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Makar Sankranti 2026: Songs that capture the essence of the festival of kites

Updated On: 15 January, 2026 08:27 AM IST | Amarylisa Gonsalves

Makar Sankranti is more than a festival; it`s a feeling of nostalgia, joy, and everything colourful. Bollywood has beautifully captured the spirit of the festival of kites over the years through its music. Here’s a curated list of iconic Makar Sankranti Bollywood songs that perfectly complement the festive energy.

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Makar Sankranti is more than a festival; it`s a feeling of nostalgia, joy, and everything colourful. Bollywood has beautifully captured the spirit of the festival of kites over the years through its music. Here’s a curated list of iconic Makar Sankranti Bollywood songs that perfectly complement the festive energy.

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Makar Sankranti is more than a festival; it`s a feeling of nostalgia, joy, and everything colourful. Bollywood has beautifully captured the spirit of the festival of kites over the years through its music. Here’s a curated list of iconic Makar Sankranti Bollywood songs that perfectly complement the festive energy.
<p><strong>Rut Aa Gayi Re</strong></p> <p>Rut Aa Gayi Re featured in the film Earth, starring Aamir Khan and Nandita Das, released in the year 1998.</p>

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Rut Aa Gayi Re

Rut Aa Gayi Re featured in the film Earth, starring Aamir Khan and Nandita Das, released in the year 1998.

<p>Soft, melodic, and culturally rich, this song celebrates changing seasons and new beginnings. Its understated joy aligns beautifully with the essence of Makar Sankranti.</p>

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Soft, melodic, and culturally rich, this song celebrates changing seasons and new beginnings. Its understated joy aligns beautifully with the essence of Makar Sankranti.

<p><strong>Dheel De De Re Bhaiya</strong></p> <p>This song featured in the 1999 film Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam starring Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai.</p>

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Dheel De De Re Bhaiya

This song featured in the 1999 film Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam starring Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai.

<p>A classic that screams nostalgia. With playful lyrics and traditional folk energy, this song perfectly mirrors the chaos and excitement of families shouting instructions from rooftops.</p>

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A classic that screams nostalgia. With playful lyrics and traditional folk energy, this song perfectly mirrors the chaos and excitement of families shouting instructions from rooftops.

<p><strong>Udi Udi Jaye</strong></p> <p>Featured in the 2017 film Raees, Udi Udi Jaye is an all-time favourite starring Shah Rukh Khan and Mahira Khan.</p>

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Udi Udi Jaye

Featured in the 2017 film Raees, Udi Udi Jaye is an all-time favourite starring Shah Rukh Khan and Mahira Khan.

<p>A modern festival anthem that instantly became synonymous with kite-flying celebrations. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Gujarat, this song captures the thrill of friendly rivalry, romance, and the pure joy of watching kites soar.</p>

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A modern festival anthem that instantly became synonymous with kite-flying celebrations. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Gujarat, this song captures the thrill of friendly rivalry, romance, and the pure joy of watching kites soar.

<p><strong>Manjha</strong></p> <p>Manjha is a single song sung and composed by Vishal Mishra, and stars Aayush Sharma and Saiee Manjrekar in the music video</p>

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Manjha

Manjha is a single song sung and composed by Vishal Mishra, and stars Aayush Sharma and Saiee Manjrekar in the music video

<p>It is a cute love story centred around kite flying, capturing the essence of the festival and newly budding love. The modern beats with thematic lyrics make it a favourite among the youth.</p>

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It is a cute love story centred around kite flying, capturing the essence of the festival and newly budding love. The modern beats with thematic lyrics make it a favourite among the youth.

<p><strong>Ambarsariya</strong></p> <p>This song stars Pulkit Samrat and Priya Anand and was featured in the 2013 film Fukrey.</p>

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Ambarsariya

This song stars Pulkit Samrat and Priya Anand and was featured in the 2013 film Fukrey.

<p>While not directly about kite-flying, Ambarsariya brings the laid-back, fun-loving Punjabi flavor that fits perfectly into festive playlists. It adds a youthful, carefree mood</p>

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While not directly about kite-flying, Ambarsariya brings the laid-back, fun-loving Punjabi flavor that fits perfectly into festive playlists. It adds a youthful, carefree mood

<p><strong>Manjha</strong></p> <p>This song is an iconic one from the 2013 film Kai Po Che! starring Sushant Singh Rajput, Rajkummar Rao and Amit Sadh.</p>

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Manjha

This song is an iconic one from the 2013 film Kai Po Che! starring Sushant Singh Rajput, Rajkummar Rao and Amit Sadh.

<p>Raw, emotional, and deeply rooted in the culture of Ahmedabad, Manjha goes beyond celebration. It reflects friendship, ambition, and heartbreak.</p>

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Raw, emotional, and deeply rooted in the culture of Ahmedabad, Manjha goes beyond celebration. It reflects friendship, ambition, and heartbreak.

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