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Indian Songs Challenged - HELP PLS!

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Hey ladies, so my fiance and I don't listen to Indian music but of course, most indians do and will expect us to play a lot of indian music at our reception.  Making matters worse is that our DJ is not indian.  He is really good friends with our friend who is Indian and who used to be a DJ and so he has our friend's entire indian music collection, but I have a feeling its not up to date with new songs.

Can you please tell me names of new indian songs that will be sure to keep our guests on the dance floor?  Upbeat, fun songs...

Thank you!!!!!

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    jsleikjsleik
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    edited December 2011
    I've been begging music off of friends lately for this.  Some of it I just pulled from iTunes  by putting in songs I liked and seeing what they recommended.  A friend gave me a Best of 2010 collection that I gave to my DJ.  I figured since we are having a wide mix of people, I'd hand over the music well ahead of time so the DJ could listen and figure out what is what.  I provided a list of a few songs I particularly liked and am leaving the rest to the DJ. 

    I would say make sure your friend who used to be a DJ who is Indian for cues on what would and would not go over big with your friends.  I know my FI and his friends don't like all genres of Indian music.  That way the DJ can play stuff that makes everyone happy.

    Oh, also, check out soundtracks from movies.  They usually have fun dance songs!!
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    ssarangissarangi member
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    edited December 2011

    the iTunes thing is a great idea!  What are some song titles that you tried?  Also, the movies thing is a good idea too, but I don't even know what song new movies are...:(  Any suggestions on song titles?

    Thanks!

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    kpwedkkkpwedkk member
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    edited December 2011
    Another great place to look and listen to is bollywood top 10 charts

    Here's a link:
    http://denim99.com/top-10-bollywood-songs-2011-mp3-hindi-songs/

    There's also 2010/2011 Bollywood Indian Wedding songs listed in this forum:
    http://www.paklinks.com/gs/wedding/493693-2010-2011-bollywood-wedding-songs.html

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    Rainbow17Rainbow17 member
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    edited December 2011
    I need to watch this thread closely.  I'm in the same boat ssarangi!
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    ssarangissarangi member
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    edited December 2011
    hahahaha...ya, i've been asking my friends for their top 10 list! :)  And it's a good idea to listen to streaming indian music, but i have no idea what is good or popular! lol!
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    jsleikjsleik
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    edited December 2011
    I'm no good at what is good or bad and it seems everything I pick, my FI hates.  But I would start with any movies you like.  Once you look up one or two songs you like, iTunes will start suggesting stuff.

    I don't know how old you are, but some songs I know we're going to play are from a movie that was popular in the late 90's.  It is called Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.  I like the music from it and apparently it is one of those soundtracks *everyone* knows.  I also just searched for different artists based on what I was liking, etc.  Also, you might want to search for A.R. Rahman, he is the one who did the Slumdog Millionaire soundtrack, which might be more familiar to you non-Indian guests.

    Good luck!!
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    ssarangissarangi member
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    edited December 2011
    Yes, I'm familiar with DDLJ :D  but, I was also wanting more newer stuff. I know my DJ will have that older music b/c he just received all his indian music from our friend last year...I was more wanting suggestions on new music...but again, i'm not familiar with music or movies, so I'm not even sure what to type into iTunes...

    I like the A.R. Rahman idea, but I guess I might have to listen to the song a couple times to know if I like it..and then again, I don't know if its a popular song that everyone will know and want to dance to...

    I think my best bet is to just keep asking my family for their top choices...ladies, let me know if you have any other specific recommendations!! :)  Thanks so much for the help!!
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    temurlangtemurlang member
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    edited December 2011
    DH is completely obsessed with Sheela ki Jawani...

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2f5eJl_A5E&feature=related

    I have heard it soooo many times and DH doesn't usually like any Bollywood stuff!  We didn't have much new stuff at our reception (we did have some really old Bollywood), except one Hard Kaur song:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmNLgHEBlf4

    I wanted Zoobi Doobi, but DH finds it completely irritating so we gave it a miss.
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_south-asian-weddings_indian-songs-challenged-pls?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:430Discussion:9d208af2-615e-4bc9-9ded-fff448868837Post:51f1b5c6-8d2d-4dd0-b156-9af93dee8e14">Re: Indian Songs Challenged - HELP PLS!</a>:
    [QUOTE]DH is completely obsessed with <strong>Sheela ki Jawani.</strong>.. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2f5eJl_A5E&feature=related">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2f5eJl_A5E&feature=related</a> I have heard it soooo many times and DH doesn't usually like any Bollywood stuff!  We didn't have much new stuff at our reception (we did have some really old Bollywood), except one Hard Kaur song: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmNLgHEBlf4">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmNLgHEBlf4</a> I wanted Zoobi Doobi, but DH finds it completely irritating so we gave it a miss.
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    Great. Now that is stuck in my head.

