Chaitra Navratri 2023: 7 Bollywood Must Watch Movies That Captures The Essence Of 9-Day Festival

With Chaitra Navratri going on Hindus are preparing to honor the auspicious occasion in a variety of ways, including fasting, praying to the Goddess Shakti, indulging in Navratri-specific cuisine, visiting temples, and more. This nine-day festival is dedicated to the worship of the nine incarnations of Maa Durga, including Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidatri. The ninth day, known as Ram Navami, is also observed by Hindus.

Navratri is a festive time in India, and there are many Bollywood movies that you can watch to get into the spirit of the occasion. Here are some recommendations:

"Navrang" - This classic film from 1959 features colorful song and dance sequences and celebrates the nine-day festival of Navratri.

"Durga" - This 1939 film tells the story of the goddess Durga and her battle against the demon Mahishasura. It's a great choice for those who want to learn more about the mythology behind Navratri.

"Jai Santoshi Maa" - This 1975 film is a musical retelling of the legend of Santoshi Mata, a goddess who is worshiped during Navratri.

"Kedarnath" - This 2018 romantic drama is set against the backdrop of the Kedarnath floods, which occurred during the festival of Navratri.

"Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam" -The Iconic Movie  Released in the year 1999, Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, featured the unforgettable song "Dholi Taro Dhol Baaje," which is still one of the most beloved Garba songs to this day.  

"Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela" - This 2013 film is a modern adaptation of the classic love story of Romeo and Juliet, set against the backdrop of the Navratri festival.

"Kai Po Che" - This is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language film directed by Abhishek Kapoor and based on Chetan Bhagat's novel "The 3 Mistakes of My Life." The film stars Sushant Singh Rajput, Rajkummar Rao, and Amit Sadh in lead roles.

These are just a few of the many Bollywood movies that you can watch during Navratri to get into the festive spirit. Happy watching!

- PTC PUNJABI