Foot-tapping Bride Entry Songs

Big fat Indian weddings have accommodated a new and fancy trend known as the ‘Bride Entry’. With a beautiful phoolon ki chadar above, escorted by four to six selected brothers, more than a hundred pairs of eyes glued on you and a lehenga heavier than a sack of grains, it’s overwhelming. We had it all before but the aesthetically melodious songs that play in the background are the latest update. If it’s Bidai at the end, it’s bridal entry at the start, you are the woman of the hour. Have a bride entry song for your moment; when your groom awaits you with a varmala and you step in.

From Jasleen Royal to Neha Bhasin, it’s the voice that sets the vibe. Don’t forget to chose it yourself, just like every other little detail. It can be blissfully slow, or one from Bollywood’s binge cringe list. Whether you wish to walk into a new chapter with little hills cropping up on your hands or whether you wish to dance it off. You always have options!

Here are some of the most appropriate songs for your once in a lifetime moment;

#1 Din Shagna da- Jasleen Royal

(It’s the D-Day)

This is a no brainer, probably you might be bored with this one. But it’s still not overrated. The title, from Punjabi, translates to ‘an auspicious day’. This bitter-sweet track was played when Anushka Sharma walked her last few steps before becoming Mrs. Kohli. If you are a desi buff, it can be dangerous. You might want to get married just to have your moment with the song, an onion pink lehenga would be the cherry on the cake.

#2 Saiyaan Superstar- Ek Paheli Leela

When you can’t help being a simp for your ‘saiyaan-to-be’, you play this as your bride entry song. If you are a badass and won’t shy away from the sharmajis and vermajis, this sunny leone song is the one for you. Yes it is all cliché and cringe, but you marry only once. Dance all the way to the love of your life but don’t forget you sunglasses. We’re sure he’ll go all gagas for you.

#3 Laadki- Coke Studio, Sachin and Jigar

The song will pull you at once. The female chorus is sung by Sachin’s very own daughter and hence it carries all the emotion. The word Laadki is a fond way of addressing one’s daughter. Coke Studio’s mesmerizing track captures the conversation between a father and his little girl when she has to depart, in a Rajasthani style. Drag your dad from wherever he his and be his little girl once again!

#4 Lathe di chadar – Punjabi folk song

(Full on Nostalgia for nanis and dadis)

If you want to go all traditional, this Punjabi folk song will give you all the feels. You can choose from the many new versions of this cultural number, but the OG remains the OG! It’ll bring back the raw and old vibe, all the massis, chachis and buas with dholaks and spoons in their hand. But this time they would be busy struggling to capture a perfect video.

#5 Kabira Encore– Yeh Jawaani hai Deewani

Why forget the queen behind all your last minute shopping and fittings? Taking each step hand in hand with your mom; we fell short of words here. This reprised version of Kabira is as soft as a mother’s heart. She’ll try her best to walk you down, but chances are for the tables to be turned. Her tears won’t be able to hide themselves for long, although it’s not yet bidai time. You might even want to go one step ahead and twin with your mom to be #motherdaughtergoals.

#6 Main Tey Jaana Tere Naal- Neeti Mohan

(“Can’t wait to be a Mrs.”)

The fact you are born to someone but someone else takes you is hapless. But you are ready to fill  another home with love and warmth. This song was customized for Neeti Mohan’s wedding by herself. Manifest your happiness having getting to spend the rest of your life with your favorite human.

#7 Dilbaro- Raazi

You can ditch your brothers and walk down the aisle with your forever man and a Bollywood touch. If you plan to do so, this is a delight. Of course, the lyrics are heart touching, make sure someone near you has a tissue box. This song from the movie Raazi has some very warm urdu words, but won’t serve justice to express the gamut of emotions a father goes through.

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#8 Madhaniya- Neha Bhasin

Different song, same vibe. It’s a multipurpose, it’s a bride entry song but is apt for for bidai too . When it’s Punjabi folk, it has to be Neha Bhasin. The lyrics are about everything a girl remembers when she leaves home. Your family would be all heart eyes to see you with Madhaniya on full volume.

#9 Nachdi Phira- Meghna Mishra

(Breathe in, breathe out)

The song starts slow but eventually grips you into a refreshing bunch of beats and tunes. No doubt you already are the centre of attraction, but the female centricity of the song draws more glares. It’s not a hard-core song for bride, but it will definitely add to your butterflies.!

#10 A thousand years- Christina Perri

Done with laado and babul and mehendi? This English track by Christina Perri will make you all tizzy and red. Specially if it’s an evening ceremony, don’t give it a second thought. It is a magical bride entry song. The itching of extra pins and hooks won’t bother you for those few minutes.

While you selectively pick your solo dance number for your sangeet, don’t forget to hand pick your favorite song for a heroine entry. Fix on the one that touched you and made you want to walk like a princess. Let it be a secret from your husband to be. He’ll be in the twilight zone starring at his girl as she walks towards him, with some heart tickling music.

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