These soul-stirring melodies from Hindi cinema evoke a sense of spirituality in our hearts.
Eid-al-Adha is the "festival of sacrifice" that commemorates the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God's command. It's one of the most significant festivals among Muslims worldwide and is a symbol of generosity that defines humanity. And just like any other festival, the Eid-al-Adha celebrations too seem incomplete without music.
Music, specifically some soul-stirring melodies, sets the tone for the festival and brings people together. And if we consider Bollywood, there are numerous songs that go perfectly with Eid-al-Adha's spirit, evoking a sense of devotion among us. Below, we have curated a list of the best Bollywood melodies that you can include in your playlist today.
"Arziyan" is a masterpiece by AR Rahman that featured in the Abhishek Bachchan-starrer 'Delhi 6'. The song, sung by Javed Ali and Kailash Kher, talks about one's submission to the almighty, encapsulating the essence of divine blessings. The lyrics are heartwarming and soothe your soul, while the composition takes you on a spiritual journey. And it changes how you look at life!
"Kun Faya Kun" from 'Rockstar' is a must to have on your playlist for Eid-al-Adha. The song, shot on the premises of the Nizamuddin Dargah in New Delhi, is a mesmerizing qawwali that resonates with one and all (regardless of religion). Whether you understand the lyrics or not, it has some kind of a magical vibe that penetrates deep into your soul and transports you to another world. AR Rahman's stellar composition, Irshad Ali's powerful lyrics, and Rahman and Mohit Chauhan's vocals along with Ranbir Kapoor's performance set it apart.
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In 'Jodha Akbar', directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, Akbar (played by Hrithik Roshan) goes into a trance-like state after listening to the qawwali, "Khwaja Mere Khwaja". The song is an expression of devotion and pays homage to the revered Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti. There are traditional Sufi elements in the song along with modern orchestration, which sounds immensely pleasing to the ears. And it has a sense of peace throughout that calms your mind and makes you appreciate life more.
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"Noor-E-Khuda" literally translates to "Light of God", and revolves around themes of love, faith, and resilience. Composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy and sung by Adnan Sami, Shankar Mahadevan, and Shreya Ghoshal, the song serves as a guiding force to us during dark times, leading us to confront the obstacles of life. It's picturized on Rizwan Khan (played by Shah Rukh Khan) in 'My Name is Khan', capturing his inner turmoil and challenges. It expresses Khan's journey to attain enlightenment in a life filled with darkness. As it goes without saying, "Noor-E-Khuda" is one of the finest melodies to come out of Bollywood in recent times.
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Besides these songs, the list also includes "Maula Mere Maula" (Anwar), “Bhar Do Jholi Meri” (Bajrangi Bhaijaan), and “Piya Haji Ali” (Fiza).
