Indian wedding songs play a pivotal role in the grandeur and emotional depth of a traditional Indian wedding. It sets the tone for various ceremonies and rituals, significantly enhancing the cultural and emotional tone of the event. From the soulful Indian wedding songs played during the bride’s entry to the upbeat tracks that get everyone dancing during the sangeet, Indian wedding music is woven into the fabric of each moment, making the experience unforgettable for everyone involved. Traditional Indian wedding music generally includes classical ragas, folk songs, and contemporary Bollywood hits, each adding a unique flavor to the celebrations. These songs generally evoke feelings of joy, nostalgia, and love, resonating deeply with the attendees and creating a vibrant, festive atmosphere.
The importance of Indian wedding music in a traditional Indian wedding extends significantly beyond mere entertainment. It is an especially essential element that reflects the rich cultural heritage and diverse traditions of India. Each region has its own musical styles and instruments that contribute to the uniqueness of wedding ceremonies. For instance, the use of dhol in Punjabi weddings, the shehnai in North Indian weddings, and the nadaswaram in South Indian weddings highlight the regional diversity. Music also serves as a medium for expressing blessings, wishes, and emotions, making it a vital part of the storytelling aspect of weddings. The carefully curated playlists and live performances ensure that the essence of a traditional Indian wedding is preserved, while also catering to modern tastes and preferences.
DJBjorn from Vancouver DJs Company has created this list of the top 100 most requested Indian wedding songs he has received during his 25 year DJ career.
Top 10 DJBjorn Most Requested Indian Wedding Songs
- Mehndi Hai Rachnewali, Alka Yagnik, 2001
One of the significantly beautiful Indian wedding songs celebrating the mehndi (henna) ceremony, a traditional pre-wedding ritual. - Tenu Leke, Sonu Nigam & Mahalakshmi Iyer, 2007
A lively and upbeat song about taking the bride home. - London Thumakda, Labh Janjua, Sonu Kakkar & Neha Kakkar, 2014
A fun song that celebrates the joy and excitement of a wedding. - Madhaniya, Neha Bhasin, 2016
An significantly emotional song that talks about the bittersweet feeling of the bride leaving her parents’ home. - Gallan Goodiyan, Yashita Sharma, Manish Kumar Tipu, Farhan Akhtar, Shankar Mahadevan, Sukhwinder Singh, 2015
A high-energy song perfect for family celebrations then family gatherings. - Kabira (Encore), Arijit Singh & Harshdeep Kaur, 2013
A soulful song that reflects on the emotions of a wedding. - Din Shagna Da, Jasleen Royal, 2016
A serene and beautiful song often played during the bride’s entry. - Cutiepie, Pardeep Singh Sran & Nakash Aziz, 2016
A rather playful and energetic song celebrating the bride. - Banno, Brijesh Shandilya & Swati Sharma, 2015
A peppy song about the bride, calling her beautiful and especially adorned. - Dil Dhadakne Do, Farhan Akhtar & Priyanka Chopra, 2015
A song celebrating the excitement and anticipation of a wedding.
Top 10 Indian Tracks For Weddings #11 to #20
- Kala Chashma, Amar Arshi, Badshah & Neha Kakkar, 2016
A significantly trendy and fun song perfect for dance performances. - Nachde Ne Saare, Jasleen Royal, Harshdeep Kaur & Siddharth Mahadevan, 2016
A vibrant song encouraging everyone to dance and especially celebrate. - Sadi Gali, Lehmber Hussainpuri, 2011
A lively song that’s perfect for dancing at wedding functions. - Ainvayi Ainvayi, Salim Merchant & Sunidhi Chauhan, 2010
A significantly high-energy song that’s great for wedding celebrations. - Mehendi Hai Rachnewali, Anuradha Paudwal, 1992
A rather traditional song that celebrates the mehndi ceremony. - Saajanji Ghar Aaye, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Alka Yagnik & Udit Narayan, 1999
A joyful song celebrating the arrival of the groom. - Tera Ban Jaunga, Akhil Sachdeva & Tulsi Kumar, 2019
A significantly romantic song about becoming each other’s forever. - Heer, Harshdeep Kaur, 2013
A rather soulful song expressing the deep emotions of the bride. - Mast Magan, Arijit Singh & Chinmayi Sripada, 2014
A romantic song about being significantly in love. - Tera Ban Jaunga, Akhil Sachdeva & Tulsi Kumar, 2019
A romantic song about becoming each other’s henceforth.
