In Pakistan, weddings feel incomplete without vibrant traditions like Mehndi, Dholki, Mayon and Jaga. These customs make the wedding more lively and enjoyable. The girls play a key role in these celebrations.
In Mehndi, Mayon, and Dholki celebrations, it is traditional for women and girls to sing traditional songs. These songs are available in several regional languages such as Punjabi, Urdu, Saraiki and Pashto, reflecting the local cultures.
There is no shame in admitting that a brown family shadi is incomplete without dholki and mehndi. But can you have a dholki event without good mehndi songs? Without the right playlist of cultural dholki songs, the event would be boring and disappointing. In this blog, you will discover the list of traditional dholki songs that make your event more lively and unforgettable.
What are Dholki Songs?
Dholki songs are traditional folk songs performed to the rhythm of a small, two-headed drum called a dholki. These songs are an important part of Pakistani and North Indian wedding cultures, especially at mehndi and dholki nights preceding the main ceremony.
In a dholki event, usually women sit around the dholki player, frequently a talented aunt or cousin who jokingly mocks the bride and groom while bestowing blessings and sharing love stories.
Traditional Dholki Songs List
Ballay Ballay
Ballay ballay
Ballay ballay bai torr punjaaban di(2)
Juttii khall di marorrha nahion chal di
Torr punjaaban di, ballay ballay
Ballay ballay bai je toon meri torr vekhni(2)
Kali khaggri lavaa de gotaa
Je toon meri torr vekhni, ballay ballay
Ballay ballay bai morni di torr vaaliyay(2)
Sanoo luttia pajeybaan paa ke
Morni di torr vaaliyay, ballay ballay
Ballay ballay ni saara pind vayr pae gayaa(2)
Gora rangg naa kissi noon rabb de vay
Saraa pind very pae gayaa, ballay ballay
Ballay ballay bai maan deeyay mombatiyaay(2)
Saray pind vich channan teraa,
Maan deeyay mombatiyaay, ballay ballay
Aajao Zara Mehndi Lagao
Aajao zara mehndi lagao (x 2)
Tum tho mere man mein barson se basee thi
Yehi baat mainay geeton mein kahee thi
Yaad hai mujhey tum sunki hunsi thi
Zara mehndi lagao
Aajao zara mehndi lagao (x 2)
Bachpan mein tumne mujhko tu sataya (x 2)
Ho gaya tha pyar na iqraar kiya tha
Yaad hai mujhe woh baat purani
Zara mehndi lagao
Aajao zara mehndi lagao ( x 2)
Chairain ge hum sub jub aayay ga dulha
Haath pakar tera leyjayay ga dulha
Yaad humein bhi rakhna paryon ki rani
Zara mehndi lagao
Aajao zara mehndi lagao (x 2)
Kala Sha Kala
kala sha kala
kala sha kala
mera kala e
sardar
goreyaan nu
dafa karo
goreyaan nu
dafa karo
main aap tile
di taar
kala sha kala
kala gud desi
main khasa e
tikde naal
rasa leaayi desi
rasa leaayi desi
ping paasa
piple naal
hulara taan laina
hulara taan laina
je kala chdeya
naal
kala sha kala
sassdiye tere
panj putar
do eibi do sharabi
sassdiye tere
panj putar
do eibi do sharabi
jehda mere haan da
o khideya phul
gulabi
kala sha kala
kala sha kala
mera kala
e sardar
goreyaan nu
dafa karo
goreyaan nu
dafa karo
main aap tile
di taar
kala sha kala
sassdiye tere
panj putar
do devar
te do jeth
sassdiye tere
panj putar
do devar te
do jeth
jehda mere
haan da
o chala gaya
pardes
kala sha kala
kala sha kala
mera kala
e sardar
goreyaan nu
dafa karo
goreyaan nu
dafa karo
main aap tile
di taar
kala sha kala
sassdiye tere
panj putar
do teen do
kanastar
sassdiye tere
panj putar
do teen do
kanastar
jehda mere
haan da
o chala gaya
aye daftar
kala sha kala
kala sha kala
mera kala e
sardar
goreyaan nu
dafa karo
goreyaan nu
dafa karo
main aap tile di taar
kala sha kala
Mehendi Ki Raat
Mehndi ki raat aayee, mehndi ki raat
Mehndi ki raat aayee, mehndi ki raat
Dekhey koyee kisi larkhi key haat
Khushiyon bharey, armanon bharey, mehndi taley
Kayein sapnon ko sab sey chuhpayey howey,
sharmayey howey
Mehndi ki raat aayee, mehndi ki raat.
