The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is filled with devotion, music, and zeal. Bollywood has contributed significantly to infusing the celebrations with enthusiasm, joy, and high spirits. Through various songs, the industry has showcased sentiments of devotion and dedication towards Ganpati Bappa in its own distinctive style.
These songs are not restricted to movies alone, they are heard in pandals, streets and homes during Ganesh Chaturthi. The songs are obviously about the joy of welcoming Bappa but they also reflect the sorrow of seeing Him off on the last day and the promise of His return next year. Here are some Bollywood songs which are well connected with Bappa.
The Vaastav Shendur Lal Chadhayo
Another popular Ganesh devotional song is Shendur Lal Chadhayo from Vaastav that is still played during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. The track is voiced by Ravindra Sathe and beautifully captures the devotion and reverence associated with Ganpati Bappa. Its traditional sound and soulful rendering makes it a familiar choice at celebrations and Ganpati processions.
Lyrics:Achcho Gajamukh laal chadhaayo Shendur
Dondil Laal Biraaje Sut Gaura Har Ko
**Hath Liye Gud Laddu Saaii Survar Ko**
Mahimaa Kahe Na Jaay Laagat Huun Pad Ko
Jai Dev, Jai Dev
Jai Dev, Jai Dev
Jai Jai Jii Ganaraj Vidyaa Sukhadata
Thank You for the Darshan, My Mind is Enchanting
Jai Dev Jai Dev
Jai Dev, Jai Dev
Koi Sharanagat Aaye Koi Daayi Se
Santati Sampatti Paave Sabahii Bharapur
Aise Tum Mahaaraaj Moko Ati Bhaave
Gosavinandan Nishidin Gun Deya
Jai Dev Jai Dev
Jai Dev, Jai Dev
Maurya Re: Don
The song Maurya Re sung by Shankar Mahadevan with lyrics by Javed Akhtar makes the Ganesh Chaturthi festivities more vibrant. It makes the devotees dance in the Ganpati Visarjan (immersion) processions and makes the immersion ceremony truly special.
Lyrics:Back to giving you a show Hi Hoga
Agle Baras Aana Hai, Aana Hi Hoga
Dekhengi Teri Raahen
Pyasi Pyasi Nigaahen
Toh Maan Le Tu Maan Bhi Le Kehna Mera
I Have to See You Again
Sunle Kehta Hai Deewana
Jab Tera Darshan Paayenge
Chain Tab Hamko Pana Hai
Morya Morya Morya Re Bappa
Re Morya Morya Morya.... (2)
Ho Khushioon Ke Din Ho Ke Gam Ka Zamana
Tera naam dil bas leta hai
Tere Hi Kaaran Hai Jeevan Suhana
Tu Hi Toh Mann Mein, Tan Mann Mein Basa
Har Pal Dhyan Rahe Tera
I am your admirer.
JABTA HOON TERI MAAL
Toh Maan Le Tu Maan Bhi Le Kehna Mera
Ae Tujhko Aana Hai
Deewana Hai Sunle Kehtha
Jab Tera Darsan Payenge
We have to get the Chain Tab.
Re Bappa Morya Morya Morya
Morya Morya Morya Re.. (2)
Agneepath Deva Shree Ganesha.
One of the most popular songs played during Ganesh Chaturthi is Deva Shree Ganesha from the Bollywood movie Agneepath. This song composed by Ajay Gogavale, written by Amitabh Bhattacharya is all about devotion, energy and faith. It is played widely across the festival.
Lyrics:Jwaala jalti hai aankhon mein
Jise bhi naam tera hai
Parwaah hi kya uska aaramb kese hai
And what's the outcome
Dharti, ambar, sitaare utaar dein uski nazrein
Dar bhi usse dara re
Karta saaya tera jiski jiski rakhwaaliya re
Hey deva shree Ganesha deva shree Ganesha
Deva shree Ganesha, deva shree Ganesha (X3)
Ho, your devotion is a gift
Rich is the one who earns
There is a boat without a shore.
