Bollywood industry came together and gave one of the finest tracks about Lord Krishna. Performed by MeenaKumari, Bharat Bhushan, Kuldip Kaur, and Surendra, this song has truly touched the soul. In the song, Baiju’s poignant singing moved Swami Haridas. It is the classical raga that has made the track even amusing. This song, dedicated to Krishna, has a whole unique charm and that makes it one of the best songs in the category.
3. ‘BadaNatkhat Hai Re’:
‘BadaNatkhat Hai Re’ from the movie ‘Amar Prem’ (1972) is quite an amusing track. This is a soundscape that depicts the story of Lord Krishna and his loving relationship with YashodaMaa. The song is about the baal-leela of Krishna from YashodaMaa’s perspective. It is quite an exceptional soundtrack that has captivated all. Sharmila Tagore has been seen signing the song and showing maternal warmth for a neighbouring child who is ill-treated by his stepmother. LataMangeshkar’s voice, AnandBakshi’s lyrics, and R.D.Burman’s music direction have made the song even brilliant. This is another song that has offered an excellent depiction of Lord Krishna’s story.
4. ‘RadhaKaise Na Jale’:
In the 2001 movie, ‘Lagaan’, a song became immensely popular, which is known as ‘RadhaKaise Na Jale’. It is a song about Lord Krishna’s legacy, which has not only attracted music listeners, but it is also a brief comeback of AshutoshGowariker’s classic. A.R. Rahman was the music director for the song. On the other hand, Asha Bhosle and Udit Narayan sang magnificently. It is a song that conveys Radha’s insecurity regarding Lord Krishna’s charming attitude. Everyone knows Krishna and his fascinating relationship with his gopis. This song is a representation of that only. In the music video, Aamir Khan was seen as Bhuvan, Gracy Singh played the character of Gauri, and Rachel Shelly played the character of Elizabeth. With the track, a love triangle was seen among them. So, the resemblance of Krishna’s story is spectacular in this soundtrack.
5.‘Mach Gaya Shor’:
‘Mach Gaya Shor’ is a popular song from the movie, named ‘Khuddar’, which was released in 1983. In this song, the dahihandi ceremony, which is a great part of Lord Krishna’s story, has been shown beautifully. This stunt is done by making a pyramid with humans, and Krishna used to climb to the top of it and break the clay pot, and bring out the dahi. In the track, Amitabh Bachchan, the globally-renowned actor, did the same thing. LataMangeshkar and Kishore Kumar sang the song exceptionally and added a playfulness to it. The exceptional presentation has made a deep impact on it, which led it to become one of the best songs for the occasion, even after four decades.
6.‘Mere to Girdhar Gopal’:
‘Mere to Girdhar Gopal’ is a soundtrack from the 1979 movie, ‘Meera’. HemaMalini was cast for the movie. And Vani Jairam gave voice to the character of the poet-princess, which was done by her. The music director for the song was Pandit Ravi Shankar. The excellent composition and brilliant representation have attracted all. In the music video, the actress is shown as a devotee of Lord Krishna. This is a track where she shows how she worships and prays to the god. This is quite a phenomenal depiction, which still creates a buzz among everyone. For that reason, it is another song without which Janmashtami will be incomplete.
7. ‘EkRadhaEkMeera’:
In the 1985 movie, ‘Ram Teri Ganga Maili’, a song was given that is known as ‘EkRadhaEkMeera’. It is another spectacular song about Lord Krishna that is considered one of the biggest commercial successes of Raj Kapoor’s direction. The theme and metaphor of the movie are on the holy river Ganga. The lead actress of the movie, Madakini’s character has been likened to the river in the movie. As the river gets polluted by the people and their negativity in society, so does the actress. In this song, ‘EkRadhaEkMeera’, a stunning comparison has been made between Radha and Meera. Both of them are intertwined with Lord Krishna. The excellent representation and perception havemade the song even more amusing. So, whenever it comes to a song regarding Krishna, it is impossible to ignore this one.
8. ‘Mohe Rang Do Lal’:
‘Mohe Rang Do Lal’ is a soundscape from the movie ‘BajiraoMastani’ that was released in 2015. It is quite apparent that the inspiration for the movie is taken from ‘Mughal e Azam’. And this song ‘Mohe Rang Do Lal’ has been inspired byMadhubala’s ‘MohePanghatPe’. In this song, Mastani, whose character is played by DeepikaPadukone, is dancing in front of Bajirao, played byRanveer Singh. With this particular soundtrack, the story of Lord Shree Krishna and Radha has been portrayed. The exemplary depiction has grabbed the attention of all audiences. It can be said that there wasa lack of classical perfection, but Deepika’s graceful performance has made it quite appealing to all. It is a song that depicts the story of Krishna very efficiently.
9. ‘Manmohana’:
‘Manmohana’ is from the 2008 movie, ‘Jodhaa Akbar’. It is a film directed by AshutoshGowariker. Here, Hrithik Roshan has played the character of Akbar, and his wife, Jodhaa, has been played by Aishwarya Rai. ‘Manmohana’ is a bhajan for Lord Krishna. The exceptional delivery has made the song quite excellent. The music director of the soundscape is A.R. Rahman. He has perfected the song with all the essential elements. It can be said that the song creates magic, and that is what keeps it still refreshing for all listeners. Bela Shende’s voice has enhanced the song even more and made the bhajan even more captivating.
10. ‘Manmohana Bade Jhoothe’:
The soundtrack, ‘Manmohana Bade Jhoothe’, is from the movie ‘Seema’ that was released in 1955. LataMangeshkar gave her voice for the song, and Nutan presented it on the screen. The pair of this singer and actress was so seamless that it was hard to understand whether the actress was lip-syncing or actually singing. Composed by Shankar Jaikishen, this song is one of the best songs on Lord Krishna that has been made in Bollywood. The exceptional work still soothes the hearts of the listeners.
There are plenty of songs about Lord Krishna in Bollywood movies. However, these 10 have captivated the audiences more and are still continuing to do so. Therefore, listen to these charming pieces of music on the occasion of Janmashtami to enjoy them even more.
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