Mehndi ki raat aayee, mehndi ki raat.
Hum bhee gayey eik mehfil,
rangon bharee ous mehfil mein
Khushbo thee haatoun mein,
jadoo tha chehroun pey
Ankhoun mein tha eik nasha
hooo ankhoun mein tha eik nasha
Humne to aisa nazara khabhee kaheen dekha na tha
Khabhee socha na tha.
Mehndi ki raat aayee, mehndi ki raat
Mehndi ki raat aayee, mehndi ki raat.
Hum bhee miley eik khushbo sey, baatein hoween eik jadoo sey
Baatoun mein baat barhee janey kub raat dhalee
Dono mehuk ney lagey haaaiii dono mehuk ney lagey
Dholuk ka shour raha sarkoshioun ko dubayey howey
Sab chuhpayey howey.
Mehndi ki raat aayee, mehndi ki raat
Mehndi ki raat aayee, mehndi ki raat
Dekhey koyee kisi larkhi key haat
Mehndi ki raat aayee, mehndi ki raat Mehndi ki raat aayee, mehndi ki raat
Dekhey koyee kisi larkhi key haat
Chitta Kukkar Banere Te
Chitta kukkar banere ‘te
Kaashni dupatte waliye, munda sadqe tere ‘te
Saari khed lakeeran di
Gaddi aayi ‘tation ‘te, akh pijh gyi veeran di
Pippli diyan chhanwaan ni
Aape hathi doli taur ke, maape karan duaavan ni
Kunda lagg gya thaali nu
Hathaan utte mehndi lagg gyi, ikk qismat wali nu
Heera lakh, sawa lakh da ae
Dheeyan waleyan diyan Rabb Izattaan rakhda ae
Gallan Teriyan
Verse 1:
Ni gallan teriyan sajjan ve,
Dil nu karde ne chhajjjan ve,
Nakhre teri sherni jaise,
Dil mera karda ae dhajjjan ve.
Chorus (Tappy Part):
Ni o gallan teriyan,
Ni o sharaara teriyan,
Ni mundeyan di jaane,
Dil ch basiyan ve.
Verse 2:
Ni akhiyan teriyan soniyan,
Husn vich teri jaamiyan,
Jadon tu hansi hasdi,
Sari duniya lagdi kamaaliyan.
Chorus (Tappy Part):
Ni o gallan teriyan,
Ni o sharaara teriyan,
Ni mundeyan di jaane,
Dil ch basiyan ve.
Bridge:
Ni sajna di yaari,
Ni mehndi de rang,
Ni Dholki de naal,
Nachde sang sang.
Final Chorus:
Ni o gallan teriyan,
Ni o sharaara teriyan,
Ni mundeyan di jaane,
Dil ch basiyan ve.
