43 Bollywood Party Songs That Will Always Be Certified Bangers

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    What's a party without a dedicated hour (or three) of Bollywood music?

    Based on our research*, these Bollywood songs are certified bangers at any party, no matter where you are.

    *Research primarily includes all the parties we've ever attended, and the playlists we've made and loved.

    1. "Chaiyya Chaiyya" from Dil Se..

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    Who hasn't busted their knees dropping down to the floor to get the choreography right? Who hasn't lost their voice trying to sing as high as Sukhwinder Singh does? And who, absolutely who, hasn't dreamed of dancing atop a train one day? It's literally the first song we thought of. 

    2. "Hamma Hamma" from Bombay

    Aalayam Productions

    The recreation for the film OK Jaanu, notwithstanding, the OG song is such an enjoyable party track. It's groovy, it's funky, and really gets everyone to let their hair down. 

    3. "My Name Is Lakhan" from Ram Lakhan

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    Anil Kapoor's pumping fists are no less than iconic, and that's what makes this song such a serious banger, especially when it feels like the dance floor crowd is dwindling. This one takes us back, and how!

    4. "Dus Bahane" from Dus

    T-Series

    "Say hey now, hey now, everybody put your hands up in the air now" for this cool as a cucumber track that gets everyone clapping and dancing. Not to forget everyone trying to do the pelvic thrusts like Abhishek Bachchan. 

    5. "London Thumakda" from Queen

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    Every shaadi is an excuse to party. And what party is complete without this absolute cracker of a track from Queen? Just the quintessential Punjabi wedding vibe, the beats, and the cheeky lyrics — a complete package for an enjoyable night of desi dancing. 

    6. "It's the Time To Disco" from Kal Ho Naa Ho

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    If Naina can find a different side to herself and let her hair down, so can you! This song takes its time to build, but gets you in the mood to party. And there's no way you can escape the chorus without doing the hook step!

    7. "Koi Kahe Kehta Rahe" from Dil Chahta Hai

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    If there was a song that taught a generation how to party, this was it. The song is an instant bop and it gets you in the mood to jump and twist and shout! We bet this still gets played at graduation parties, for the newly-minted adults to celebrate with. 

    8. "Desi Girl" from Dostana

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    This song brings out the "desi girl" in all of us, especially when you know you've got a thumka that can rock the world. This sleek and groovy number, with a big heart, is a party song for the ages. Even the bit where John Abraham and Abhishek Bachchan attempt some ballroom dancing together. 

    9. "Badtameez Dil" from Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani

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    It's a bit difficult to catch all the gibberish lyrics right before the chorus, but this song is a sure-fire way to dance the night away! From the pelvic thrusting to the mad jigging to the jazz beats, "Badtameez Dil" gets the whole gang together, instantly. 

    10. "Dard-E-Disco" from Om Shanti Om

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    Is this the most high-tempo song we know? Nope. But does its sexiness and grooviness make us want to dance our cares away? Absolutely! One for the Bollywood stans, this is also a delight to watch because of the extreme hotness of Shah Rukh Khan in his chiseled avatar. 

    11. "Ek Pal Ka Jeena" from Kaho Naa...Pyaar Hai

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    The Bollywood stans will defend this song to death, mostly also because it gives them a chance to showcase the choreography they've spent their whole lives mastering. No one did cool disco quite like Hrithik Roshan in this song, and the philosophical lyrics somehow make the peppiness of this party number even better. 

    12. "Kar Gayi Chull" from Kapoor & Sons

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    A song set in a house party was designed to be an ultimate banger of a party song. And this super new-age vibe, with casual dressing and casual dancing, is on the playlist for a reason. Even if you sit through the beginning, it's almost impossible to sit out from dancing to the chorus. 

    13. "Kala Chashma" from Baar Baar Dekho

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    A recreation of an OG indie banger, "Kala Chashma" has been all the rage ever since it came out, and became a part of every wedding flash mob choreography, ever, apart from also being a TikTok trend. Not to forget, just how flawless Katrina Kaif is in the music video?! "Aag laga de baby, fiyaah."

