No plans for Dussehra? Stay at home and watch classic movies like Brahmastra, Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela. These and others capture the Ravan Dahan sequence well.
Ravan Dahan is the highlight of every Dussehra celebration. Here is a look at seven Hindi movies that brought this iconic moment to the big screen.
Brahmastra
Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt's Brahmastra Part One: Shiva mixes fantasy with mythology. Ayan Mukerji directed it.
The song Dance Ka Bhoot captures the energy of Dussehra. The bright, festive mood in the sequence shows the celebratory side of the festival. It also echoes the theme of good winning over evil.
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Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh's film is set mostly around the ten days of Navratri. It has glimpses of traditional Navratri celebrations and Garba.
The climax takes place on Dussehra. Ram and Leela shoot each other to end the feud between their communities. The scene shows love winning over hate.
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Delhi 6
Abhishek Bachchan and Sonam Kapoor lead the cast. Dussehra and the Ram Leela play in the background throughout the film.
Delhi-6 uses the myth of the Kala Bandar to show good winning over evil across the ten days of Ram Leela.
Kalank
Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt's period drama Kalank was praised for its grand visuals and sets that brought the pre-Partition world to life. Sanjay Dutt, Aditya Roy Kapur and Sonakshi Sinha also played important roles.
The song Ghar Mohe Pardesiya, with Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan and Madhuri Dixit Nene, showed a beautiful celebration of Dussehra. Its colourful backdrop and sense of spectacle lifted the song.
Ra.One
Shah Rukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Arjun Rampal star in this sci-fi movie, which carried the classic message of good winning over evil.
The villain Ra.One works as a modern-day Ravan. He is seen walking away from a burning effigy, hinting at his strength in the real world.
Bajrangi Bhaijaan
Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor star in this film. It followed a pure-hearted Indian man who set out to reunite a Pakistani girl with her family. The story was simple and warm, and it carried a gentle message of goodness.
The movie's romantic track Tu Chaiye showcased the Dussehra celebration.
Kahaani
Vidya Balan led the film. Kahaani gave one of the strongest portrayals of good winning over evil. Her character pretended to search for her missing husband during Durga Puja in Kolkata.
She found the person behind her husband's death on the last day, Dussehra or Vijaya Dashami. Key scenes included Vidya taking part in Sindur Khela and the Durga idol being immersed in water, which showed the Goddess returning home after defeating evil.
Dussehra falls on October 20 this year, which is today. As you celebrate, these films show how the festival has been part of the big screen for years.
FAQ
1. Which Hindi movies feature Ravan Dahan and Dussehra in their climactic scenes?
In Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, the central feud ends on Dussehra night, while Kahaani reaches its final climax on Vijaya Dashami during the traditional Kolkata celebrations.
2. What role does Dussehra play in stories like Delhi 6 and Kalank?
Delhi 6 wove the ten-day Ram Leela into its background to mirror the battle against inner evils, whereas Kalank showcased the festival's visual grandeur through the Ghar Mohe Pardesiya sequence.