Janmashtami 2023: Hrithik's Agneepath to Akshay's OMG, Bollywood films that encapsulate the emotions of Dahi Handi

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Krishna Janmashtami or Janmashtami is here and the devotees are soaking in festive spirits. Over the years, the Indian film industry has taken the celebration to the next level by giving the audience a larger-than-life experience of watching Dahi Handi on the silver screen. Through a variety of films, filmmakers have encapsulated the emotion behind the festival with a touch of glamorous and grandeur. Be it songs or highly dramatic sequences, no stone has been left unturned to show Janmashtami and Dahi Handi in the best possible way.

Amid festive fervour and celebrations, let's revisit how Bollywood captured the true essence of Dahi Handi on the big screen over the years. From Agneepath to OMG, it couldn't get better.

Bluffmaster

Shammi Kapoor's dance requires no introduction. He shook his leg to desi tunes in Bluffmaster. Taking fans by surprise, Shammi also did a Dahi Handi break throughout this song's performance.

Aankhen

Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal and Arjun Rampal's Aankhen has an important sequence associated with the festival. A character in the film got inspired for a bank heist after he saw a group of visually impaired people breaking Dahi Handi at a school.

Agneepath

Hrithik Roshan's Vijay in Agneepath was introduced with a Dahi Handi sequence. The actor's presence on the big screen was charismatic. He impressed all with his Dahi Handi-breaking skills.

Oh My God!

Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal's OMG had a popular Dahi Handi dance sequence. It featured Sonakshi Sinha and Prabhudeva in cameo appearances. The song titled Go Go Govinda is still popular.

Khud-Daar

Khud-Daar's iconic song Mach Gaya Shor Sari Nagri Re is a must during Dahi Handi celebrations. Picturised on Amitabh Bachchan, it was set during the festival and a bunch of men reunited to break the handi or pot.

Vaastav

Mahesh Manjrekar's Vaastav showed how the festival is celebrated in chawls. It captured the essence of Dahi Handi in its best glory. Vaastav starred Sanjay Dutt in the lead.

Hello Brother

Salman Khan broke the Dahi Handi in the popular song, Chandi Ki Daal Par, from Hello Brother. The song was also picturised on Rani Mukerji. The Dahi Handi celebration shown in Hello Brother is still memorable.

Shaitaan

Shaitaan had an important Dahi Handi sequence. In the background, music from the celebration was played in the background while the scene featured an inspector pursuing a suspect during the festival's revelry.