The big fat mehndi playlist: 10 songs to kickstart wedding season

Wedding season is officially back in full swing, bringing with it the sound of dhol beats, endless chai-fueled planning sessions, and at least one relative asking when it’s your turn next. To celebrate, we’re kicking off our Big Fat Wedding series, taking a closer look at the food, fashion, budgets, and mini family dramas that make every desi wedding both exhausting and unforgettable.

And where better to start than the mehndi? Every wedding playlist needs a mix of soul, nostalgia and dance-floor energy. Whether you’re planning the event or just showing up to hide in the background, this one will keep the night moving. And don’t worry, it’s not the same three overplayed songs you have been hearing since 2014.

Our Big Fat Mehndi Playlist

1. Dil Dooba
A feel-good classic that instantly sets the tone. It’s upbeat, familiar, and impossible not to move to.