Hindi dance songs are now widely heard around the world. They first became popular among overseas Indians and were eventually discovered by others.[1]
The filmi music and dances in Bollywood films are a synthesis of formal and folk Indian traditional music and dance traditions, with the infusion of Western techniques. The dances on older Hindi movies represented supposed dances of the common people, although they involved original choerography. The Bollywood dances have evolved as a unique and energetic style. Since they are group dances, they are often used as joyful exercise music.[2]
The choreography of Bollywood dances takes inspiration from Indian folk dances, classical dances (like kathak) as well as disco and from earlier Hindi filmi dances.
Some of the notable choreographers of past years were [3]
Among the modern choreographers the notable are:
The dancer dances in a combination of the Indian and Middle eastern styles, while the hero plays a piano.
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Tu kahe agar, tu kahe agar |
तू कहे अगर, तू कहे अगर |
If you will ask, if you will ask,
If you will ask, all my life,
I will keep singing
I will keep playing my instrument (video search)
A blend of classical and folk music and dancing, celebrating the Holi festival of colors. The villages gether in a village square in front of a Shiva shrine.
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Holi aai rey kanhai, Holi aai rey |
होली आई रे कन्हाई, होली आई रे, |
Holi has come, Kanhai (affectionate for Krishna)
Holi has come, Kanhai, color is splashed
Play us some flute (video search)
The lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri are in an old form of Hindi, which had become archaic by the time the film was completed. The chaste courtesan Sahibjaan dances in the neighborhood of tawaifs (prostitutes), in the north Indian Kathak style that was preserved by tawaifs.
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inhii.n logo.n ne le liinaa dupaTTaa meraa |
इन्हीं लोगों ने ले लीना दुपट्टा मेरा .. |
These people snatched my dupatta,
Dear lord (husband), if you don't trust me, ask the cloth merchant,
who sold the dupatta for a gold coin a yard. Video searchVideo 1956 version
The Chaiyya Chaiyya song serves as the opening and close of the recent Hollywood movie Inside Man. The song is known for the A.R. Rahman's music, the words are somewhat mysterious (video search, direct link).
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Jinke Sar Ho Ishq Ki Chaaon |
जिनके सर हो इश्क़ की छांव |
Whose head is in the shade of love, heaven is under his feet.
Walk in the shade, remain in the shade,
in the shade, in the shade.
Like the songs of Mirabai or works of several sufi poets, this song is dvayashraya kavya, it can be interpreted in two ways; as a worldly love song, or a song for the beloved lord. Note that in India, the sun is often very hot, and thus shade provides comforting shelter.
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Nimbooda Nimbooda Nimbooda |
निंबोड़ा निंबोड़ा निंबोड़ा ... |
Lime! lime! lime!
Get some tart little limes.
Go to the farm and get some green limes. (video search)
The limes are usually called lemons in Indian English. Rajasthani dialect is used for some of the words. The song is supposed to be a dialog between village girls and boys. Limes are often used to ward off evil eye in India.
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Dekha Tum Ko Jabse Bas Dekha Tum Ko Yaara |
देखा तुमको जबसे बस देखा तुमको यारा |
Since when I saw you, I see only you,
there is no one better, there is no one more lovely,
Please say, please say, you are mine, Sonia!(video search)
teri mohabbat mein yh dil deewana hai isme hai meri kya khata
haan yeh dil churane ka achha bahan hai mujhko hai pehle se pata
milne ko humko kitne barso lage hai yaara aisi khushi ke pal to phir na ayeein dobara
keh do na keh do na you are my soniya
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he Dolaa re Dolaa Dolaa re Dolaa he Dolaa re ... |
हे डोला रे डोला डोला रे डोला हे डोला रे ... |
O bridegroom! ..
O briegroom, my heart is shaking, my mind is shaking,
Let my glance hit you, let lightning strike you.(video search)
"Dola" uses shlesha alamkara, initially it means bridegroom (in Rajasthani), and then as a verb "shook".
