Subhash K Jha lists Holi songs that you have probably never heard.
Jogira Holi Khele Nandlal from Godaan
Pandit Ravi Shankar composed this gem of a Holi song for the 1963 adaptation of Munshi Premchand's literary classic.
This traditional Holi song contains authentic sounds of celebration harnessed together by Mohammed Rafi's intoxicating rendering. The chorus line adds to the mood of revellery.
Dalenge Dalenge Rang from Mera Dost
Laxmikant-Pyarelal brought together Lata Mangeshkar and Mukesh in this melodious, unusually subdued Holi song in this 1969 forgotten soundtrack which has some fabulous songs.
Mal De Gulaal Mohe from Kaamchor
Just Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar underlined by a quietly captivating chorus and a melody that favours a muted festivity.
A very unusual Holi song composed by Rajesh Roshan.
Kora Tann Kori Kaya from Lakshmi
An absolute patakha of a Holi song composed by the under-rated Usha Khanna.
Lataji and Kishore Kumar sang for a spirited Raj Babbar and Reena Roy on screen.
Neela Peela Hara Gulabi Kachha Pukka Rang from Aap Beati
Hema Malini's most popular Holi song is the one in Sholay, but I much prefer this gorgeous Laxmikant Pyarelal composition where Lataji is joined by Mahendra Kapoor and Manna Dey.
The consequent concoction is as heady as bhang.
Kinne Sang Khelu Holi
A traditional Holi number written by Mirabai about lament instead of celebration during Holi.
Hridaynath Mangeshkar composed this peerless song which his sister Lata Mangeshkar sings to supreme sublimity.
Holi Re Holi Rangon Ki Toli from Paraya Dhan
This is the sexiest Holi song in Hindi cinema.
R D Burman's best Holi song, far superior to Holi Ke Din in Sholay.