Rachana, Bollywood Trade News Network

Think Holi and first thing comes to the mind is myriad colours, noise and loads of entertainment. The fun-n-frolic of Holi is incomplete without its traditional delicacies and groovy popular holi songs. From years holi songs have been used as a mood weaver. These songs have seeped into our imagination and their hold over our collective consciousness now runs as deep as the colours of Holi.

So come let's have a look at some of the best Holi songs which till date are cherished with the high spirited festival.

Rang Barse - SILSILA

From oldies to youngsters, it remains one of the most memorable and best Holi songs. The elements of masti, unabashed flirting under the influence of bhang and how to serenade the lady you love during holi is well remembered till date.

This song featured the ex-lovers Amitabh and Rekha, Jaya Bachchan and Sanjeev Kumar.

Holi Ke Din Dil Mil Jaate Hai - SHOLAY

This yet another outstanding colourful song of holi which is filled with joyous sounds is quite striking, pushing the message of spiritual and social harmony.

The real life couple Dharmendra and Hema Malini sang and danced to their heart's content.

Are Ja Re Hat Natkhat - NAVRANG

Giving a miss to this song would make the list sound incomplete. Though it is one of the oldest songs belonging to the 1950's era, it brings out the same spark and magic when played at the festival. This is the longest holi song starring Sandhya.

Aaj Na Chhodenge Khelenge hum holi- KATI PATANG

The Rajesh Khanna starrer is again one beautiful holi song. A mix of sadness and excitement the song is still treasured during the festival.

The song also featured Asha Parekh

Ang Se Ang Lagana Sajan - DARR

Think Holi; think mischief and you think of this song of DARR. Who can forget Shah Rukh Khan in his Kkkkkiran avatar as he terrorizes Juhi Chawla with his overtures? Definitely a Holi must-play song.

Holi Khele Raghuveera - BAGHBAN

Three decades post-SILSILA (where Big B shook legs with Rekha), Amitabh Bachchan wooed Hema Malini in this song with the same elan. A 62-year-old crooning and matching steps with his lady on the occasion of holi evokes a feeling of rejuvenation and stands popular among families, friends, neighbours.

Let's Play Holi - WAQT: THE RACE AGAINST TIME

This modern day holi song has all the necessary chutzpah to spice up the proceedings considerably. The Akshay Kumar and Priyanka starrer song is immensely popular among youngsters.

Saat rang mein khel rahi hain dilwalon ki Holi - AAKHIR KYON

This Rakesh Roshan-Smita Patil-Tina Munim starrer though not a dancing number but still considered as one of the best among the lots.

Holi aaye re kanhayee - MOTHER INDIA

This was one of the best of its times. A song with the classical touch, the number shows the happiness and merry of the poor villagers. One can silently visualize its beauty. The huge screen and the magnificently shot song sequence contributed to the larger than life element in MOTHER INDIA featuring Nargis, Sunil Dutt and Rajendra Kumar.