‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham’ and ‘Vaastaav’.
Bollywood films have always been the mirror of our society. These films never lagged behind in showing the social problems of the country and the customs and culture of different parts. Glimpses of Indian festivals have also been seen in these films. Be it Holi or Diwali. Today is the festival of Diwali, so we will talk about those films in which beautiful glimpses of the festival of lights can be seen. A glimpse of the family fabric has also been shown in these films. See the complete list of these films here.
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The iconic Diwali scene between Shahrukh Khan and Jaya Bachchan in ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’ is etched in the heart of every cinephile. Jaya Bachchan is playing the role of Shahrukh Khan’s mother. She senses his arrival unknowingly. Directed by Karan Johar, the film also featured Amitabh Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor in lead roles.
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Shahrukh Khan’s famous film ‘Mohabbatein’ released in the year 2000 had a Diwali song ‘Jodon Mein Bandhan Hai’. This melodious song has made a special place in everyone’s hearts, especially because of the star-studded cast. This musical romantic drama film directed by Aditya Chopra also featured actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Uday Chopra, Jugal Hansraj, Jimmy Shergill, Shamita Shetty.
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Featuring Sanjay Dutt as a gangster, ‘Vaastaav’ talks about the importance of family. During the festival of Diwali, Sanjay comes out of his hideout to meet his family. There was a moment in the film where Sanjay Dutt explains to his mother (Reema Lagoo) the value of the gold he wears, while uttering the most famous dialogue ‘Yeh Dekh Pacchas Tola’. Directed by Mahesh Manjrekar, the film also featured Namrata Shirodkar, Sanjay Narvekar, Mohinish Bahl, Paresh Rawal, Reema Lagoo and Shivaji Satam in lead roles.
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There was a lovely Diwali scene in the 1994 Bollywood film ‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun’, in which Renuka Shahane’s character gives birth to a lovely baby boy in the midst of the festival. The whole family celebrates Diwali on the occasion of his arrival. A popular song from this film ‘Diktana’ is memorable. Directed by Sooraj Barjatya, the film also featured Salman Khan, Madhuri Dixit and Mohnish Bahl in important roles.
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There was a scene in Kamal Haasan’s ‘Chachi 420’ in which Chachi goes to Durga Prasad Bhardwaj’s house as Bharti’s tutor, where she saves Bharti from a terrible firecracker incident. Inspired by the 1993 Hollywood film Mrs. Doubtfire, this Hindi comedy remake starred Tabu, Amrish Puri, Om Puri, Johnny Walker, Paresh Rawal, Rajendranath Zutshi, Ayesha Julka, Nassar and Fatima Sana Shaikh in lead roles.