    OP - I don't really have any suggestions, either. But there is a "local" show (I am not sure if it airs outside the NJ/NY/PA area) that is called AVS and they do reviews of the latest movies and music. They might have stuff on their website you might find helpful:

    link: <a href="http://<a href=">www.avstv.com</a>" target="_blank"><cite>www.<strong>avstv</strong>.com</cite></a>
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    Priya490Priya490
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    edited December 2011
    This is a great thread, I'm watching this closely as well! :)
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    ssarangissarangi member
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    edited December 2011
    Update...

    Below is a list of recommended songs that our DJ sent us...what do y'all think?  Any others that we should definitely have played?

    Bangra- Daler Mehndi - Na Na Na ReDJ Manu Ah ni Kuriye
    Daler Mehndi - Bolo Ta Ra Ra
    Hindi - Tezaab - Ek Do Teen Char
    Khaike Paan Banaras Wala - Kishore Kumar
    Ah Chicy Ba Dah - (JSV Indian Intro's)
    Bally Sagoo - Aaja Nachle
    Bangra Ba DeBluff Master - Say NaSajnaji Vaari Vaari
    Daler Mehndi - Ek Dana
    Daler Mendhi - Kudiya Shaher Diyan
    Dil De dia
    Dil Le Gayee Kudi Gujarat Ni
    Dowain Jaaniya
    Kalnayak- Choli Ke Peeche
    Sukhbir-Mundhe Bhangara
    Hindi-Chal Mere Bhai-Mehendi Rang Lai
    Say Shava ShavaKabhi Alvida Na Kehna -  Wheres The Party TonightMukhnaPunjabi MC (American Desi) - Mundia ThoDaler Mehndi - Na Na Na ReDaler Mehndi - Tunuk Tunuk TunLove Aaj Kal - Twist (Remix)Sukhbir - IshqBolo Ta Ra Ra - Daler MehndiYeh Mera DilDesi GirlDhol BaajeAh ni kuriyeKoi Kahe Kehta RaheBeediNachle VeDeewangi Deewangi - Om shanti OmJab We MetDil Lagi
    DarshanDus BahaneLift KaradeySalaam-E-Ishq - Tenu LekeKal Ho Naa Ho – It’s Time To Disco
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    deepali1208deepali1208
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    edited December 2011

    Here are a few songs that I love dancing to at wedding reception and I know I'll have it in mine.  But I am not totally within the last year songs..

    Here's to name a few..

    Dus Bhane
    Desi Girl
    Aaja Soniye
    Billo Rani
    Chali Chali
    Songs from Dabaang
    Songs from Aisha (I think there is only 1 good song in there)
    Song from Band Baja Baarat (They have 2 songs I believe)
    Crazy Kiya Re (Dhoom 2)
    Dard E Disco (Om Shanti Om)
    Deewangi
    Dupatta Tera
    Songs from Saalam E Ishq
    It's Rocking
    Songs from Kal Ho Na Ho
    Kajra Re (so overly played)
    Songs from Rab ne Baniye Jodi
    Mast Kalander
    Kabhi Kushi Kabhi Gham songs
    Mauja hi Mauja
    Nagada
    Khake paan banaras wala
    Songs from Bachna Hai Haseno (sorry can't spell)
    Soni de Nakhre
    Ye Ishq Hai
    Can't go wrong with old school Amitab Bachan songs for the older people
    Bhangra
    Some twist twist song
    aja nachle
    Mujse shaadi karogi

    Just to name a few....

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    deepali1208deepali1208
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    edited December 2011
    Sajna ji vari vari
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    temurlangtemurlang member
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    edited December 2011
    Deepali -- I love that song!  Well actually, I like almost everything on your list a lot too :)
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