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Amitabh Bachchan's Iconic Holi Songs: How He Was 'Compelled' to Sing Them

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News18•04-03-2026, 08:57

Amitabh Bachchan's Iconic Holi Songs: How He Was 'Compelled' to Sing Them

•Amitabh Bachchan sang two iconic Holi songs, 'Rang Barse' and 'Holi Khele Raghuveera', despite initially having no desire.
•'Rang Barse' from 'Silsila' was learned from his father Harivansh Rai Bachchan and sung at home before the film.
•Yash Chopra and Prakash Mehra heard the song, included it in 'Silsila', and compelled Amitabh to sing for authenticity.
•'Holi Khele Raghuveera Awadh Mein' from 'Baghban' was adapted from a traditional Uttar Pradesh folk tune.
•Music director Aadesh Shrivastava insisted Amitabh sing 'Holi Khele Raghuveera' after hearing him and his father sing it.

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