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Makar Sankranti 2025: Kai Po Che to Raees, films that capture the spirit of kite-flying festival

Makar Sankranti is being celebrated today, January 14, across India. In states like Gujarat and Rajasthan, people celebrate Sankranti by flying kites and making special dishes. Over the years, Bollywood has also showcased the essence of the kite-flying festival in films. Check them out.

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Makar Sankranti 2025: Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam to Raees, films that capture the spirit of kite-flying festival
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Makar Sankranti 2025: Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam to Raees, films that capture the spirit of kite-flying festival
Starring Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai in the lead roles, the film revolves around a culturally rich and wealthy Gujarati family. In one of the songs in the film, the lead stars are seen competing with each other in kite-flying.
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Starring Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai in the lead roles, the film revolves around a culturally rich and wealthy Gujarati family. In one of the songs in the film, the lead stars are seen competing with each other in kite-flying.
The song 'Udi Udi Jaye' depicts Shah Rukh Khan and Mahira Khan, joyfully enjoying the kite-flying festival. The celebration of the festival of Makar Sankranti is also one of the important scenes in Raees. It was unveiled by the film's makers on Makar Sankranti in 2017.
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The song 'Udi Udi Jaye' depicts Shah Rukh Khan and Mahira Khan, joyfully enjoying the kite-flying festival. The celebration of the festival of Makar Sankranti is also one of the important scenes in Raees. It was unveiled by the film's makers on Makar Sankranti in 2017.
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The song 'Rut Aa Gayi Re' features Aamir Khan and Nandita Das where the former teaches the latter how to fly a kite. The song is from the 1998 film 1947: Earth.
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The song 'Rut Aa Gayi Re' features Aamir Khan and Nandita Das where the former teaches the latter how to fly a kite. The song is from the 1998 film 1947: Earth.
Kai Po Che's song Manjha' showcases the bond between three friends and perfectly matches the spirit of Makar Sankranti. The film features Sushant Singh Rajput, Amit Sadh and Rajkummar Rao in key roles,
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Kai Po Che's song Manjha' showcases the bond between three friends and perfectly matches the spirit of Makar Sankranti. The film features Sushant Singh Rajput, Amit Sadh and Rajkummar Rao in key roles,
Starring Taapsee Pannu in the titular role, the film revolves around her character who realises her fast running ability during the Makar Sankranti festival while catching a kite.
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Starring Taapsee Pannu in the titular role, the film revolves around her character who realises her fast running ability during the Makar Sankranti festival while catching a kite.
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