    14. "Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai" from Khoobsurat

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    Even if you haven't watched this movie, you definitely know this song! This party number got us all dancing with abandon, and still does. This is one of those quintessential party starter songs, that gets everyone on the dance floor eventually. 

    15. "Baby Doll" from Ragini MMS 2

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    Another one of those songs that goes way beyond the film it comes from, "Baby Doll" goes down as one of those guilty pleasure party songs, where even if you claim not to, you eventually fall prey to the music and do the hook step to the chorus. There's no escaping it, and that's why we love it!

    16. "Say Na Say Na" from Bluffmaster!

    Ramesh Sippy Entertainment

    Who didn't want a cool summery beach wedding after this music video dropped? Frankly, "Say Na Say Na" is one of those hidden gems in the party playlist that makes you go, "ohhhhh, I haven't heard this in so long!" and then makes you do the steps like you've been listening to it every single day. Precious!

    17. "Mundian To Bach Ke" from Boom

    Punjabi MC

    We've rarely ever seen a party since 2003, where the DJ doesn't play this song as the party starter, getting everyone on the floor without a moment's thought. No one remembers this film, in all probability, or even the fact that this song was in this movie, but the song itself? Etched into every desi party playlist forever. 

    18. "You Are My Soniya" from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

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    This song has the power to make you go "me and who?" while you're busting out the hook steps in the middle of the party. But hey, if Laddoo can find his Soniya after a hiatus of over a decade, there's a Soniya waiting for you, too! Who knows, they may just be on the dance floor with you!

    19. "Tumse Milke" from Main Hoon Na

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    Everyone, bring out your inner Qawwali aficionados for this delightful number that makes us all go "haaye"! What's not to love about this song? The vocals are top notch, the choreography is simple, and there's no beating Sushmita Sen and Shah Rukh Khan in their all-black ensembles. 

    20. "Kaal Dhamaal" from Kaal

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    Oof! It seems everywhere we go, Shah Rukh Khan is very much on the party train with us. And this time, he's going full grunge with the groove. Recreating his iconic chemistry with Malaika Arora on screen, this number gets on a party playlist for the OGs who never forget the potential of this all-consuming item number. 

    21. "Hookah Bar" from Khiladi 786

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    Okay, admittedly, not all of us absolutely love this song, based on its lyrics (mostly because why is someone's pyaar a hookah bar?). But there's something so gloriously addictive about the melody of it all that makes you get on the dance floor for the now immortalised hook step that you can't forget even if you tried. So, just lean in and dance away!

    22. "Party All Night" from Boss

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    If this song can become the base of a parody video that the whole desi internet generation is more than familiar with, that makes the song nothing short of a certified banger that has all the elements of a catchy hook, a fun beat, and a lasting place on all our party song lists!

    23. "Char Baj Gaye" from F.A.L.T.U.

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    This film didn't get as much traction as the song did, but this hip-hop flavoured banger is quite a party anthem! Bonus points to any party DJ, or house party playlist master, who keeps the party up until 4 a.m. so the chorus can be a perfect fit. 

    24. "Mauja Hi Mauja" from Jab We Met

    T-Series

    Bringing the ultimate Punjabi flavour to the dance floor, this song literally has "fun" in the title, so there's no reason for it not be a bop. It's also one of those you can just play through, and not just cut off at the chorus, so that's always a plus!

    25. "Pappu Can't Dance Saala" from Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na

    T-Series

    Another instant bop with superior lyrical play, this song is one for the friend group to get together and just dance to! And with a hook step that easy, who wouldn't want to shake a leg and wag a finger to this one?

    26. "Uff Teri Adaa" from Karthik Calling Karthik

    T-Series

    This song is disco vibes only, dialled up to the max! It's such a sunny, happy song, that really brings a party alive, and is one of those that gets you dancing and shouting to the chorus at the same time. What's not to like? 

    27. "Chammak Challo" by Ra.One

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    Remember when Akon did a song for a Bollywood movie? (Well, he did two, for the same movie, but that's not the point). "Chammak Challo" was destined to be a hit, and it certainly is a banger and a half. Fun fun fun!

    28. "Gallan Goodiyaan" from Dil Dhadakne Do

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    One of the newer additions to the wedding playlist roster, this song is for all parties, all the time! How do you not get on your feet and get the entire chorus choreography right? The song's got joy, and it's got heart, and it's certainly got a place on our list, for life!

