4 Stars Reveal Fave Krishna Songs
Kailash Kher, Shankar Mahadevan and more share their top Krishna bhajans and Bollywood tracks on Janmashtami
On Janmashtami, four prominent singers and a lyricist shared their favourite Krishna songs, highlighting the significance of Krishna songs and bhajans in Bollywood and private music. Kailash Kher's favourite Krishna bhajan is Pandit Bhimsen Joshi and Lata Mangeshkar's Baje Re Muralia Baje, while his favourite Bollywood song related to Krishna is Mere Nishan Hain Kahan from the film OMG (2012).
Shankar Mahadevan, a Grammy award-winning singer-composer, named Lata Mangeshkar's Ek Radha Ek Meera Dono Ne Shyam Ko Chaha from the film Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985) as his favourite film song related to Krishna. His favourite bhajan is Ab Radhe Rani, a collaboration with John McLaughlin and Zakir Hussain from their album Is That So.
Siddhant Bhatia, who has a Grammy-nominated album called Sounds of Kumbha, also shared his thoughts on Krishna songs. Meanwhile, Kailash Kher is planning to release a series of Krishna bhajans soon, adding to the growing collection of Krishna songs and bhajans in Bollywood and private music.
## Why it matters The significance of Krishna songs and bhajans in Bollywood and private music cannot be overstated. With various leelas and interpretations of Krishna songs being presented by musicians, the genre continues to evolve and grow. The rise in Krishna songs can be attributed to the fact that many musicians and singers are bringing their own unique interpretations to traditional old and new songs.
As the music industry continues to produce new and innovative Krishna songs, fans can expect to see a wide range of creative and inspiring tracks in the future. With singers like Kailash Kher and Shankar Mahadevan leading the way, the genre is likely to remain popular for years to come.
