Janmashtami 2023: 6 Bollywood Movies that Perfectly Portray the Spirit of Dahi Handi
A day after Lord Krishna’s birth (Janmashtami) is celebrated as Dahi Handi, a popular Hindu festival that involves the formation of human pyramids to break a pot filled with curd (dahi) that is hung at a height.While Dahi Handi is more of a cultural and religious event than a movie theme, there have been Bollywood films that have incorporated elements of this festival or portrayed the spirit of unity, teamwork, and celebration associated with it. Here are a few Bollywood movies that have depicted Dahi Handi or captured its spirit:
Agneepath
Hrithik Roshan's Vijay Dinanath Chauhan was introduced to the audience with an amazing dahi handi scene where the actor showcased his impressive dancing skills.
OMG: Oh My God!
When Sonakshi Sinha broke the Dahi Handi, she created a historic moment. In the movie 'Oh My God', which stars Akshay Kumar, the actress made a cameo appearance in the Dahi Handi dance sequence called 'Go Go Govinda' along with Prabhu Deva.
Khud-Daar
Everyone knows that this movie is ageless. At every Janmashtami celebration, the song Mach Gaya Shor Sari Nagri Re from the movie is always played. In the song, we see Big B and his friends breaking a matki.particularly its portrayal of the Dahi Handi festival and how it is celebrated in chawls.
Vaastav
Mahesh Manjrekar's classic film Vaastav, starring Sanjay Dutt continues to resonate with millions of individuals, particularly its depiction of how the Dahi Handi festival is celebrated in chawls.
Hello Brother
In Hello Brother, Salman Khan broke the matki shirtless and danced alongside Rani Mukerji in the iconic song Chandi Ki Daal Par.
Bluffmaster
Nothing can beat Shammi Kapoor's iconic dahi handi breaking and his amazing dance moves to the tunes of the popular song Govinda Aala Re in Bluffmaster.
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Update: 2024-08-16