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PIX: Bollywood's Top 25 Wedding Songs
Holi, Diwali, Independance Day, New Year's Eve, birthdays.
There's a Bollywood song for every occasion.
Every festive event has been captured in Bollywood films and Indian weddings, the biggest cause for celebration, are no exception.
Wedding songs are quite popular when it comes to the wedding playlist.
Since May is a wedding season, we look at Bollywood's top 25 wedding songs. A potential wedding playlist for your DJ too, if you will.
Laung Da Lashkara, Patiala House (2011)
Singers: Mahalakshmi Iyer, Hard Kaur, Jasbir Jassi
Music Composers: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
Patiala House is a film about a joint family living in England in a house called Patiala House.
This fun-filled song comes when a cousin in the family gets married in true Punjabi style.
The sizzling chemistry between Anushka Sharma and Akshay Kumar notwithstanding, Rishi Kapoor and Dimple look cute together.
Watch the song video here
Sadi Galli, Tanu Weds Manu (2011)
Singer: Lehmbir Huseinpuri
Music Composer: Krrsna
Punjabis pull out all stops for their weddings.
This effervescent song from Tanu Weds Manu is proof of that.
The song, originally sung by Lehmbir Huseinpuri in Punjabi is re-mixed and adapted for the film by Krsna. It's been on loop at almost all the weddings that took place after the film's release.
Deepak Dobriyal is the real star for his dance steps in the song.
Watch the song video here
Suraj Ki Bahon Main, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011)
Singers: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
Music Composers: Loy Mendonsa , Dominique Cerejo , Clinton Cerejo
A picturesque Christian wedding in Zindagi Milegi na Dobara makes for a cute setting.
The lead stars of the film look endearingly cute as they enter the venue with their quirky dance steps. kudos to the format.
Gal Mithi Mithi Bol, Aisha (2010)
Singer: Tochi Raina
Music Composer: Amit Trivedi
This stylish shaadi video is set to a punjabi song being played at a south Indian wedding.
Very cool!
As Abhay Deol's New Yorker friend Aarti Menon (Lisa Haydon) gets hitched to Dhruv Singh (Arunoday Singh), Abhay and onscreen ladylove Sonam Kapoor shake a leg to the song.
Watch the song video here
Ainvayi Ainvayi, Band Baaja Baaraat (2010)
Singers: Salim Merchant and Sunidhi Chauhan
Music Composers: Salim-Sulaiman
The story of two wedding planners falling in love is a fairytale in itself. Add to it a foot-tapping wedding song and you have a hit film.
Ainvayi Ainvayi has become another wedding anthem ever since the film released.
Watch the song video here
Nagada Nagada, Jab We Met (2007)
Singers: Sonu Nigam and Javed Ali
Music Composer: Pritam
Another Punjabi dance number that we all look forward at weddings is Nagada Nagada from Jab We Met.
Shahid Kapoor breaks into a jig as enfant terrible Kareena (and her family) coaxes him to do so.
Watch the song video here
Ek Kunwara Phir Gaya Mara, Masti (2004)
Singers: Abhijeet, Udit Narayan
Music Composer: Anand Raaj Anand
In Masti, Riteish Deshmukh's friends sing a song that roughly translates to 'another one bites the dust' at his bachelor's party.
Interestingly, in the film, Ritiesh is getting married to Genelia who he actually wed earlier this year.
Watch the song video here
Maahi Ve, Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)
Singers: Udit Narayan, Sonu Nigam, Sadhana Sargam, Shankar Mahadevan, Madhushree
Music Composers: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
Yet another number that's a favourite at weddings, Mahi Ve fuses Gujarati exuberance with Punjabi enthusiasm really well.
Mehndi Hai Rachne Wali, Zubeidaa (2001)
Singer: Alka Yagnik
Music Composer: A R Rahman
Although Zubeidaa is being married off by her parents against her wish, the poignant song sang by Fareeda Jalal onscreen, as she applies mehendi on the brides hands is a heart-warming sight.
Watch the song video here
Yeh Ladka Hai Allah, Kabhi Kushi Kabhie Gham (2001)
Singers: Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik
Music Composers: Jatin-Lalit
Revelling in the first rushes of love, SRK and Kajol flirt discreetly as they attend a wedding.
Watch the song video here
Chal Pyaar Karegi, Jab Pyar Ksise Hota Hai (1998)
Singers: Alka Yagnik, Sonu Nigam
Music Composers: Jatin-Lalit
Chal Pyaar Karegi is a perfect song for all the nok-jhok that takes place during weddings. The chemistry between Salman Khan and Twinkle is palpable.
