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Bollywood and Durga Puja: Films that immortalized Navratri celebrations on screen
- •Bollywood has a long-standing tradition of showcasing grand Durga Puja and Navratri celebrations, from classic movies to recent releases like Ayushmann Khurrana's film.
- •Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Devdas featured the iconic and globally celebrated song Dola Re Dola, capturing the timeless essence of Durga Puja.
- •Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani showcased the vibrant song Dhindhora Baje Re, earning choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant a National Award.
- •Films like Gunday and Kahaani brilliantly captured the authentic Kolkata backdrop, cultural richness, and festive enthusiasm of Durga Puja.
- •Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam presented unforgettable Garba and Navratri celebrations with the superhit song Dholi Taro Dhol Baje.
Key Questions Answered
Several Bollywood films feature grand Durga Puja and Navratri celebrations. Notable examples include Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Devdas" with the iconic song "Dola Re Daola", Karan Johar's "Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani" featuring "Dhindhora Baje Re", Sujoy Ghosh's thriller "Kahaani" highlighting Kolkata's culture, and "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam" with "Dholi Taro Dhol Baje."
Renowned choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant won her second National Film Award for choreographing the magnificent festive track "Dhindhora Baje Re" from the film "Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani."
Films like "Gunday" and "Kahaani" capture the true vibrancy of Durga Puja by filming against the backdrop of grand pandals in Kolkata. Sujoy Ghosh's "Kahaani" specifically incorporates the atmospheric streets of Kolkata and Bengali culture to bring the festive enthusiasm alive on screen.
