Top 15 Bollywood Wedding Songs

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The song and dance routine is a long standing tradition in the Indian wedding celebrations. It is believed that ‘Jodiya to swarg me banti hai’ ( which means that the weddings bonds are all made by God). Similarly, song and dance are considered to be God’s gift. Music and dance are not only a form of entertainment in India, they also have a special religious significance . As religion is an integral part of a wedding ceremony, accompanying music is the norm. There are even particular instruments that are considered auspicious and said to make the ceremonies go smoothly. In South India music is played on the nadswaram. Most communities like the Gujaratis, Maharashtrians and Bengalis prefer the shehnai; while many communities in Punjab and Rajasthan prefer the dholki or dholak.

Bollywood wedding songs

Now when we talk music and dance in India, leaving out Bollywood is a sin. Bollywood has captured the Indian masses’ imagination. Other than the traditional sangeet ceremony songs, Bollywood songs are a popular choice. Bollywood marks it spot clearly in many areas like dressing and décor but none more prominent than the song and dance sphere.

There is a plethora of Bollywood songs to choose from. There are songs such as munni, sheila, baby doll, balma, hukka maar, etc., but we recommend you give them a ditch for the wedding ceremonies. They aren’t really suitable for this special and pious occasion. Although you do not want to use the so called ‘item’ numbers for wedding celebrations, you also do not want to choose dull, boring and slow songs that will make everyone sleepy!! We have compiled a list top 15 Bollywood Wedding Songs to make your decision easier.

Bollywood Wedding Songs

  • Chalka chalka re (Saathiya) – beautiful rhythm and meaningful lyrics
  • Ainwai ainwai (Band Baja Barat) – fun and frolic for all the dewar and saali’s
  • Aye meri zohra jabeen (Waqt) – something for the older generation
  • Radha (Student of the Year) – dance number for some action on the floor
  • Bari barsi (Band Baja Barat) – for a touch of traditional sangeet songs
  • Magalyam (Saathiya) – a short piece to begin with and set the mood

Bollywood Wedding Songs

  • Navrai mazhi (English Vinglish) – girly fun
  • Gal mithi mithi bol (Aisha) – for the whole crowd
  • Mast magan (2 States) – for a little romance in the air
  • Kawa kawa kawa (Monsoon Wedding) – to make you nostalgic
  • Thoda sa pagla thoda deewana (Aur Pyar Ho Gaya) – specially for the bride
  • Mehndi laga ke rakhna (Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge) – something for the ladkawallas
  • Maahi ve (Kal Ho Na Ho) – for the ‘to be married couple’
  • Desi girl (Dostana) – something the groom can dance to
  • Tenu leke main jawanga (Saalam-e-ishq) – one for all the baraati’s

 

Which of these Bollywood songs will you play on your special day? Let us know in the comment section below…

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