Lohri in films: Iconic bonfire scenes that captured Punjab’s spirit

New Delhi: Lohri bonfires are calling, but what's hotter? These 6 Bollywood gems are packed with sizzling Lohri vibes. From SRK's timeless romance to Akshay's dance-floor firecrackers, each flick teases festive frenzy—thumping dhol beats, flying colors, and heart-melting moments around the sacred pyre.

Skip the chill; ignite your night with Punjab's fiery spirit. Which Lohri scene will steal your binge? Dive in before the embers fade.

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In Yash Chopra's epic romance, Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta light up Punjab's Lohri in the song Lo Aayi Lohri Way. Villagers circle the bonfire, tossing peanuts and jaggery into flames amid bhangra beats and folk revelry. Amitabh Bachchan's narration adds emotional depth, blending love's longing with festive joy around the glowing pyre. 

Akshay Kumar, Diljit Dosanjh, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Kiara Advani groove to Laal Ghagra in a vibrant Lohri bash. Dressed in fiery red attire, they dance wildly around bonfires with thumping dhol and Punjabi flair, capturing marital chaos amid jaggery sweets and sesame throws. The scene explodes with laughter and festive energy.

Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, and Bobby Deol bring comic chaos to Punjab in Charha De Rang Lohri. The trio joins villagers in colourful bonfire circles, flinging rangoli powders and sweets into flames while bhangra pulses. Amid theft antics, the song paints Punjab's vivid festival hues with infectious joy. 

Ajay Devgn, Sonakshi Sinha, Sanjay Dutt, and Juhi Chawla celebrate in Tu Kamal Di, shot in a lively Punjab village. Full-swing Lohri unfolds with bonfire rounds, traditional dances, peanut offerings, and jaggery feasts amid action-comedy vibes. The pyre-lit revelry pulses with rural festivity and romance. 

Gulzar's thriller contrasts the 1984 Punjab riots with Chappa Chappa Lohri beauty. Amid terror, villagers gather around bonfires for folk songs, sesame-jaggery rituals, and defiant dances. The poignant scene highlights resilience, flames flickering against dark times in a mesmerising cultural tribute. 

Kunal Kapoor and Huma Qureshi's quirky romcom weaves Lohri into family drama. Amid chaos, Punjabis circle bonfires with peanuts, jaggery, and bhangra, blending sentiment and humour. The festive pyre scenes add heartfelt warmth to the chicken-chasing antics.

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So these are some of the movies that you can watch on Lohri to get a festive vibe with your family and friends.