Makar Sankranti 2024: Bollywood films to watch this festive season and celebrate the spirit of kites
The song Manjha from this film is a Bollywood favourite for kite-flying. 'Kai Po Che' in Gujarati signifies 'victory' in kite-flying. The movie starred Amit Sadh, Sushant Singh Rajput & Rajkummar Rao.
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Prashant Bhargava's 2012 film Patang, featuring Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Seema Biswas, Mukud Shukla, and Sugandha Garg, vividly portrayed the highs and lows of an Indian family.
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In Deepa Mehta's Earth (1998), set against the 1947 Partition, the song "Ruth Aagayi Re" beautifully depicts unity during Makar Sankranti, transcending religious differences.
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During the Makar Sankranti festival, Rashmi Rocket showcases her rocket-like speed, chasing and catching a kite. Taapsee Pannu leads in this film featuring the vibrant backdrop of 'Rann Ma Kutchh.'
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Shakti Samanta's Kati Patang featuring Asha Parekh, Kishore Kumar and Rajesh Khanna metaphorically explores a woman's journey, akin to a directionless kite, finding purpose with the man of her dreams.
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Sanjay Leela Bhansali directs a film about a Gujarati family. The song 'Dheel De,' featuring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, captures the spirit of Makar Sankranti with a focus on kite-flying preparations.
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In a celebratory scene of this 2017 release, the lead actor and Mahira Khan joyfully sing Udi Udi Jaye during Uttaran, beautifully capturing their characters' love story against the festive backdrop.