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Maahi Ve Maahi Ve, That's The Way, Maahi Ve |
माही वे माही वे, That's The Way, माही वे |
O dear, O dear,
Pendant on your forehead sparkles,
Earrings in your ears shine, (video search)
Maahi Ve is a Punjabi expression, also used in other songs such as in Kaante (2002). It is also the tile of a TV reality show Maahi Ve.
Lehraake Balkhaake Lehraake Balkhaake Balkhaake Balkhaake Aag Laga Ke Dilo Ko Jala Ke Karoon Main Ishaara Sharara Sharara Sharara Sharara Sharara Sharara Main Hoon Ek Sharara Sharara Sharara Sharara Sharara Sharara Sharara Main Hoon Ek Sharara
Shola Hai Yeh Tan Mera Are Dehko Tum Paas Na Aana Shama Ke Jo Pass Aaya Are Jalta Hai WohiParwana Oh Mere Deewano Baat Ko Samjho Door Se Dekho Mera Yeh Nazara Sharara Sharara Sharara Sharara Sharara Sharara Main Hoon Ek Sharara Sharara Sharara Sharara Sharara Sharara Sharara Main Hoon Ek Sharara
Bijli Banke Girti Hoon Main Nagin Banke Dasti Hoon Cheene Hosh Jo Sab Ke Main Hi To Aisi Masti Hoon Rang Jalka Doon Saas Mehka Doon Pal Mein Zadka Doon Main Yeh Dil Tumhara Sharara Sharara Sharara Sharara Sharara Sharara Main Hoon Ek Sharara Sharara Sharara Sharara Sharara Sharara Sharara Main Hoon Ek Sharara Sharara Sharara Sharara Sharara Sharara Sharara Main Hoon Ek Sharara
Lehraake Balkhaake Lehraake Balkhaake Balkhaake Balkhaake Aag Laga Ke Dilo Ko Jala Ke Karoon Main Ishaara Sharara Sharara Sharara Sharara Sharara Sharara Main Hoon Ek Sharara Sharara Sharara Sharara Sharara Sharara Sharara Main Hoon Ek Sharara
Aaja odhiye ..chal odhiye… Aaja odhiye…odh vekheyi
Balle balle on a Sunday Sunday Balle balle Balle balle on a Sunday Sunday Balle balle
Aaja odhiye ..chal odhiye… Aaja odhiye…odh vikheyi
Aaja odhiye ..chal odhiye… Aaja odhiye…odh vikheyi
Ooo raanjhe yadhin di gali Aaj Chal naachiye Heera di yadgali aaj chal naachiye Aasi jindh lab li
On the dance floor oh kudhiye Nach baliye Oh chudiyan chara doon nach baliye oh Mehndiya chara doon Nach baliye Ohe jhanjhara pawan doon Nach baliye
Nach baliye
Oh churiyen chara dein Nach baliye Oh mehndian kara dein Nach baliye Oh jhanjara pawan dein Nach baliye
Balle balle on a Sunday Sunday Balle balle Balle balle on a Sunday Sunday Balle balle
har kadam.. Yeh khwaboon ka bechana hai Khel khel yeh jism to khelona hai Daaon lagata per kismat khadi daaon per chaldee
Aaja weh aaja weh …aaja ni baliye Rajke to nach baliye
Aaja we aaja we …aaje wehi baliye Rajke to nach baliye
Ooo ranjhe yadhin gali Aaj Chal naachiye Heera di yadigali aaj chal naachiye Aasi jindh lab li
On the dance floor oh kudhiye Nach baliye Oh churiyen chara dein Nach baliye Oh mehndian kara dein Nach baliye Oh jhanjara pawan dein Nach baliye
Nach baliye Oh churiyen chara dein Nach baliye Oh mehndian kara dein Nach baliye Oh jhanjara pawan dein Nach baliye
