22 Indian Wedding Songs That Keep the Party Going All Night

Including Indian traditions in your wedding weekend is a beautiful way to honor your heritage. That includes asking your ceremony musicians, wedding DJ or band to play Indian wedding songs throughout the celebration. As you plan your Indian wedding, think about which tunes you want to hear during your haldi ceremony, mehndi party, sangeet ceremony, as you walk down the aisle to your mandap and during your reception.

From traditional folk songs to upbeat Bollywood dance tunes, there's something for everyone on your guest list. Pro tip: You can find great options for a wedding DJ or live band for your Indian wedding on The Knot. Whether you choose to have a traditional Hindu wedding, or borrow a few customs for your big day, be sure to include these top Indian wedding songs in your playlist.

"Bahara," by Shreya Ghoshal and Sona Mohapatra

Lyrics you'll love: Bahara bahara hua dil pehli baar ve.
English translation: There's a spring season inside this heart for the first time.

Play this sweet Indian dance wedding song during your prewedding sangeet ceremony or haldi ceremony. The smooth, rhythmic melody makes it a fun addition to your playlist. From the 2010 romantic comedy, I Hate Luv Storys, the song describes how your life changes when you meet your forever love, and the feeling of spring and new beginnings in your heart.

"Munda Sona Hoon Main," by Diljit Dosanjh and Nikhita Gandhi

Lyrics you'll love: Sabko na kar di tujhko haan kar di/ Main jaana tere sang sohneya.

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English translation: I said no to everyone and I said yes to you/ I want to go with you.

Want good dance songs for an Indian wedding? This Indian wedding song is perfect for your mehndi party, sangeet or reception. With upbeat and romantic lyrics it will give you all the positive vibes. The dance song is from the Bollywood action movie Shehzada.

"Ban Ja Tu Meri Rani," by Guru Randhawa

Lyrics you'll love: Ban ja tu meri rani/ Tenu mahal dawa doonga/ Ban meri mehbooba/ Main tenu taj pawa doonga.

English translation: Become my queen/ I'd build a palace for you/ Become my beloved/ I'd get you the Taj Mahal.

Upbeat and flirty, we love this groom entry song for an Indian wedding entrance song. Whether you're making your entrance via horse or segway during your baraat, this song will get everyone dancing. The tune ends with the singer asking his beloved to come close to his heart.

"Swag Se Swagat," by Vishal Dadlani, Neha Bhasin

Lyrics you'll love: Ishq se upar kuchh ni kuchh ni kuch/ Ishq bina hum kuchh nai.

English translation: There is nothing above love/ We are nothing without love.

There's no shortage of great groom entry songs for an Indian wedding. Get everyone's attention during your baraat with this powerhouse Indian dancing song. A heavy baseline and hip hop mixed with Indian flair make this an awesome option for making your entrance. It's about sharing love not only with family and friends but for everyone in the world.

"Chaudhary," by Mame Khan

Lyrics you'll love: Mere dil mein bas gaye ho tumhi/ Tum chanda aur main chandni.

English translation: You have settled in my heart/ You are the moon and I am the moonlight.

Chaudhary tells the love story between a young woman and an older, wealthy man. The Rajasthani folk song has a happy melody that feels like sunshine. Greet guests as they arrive at your ceremony with an instrumental version of this Indian traditional wedding song.

"Mere Humsafar," by Mithoon and Tulsi Kumar

Lyrics you'll love: Jisko duaon mein maanga tu hai wohi rehnuma/ Tere bina mushkil hai ek bhi kadam chalna.

English translation: You're the guide whom I asked for in my prayers/ It's hard to walk even one step without you.

No matter where life leads, love is the ultimate destination in this Indian wedding bridal entry song. Go with the original song, or have your ceremony musicians play an instrumental version as you walk down the aisle to your Indian wedding mandap. The romantic tune comes from the film All is Well.

"Din Shagna Da," by Jasleen Royal

Lyrics you'll love: Mera sajna mileya sajna mileya/ Sajna mileya haan.