Dholki Songs Lyrics in Urdu
باری برسی (روایتی ڈھولکی ٹپے)
باری برسی کھٹن گیا سی
کھٹ کے لیاندا ڈھول
ساہواں نوں مبارک ہووے
اج ہون لگا اے رول
باری برسی کھٹن گیا سی
کھٹ کے لیاندا لاچا
ساہواں دی جوڑی وسدی رہے
رب کرے سدا سچا
کالا ڈوریا (روایتی پنجابی گیت)
کالا ڈوریا کُندے نال اڑیا نی
اوے چن میرا جڑیا نی
ماں نے مینوں موڑیا نی
اوے چن میرا جڑیا نی
کالا ڈوریا کُندے نال اڑیا نی
اوے چن میرا جڑیا نی
لٹھے دی چادر (روایتی)
لٹھے دی چادر اُتے سلےٹی رنگ ماہی
او تیرے ویکھ نیناں وچ دل گیا رنگ ماہی
میرا لونگ گواچا
گھٹ گھٹ رُوواں
اک وار لبھ جاوے
میں چپ ہو جاواں
چِٹا کُکڑ (روایتی)
چِٹا کُکڑ بنیرے تے
کالی کالی رات
ساہواں نوں مبارک ہو
ساہواں دی اے رات
چِٹا کُکڑ بنیرے تے
چِٹا اس دا رنگ
ساہواں دی جوڑی سوہنی
جیویں ہیر دے سنگ
مادھنیاں (دلہن وداعی گیت)
مادھنیاں
ہاے او میرے باواں دیاں
مادھنیاں
دھیاں پراویاں
بابُل دے ویڑے دیاں
مادھنیاں
ڈھولکی کے مزاحیہ ٹپے (خواتین)
ساہواں دا ویڑا سجا ہویا
چمکن تارے نی
دلہن سونی لگدی اے
لاکھاں وچ پیارے نی
سدا چڑیاں دا چمبا
سدا چڑیاں دا چمبا
وسدا رہے
دھیاں پراویاں
بابُل دے ویڑے
ساہواں نال وس جاون
ہس دیاں رہن
ماواں دیاں اکھیاں
رو رو بہن
نواں پنجابی ڈھولکی ٹپہ (New Punjabi Dholki Tappa)
ٹپہ 1
ڈھولکی وجی آنگن وچ، خوشیاں نے شور مچایا
ساہیاں دی مہک نال، سارا گھر مہکایا
ٹپہ 2
مہندی رچ گئی ہتھاں وچ، رنگ سوہنا لال
چن ورگا سوہنا مکھڑا، نظر نہ لگے بال
ٹپہ 3
بھابھی نچدی چُھم چُھم کے، جھانجر بولے پیار
ساہرا آیا شان نال، لے کے خوشیاں چار
ٹپہ 4
ماواں دیاں دعواں نال، رشتا سوہنا بنیا
رب دے حکم نال ویرا، آج دلہن نال جُڑیا
ٹپہ 5
لال پھلکاریاں پا کے، سہیلیاں ساریاں نچن
ڈھولکی دی تاں تاں وچ، سارے گم بھلاون سچن
ٹپہ 6
چادر اوڑھ کے دلہن چلی، نیناں وچ آنسو مٹھے
رب رکھے آباد سدا، وسن اے جوڑے سُٹھے
ٹپہ (بول)
اوے ہوے ہوے
ڈھولکی وجدی جائے
اوے ہوے ہوے
ساہیاں دی رات سجائے
Dholki Songs for the Bride
Bano Tere Abba Ki Oonchi Haveli
Bano tere abba ki oonchi haveli
Bano mein dhoondta chala aaya
Bano tere, jhoomer ke laryan tooteen
Bano mein, moti chunta aaya
Bano tere sehray ki lar jo tooti
Bano mein, kalyan chunta aaya
Bano tere jhumkay ke nath they jhootay
Bano mein sachay moti laaya
Bano tere abba ki oonchi haveli
Bano mein dhoondta chala aaya
Lathe Di Chadar
· Chorus
Lathe di chadar utte saleti rang, mahiya
Aawo sahmne, aawo sahmne
Kolon di russ ke na lang, mahiya
· Stanza 1
Mende sir tey phoolan di khari
Tenda rah tak tak main hari
· Stanza 2
Mere kanna vich nachdae jhumkay
Aa tak ek vari ghumke
· Stanza 3
Meri chunni nu lagdey tare
Khwrey kad muksan lare
· Stanza 4
Oh mende wal Channa hass key naa takk ve
Teri maa payee karendiya sakk ve
· Mehndi Hai Rachnewali
Mehndi hai rachnewaali, haathon mein gehri laali
Kahe sakhiyaan, ab kaliyaan
Haathon mein khilnewaali hain
Tere mann ko, jeevan ko
Nayi khushiyaan milnewaali hai
O hariyali banno
Le jaana tujhko guiyyaan aane waale hain saiyyaan
Thaamenge aake baiyyaan, goonjegi shehnaayi
Angnaayi, angnaayi
Mehndi hai rachnewaali, haathon mein gehri laali
Kahe sakhiyaan, ab kaliyaan
Haathon mein khilnewaali hain
Tere mann ko, jeevan ko
Nayi khushiyaan milnewaali hain
