Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Bollywood Garba Songs Bring Navratri Celebrations to Life
Navratri is a festival celebrated with music, dancing and colourful clothes.
Bollywood films have made garba and dandiya songs popular with many people.
The article names three songs from Hindi movies that are often played during festive celebrations.
These songs can help people join in, even if they do not know every dance step.
Films have also helped people outside Gujarat become familiar with garba.
But Navratri is about more than movie glamour.
For many people, it is a time for devotion and community.
The article says the festival’s shared spirit and traditional music are still at its heart.
The article revisits how Hindi cinema has featured garba and dandiya during Navratri.
“Dholi Taro Dhol Baaje” from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) stars Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Salman Khan.
“Nagada Sang Dhol” from Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013) features Deepika Padukone and Gujarati influences.
“Chogada” from Loveyatri (2018), featuring Aayush Sharma and Warina Hussain, is described as a popular festive dance choice.
The article says Bollywood has helped introduce garba songs to audiences beyond Gujarat, while devotion and community remain central to Navratri.
- Who
- Hindi cinema and people celebrating Navratri.
- What
- The article highlights Bollywood songs that feature garba and dandiya.
- When
- As Navratri 2026 begins; the article says the festival begins today.
- Where
- Across India, with the article noting audiences beyond Gujarat.
- Why
- Bollywood songs help bring people into festive dance celebrations, while Navratri also centers on devotion and community.
- Featured song
- “Dholi Taro Dhol Baaje”
- Film and year
- Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)
- Featured song
- “Nagada Sang Dhol”
- Film and year
- Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013)
- Featured song
- “Chogada”
- Film and year
- Loveyatri (2018)
- Festival themes
- Devotion, community and celebrating together