Music and Celebration: Ganesh Chaturthi Songs in Bollywood

New Delhi, Aug 27 (PTI) – Bollywood has long embraced the vibrant spirit of Ganesh Chaturthi, bringing the festival to life on screen through a variety of songs that blend devotion and festivity. From soulful aartis to adrenaline-pumping rhythms, here are some of the most memorable tracks dedicated to Lord Ganesha:

"Shendoor Lal Chadhayo": This devotional aarti is from Mahesh Manjrekar’s classic gangster film "Vaastav" and is sung by Ravindra Sathe. It perfectly encapsulates Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Maharashtra, making it a staple in homes and pandals during the festival.

"Deva Shree Ganesha": Composed by the Marathi duo Ajay-Atul, this song appears in the 2012 remake of "Agneepath", featuring stars like Hrithik Roshan and Priyanka Chopra. The song's intense video depicts the fervent celebrations amidst some tense moments. The 1990 original "Agneepath" also boasted a festive track, "Ganpati Apne Gaon Chale", sung by Sudesh Bhosle, Kavita Krishnamurthy, and Anupama Deshpande.

"Gajanana": Included in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 2015 epic "Bajirao Mastani", this track is performed by Sukhwinder Singh. It showcases Peshwa Bajirao, played by Ranveer Singh, invoking Lord Ganesha in a powerful scene filled with vibrant dhols and striking visuals.

"Mourya Re": This energetic song from the 2006 "Don" remake, starring Shah Rukh Khan, combines spirited dance with Mumbai's grand Ganesh Chaturthi festivities. Sung by Shankar Mahadevan, it pumps up the excitement of the celebrations.

"Ganpati Aarti": In the 2017 crime-thriller "Sarkar 3", Amitabh Bachchan lends his voice to this prayer, which serves as a striking contrast to the chaos in the film.

"Deva Ho Deva": Kishore Kumar and Asha Bhosle bring this lively song to life in the 1989 film "Ilaaka", featuring Mithun Chakraborty and Madhuri Dixit, who dance amid festival celebrations.

"Sadda Dil Vi Tu" (Ga Ga Ga Ganpati): From the 2013 film "ABCD: Any Body Can Dance", this track by Hard Kaur and Sachin-Jigar highlights a stunning performance by Ganesh Acharya, Dharmesh Yelande, and others during a dance contest, seamlessly integrating traditional and modern elements.

"Hey Ganaraya": "ABCD 2" further celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi with this track, performed by Varun Dhawan and Shraddha Kapoor. The dynamic stage show blends high-energy choreography with devotional zeal.

"Jai Ganesha": Released in 2023's "Ganpath: A Hero is Born", Vishal Mehra's sung and composed piece showcases Tiger Shroff's dancing prowess in front of Lord Ganesha's idol.

"Suno Ganpati Bappa Morya": A lively and youthful number from "Judwaa 2", sung by Amit Mishra with music by Sajid–Wajid, this track features Varun Dhawan and captures the exuberance of the festival through joyous choreography.

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