It is that time of year when the air turns into a riot of red, pink, yellow and green as Holi arrives. The festival of colours holds deep cultural meaning in India, symbolising joy, renewal and togetherness. Over the decades, Hindi cinema has repeatedly drawn upon Holi’s visual spectacle to heighten romance, conflict and emotional drama. From playful courtship to intense confrontations, the festival has provided filmmakers with some of the most memorable sequences on screen. Here are Bollywood films that capture the many moods of Holi.