Happy Holi! This is a mix of songs I have posted in previous years and new ones. Enjoy! And let me know if I missed something (yes yes, “Rang Barse” and all the other must dos are there)

Happy Holi!!! Every site in the world is going to have a “best Holi songs” post, and why should I be any different? And if I missed one of your favorites, feel free to tell me in the comments and I will add it.

1. One of my all time favorite Holi songs, and really songs in general, because the lyrics are so brilliantly stupid, they almost go back into being smart. But not really. Mostly still dumb. “Do Me a Favour Lets Play Holi”

2. While the last song is so super super Holi-ified, this one is super lowkey about it. You don’t even realize it is a Holi song until the very end. “Haule Haule”

3. Okay, I can’t not include this one. Even though it’s also going to be on every single list. Although, I don’t like it so much for the Holi parts, as for how amazing Jaya and Sanjeev are in their reaction shots. “Rang Barse”

4. A Holi song about filming a Holi song! It’s all meta! And also, a really cool visual when SRK covers his face. “Jag Soona Soona Lage”

5. He does the same thing here, except instead of trying hide a broken heart, he is trying to hide a murderous intent. Which, I guess, is still driven by a broken heart? Why couldn’t Juhi just love him and let him be happy! “Ang Se Ang Lagana”

6. Speaking of Shahrukh and death, I really love this Holi song. Especially that one moment when they all leap and then come down on their knees. So macho! “Soni Soni”

7. Anil Kapoor! And, more importantly, Dilip Sahib! Boy, Yash Chopra really knows how to film a Holi song. “Holi Aaye Re”

8. Another classic Holi song that every list will include. And once again, my favorite part is Jaya’s reaction shots. “Holi Ke Din”

9. Almost 30 years later, Hema’s still got it! You know, the first time I watched Baghban, I got all upset that they cast this thirty-something to play Amitabh’s wife. Like we could ever believe she was the mother of grown children! I mean, now I see it, but at first glance, she doesn’t look more than 35, right? “Hore Khele Raghuveera”

10. Tina Munim! Here is a reminder of when she was young and glamorous. “O Meri Pehle Se Tang Thi Choli”

11. Speaking of Rajesh Khanna, here’s another one for him! And another one with the widow in white getting color. “Aaj Na Chodenge”

12. Hey, a Tamil one! With Ajith “Melala Vedikudhu”

13. Yeah yeah, I’m gonna include it, it’s a new classic, just like everyone says. I just put it off to the end to make you get through all the others first. “Balam Pichkari”