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Dahi Handi is celebrated a day after Lord Krishna’s birth, Janmashtami.
Dahi Handi is a popular Hindu festival that involves the formation of Human pyramids to break a pot filled with curd (dahi) that is hung at a height. Though Dahi Handi is more of a cultural and religious event than a movie theme, there have been Bollywood films that have incorporated elements of this festival or portrayed the spirit of unity, teamwork, and celebration associated with it.
Agneepath: In this film, Hrithik Roshan’s Vijay Dinanath Chauhan was introduced to the audience with an amazing dahi handi scene where the actor showcased his impressive dancing skills. (Image: IMDb)
OMG: Oh My God!: Sonakshi Sinha made a cameo appearance in Akshay Kumar’s film. The actress appeared in the Dahi Handi dance sequence called ‘Go Go Govinda’ along with Prabhu Deva. (Image: YouTube)
Khud-Daar: In the song, ‘Mach Gaya Shor Sari Nagri Re’ from the movie, Amitabh Bachchan and his friends are seen breaking a matki, a portrayal of the Dahi Handi festival and how it is celebrated in chawls. (Image: YouTube)
Really: Starring Sanjay Dutt, the film continues to resonate with millions of individuals, especially its depiction of how the Dahi Handi festival is celebrated in chawls. (Image: YouTube)
Bluffmaster: Shami Kapoor’s dahi handi breaking and his amazing dance moves to the tunes of the popular song Govinds Aala Re in Bluffmaster remains iconic. (Image: YouTube)