Deva, tujhe anjan hai
Yun toh mooshak savaari teri
Sab pe teri pehredaari hai
Many are the flames of sin
Kabhi Teri Jyoti Na Haari
I became Sikandar of my own destiny
oh my forget this world
Jis ne re paaya re saath yahan
Hey deva shree Ganesha, deva shree Ganesha
Dewa Shree Ganesha, Dewa Shree Ganesha (X3)
Ho, teri dhooli ka teeka lagaye
Deva who lives for you
Use moh kya hai amrit ka.
Has ke vish ka wo pyaala piye
Teri mahima ki chhaya talay
Kaal ka rath ka pahiya chala
Ek chingaari parivartan ki
Khadi Ravan ki Lanka jali
The enemy’s swords, I wear alone.
Kan bhi parvat hua re
Tere naam ban ke shloka aaya jahan
Deva shree Ganesha, deva shree Ganesha hey
Deva shree Ganesha deva shree Ganesha (X3)
Sadda Dil Bhi Tu: ABCD
Sadda Dil Bhi Tu is one of the songs played during the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi. This song from the movie ABCD penned by Mayur Puri and sung by Hard Kaur is full of devotion and makes devotees feel enthusiastic during the Ganpati Visarjan (immersion) procession.
Lyrics:Ganpati ga ga ga, Bappa Morya! Yeah...
Bappa Morya! You want to listen!
Ganpati Bappa Morya Ga ga ga!
You say Bappa Morya, Let me hear;
Aa aa aa aaya dekho aaya Bappa Morya, hoo! hoo!
Aa aa aa aaya dekho aaya Bappa Morya Hoo!
Na na na naachu main nachaye Bappa Morya hu ha
tere hi bande aa hu ha
I have arrived, everything has changed
Are you afraid of losing your job?
Ho.. Deva…
Dil ne kaha dil se kahenge Jo hai
Tu Saddi jaan, tu sadda dil
Saddi shaan vi tu
Ga ga ga Ganpati
Tu hai maan vi, tu hai armaan vi, Tu hai vardaan vi (x2)
Bajirao & Mastani - Gajanana
The song Gajanana is played at an important point in the movie Bajirao Mastani and is popular during Ganesh Chaturthi. The song is further lifted by the powerful vocals of Sukhwinder Singh and lyrics by Prashant Ingole. This song has been sung by Ranveer Singh, Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone.
Lyrics:sukhḳārta dukḳhārta vartā vighnachī
Only the first letter of each word is capitalized in English. Therefore, the translation reads as follows: Nurvi Purvi Prem Krupa Jayachi
shendurachi sarvangi sunder
Kahatli jhalke maar mukataphalaanchi
Jai dev jai dev
Jai dev jai dev
Jai mangal murti
Ho shri mangal murti
कामना पूर्ति माँग दर्शन मात्र
Jai dev, jai dev
Vinayaka tu, Lambodar tu
Ballaleshwar moreya
vigheshvara ekadanta tu
Mayureshwara moreya
Vinayaka tu, Lambodar tu
Ballaleshwar moreya
Ekdant you, Vigneshwar you
Mayureshwara moreya
But you are, Gajamukha, Wakratund.
tu, Sidhvinayka..
Gajanana, gajanana (X 7)
Gaurikumra ratnakhachit phara
Chandanaachi uti, Kumkum ke shara.
Mukut shobhato bara heere jadit
Runjhunati nupure ghagariya charani
Jai dev, jai dev
Lambodar pitaambar phanivar vandana
Saral sond vakratuṇḍa trinayana
Das ramacha vat pahe sadna
Nirvani pave sankati
rakshave survar vandanam
Jai dev, jai dev
Vignraj tu, mahataj tu,
maheshaya tu moreya
Chintamani, siddhantakara
ganadhishaye morya
Wakratund tu, Gajamkha tu Sidhvinayka
Wakratund tu, Gajamkha tu Sidhvinayka
Gajanana, gajanana (X7)
These Bollywood songs have become a part and parcel of adding devotion and energy to the festivities.
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