English translation: I've found my love, my soul mate, my sweetheart/ I have found my love. Yes, it's true.

Meaning "The auspicious day of my marriage," this song was made for weddings. The slow and dreamy Indian wedding entrance song is sure to pull at the heartstrings of every one of your guests. This melody is beautiful in its original version or played by piano, violin or harp.

"Tune Maari Entriyaan," by Vishal Dadlani, KK, Neeti Mohan and Bappi Lahiri

Lyrics you'll love: Tune maari entriyaan re/ Dil mein baji ghantiyaan re, tang.
English translation: When you entered/ Bells started ringing in my heart.

The sound of love is ringing in your heart and you want the whole world to know it. Ask your ceremony musicians to play this fun and upbeat song right after you and your partner are wed or as an upbeat tune for your ceremony processional. The song is from the film Gunday starring Priyanka Chopra.

"Oh My Darling," by Alisha Chinoy and Sonu Nigam

Lyrics you'll love: Lo haath pakadke main boloon/ Oh my darling I love you.

English translation: We'll always be together, it's my vow/ Oh my darling I love you.

This popular Indian wedding song is about putting away your apprehension and telling someone how you feel. Running nearly six minutes long, the energetic Bollywood hit is sure to get everyone on the dance floor singing "Oh my darling, I love you!" The song comes from the 2002 movie Mujhse Dosti Karoge meaning "will you be my friend?"

"Barbaadiyan," by Sachet Tandon, Nikhita Gandhi, Madhubanti Bagchi and Sachin-Jigar

Lyrics you'll love: O tera chadheya khumaar/ Tere bin mere yaar is jag mein nahi kuch rakheya.

English translation: I've become totally crazy for you/ There's nothing in this world for me without you.

From the film Shiddat, this addictive dance song is sure to get dancing feet moving. As your DJ or band to add it to your reception playlist. This energetic dance song says there's no limit to how far you can fall in love, making it a fun and romantic tune for your wedding.

"Madhaniya," Artist Unkown

Lyrics you'll love: Tootenge na dhaage.

English translation: My relationship with you will never break.

You may need to have a tissue handy for this emotional father/daughter Indian wedding dance song. The Punjabi folk tune is about leaving home and the memories that cling to you forever. But the real pull at the heartstrings comes from the promise that the bond between a daughter and her parents will never break.

"Dil Ka Telephone," by Meet Bros, Jonita Gandhi & Nakash Aziz

Lyrics you'll love: Ho mere dil ka telephone/ Hai bajta ring ring rara ring.

English translation: My heart's telephone/ Keeps on ringing for you.

Think back to those nights of long talks on the phone when you and your partner first started dating. "Dil Ka Telephone" is an upbeat first dance Indian wedding song that reminds us of those beginning stages of falling in love. This adorable tune is from the Bollywood movie Dream Girl.

"Naiyo Lagda," by Kamaal Khan and Palak Muchhal

Lyrics you'll love: Yeh tera mera chahat mein milna/ Hai yeh toh rabb ki marzi koyi jaane na.

English translation: Our meeting and falling in love/ Nobody knows that it's all God's will.

Share your first dance or last dance of the night to this classic Indian wedding song. Romantic lyrics pair with a contemporary sound reminiscent of the 90s. It's all about the longing you feel when you fall madly in love.

"She's the One," by Jerry

Lyrics you'll love: Jive Pyase Nu Pani Ae/ Jive Hani Nu Hani Ae/ Jive Raje Nu Rani Ae/ Kujh Asi Laggi Kahani Ae.

English translation: Like water is for thirsty/ Like companion is for someone/ Like queen is for the king/ Something like that this story seemed for me.

Slow things down with this sweet Indian song to dance to at a wedding. "She's the One" talks about the joy and peace you feel when you finally meet your person. Get your partner on the dance floor along with the other couples at your wedding.

