Overview

• Hindustan Times curates a span of tracks from the late 1980s to recent releases, pairing devotional aartis with high-energy numbers tied to Ganesh Chaturthi.
• Filmfare spotlights six films with standout Ganpati moments, including Agneepath (2012), Don (2006), Satya (1998), ABCD (2013), Bajirao Mastani (2015) and My Friend Ganesha (2007).
• Frequently cited songs include Deva Shree Ganesha, Mourya Re, Gajanana, Sadda Dil Vi Tu, Hey Ganaraya and the Vaastav aarti Shendoor Lal Chadhayo.
• The coverage underscores how filmmakers across genres use festival sequences for emotional peaks, character turns and large-scale choreography without relying solely on spectacle.
• Writers note that several film tracks have become real-world festival staples, reflecting the close cultural link between Mumbai’s celebrations and Hindi cinema.