Watch the song video here
Sona Sona, Major Saab (1998)
Singers: Sudesh Bhosle, Sonu Nigam, Jaspinder Narula
Music Composer: Aadesh Shrivastava
The music of Major Saab was composed by Anand Raaj Anand, but for just this particular song Aadesh Shrivastava was brought in. And he did a neat job too.
The Indian Baraatis dance through the way when they go to the girls house and this song is perfect for that short commute.
Aaj Hai Sagai, Pyaar Toh Hona Hi Tha (1998)
Singers: Abhijeet, Alka Yagnik
Music Composers: Jatin-Lalit
The remake of Meg Ryan's French Kiss was quite a winner. Engagements are an integral part of a wedding.
Ajay Devgn's sister is getting engaged and his potential girlfriend Kajol coaxes him to dance.
Jiya Jale, Dil Se (1998)
Singers: Lata Mangeshkar, M G Sreekumar
Music Composer: A R Rahman
A R Rahman lends his musical magic to this dream-like song as Priety Zinta gets ready to get married in Dil Se.
With picturesque locations and a brief jig by Zohra Sehgal, the song has become quite popular over the years.
Banno Rani, 1947: Earth (1998)
Singers: Sadhana Sargam
Music Composer: A R Rahman
With pre-independence India as its setting, this song features the wedding of a minor girl. The song belies the tragic situation in the film, but the lyrics make for a great wedding song.
Sajaan Ji Ghar Aaye, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)
Singers: Kumar Sanu, Alka Yagnik, Kavita Krishnamurthy
Music Composers: Jatin-Lalit
Kajol's extravagant house in the film is teeming with aunts and flowers. Her fiance Salman's arrival is marked with a song!
Watch the song video here
Mehendi Laga Ke Rakhna, Dilwale Dulahnia Le Jayenge (1995)
Singers: Lata Mangeshkar, Udit Narayan
Music Composers: Jatin Lalit
Another memorable song for weddings, this one has SRK quietly serenading the bride-to-be Kajol as the rest of them join him.
Watch the song video here
Chane Ke Khet Main, Anjaam (1994)
Singers: Poornima
Music Composers: Anand-Milind
Packed with double entendre, this song featuring Madhuri Dixit and her awesome dance moves is a favourite for many.
Watch the song video here
Wah Wah Ramji, Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994)
Singers: Lata Mangeshkar, S P Balasubrahmanyam
Music Composers: Raam Laxman
Hum Aapke Hain Koun is known as the wedding album of Bollywood.
Almost all the songs that showcase various stages in a wedding ceremonyhave found place in this film. This one sets the ball rolling.
Watch the song video here
Mere Haathon Main Nau Nau Chudiya, Chandni (1989)
Singers: Lata Mangeshkar
Music Composers: Shiv Hari
Meant only for the ladies, this ritual in Chandni had Sridevi dressed to the nines and dancing on the song.
Watch the song video here
O Maria, O Maria, Saagar (1985)
Singers: Asha Bhosle, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music Composer: RD Burman
Wedding receptions are good fun where the newlyweds are relentlessly teased.
The king of Bollywood music, R D Burman gives us another memorable song with this lively number.
Watch the song video here
Ladki Tumhari Kanwari Rah Jaati, Krodhi (1981)
Singers: Asha Bhosle, Kishore Kumar
Music Composers: Laxmikanth-Pyarelal
This Qawwali is picturised on Shashi Kapoor and Zeenat Aman. The sweet bickering between the two parties is worth a watch.
Watch the song here.
Aaj Meri Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai, Aadmi Sadak Ka (1977)
Singers: Ravi, Mohammed Rafi, Deven Varma
Music Composer: Ravi
Indian weddings feel almost incomplete without this number. Shatrughan Sinha sings this song for his friend as the wedding party proceeds to the bride's house.
Watch the song video here
Le Jayenge Le Jayenge, Chor Machaye Shor (1974)
Singers: Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle
Music Composer: Ravindra Jain
This song ruled the charts for the longest time. Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol-starrer Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge got its name from this song.
Watch the song video here
Meri Pyaari Behaniya Banegi Dulahniya, Sachaa Jhutha (1970)
Singers: Kishore Kumar
Music Composers: Kalyanji-Anandji
Rajesh Khanna is a band musician trying to put together money for his sister's wedding. He arrives in the big city and starts singing songs to make a living.