With elaborate decorations, melodious kirtan, and the breaking of the dahi handi, Krishna Janmashtami was celebrated with great agog in every nook and corner of the country.
Krishna Janmashtami, also known as Krishnashtami, Janmashtami, or Gokulashtami, is a Hindi festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna – the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu.
People were seen dancing to the beat and lyrics of some Bollywood tracks while soaking in the festive fervour.
With their upbeat melodies and devotional lyrics, several Bollywood songs that embody the essence of Lord Krishna’s life have become popular on the auspicious day of Janmashtami.
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Bollywood tracks—Go Go Govinda, Woh Krishna Hai, Radha Kaise Na Jaleare— are popular choices for Janmashtami celebrations.
Here is a list of six popular Bollywood numbers played during the festival as they capture the festive spirit, devotion, and joy associated with the festival.
Go Go Govinda – OMG: Oh My God!
Go Go Govinda is sung by Mika Singh and Shreya Ghoshal. Go Go Govinda, from the album Oh My God, was released in the year 2012.
Woh Kisna Hai – Kisna
In the film Kisna: The Warrior Poet, the song is sung by Ayesha Ismail Darbar, Ismail Darbar, S. P. Sailaja, and Sukhwinder Singh. The lyrics of the songs are written by Javed Akhtar.
Radhe Radhe – Dream Girl
Radhe Radhe is sung by Meet Bros and Amit Gupta. Radhe Radhe, from the album Dream Girl, was released in the year 2019.
Radha Kaise Na Jale – Lagaan
Radha Kaise Na Jale is one of the most-loved songs from the music album of the Oscar-nominated film Lagaan. With the music provided by A.R.Rehman and lyrics by Javed Akhtar, this Janmashtami song is crooned by Udit Narayan and Asha Bhonsale.
Soja Zara – Baahubali 2: The Conclusion
The song is from Rajamouli’s magnum opus ‘Baahubali 2 The Conclusion’ starring Prabhas, Anushka Shetty, Ramya Krishna & Satyaraj. It is sung by Madhushree. Soja Zara, from the album Baahubali 2 – The Conclusion, was released in the year 2017.
Yashomati Maiyya Se – Satyam Shivam Sundaram
The song Yashomati Maiya Se Bole Nandlala from the Satyam Shivam Sundaram album is voiced by famous singer Lata Mangeshkar, Manna Dey. The lyrics of Yashomati Maiya Se Bole Nandlala Song are written by Pandit Narendra Sharma.
