Durga Puja scenes in Bollywood
Bollywood has its own unique way of bringing festivals to life on the silver screen, Among the many celebrations that take place, Durga Puja often takes center stage. Be it heart-rendering melodies to bewitching dance sequences, Bollywood has consistently showcased the cultural richness of Durga Puja. In this article, we'll explore some notable Bollywood movies where Durga Puja plays a key role.
Kahaani
Kahaani, a Sujoy Ghosh directorial, is a thrilling narrative set against the backdrop of Durga Puja in Kolkata. Vidya Balan's compelling performance as a mother searching for her missing husband beautifully intertwines with the festive spirit of Durga Puja. The film captures the bustling streets, the colorful "sindoor khela" ceremony, and the atmosphere of the pandals during this festival. The portrayal is so vivid that you can almost smell the incense and feel the energy of the celebration.
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Times when Bollywood captured the grandeur of Durga Puja
Devdas
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's opulent portrayal of Devdas showcases the glory of Durga Puja in a bygone era. This classic tale of love and despair features a lavish depiction of the festival in Devdas's family mansion. The exquisite set designs, ornate costumes, and the iconic Dola Re Dola dance sequence featuring Aishwarya Rai and Madhuri Dixit epitomize the energy associated with Durga Puja.
Parineeta
Parineeta, directed by Pradeep Sarkar, beautifully captures the cultural significance of Durga Puja in Bengal. The film weaves traditional rituals, vibrant idol processions, and the joyous celebration of "Sindoor Khela" into the love story of Shekhar and Lolita. It portrays Durga Puja as the beating heart of Kolkata's cultural fabric.
Lootera
Vikramaditya Motwane's "Lootera" uses Durga Puja as a backdrop for a tale of love and redemption. The film's breathtakingly shot "Dhak Baja Ke" sequence during the Durga idol immersion captures the emotional depth associated with the festival. The narrative and the beauty of Durga Puja join together and create an unmissable and unforgettable scene,
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
The scene from Karan Johar's latest film has all the cultural elements and more. This movie is packed with visual elements that scream Bengali culture, from the protagonist (Alia Bhatt) being a Bengali to the dance sequence scene set during Durga Puja. The grandeur of the set, the visual delight, featuring Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh's impressive dance moves, and lively music is portrayed on a colossal scale.
Gunday
The movie is set in Kolkata, and features Priyanka Chopra in a Bengali character. In the story, she's waiting for her lover at a Durga Puja gathering, where they're supposed to complete some religious rituals. Unfortunately, the scene takes a sorrowful turn when Priyanka's character is shot and wounded.