    29. "Gulaabo" from Shaandaar

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    This cabaret-esque song, with a groovy old-time melody, is such a joy to dance to and listen to! The tempo of the song really builds through and through, and can truly get the energy levels of the room soaring. Absolute class of the field. 

    30. "Tamma Tamma" from Thanedaar

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    The OG version of this song, from the film Thanedaar, is really where it's at for us (no shade to the recreated version from Badrinath Ki Dulhania). But frankly, the trippy cool beats of the original, coupled with the dance potential of it all, makes it a banger for all reasons and seasons. 

    31. "Sunny Sunny" from Yaariyan

    T-Series

    No beach-side party is complete without this song on the queue, and the super-simplistic lyrics and vibe add to the fun and ease it brings to the dance floor. Full props!

    32. "Chunnari Chunnari" from Biwi No. 1

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    This song has always been cool. So cool, that they even used it in a pivotal scene in Mira Nair's Monsoon Wedding! That aside, the abandon and the all-out nature of the song really gets everyone loosened up and party-friendly, no matter the gathering. 

    33. "Ganpaat Baja Na" from Apna Sapna Money Money

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    Sometimes, you just want the old school Nashik dhol vibes for a party, and this song is just that. Rarely, if at all, associated with the movie it's from, this song has the potential to get everyone dancing like no one is watching!

    34. "Oonchi Hai Building" from Judwaa

    Shemaroo

    Put some Bhai swag with some quirky dancing and lyrics together, and what do you get? A total banger! This song, which will get you jigging away on the dance floor, is best heard in its OG form — with Anu Malik helming it all. Such fun!

    35. "Subha Hone Na De" from Desi Boyz

    T-Series

    "Subha Hone Na De" or "Tu Mera Hero", really brought the cheeky fun vibe that tends to exist in bachelor/bachelorette parties onto the center stage and made a fun party song out of it. This one may not be on the top of the list, but it certainly makes the cut, every single time.

    36. "Sheila Ki Jawaani" from Tees Maar Khan

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    Katrina Kaif rules the roost with this certified banger, which can get even the fussiest non-dancer onto the dance floor, just for the chorus! The drum beats and the burlesque-ish nature of the song can lift the mood of any party. 

    37. "Party on My Mind" from Race 2

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    If there was ever a song that could make an impression by simply describing what a party is like, this is right on the money. With simple lyrics and a catchy beat, this one is an easy inroad into any party scene. 

    38. "Beedi" from Omkara

    Shemaroo Films

    This all-time great song can make anyone at a party get out of their shell and join in the fun, thanks to its catchy opening and the explosive chorus. And no one is above being spellbound by Sunidhi Chauhan's powerful and playful vocals. 

    39. "Where's the Party Tonight?" from Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna

    Dharma Productions

    Another entry-level banger to get any party on its feet, this song is all about that fun, disco dancing vibe, which celebrates that any party can be a top-notch party if you're willing to nach all night!

    40. "Aloo Chaat (ft. RDB)" from Aloo Chaat

    T-Series

    Explosive from the word go, this track brings the Punjabi flavour to the playlist with its grunge-cool approach, and gets everyone singing and bopping to its tunes. Love to see it!

    41. "Fanaa" from Yuva

    Venus / Madras Talkies

    Only A. R. Rahman can make a classical alaap fun and groovy in a party song, set in a discotheque! This song is lyrically enjoyable, as much as it is a full-on dance track that gets everyone on their feet, even if just out of nostalgia for the first time they heard it. Love!

    42. "Dhan Te Nan" from Kaminey

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    Get ready for the head banging when this song comes on, because you won't be able to resist the urge to slooowwllyy take your hands up and pump your fists in the air with that chorus! The best part? Everyone knows what to do, just by hearing that opening horn section. 

    43. "Kaavaan Kaavaan" from Monsoon Wedding

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    Aaannnd last, but certainly not the least, of the bangers on this list, this song makes for an excellent wind down, as much as it does a come-up. The full-throated vocals and the building dhol beats just make this number an enjoyable time at any party. 

    Think we missed one? Share your recommendations in the comments!