It is the Makar Sankranti 2024 season, and it is time to get on the festive zeal again. Widely regarded as the festival of kites, Makar Sankranti holds a lot of significance in the hearts and minds of many people. There is an unmatched feeling of solidarity and togetherness as friends and family come together to grace the skies with colorful kites.

Bollywood films have included the spirit of the festival in many ways. Be it through songs or memorable scenes, Makar Sankranti has always found its way into Bollywood films over the years. Here are 5 Hindi songs that reflect the spirit of the festival of kites:

1) Manja

Amit Trivedi can never go wrong when it comes to expressing the festive feeling of Makar Sankranti, and Manja is the best song made to capture the essence of it. It is filled with the right kinds of moods that reverberate the values of friendship and love. It is filled with a sense of getting together and enjoying the way life moves on. Amitabh Bhattacharya's words are just too powerful and manage to pierce hearts.

2) Udi Udi Jaaye

Composed by Ram Sampath and written by Javed Akhtar, Udi Udi Jaaye is yet another near-perfect representation of the festival. Sukhwinder Singh's lively voice just fills up the song with a certain kind of energy. It will transport you to the lanes of Ahemdabad, with the skies filled with threads and the voices of people echoing all over.

3) Dheel De De Re Bhaiya

Dheel De De Re Bhaiya from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Ham Dil Chuke Sanam is yet another song that evokes the Makar Sankranti vibes to the fullest. Sung soulfully by Shankar Mahadevan, Damyanti Bardai, KK, and Jyotsna, the song is pleasing to the ears and filled with festive emotions. This is a must-listen for Makar Sankranti 2024.

4) Ruth Aa Gayi Re

Another song by Sukhwinder Singh from the Deepa Mehta film Earth. Ruth Aa Gayi Re combines some classical music with a lively musical feast. The resulting effect is just too pleasing to hear. It is composed by music maestro AR Rahman and written by Javed Akhtar.

5) Rann Ma Kutch

A song that brings together folk music with popular mainstream sentiment. Rann Ma Kutch is sung by folk singers Mooralala Marwada and Swaroop Khan. It has the authentic feeling of the festival that resonates in small towns. It is composed by Amit Trivedi and written by Kausar Munir.


Read more: 4 Underrated Arijit Singh Songs Composed by Vishal Bhardwaj