Amitabh Bachchan's Iconic Holi Songs: How He Was 'Compelled' to Sing Them

• Amitabh Bachchan sang two iconic Holi songs, 'Rang Barse' and 'Holi Khele Raghuveera', despite initially having no desire.
• 'Rang Barse' from 'Silsila' was learned from his father Harivansh Rai Bachchan and sung at home before the film.
• Yash Chopra and Prakash Mehra heard the song, included it in 'Silsila', and compelled Amitabh to sing for authenticity.
• 'Holi Khele Raghuveera Awadh Mein' from 'Baghban' was adapted from a traditional Uttar Pradesh folk tune.
• Music director Aadesh Shrivastava insisted Amitabh sing 'Holi Khele Raghuveera' after hearing him and his father sing it.