Holi 2023: 5 Classic Bollywood Scenes, From Sholay To Ram Leela
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Most of these scenes showcase the joy, love, and camaraderie that Holi brings
Holi is one of the most vibrant and joyous festivals in India. Bollywood has captured the essence of Holi in many of its movies, creating iconic scenes that have become synonymous with the festival. Most of these scenes showcase the joy, love, and camaraderie that Holi brings, with the added drama and spectacle of Bollywood-style storytelling. From classic movies like Sholay to modern-day flicks like Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Holi scenes in several movies have become an integral part of Bollywood's cultural legacy. Let us take a look at 5 iconic Holi scenes in Bollywood movies that have stood the test of time.
1. Sholay
Gabbar Singh from Sholay is one of the most popular characters in the history of Indian cinema. Needless to say, all his dialogues have gone on to become iconic lines that have stood the test of time. One such line has a Holi connection too. After all who can forget Amjad Khan bellowing: “Holi kab hai? Kab hai Holi?” before the scene cuts to Holi Ke Din Dil Khil Jate Hain. What follows is one of the most popular Holi songs in Indian cinema that ends on a rather tragic note. At the end of the song, Gabbar and his men lay siege to the village. While Jai and Veeru manage to chase Gabbar and his goons off, it is in this scene – right before the intermission – that the audience is introduced to Thakur and Radha's tragic past.
2. Damini
