Lohri 2016 is here and the people of Punjab and parts of North India are all set to celebrate the festival. While food is a very important part of any festival, songs play a vital role too.
The festival of Lohri marks the passing of Winter solstice, which happens to be the shortest day and longest night of the year. One of the key elements in Lohri celebration is setting up a bonfire.
Lohri celebrations have been shown in a number of Bollywood movies as well. Bollywood has a number of Punjabi songs which get place in most of the celebrations. Apart from movie songs, there are a host of Punjabi songs from albums, which are also very popular.
As the festival of Lohri is celebrated with music, here is a compilation of some popular Punjabi songs which will perfectly fit the playlist on this occasion.
"Lodi" from the movie "Veer Zaara":
"Gallan Goodiyaan" from "Dil Dhadakne Do"
"Punjabi Mast Mast" from "Action Jackson"
"Boliyaan Giddha" from "Aloo Chaat"
"Barin Barsin"
"Sang Ukhli Vich Daana" by Daler Mehndi
"Rum Whisky" from "Vicky Donor"