8 Songs Of Krishna This Janmashtami

By Aditi Thakur | August 25, 2016

Janmashtami is a time for celebration. The birth of Shri Krishna is celebrated all over India with zeal and enthusiasm. Bollywood, being the mirror of our society, has many films where we find this festival being celebrated. Here are eight songs which show the love of filmmakers towards Lord Krishna.

1. Govinda aala re aala – Bluff Master (1963)
When we talk about Krishna Janma, we talk about the famous Dahi Handi and when we talk about Dahi Handi, this song will definitely find a mention always! It will set the mood for the celebrations for sure.

2. Murali manohar Krishna Kanhaiyya – Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje (1955)
This dance song depicts the Krishna and Radha’s playfulness, how they pull each other’s leg and yet are inseparable.

3. Shyam rang ranga – Apne Paraye (1980)
Yesudas’s melodious voice will surely take you to a quiet place where you could worship Lord Krishna peacefully.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoJTtmFWXVY

4. Radha kaise na jale – Lagaan (2001)
This pre-independence period film has a situation where the villagers are celebrating Krisna Janmashtami. The entire village is gathered to see the characters of Krishna and Radha played by Aamir and Gracy Singh respectively. Javed Akhtar’s lyrics and A. R. Rahman’s music creates magic.

5. Chhup chhup Meera roye – Jonhnny Mera Naam (1970)
When you talk of Krishna, Meera will find a mention. Hema Malini does such a wonderful job in this particular song. The danseuse speaks with her eyes and conveys the emotions to the audience as if she is actually talking to Lord Krishna and seeking His help.

6. O re Kanhai – Bolo Hey Chakradhari (1977)
Lord Krishna will come to your rescue if you pray to him from your heart.

7. Bada natkhat hai – Amar Prem (1972)
Here, we can see the love of Yashoda and Lord Krishna. Although not his birth mother, Yashoda was the one who brought him up and he loved both his mothers equally. The situation in the film is similar where Sharmila Tagore is pouring all her love on a neighbour’s son and the son too reciprocates to her motherly warmth. It is a treat to watch them together.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KngOTfCR7s

8. Mann Mohanaa – Jodha Akbar (2008)
You just need to devote yourself to Him and be blessed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgzALux67UE