As Holi is near, an old video of the Indian cricket team celebrating the festival has gone viral on social media and is trending again. The video includes important players such as Captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and Shreyas Iyer celebrating the festival of colors with energetic enthusiasm. Completing the celebratory atmosphere, in the background, playing is the famous Bollywood track Rang Barse Bhige Chunar Wali from the movie Silsila released in 1981 and featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, and Rekha.
Initially posted by Shubman Gill, the clip shows the camaraderie and Holi fest of the team. It begins with Virat Kohli dancing to Baby Calm Down, followed by Gill eagerly showing, “Piche Rang Barse baj rha hai.” The moment the iconic song starts, the whole bus bursts into celebrations, players smudged with colorful colors, fully involved in the festive spirit. The clip is evidence of how Bollywood songs and Holi combined create an unbeatable combination.
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This viral video comes at a moment when Team India is sitting pretty. They had recently defeated New Zealand in the final of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and became the first team in history to have won the title thrice. But unlike the grand festivities after their 2024 T20 World Cup victory, no trophy parade was held this time. As per reports, players were asked to report to their respective IPL teams at once because the Indian Premier League will commence on March 22.
Even in the absence of a public celebration, this vintage Holi video has excited fans, bringing back memories of the team’s bonhomie and enthusiasm away from the cricket field. As the nation prepares to celebrate Holi, the sight of their favorite cricketers painted in colors and reveling in the festival has only added to the festive mood, and it has become a must-watch for cricket and Bollywood buffs alike.
