43 Bollywood Party Songs That Will Always Be Certified Bangers

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. 

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!

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. 

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!

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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."

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. 

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!

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!

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. 

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!

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!

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!

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!

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. 

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. 

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. 

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!

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. 

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. 

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!

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. 

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.