Bollywood Music: Music and Religion

The song 'Rang De Basanti' from the film 'Rang De Basanti' incorporates elements of the Sikh religious tradition, including the use of the dhol, a traditional Punjabi drum.

The song 'Khwaja Mere Khwaja' from the film 'Jodhaa Akbar' is associated with the Islamic tradition, specifically the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti.

The song 'Jai Ho' from the film 'Slumdog Millionaire' incorporates elements of the Hindu religious tradition, including the use of the tabla, a traditional Indian drum.

The song 'Deewani Mastani' from the film 'Bajirao Mastani' is associated with the Hindu religious tradition, specifically the story of the Maratha warrior Peshwa Bajirao I and his second wife Mastani.

The song 'Maula Mere Maula' from the film 'Anwar' incorporates elements of the Islamic religious tradition, including the use of the qawwali, a traditional Islamic devotional music genre.

The song 'Ruk Ja O Dil Deewane' from the film 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' is associated with the Hindu religious tradition, specifically the story of the Hindu god Krishna and his love for Radha.

The song 'Kun Faya Kun' from the film 'Rockstar' incorporates elements of the Islamic religious tradition, including the use of the qawwali, a traditional Islamic devotional music genre.

The song 'Zoobi Doobi' from the film '3 Idiots' is associated with the Buddhist religious tradition, specifically the concept of reincarnation.

The song 'Chak De India' from the film 'Chak De! India' incorporates elements of the Sikh religious tradition, including the use of the dhol, a traditional Punjabi drum.

The song 'Sajda' from the film 'My Name Is Khan' is associated with the Islamic religious tradition, specifically the concept of prostration in prayer.

The song 'Bulleya' from the film 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' incorporates elements of the Sufi religious tradition, specifically the poetry of the Sufi saint Bulleh Shah.

The song 'Patakha Guddi' from the film 'Highway' is associated with the Hindu religious tradition, specifically the festival of Holi.

The song 'Manwa Laage' from the film 'Happy New Year' incorporates elements of the Hindu religious tradition, including the use of the tabla, a traditional Indian drum.

The song 'Titli' from the film 'Chennai Express' is associated with the Hindu religious tradition, specifically the story of the Hindu god Krishna and his love for Radha.

The song 'Gerua' from the film 'Dilwale' incorporates elements of the Hindu religious tradition, including the use of the tabla, a traditional Indian drum.