Bollywood films have always glamourized the traditional Karwa Chauth festival, which celebrates the institution of marriage through fasting and other symbolic rituals.
These six Bollywood songs celebrate Karwa Chauth with full vigour through colourful settings, catchy tunes and lively choreographies.
1. Bahu Beti (1965)
Mala Sinha and Mumtaz perform in the "Aaj Hai Karwa Chauth Sakhi" song, one of the earliest Bollywood depictions of the festival. The classic tune, along with the visuals, generate the good old vibe of warmth, simplicity and sorority spirit.
2. Karwa Chauth (1978)
Versatile dancer Helen shines in the movie's title song, Karwa Chauth Ka Vrat. The ladies, dressed in bright pink and blue colours, dance gracefully using food plates and sticks as props. The dimly lit set adds to the joyful, humble mood of the occasion here.
Dressed in festive orange shades, Madhuri Dixit and Salman Khan paint a sweet and subtle chemistry in the "Maye Ne Maye" number. They are joined by their large, well-bonded families whose collective participation exemplifies a laudable family spirit.
4. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)
One of the biggest Bollywood hits, the film pays a splendid tribute to Karwa Chauth with the song "Ghar Aaja Pardesi." Amrish Puri and Farida Jalal make an elegant pair while the coupling of Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol adds a youthful flavour to this evergreen number.
5. Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)
Styled in shimmery purple and solid white respectively, Aishwarya Rai and Salman Khan look absolutely stunning and completely in love in the "Chand Chupa." In the second part, a more dignified Aishwarya is seen dutifully fulfilling the rituals of Karwa Chauth amongst a family gathering.
6. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001)
"Bole Chudiyan" features a star-studded ensemble of Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor. A family saga, the film stresses the family bond, love and sacrifice, and it's presented powerfully through this vibrant dance number.
We wish everyone celebrating a blessed Karwa Chauth! What is your favourite song to celebrate the occasion? Let us know in the comments below.
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Sonia Malik
Author
Sonia writes on current affairs and pop culture. An English graduate from the University of Toronto, she identifies as a global citizen, feminist and nature lover. She will be ready to shake a leg to a peppy Bollywood beat any day.
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