Every Janmashtami, streets and open grounds across the country come alive with dhol beats, human pyramids and the excitement of breaking the dahi handi, and Bollywood has repeatedly captured that same energy on the big screen. Several iconic songs and scenes built around this festival have stayed etched in audiences' memories for years. Here's a look at five Bollywood stars whose on-screen dahi handi moments turned into unforgettable cinematic highlights.
Hrithik Roshan's fierce act in Agneepath
Hrithik Roshan's dahi handi sequence in Agneepath remains a fan favourite even today. His intense look, the anger in his eyes, and his presence amid a crowd of govindas left audiences stunned in theatres. His screen presence brought an extra edge to the entire celebration sequence, and clips from it continue to circulate on social media.
Amitabh Bachchan's classic sequence in Khuddar
Amitabh Bachchan's screen aura has always stood apart, and his dahi handi sequence in the film Khuddar is still regarded as a classic. His swagger, combined with the background music, made the scene memorable for good, and older audiences continue to recall it fondly.
Kartik Aaryan's first such scene in Chandu Champion
In the recently released Chandu Champion, Kartik Aaryan shot a dahi handi scene for the first time in his career. The sequence captured the real spirit, teamwork and powerful energy of the celebration, and audiences praised this new side of the actor.
Salman Khan's iconic song in Hello Brother
The blockbuster song "Chandi Ki Daal Par" from Salman Khan's film Hello Brother is still hard to forget. Bhaijaan's carefree style and dance moves in the song continue to play at dahi handi celebrations even now. Salman Khan's high-energy performance made the sequence iconic forever.
Prabhu Deva and Sonakshi Sinha's energetic dance in Oh My God
The hit song "Govinda Aala Re" from the film Oh My God is one of Bollywood's most famous dahi handi numbers. It featured Prabhu Deva and Sonakshi Sinha dancing with tremendous energy as they celebrated breaking the matki, a sequence that audiences loved and that continues to trend every Janmashtami.
All these dahi handi sequences continue to be shared widely and trend on social media every Janmashtami. Bollywood has brought its own flavour to the festival's excitement each time, whether through Hrithik Roshan's fierce look, Amitabh Bachchan's classic swagger, Kartik Aaryan's fresh energy, Salman Khan's carefree dance, or the spirited performance by Prabhu Deva and Sonakshi Sinha.
