Ganpati Bappa Morya! Top 10 Songs For Ganesh Chaturthi
Be it Holi, Diwali or Ganeshotsav, Hindi films have songs for every occasion. And why not? Songs add the much-needed zing to our festivals, don’t they? With the Ganpati festival having commenced today, we bring you top 10 tracks that should definitely find a place in your playlist.

Be it Holi, Diwali or Ganeshotsav, Hindi films have songs for every occasion. And why not? Songs add the much-needed zing to our festivals, don’t they? With the Ganpati festival having commenced today, we bring you top 10 tracks that should definitely find a place in your playlist.
Gajanana
Sung as an aarti, this power-packed number from Bajirao Mastani (2015) is sure to stay with you long after it has ended. The use of cymbals alongside Sukhwinder Singh’s intense voice is a winning combination. The song has been composed by Shreyas Puranik and penned by Prashant Ingole.
Deva Shree Ganesha
There is something about the beats of a dhol, isn’t it? It instantly wants you to break into a jig. The high use of the dhol in this song from Agneepath (2012) blends well with the carnival-like atmosphere that Ganesh Chaturthi is synonymous with. Sung by Sukhwinder Singh, written by Amitabh Bhattacharya and composed by Ajay-Atul, the track features Hrithik Roshan and Priyanka Chopra.
Mera Hi Jalwa
This peppy track from Salman Khan’s Wanted (2009) will instantly energise you. No wonder, it’s played in almost every Ganpati pandal across the city. Sung by Wajid and picturised on Sallu (with guest appearances by Prabhu Dheva, Govinda and Anil Kapoor), the song is a perfect desi number.
Morya Re
The song from Shah Rukh Khan’s Don: The Chase Begins (2006) is a tribute to the spirit of the Ganpati festival. The infusion of dhol beats in this number as well makes it one of Shah Rukh’s most groove worthy songs. Well, when you have Shankar Mahadevan’s vocals, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy’s music and Javed Akhtar’s lyrics, it’s difficult to go wrong.
Sadda Dil Vi Tu
Sadda Dil Vi Tu from ABCD (2013) can be termed as one of the most unique Ganpati tracks of Bollywood. For, here the singer Hard Kaur brilliantly combines rap with Ganesh aarti. In fact, the beauty of the number lies in the fact that it does not lose its traditional essence despite being given a modern twist. The song has been composed by Sachin-Jigar.
Sindoor Lal Chadhayo
While most Bollywood Ganpati songs will make you tap your feet, Sindoor Lal Chadhayo from Vaastav (1999) is a soulful aarti which is best hummed along with family à la Sanjay Dutt and Namrata Shirodkar in the song. The stirring number has been written by Sameer and composed by Jatin-Lalit.
Ganapati Bappa Agle Baras Tu
This track features Madhuri Dixit dancing at a Ganesh Chaturthi procession. Crooned by Lata Mangeshkar and composed by Rajesh Roshan, this song from Aasoo Bane Angaarey (1993), will tug at your heartstrings.
Shree Ganeshay Dheemahi
Sung in Shankar Mahadevan’s potent voice, this track from Viruddh (2005) will instantly make you soak in the spirit of the festival. Adding to the impact of the song are the chorus and claps in the background. Composed by Ajay-Atul, the number is filmed on Amitabh Bachchan and Sharmila Tagore.
Deva O Deva
The number from Mahaanta (1997) featuring Madhuri Dixit, is yet another gripping Ganpati track that will definitely find a place in your playlist. The song, sung by the evergreen Alka Yagnik and composed by Laxmikant Pyarelal, successfully highlights the sentiments of every Ganesha devotee.
Deva Ho Deva Ganpati Deva
Deva Ho Deva Ganpati Deva is one of the classic Ganpati songs and a hot favourite amongst the followers. The use of manjeera twangs and dhol beats will tansport you into the spiritual world and before you know it, you are humming the song. The number from Hum Se Badhkar Kaun (1981) is sung by legends Mohammed Rafi, Asha Bhosle, Shailendra Singh and Bhupinder Singh and composed by Raam Laxman.
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