"Tum Joh Aaye," by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Tulsi Kumar

Lyrics you'll love: Tum joh aaye zindagi mein/ Baat ban gayi/ Ishq mazhab ishq meri/ Zaat ban gayi.

English translation: When you came in my life/ Everything became complete/ Love became my religion/ And my caste.

Dance to your sangeet or together as a couple during your wedding reception to this fun Indian wedding song. Not slow, but not quite fast-paced, it falls right in the middle making it an easy dance tune. From the Bollywood movie Once Upon a Time in Mumbai, this is a popular choice to add to your wedding song list.

"Aafreen Afreen," by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

Lyrics you'll love: Husn-e-jaanaa ki taareef mumkin nahi/ Aafreen aafreen, afreen afreen

English translation: It's not even possible to praise the beauty of my beloved/ Praise to the creator, praise to the maker.

Get lost in a moment together to this dreamy love song. Use it to end your evening on a romantic note, or as your first dance during your reception. Play the original song by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, or the reprised duet by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Momina Mustehsan.

"Mumbai Dilli Di Kudiyaan," by Dev Negi, Payal Dev, Vishal Dadlani

Lyrics you'll love: Girls, girls, girls/ You know they wanna party all night/ You know they wanna party 'til the sun comes up.

Get everyone on the dance floor with this high-energy tune from Student of the Year 2. This is a great DJ song for an Indian wedding. Use it to kick off your party or throw it in if your reception hits a lull.

"Jugnu," by Badshah and Nikhita Gandhi

Lyrics you'll love: Teri baaton mein toh kho sa gaya/ Meri raaton mein din ho sa gaya/ Pyar kehte jisko finally woh ho sa gaya.

English translation: I'm lost in your conversations/ My nights have turned into days/ Finally I can say that I'm in love.

You know that feeling when you finally meet your soul mate? This song encapsulates that feeling with a fun beat that will make you want to dance. Play it during your reception or as a fun addition to your sangeet.

"Chogada," by Asees Kaur and Darshan Raval

Lyrics you'll love: Ho aavi gayi raat/ Ane bhulo badhi baat/ Prem niya mausam chhe.

English translation: The night has arrived/ Let's leave all the heavy thoughts behind/ It's the season of love.

Get up and boogie with your entire family to this fun dance song for an Indian wedding. Energetic and sweet, the lyrics are all about being with the one you love and only making room for joyful thoughts. The song is from the romantic Bollywood film Loveyatri and fits in with an Indian wedding reception playlist.

"Dilbaro," by Harshdeep Kaur, Vibha Saraf & Shankar Mahadevan

Lyrics you'll love: Baba main teri mallika/ Tukda hoon tere dil ka/ Ik baar phir se dehleez paar kara de.

English translation: Father, I'm your princess/ I'm a piece of your heart/ Please help me cross this threshold once more.

Share a father-daughter dance to this moving track about leaving home and the relationship between a father and daughter. Not only does it express the feelings of the bride, but also the father who is giving his daughter away to be married. The song was in the film Raazi and is based on the traditional Indian wedding song "Khanmaej Koor."

"Chaand Baaliyan," by Aditya A.

Lyrics you'll love: Lade naino ke peeche haan ji tu door se mujhako khenche oho/ Dor tu patang main tera haye

English translation: As soon as our gazes met, I was drawn to you/ I am the kite attached to you, and you are the thread.

When you meet the love of your life there's often something that makes you feel drawn to them. This happy and lovely song from Aditya A is about just that. Walk down the aisle to an instrumental version played via a harp or a guitar solo.

"Show Me the Thumka," by Sunidhi Chauhan and Shashwat Singh

Lyrics you'll love: Chal dikha zara/ Jo tera dance move hai/ Sunn zara mast groove hai/ Maamla fool proof hai

English translation: Come on/ show me your dance moves/ This is a groovy track/ you can't go wrong.

This song literally asks your guests to show off their sweet dance moves. Play this as the kickoff to dancing at your reception or to keep the party going. This DJ song for an Indian wedding is from the Bollywood romantic comedy Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar.