Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani To Mohabbatein: 5 Bollywood Romantic Films Featuring Holi

Holi, the festival of colours, is one of the most vibrant and lively celebrations in India. It is a time when people come together to celebrate the victory of good over evil and to welcome the arrival of spring. Bollywood has a special connection with Holi, and over the years, several romantic films have used this colourful festival as a backdrop to capture the essence of love and romance.

From classic films like Sholay and Silsila to modern hits like Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani and Ram Leela, Bollywood has created some unforgettable moments on screen with the magic of Holi. Let us explore some of the best Bollywood romantic films that feature Holi and why they continue to be a favourite among audiences even today.

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Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani

The 2013 coming-of-age romantic comedy-drama film Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani starring Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Aditya Roy Kapur, and Kalki Koechlin is one of the fan favourites. It is a film packed with tales of friendship and romance. The film has a beautiful Holi sequence in the iconic song Balam Pichkari which perfectly captures the spirit of the festival. The vibrant colours, lively music, and playful chemistry between one of the most favourite on-screen couples Kapoor and Padukone make the scene a joy to watch.

Mohabbatein

An Aditya Chopra directorial, the 2000 romantic drama film Mohabbatein starring Shah Rukh Khan in the lead is a Bollywood classic that tells the story of love and rebellion against tradition. The film features a Holi sequence filled with emotion and drama that features the boys of Gurukul, celebrating Holi with their strict headmaster (Amitabh Bachchan) who is against the festival due to its association with romance. This scene is the highlight of the film and a treat for the fans with the perfect blend of music, dance, and drama.

Goliyon Ki Raasleela: Ram-Leela

The Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed tragic romantic action film Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela stars Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone in the lead. The film, a tale of love, lust, and drama, is a modern adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet with an Indian twist. The film features a beautiful Holi sequence that is both colourful and intense featuring the leads playing Holi in the midst of their rival families. The scene is beautifully choreographed and captures the essence of the festival with its vibrant colours, music, and dance in an enigmatic Bhansali world.

Sholay

Directed by Ramesh Sippy, the 1975 action-adventure film Sholay is one of the most iconic and classic films of Bollywood to date. Starring Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra in the lead, the film features a famous Holi sequence in the song Holi Ke Din that has become a classic in Indian cinema. The scene, filled with colours, music, and joy, perfectly captures the spirit of the festival making the film a cultural landmark that is often referred to in popular culture.

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Silsila

Another Bollywood classic is the 1981 romantic drama film Silsila starring Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha which tells the story of two lovers who are torn between their love and their duty to their families. In the iconic song Rang Barse, the film captures the essence of the festival with its colours, music, and dance which is etched in every generations’ hearts and every Holi celebration is incomplete without this song.