10 Traditional Songs For Indian Weddings #21 to #30
- Heer, Harshdeep Kaur, 2013
A soulful song expressing the deep emotions of the bride. - Mast Magan, Arijit Singh & Chinmayi Sripada, 2014
A romantic song about being so completely in love. - Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (Title Track), Lata Mangeshkar & Udit Narayan, 1995
A classic romantic song celebrating love then union. - Raabta, Arijit Singh, 2012
A soulful and romantic song about an equally deep connection. - Janam Janam, Arijit Singh & Antara Mitra, 2015
A song about eternal love and being together forever. - Tere Bin, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, 2007
A rather beautiful romantic song about the pain of separation. - Tere Liye, Lata Mangeshkar & Roop Kumar Rathod, 2004
A heartfelt song about love then devotion. - Raatan Lambiyan, Jubin Nautiyal & Asees Kaur, 2021
A romantic song about spending long nights together whenever possible. - Khuda Jaane, KK & Shilpa Rao, 2008
A song about the overwhelming feeling of being in love. - Tum Jo Aaye, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan & Tulsi Kumar, 2010
A song about the joy of being united with the beloved.
Next 10 Tracks Most Requested for Indian Wedding Ceremonies
- Jeene Laga Hoon, Atif Aslam & Shreya Ghoshal, 2013
A song about the happiness and transformation love brings. - Moh Moh Ke Dhaage, Papon & Monali Thakur, 2015
A soulful song about the explicitly delicate and beautiful thread of love. - Gerua, Arijit Singh & Antara Mitra, 2015
A rather romantic song about the beauty of love. - Jogi, Arijit Singh, 2017
A song about the soulful connection between two lovers as a result of their childhood years. - Hasi Ban Gaye, Ami Mishra & Shreya Ghoshal, 2015
One of the most romantic Indian wedding songs about how love transforms life as a result of circumstances. - Enna Sona, Arijit Singh, 2017
A song praising the beauty and charm of the beloved. - Pehli Nazar Mein, Atif Aslam, 2008
A song about love at first sight. - Raabta (Kehte Hain Khuda Ne), Arijit Singh, 2012
A rather romantic song about a deep connection blessed by destiny. - Tera Hone Laga Hoon, Atif Aslam & Alisha Chinai, 2009
A song about the feelings manifested as a result of falling in love. - Ishq Wala Love, Neeti Mohan, Shekhar Ravjiani & Salim Merchant, 2012
A song about the true and pure feeling of love.
Next 10 Favorite Wedding Songs From India #41 to #50
- Subhanallah, Sreerama Chandra & Shilpa Rao, 2013
A rather romantic Indian wedding song expressing amazement at the beloved’s beauty. - Tum Mile, Neeraj Shridhar, 2009
A song about the joy of meeting the loved one. - Tum Se Hi, Mohit Chauhan, 2007
A romantic song about the significance of the beloved in one’s life. - Pee Loon, Mohit Chauhan, 2010
A song about the intoxicating feeling of love. - O Saathi, Atif Aslam, 2018
A wedding song from India about companionship then support in love. - Agar Tum Saath Ho, Arijit Singh & Alka Yagnik, 2015
An Indian wedding song about the pain and longing in love. - Tum Hi Ho, Arijit Singh, 2013
A song about the overall importance of the beloved in one’s life. - Sun Saathiya, Priya Saraiya & Divya Kumar, 2015
A romantic song about dancing then celebrating love. - Dilliwaali Girlfriend, Arijit Singh & Sunidhi Chauhan, 2013
A fun and upbeat song celebrating a wedding. - Sauda Khara Khara, Sukhbir, Dhvani Bhanushali & Diljit Dosanjh, 2019
A lively song perfect for wedding celebrations.
10 More Requested Songs For Indian Weddings #51 to #60
- Gallan Goodiyan, Yashita Sharma, Manish Kumar Tipu, Farhan Akhtar, Shankar Mahadevan, Sukhwinder Singh, 2015
A high-energy song perfect for family celebrations then celebrating gatherings. - Kar Gayi Chull, Badshah, Fazilpuria, Sukriti Kakar & Neha Kakkar, 2016
A fun song perfect for dancing at weddings. - Chote Chote Peg, Neha Kakkar, Navraj Hans & Yasser Desai, 2018
A lively song celebrating with friends and family. - Zingaat, Ajay-Atul & Ajay Gogavale, 2016
A high-energy song perfect for dancing. - Sweety Tera Drama, Dev Negi, Pawni Pandey & Shraddha Pandit, 2017
A fun and energetic song celebrating the wedding festivities. - Navrai Majhi, Sunidhi Chauhan, Swanand Kirkire, Neelambari Kirkire & Natali Di Luccio, 2012
A lively song celebrating the traditional wedding ceremonies. - Dil Chori, Hans Raj Hans, 2017
A fun song perfect for wedding dance performances. - Tukur Tukur, Arijit Singh, Kanika Kapoor, Neha Kakkar, Nakash Aziz & Siddharth Mahadevan, 2015
A lively song perfect for celebrations. - The Humma Song, Jubin Nautiyal, Shashaa Tirupati & Badshah, 2017
A rather fun song perfect for dancing. - Cutiepie, Pardeep Singh Sran & Nakash Aziz, 2016
A playful and energetic song celebrating the bride.
