Karva Chauth: Here’s why it’s Bollywood’s favourite festival

From elaborate dresses to fancy make-up and royal sets, Hindi movies have romanticised Karva Chauth so much that no self-respecting Bollywood fan wants to miss a chance to ape the stars. Here’s a playlist of the best Karva Chauth songs from Bollywood.

In a country where cricket and films are the most followed religions, it is not surprising that a regional festival turns into a national celebration, thanks to Bollywood. Karva Chauth, once a Punjabi ceremony women observed for the long and healthy life of their husbands, is now a full-fledged festival celebrated by almost half of India.

Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan in a still from Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham. (YOUTUBE GRAB)

From elaborate dresses to fancy make-up and royal sets, Hindi movies have romanticised the festival so much that no self-respecting Bollywood fan wants to miss a chance to ape the stars. Here’s a playlist of the best Karva Chauth songs from Bollywood.

1. Film: Hum Apke Hain Koun (1994)
Song: Mai Ni Mai
Picturised on: Madhuri Dixit and Salman Khan

2. Film: Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995)
Song: Ghar Aja Pardesi
Picturised on: Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan

3. Film: Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)
Song: Chand Chupa Badal Mein
Picturised on: Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

4. Film: Chand Ka Tukda (1994)
Song: Aaj Radha Ko Shyam Yaad Aa Gaya
Picturised on: Sridevi

5. Film: Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham (2001)
Song: Bole Chudiyan
Picturised on: Kareena Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan, Kajol, Jaya Bachchan and Amitabh Bachchan