Raat yahan pe hoti hi nahi hai Yeh sadak to soti hi nahi hai Palko pe chalte hoye bus khwab hai jaagte rehta hai
Aaja we aaja we …aaja weh baliye Rajke to nach baliye
Aaja we aaja we …aaja ni baliye Rajke to nach baliye
Ooo ranjhe yadhin gali Aaj Chal naachiye Heera di yadgali aaj chal naachiye Aasi jindh lab li
On the dance floor oh mundiye Nach baliye
Oh churiyen chara dein Nach baliye Oh mehndian kara dein Nach baliye Oh jhanjara pawan dein Nach baliye
Nach baliye Oh churiyen chara dein Nach baliye Oh mehndian kara dein Nach baliye Oh jhanjara pawan dein Nach baliye
Aaja odhiye Balle balle
Aaja odhiye On a Sunday Sunday
Aaja odhiye ..chal odhiye… Aaja odhiye…odh vikheyi
Ooo ranjhe yadhin gali Aaj Chal naachiye Heera di yagali aaj chal naachiye Aasi jindh lab li
On the dance floor oh mundiye On the dance floor oh kudhiye
Nach baliye Oh chudiyan chara doon nach baliye oh Mehdniya chara doon Nach baliye Ohe jhanjhara pawan doon Nach baliye
Nach baliye
Oh chiriyen chara dein Nach baliye Oh mehnidian kara dein Nach baliye Oh jhanjara pawan dein Nach baliye
Thirkit Thana Thirkit Thana Thiri Thiri Thana Lets Dance Thirkit Thana Thirkit Thana Thiri Thiri Thana Lets Dance
Hai Muscular, Hai Popular, Hai Muscular, Hai Popular, Spectacular He’s A Bachelor Paapu Ki Gaadi Tez Hai, Pappu Kudiyon Mein Craze Hai Pappu Ke Aankhen Light Blue, Pappu Dikhtha Angrez Hai Rado Ki Ghadi Haathon Mein Perfume Gucci Waala
But Pappu Cant Dance Saala….Pappu Cant Dance Saala Pappu Nach Nahin Saktha When I Am Gonna See You With The Dance In The Hall When I Am Gonna See You With The Dance Sir!! Thirkit Thana Thirkit Thana Thiri Thiri Thana Lets Dance Thirkit Thana Thirkit Thana Thiri Thiri Thana Lets Dance
Paida Pappy Hua To Kismathein Chamke Aur Uske Muh Mein Thi Chandi Ki Chamche Hey Hey Hey Pappu Ke Paas Hai Pyasa, Hey Hey Hey Haathon Ke Meil Ke Jaisa Hey Hey Hey Pappu Yaaron Ka Yaar Hai, Hey Hey Hey Pappu Is Hot And Smart Hai But Pappu Cant Dance Saala….Pappu Cant Dance Saala Pappu Nach Nahin Saktha
Thirkit Thana Na Na Na…. Thirkit Thana Na Na Na…. Thirkit Thana Na Na Na…. Thirkit Thana Na Na Na….
Papa Kehthe Hai Bada Naam Karega; Mera Pappu To Aisa Kaam Karega Hey Hey Hey Pappu Ke Paas Hai MBA, Hey Hey Hey Kartha Hai France Mein Holiday Hey Hey Hey Pappu Ki Car Woh Laatha Hai, Hey Hey Hey Jahan Jaatha Hai Chchaa Jaatha Hai But Pappu Cant Dance Saala…. Thirkit Thana Thirkit Thana Thiri Thiri Thana Lets Dance Thirkit Thana Thirkit Thana Thiri Thiri Thana Lets Dance
But Pappu Cant Dance Saala…. Thirkit Thana Thirkit Thana Thiri Thiri Thana Lets Dance Thirkit Thana Thirkit Thana Thiri Thiri Thana Lets Dance When I Am Gonna See You With The Dance In The Hall When I Am Gonna See You With The Dance Sir!! Pappu Nach Nahin Saktha Thirkit Thana Thirkit Thana Thiri Thiri Thana Lets Dance