From Jugni to Bumbro: Folk songs that Bollywood embraced and made its own

Folk songs have always received deep miration from all music lovers.  strong cultural influence in ir lyrics has me m evergreen. y convey a deep sense of emotions and thoughts. Here is a list of some of most popular folk songs featured in Hindi films.

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Popular folk songs in Bollywood movies

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Jugni

Jugni is one of most popular folk songs that has been used in several films. song has several versions and one of hit versions was composed for romantic-comedy film Cocktail. film is directed by Homi ajania and written by Imtiaz Ali and Sajid Ali. song is sung by Arif Lohar and Harshdeep Kaur. It is still one of most played songs from music album.

Genda Phool

Genda Phool is a popular folk song that is sung in Chhattisgarh. song is used in film Delhi-6. film is directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. It is sung by Rekha Bhardwaj, Shrdha Pandit, Sujata Mazumder, and Mahathi. catchy lyrics of songs does its magic and one cant stop oneself from playing it on repeat mode.

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Engine ki Seeti

engaging dance number in Khoobsurat is an aptation of famous Rajasthani folk song Anjan ki seeti me mharo man dhole. song is sung by Sunidhi Chauhan and Resmi Sateesh and is composed by Sneha Khanwalker. lyrics are penned by Ikram Rajasthani. song went on to become a hit number from movie.

Bumbro

Bumbro is a famous folk song from Kashmir. It is used in thriller film Mission-Kashmir directed by Vidhu Vid Chopra. song is featured on Hrithik Roshan and Priety Zinta. It is sung by Shankar Mahevan, Sunidhi Chauhan, and Jaspinder Narula. soundtrack of movie me it one of highest-selling albums.

Navrai Majhi

Navrai Majhi is a Marathi folk song that is usually sung by bride's family. song is used in 2012 comedy-drama film English Vinglish. song was sung by Sunidhi Chauhan, Swanand Kirkire, Natalie Di Luccio, and Neelambari Kirkire. film was shortlisted as India’s official entry for Acemy Awards.

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