Tied together with a song

Bollywood hits that ruled this wedding season

KARACHI:

If you squint, you'll find that the wedding season is steadily reaching its prime. The holidays are inching towards their end, but the festivities keep merrily pushing on. And as we celebrate the nights away, let's take a look at some of the hottest songs that took this wedding season by a storm.

'What Jhumka?'

One thing you can expect from the wedding season is that it doesn't discriminate between old hits and the new ones. This time of the year lends the spotlight to both types of tracks, from the everlasting chime of Bole Chudiyan to the snappy beat of the more-recent Kala Chashma.

But if you're looking to combine elements separated by a generational gap then What Jhumka? will serve your playlist well. A modern recreation of Asha Bhosle's Jhumka Gira Re, this track from evocative film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani is sure to get wedding attendees of all ages dancing.

'Aayi Nai'

Wedding dances are incomplete without the customary groovy song sung in Punjabi. This track from Stree 2 is infused with energetic moves and a beat that gets your head bobbing even if you're camped in a corner reserved for introverts. Besides, Shraddha Kapoor's alluring performance is capable of motivating anyone to take to the stage and live out a daring evening full of memories. There's hardly any room to hesitate if your body has begun moving on its own.

'Raula Raula'

If Shraddha's charming dance performances have become an expected marvel, Vicky Kaushal's hard dive into this side of Bollywood truly came as a shock to fans in 2024. But pleasantly so.

Aside from the satisfying footwork in Tauba Tauba, Vicky also took on the vigour of wedding vibes like it was nothing. While Raula Raula from Bad Newz requires a familiarity with dancing that might deter newbies, this song also serves as a contender for an all-family bhangra that is essential at every musical night. As the beat flows through your ears, pull your friends and family members to their feet and set the dancefloor alight.

'Apna Bana Le'

Although the choreographed sequences are an anticipated part of the wedding season, there's much yet to it. At its core, this season is a celebration of love and matrimony. During the more mellow parts, it is only appropriate to adorn wedding events with a romantic playlist that fits the occasion.

One track that's been running strong since 2022 is Apna Bana Le from Bhediya, especially as the festivities reach their culmination. It's a popular pick at receptions, which tend to require softer tracks in honour of the couple embarking on a new journey together.

'Kudmayi'

Sometimes the exuberant thrum of wedding bells and the lilt of romantic songs are stringed together to form a beautiful combination that serves the atmosphere of the special day well. The baraat, or the day of the union, calls for songs that are laced with cultural appreciation and a sentimentality that naturally comes with marriage.

Kudmayi from Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani incorporates these elements perfectly in a song that looks to new beginnings with optimism. It is a stark reminder that every phase of life meets its end eventually, but that shouldn't dismay anyone. Rather, it should be a cause for celebration and reason to expect the best out of life - be it a long-term outcome or short-term happiness.