Holi 2024: From Mohabbatein to Padmaavat, the most memorable moments of Hindi cinema

Recall in the iconic film ‘Shorai’ when Gabbar Singh (Amjad Khan) asked his companions, ‘Holi Kab Hai?’ Kabuhai Holi? “Well, the festival of colors is finally here. People in every corner of the world are celebrating Holi with enthusiasm and spirit. From smearing each other’s faces with gulal to grooming together with foot tapping; Holi celebrates the festival of Holi in the truest sense.The best of all.

We believe that nothing captures the essence of Holi like Bollywood movies. Indeed, most of the Holi festival moments in Hindi films revolve around songs, but what is a festival without music?

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However, there are some exceptional Holi scenes that made the film truly iconic and memorable. On the occasion of this vibrant festival today, let’s take a look at some memorable Holi moments from Bollywood movies.

1. Mohabbatein
   When we talk about Mohabbatein and Holi, what comes to everyone’s mind is the beloved Soni Soni song. But for us, the time when Shah Rukh Khan approached Amitabh Bachchan for a tilak remains the most iconic. After all, two of India’s biggest stars faced off in Aditya Chopra’s 2000 directorial effort.
2. Goliyon ki rasleela ram leela
   Despite not having a single dialogue, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh literally set the screen on fire. Before the start of Lahu Mukh Lag Gaya, the scene where Leela approaches Ram with a handful of gulal marks the couple’s first meeting in the film. This scene also symbolized a shocking love at first sight. After all, Sanjay Leela Bhansali is well known for her epic romances and grand Indian celebrations.
3. ranjana
   Even though the film was released in 2013, we still listen to the title song of Raanjhanaa on loop. It won’t be wrong to say that when young Zoya (Sonam Kapoor) puts color on Kundan’s (Dhanush) face, it makes her go weak in the knees. Honestly, everything about this scene is really adorable. Dhanush’s portrayal of an unrequited lover touches everyone’s heart. We still get a hint of a smile on our faces every time we watch this movie.
4. padmaavat
   No doubt, Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor hit the ball with their chemistry on the track in Holi Ai Le Pya Ji. But we get goosebumps when Ranveer Singh reveals his change in strategy during Alauddin Khilji’s essay and seeks peace with the Rajputs. This is when Khilji applied saffron gural on his face, symbolizing diplomacy with the Rajputs and the festival of Holi.
5. Kabir Singh
   Let’s be honest, despite such an intense scene, we were all just glued to our seats. From Kabir Singh (Shahid Kapoor) worrying about Preeti (Kiara Advani) to Preeti running towards the bad guys who applied gulal on her, this scene holds a special place in the hearts of movie buffs. This scene had it all: romance, drama, action, and intense expressions.

Which of the following scenes is your favorite?