Bollywood has always added its own rhythm and energy to Indian festivals, and Ganesh Chaturthi is no exception. Over the years, Hindi cinema has gifted us some unforgettable songs dedicated to Lord Ganesha – songs that are played in every street pandal, family gathering, and visarjan procession. As the auspicious festival of Ganesh Chaturthi has arrived, here are five Bollywood songs that perfectly capture the devotion, joy, and grandeur of Bappa’s arrival.
1. Deva Shree Ganesha – Agneepath (2012)
Sung by Ajay Gogavale, this powerful track from Hrithik Roshan’s ‘Agneepath’ is one of the most popular Ganesh Chaturthi anthems of modern Bollywood. The song combines high-energy beats with soul-stirring devotion, making it a staple during every Ganpati festival.
2. Shendur Lal Chadhayo – Vaastav (1999)
A Timeless classic sung by Ravindra Sathe, this song from Sanjay Dutt’s ‘Vaastav’ is pure devotion. Simple yet deeply emotional, it feels like being part of an aarti inside a real mandir. Even after two decades, it continues to echo in Ganesh pandals across Maharashtra.
3. Sadda Dil Vi Tu (Ga Ga Ga Ganpati) – ABCD: Any Body Can Dance (2013)
Bringing together dance and devotion, this high–energy track from ‘ABCD’ was sung by Hard Kaur. With its fusion of traditional chants and hip–hop beats, it became a favourite among the youth, providing that Bappa’s music can be modern and fun too.
4. Mourya Re – Don (2006)
From Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Don’, this energetic Ganesh Visarjan song sung by Shankar Mahadevan is all about a grand celebration. The visuals of the film show the farewell of Bappa in Mumbai style, making it a song that captures the festival’s true emotion – joyful yet teary goodbyes.
5. Ganpati Apne Gaon Chale – Agneepath (1990)
Before the Hrithik Roshan remake, the original ‘Agneepath’ gave us this classic farewell song sung by Amitabh Bachchan himself. With his powerful voice and heartfelt delivery, Big B made the visarjan scene unforgettable.
