Name: Indian Wedding Songs: Bollywood Bangers & Urban Desi Hits
Creator: Ajay Manaktala

Indian weddings are world-renowned for their energy, color, and incredible soundtracks. Whether it’s the high-octane dhol beats of a Punjabi Barat or the choreographed glamour of a Sangeet, the right music is essential. This list, curated by expert Indian Wedding DJ Ajay Manaktala, focuses on the perfect blend of nostalgic remakes and the latest hits from the Urban Desi scene.

Cultural Fusion: Mixing traditional Bhangra and Bollywood with modern Hip-Hop and Latin beats.
Choreography Ready: High-energy tracks perfect for group dance performances and Sangeet showcases.
Swagger & Style: Songs designed for high-impact groom entrances and “strut-worthy” moments.

High-Energy Sangeet & Performance Tracks

The “Winky Eye” Remake: “Aankh Marey” – Simmba. A high-energy remake of a retro classic. Its playful lyrics and infectious beat make it the #1 contender for group dance performances.
Nostalgic Bhangra: “Morni Banke” – Badhai Ho. Another brilliant remake that appeals to both the young crowd and the “aunties and uncles.” It’s the perfect track to get every generation grooving.
The B-Funk Favorite: “Aitvaar” – Jaz Dhami. A standout track for Punjabi weddings. Its steady rhythm and “cool” factor make it a top choice for professional and family dance renditions.
Modern Pride: “Pasand Jatt Di” – Ammy Virk. For hardcore Punjabi weddings, this Jatt-pride anthem is essential. It brings a grounded, traditional energy to the dance floor.

Global Fusion & Urban Desi Hits

The Hollywood-Desi Mix: “Yarri Yeah” – Mickey Singh. Based out of LA, Mickey Singh brings a Western-pop production to Desi vocals. This is the track for the younger generation that wants their wedding to feel like a high-end club.
Drake x Bhangra: “Mia” – Twinbeatz Mashup. A brilliant blend of Drake’s global hit with dhol beats and Punjabi vibes. It’s the ultimate bridge between East and West for international weddings.
Tropical Vibes: “Lamberghini” – The Doorbeen. With its tropical house influence, this is a “cool and hip” track that works perfectly for cocktail hours or as the energy builds before the main dancing starts.
Urban Swagger: “Illegal Weapon” – Garry Sandhu. This track is all about the swag. It’s the perfect choice for grooms who want to make a bold, stylish statement during their entrance or on the floor.

Ceremonial Moments & Romantic Proposals

The “Queen” Anthem: “Ban Ja Tu Meri Rani” – Guru Randhawa. A catchy, melodic track with a beautiful message: “I’ll make you my queen.” It’s a favorite for groom entrances to the Mandap or for a romantic proposal moment.
Modern Romance: “Take My Hand” – Black IN White. A newer release that focuses on the emotional commitment of the day, making it a great choice for a first dance or a ceremonial interlude.
Coming of Age: “Gud Naal Ishq Mitha” – Ek Ladki Koh Dekha. A remake of a classic wedding song used in a film about finding one’s identity. It’s a modernized choice that carries a powerful message of love and acceptance.

DJ Expert Tips: Mastering the Desi Dance Floor

The Dhol Integration: Even if you’re playing a modern remix, live dhol players can elevate the energy to a whole new level. Have your DJ coordinate with the drummers for the “drop” in tracks like “Aankh Marey.”
The “Matchmaking” Set: Indian weddings are famous for matchmaking. Play playful, “teasing” songs (like “Aankh Marey”) during the middle of the set to encourage interaction between the single guests and the family members.
Mashup Strategy: Since many Indian weddings include guests from diverse backgrounds, use mashups that blend recognizable Western hits with Bollywood vocals. This ensures that everyone feels included and keeps the floor packed.

The 10 top Indian Wedding songs for you to shake a leg to, compliments of Indian Wedding DJ Ajay Manaktala.

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1. Aankh Marey – Simmba

Retro is the name of the game and this is a remake of an old crazy dance song that roughly translates to “he/she is giving me the winky eye.” Given that Indian weddings tend to be matchmaking heaven for uncles and aunties it’s easy to see why this number one a dance floor contender for your special day.

2. Morni Banke – Badhai Ho

Yet another remake but a lovely film with a nostalgic bhangra song will get the old and young people grooving alike!

3. Gud Naal Ishq Mitha – Ek Ladki Koh Dekha

This coming-of-age movie about a girl finding her sexual identity is a big step forward for Bollywood with a real-life father-daughter duo in front of the camera. A retro flashback song redone is again the way to go to solidify the message and an amazing choice for the more modernized Indian weddings we see all over the world these days.

4. Aitvaar – Jaz Dhami

Sangeets are all about banging tracks that haven’t been done before. As we wrote about in our Top 10 Sangeet songs, you really gotta find a song that stands out. This one just recently made the list with the B-Funk girls killing it in this LA dance rendition. I guarantee you’ll see this choreographed at many Punjabi weddings this year.

5. Yarri Yeah – Mickey Singh

Mickey Singh is the latest in the Urban desi scene, based out of Los Angeles and this video/song could not be more Hollywood. It’s awesome to see the youngsters at the Indian wedding keeping it real with tracks like this.

6. Illegal Weapon – Garry Sandhu

Punjabi weddings are all about flashy grooms strutting their swag and this song makes you want to brush the dirt off the proverbial shoulder.

7. Lamberghini – The Doorbeen

Indians spell it how they pronounce it. This track is cool and hip and has a tropical house-type vibe great for cocktail hours or before the dancing starts.

8. Pasand Jatt Di – Ammy Virk

For hardcore Punjabi weddings, this is a must. Ammy Virk is trending right now amongst Punjabi and this anthem is about Jatt pride. Jatt’s are a type of Punjabi that are known to specialize in business and farming.

9. Ban Ja Tu Meri Rani – Guru Randhawa

The literal translation is I’ll make you my queen. A cool song with a catchy vibe that makes you want to whistle. We find this works almost anywhere and anytime. A good use for this song could be as the groom walks up to the Mandap (Wedding Altar). Also a great proposal song for an Indian wedding!

10. Mia – Twinbeatz Mashup

Twinbeatz is killing it… And Mia is Drake’s latest sensation… Throw in a little dhol, a Punjabi bhangra banger, and some Drake you have a catchy track that envelopes Latin, Punjabi, and hip hop culture. Since more and more Indians live overseas when you mashup east and west you really get the wedding dance floor moving.

Another song for weddings to know.

Take My Hand by Black IN White
Released in July 2020