Bollywood's First Holi Song Featured in 1940 Film Aurat Directed by Mehboob Khan

The first Holi song in Hindi cinema appeared in the 1940 black-and-white film Aurat, directed by Mehboob Khan. This film featured two Holi songs, including 'Aaj Holi Khelenge Sajan Ke Sang,' composed and sung by Anil Biswas with lyrics by Safdar Aah. These songs marked the beginning of the tradition of Holi-themed music in Bollywood, predating India's independence and influencing future films to include colorful Holi celebrations.