Published 19:48 IST, October 26th 2019
Diwali: Classic Bollywood songs that should be part of Diwali playlist
Turn your boring Diwali family get-together into a happening dance floor with classic Bollywood numbers. Here is the list of five such songs. Read on to know
- Entertainment News
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Diwali is just a few hours away. The festival of lights is a time of merry-making and family get-togethers. If one has a family party scheduled on Diwali but knows in their heart that it is going to be boring, here is a playlist that will turn it into a rocking dance party. Perks? The elders will not complain because these are all classics.
Yeh Sham Mastani
What better song to play during a Diwali evening! This song from Kati Patang features Rajesh Khanna and Asha Parekh and is bound be a favourite with the older generation. One can dance slow to this song or just play it as background music to the Diwali hullabaloo. They can also go for the remix versions available on YouTube.
Mehbooba
R.D. Burman. Helen. Sholay. What better classic to grace the Diwali party with? The legendary Helen's sizzling performance for Gabbar's men in Sholay is one of the most iconic songs of Bollywood. One can include this in their Diwali playlist to lighten up their party.
Jawani Janeman
For a quirky dance number on Diwali, this song seems to be perfect. The legendary singer, Asha Bhosle lent her voice to the track which is directed by Bappi Lahiri. One can learn the hook steps of Parveen Babi and dance the night away.
Khaike Paan Banaraswala
This iconic song belongs to the movie, Don (1978) where Amitabh Bachchan played the titular character. The movie and the songs were revived by Shah Rukh Khan in the 2006 Don. One can dance to this iconic number with their family. One’s parents are bound to enjoy it too.
Chhaiya Chhaiya
Shah Rukh Khan and Malaika Arora dancing on the roof of a moving train. What could be more worthy of topping the Diwali playlist! All one needs to do is pick up the hook step and dance away. Brownie points for those who can bang their head like SRK.
Updated 21:47 IST, October 26th 2019