Next 10 Most Requested Wedding Songs From India #61 to #70
- Banno, Brijesh Shandilya & Swati Sharma, 2015
A peppy song about the bride, calling her beautiful and furthermore she is adorned. - Kala Chashma, Amar Arshi, Badshah & Neha Kakkar, 2016
A trendy and fun song perfect for dance performances. - Nachde Ne Saare, Jasleen Royal, Harshdeep Kaur & Siddharth Mahadevan, 2016
A vibrant song encouraging everyone to dance then celebrate. - Sadi Gali, Lehmber Hussainpuri, 2011
A lively Indian song that’s perfect for dancing at wedding functions. - Ainvayi Ainvayi, Salim Merchant & Sunidhi Chauhan, 2010
A rather high-energy song that’s great for wedding celebrations. - Mehendi Hai Rachnewali, Anuradha Paudwal, 1992
A traditional song that celebrates the mehndi ceremony. - Saajanji Ghar Aaye, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Alka Yagnik & Udit Narayan, 1999
A rather joyful song celebrating the arrival of the groom. - Tera Ban Jaunga, Akhil Sachdeva & Tulsi Kumar, 2019
A romantic song about becoming each other’s forever. - Heer, Harshdeep Kaur, 2013
A soulful song expressing the overall deep emotions of the bride. - Mast Magan, Arijit Singh & Chinmayi Sripada, 2014 A romantic song about being completely in love.
Following Top 10 Traditional Wedding Tracks From India #71 to #80
- Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (Title Track), Lata Mangeshkar & Udit Narayan, 1995
A classic romantic song celebrating love then union. - Raabta, Arijit Singh, 2012
A soulful and romantic Indian wedding song about a deep connection. - Janam Janam, Arijit Singh & Antara Mitra, 2015
A song about eternal love and subsequently being together forever. - Tere Bin, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, 2007
A beautiful romantic song about the overall pain of separation. - Tere Liye, Lata Mangeshkar & Roop Kumar Rathod, 2004
A heartfelt song about love and overall devotion. - Raatan Lambiyan, Jubin Nautiyal & Asees Kaur, 2021
A rather romantic song about spending long nights together. - Khuda Jaane, KK & Shilpa Rao, 2008
A song about the particularly overwhelming feeling of being in love. - Tum Jo Aaye, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan & Tulsi Kumar, 2010
A song about the overall joy of being united with the beloved. - Jeene Laga Hoon, Atif Aslam & Shreya Ghoshal, 2013
A song about the overall happiness and transformation love brings. - Moh Moh Ke Dhaage, Papon & Monali Thakur, 2015
A soulful song about the delicate then a beautiful thread of love.
10 More Top Songs For Indian Wedding Ceremonies #81 to #90
- Gerua, Arijit Singh & Antara Mitra, 2015
A generally romantic song about the beauty of love. - Jogi, Arijit Singh, 2017
A song about the soulful connection between two lovers. - Hasi Ban Gaye, Ami Mishra & Shreya Ghoshal, 2015
A romantic song about how love significantly transforms life. - Enna Sona, Arijit Singh, 2017
A song praising the beauty and charm of the beloved. - Pehli Nazar Mein, Atif Aslam, 2008
A song about love at first sight. - Raabta (Kehte Hain Khuda Ne), Arijit Singh, 2012
A romantic song about a deep connection blessed by destiny. - Tera Hone Laga Hoon, Atif Aslam & Alisha Chinai, 2009
A song about the feeling of initially falling in love. - Ishq Wala Love, Neeti Mohan, Shekhar Ravjiani & Salim Merchant, 2012
A song about the true and generally pure feeling of love. - Subhanallah, Sreerama Chandra & Shilpa Rao, 2013
A romantic song expressing amazement at the beloved’s overall beauty. - Tum Mile, Neeraj Shridhar, 2009
A song about the joy of meeting the loved one.
Final 10 Most Requested Indian Wedding Tracks
- Tum Se Hi, Mohit Chauhan, 2007
A romantic song about the significance of the beloved in one’s life. - Pee Loon, Mohit Chauhan, 2010
A song about the significantly intoxicating feeling of love. - O Saathi, Atif Aslam, 2018
A song about companionship and support in love. - Agar Tum Saath Ho, Arijit Singh & Alka Yagnik, 2015
A song about the pain and longing that comes afterwards in love. - Tum Hi Ho, Arijit Singh, 2013
A song about the overall importance of the beloved in one’s life. - Sun Saathiya, Priya Saraiya & Divya Kumar, 2015
A romantic song about dancing and celebrating love. - Dilliwaali Girlfriend, Arijit Singh & Sunidhi Chauhan, 2013
A fun and overall upbeat song celebrating a wedding. - Sauda Khara Khara, Sukhbir, Dhvani Bhanushali & Diljit Dosanjh, 2019
A lively Indian wedding song perfect for wedding celebrations. - Gallan Goodiyan, Yashita Sharma, Manish Kumar Tipu, Farhan Akhtar, Shankar Mahadevan, Sukhwinder Singh, 2015
A romantic and overall high-energy song perfect for family celebrations and gatherings. - Kar Gayi Chull, Badshah, Fazilpuria, Sukriti Kakar & Neha Kakkar, 2016
A fun song perfect for dancing at weddings.
