India, Oct. 17 -- Filmmakers like Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Karan Johar have given songs like Dola Re Dola and Dhindora Baje Re, which have gone down in cinematic history. While Dola Re Dola is an iconic musical piece, which recently even made its way to a global pageant stage this month, Dhindora Baje Re bagged choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant her second National Film Award. A celebration of red, femininity and the energy of Goddess Durga, these songs are a staple of Durga Puja celebrations every year, and bring the essence of the festival alive.

The grandeur and community feeling that Durga Puja brings with it has often served as the stage for a big reveal in Indian cinema. Who can forget Vidya Balan revealing her fake baby bump in the ...