Gaaye maiya aur mausi, gaaye behna aur bhabhi
Ke mehndi khil jaaye, rang laaye hariyaali banni
Gaaye phoofi aur chaachi, gaaye naani aur daadi
Ke mehndi mann bhaaye, saj jaaye hariyaali banni
Mehndi roop sanwaare, o Mehndi rang nikhaare, ho
Hariyaali banni ke aanchal mein utrenge taarein
Mehndi hai rachnewaali, haathon mein gehri laali
Kahe sakhiyaan, ab kaliyaan
Haathon mein khilnewaali hain
Tere mann ko, jeevan ko
Nayi khushiyaan milnewaali hai
Gaaje, baaje, baraati, ghoda, gaadi aur haathi ko
Laayenge saajan tere aangan, hariyaali banni
Teri mehndi woh dekhenge
To apna dil rakh denge woh
Pairon mein tere chupke se, hariyaali banni
Mehndi roop sanwaare, o Mehndi rang nikhaare, ho
Hariyaali banni ke aanchal mein utrenge taarein
Mehndi hai rachnewaali, haathon mein gehri laali
Kahe sakhiyaan, ab kaliyaan
Haathon mein khilnewaali hain
Tere mann ko, jeevan ko
Nayi khushiyaan milnewaali hai
Dholki Songs for the Groom
· Luddi Hai Jamalo
Luddi hey jamalo pao luddi hey jamalo
Luddi hey jamalo pao luddi hey jamalo
Dunya te pyaar milay
Koi dildaar milay
Aanda sawat gal baat da
Kilrey me vaal mere
Reina me naal tere
Wada hai pehli mulaqaat da
Luddi hey jamalo pao luddi hey jamalo
Luddi hey jamalo pao luddi hey jamalo
Dunya te pyaar milay
Koi dildaar milay
Aanda sawat gal baat da
Kilrey me vaal mere
Reina me naal tere
Wada hai pehli mulaqaat da
Luddi hey jamalo pao luddi hey jamalo
Luddi hey jamalo pao luddi hey jamalo
Ho-o-o
Tainu takiyan bina
Pyaar mangiya tera
Tainu takiyan bina
Pyaar mangiya tera
Ay vee jana na mein
Kon dilber mera
Dunya bulaan tenu
Akhiyan manaan tenu
Saran vich shor barsaat da
Ho-o-o
Luddi hey jamalo pao luddi hey jamalo
Luddi hey jamalo pao luddi hey jamalo
Aakay kyoon tur gaya
Rog lag jayay ga
Aakay kyoon tur gaya
Rog lag jayay ga
Kalee reh jan gee mein
Ki maza aayay ga
Aiwaan daihaan raway
Saara jahaan karay
Chootna saath din raat ka
Ho-o-o
Luddi hey jamalo pao luddi hey jamalo
Luddi hey jamalo pao luddi hey jamalo
Dunya te pyaar milay
Koi dildaar milay
Aanda sawat gal baat da
Kilrey me vaal mere
Reina me naal tere
Wada hai pehli mulaqaat da
Luddi hey jamalo pao luddi hey jamalo
Luddi hey jamalo pao luddi hey jamalo
Tenu Leke
· 2. Tenu lake
Baalika Tumhare Sapno Ka
Rajkumar, Aa Raha Hai
Varmala Doli Baarat Sajake
Dulha, Cha Raha Hai
Shubhmangal Savadhan
Hey Ya… Hey Ya…
Hey Ya Heeriye Sehra
Baandh Ke Main Toh Aaya Re
Hey Ya Doli Baarat Bhi Saath
Main Main Toh Laaya Re
Hey Ya Heeriye Sehra
Baandh Ke Main Toh Aaya Re
Hey Ya Doli Baarat Bhi Saath
Main Main Toh Laaya Re
Main Main Toh Laaya Re Ab Toh
No Hota Hai Ek Roz Intezaar
Soni Aaj Nahi Toh Kal Hai
Tujhko Toh Bas Meri Honi Re
Tenu Leke Main Javanga,
Dil Deke Main Javanga…
Tenu Leke Main Javanga,
Dil Deke Main Javanga…
Hey Ya… Hey Ya…
Aa Keh De Zamane Se, Tu
Mere Ishq Ki Hai Daastaan
Hey Ya… Hey Ya…
O Jaaniya Keh De Bahaane Se
Main Tera Jism Hoon, Tu Meri Jaan
Kuch Na Chupa
Mushkilon Se Milta Hai Aisa Sona Pyar
Soni Cheez Tere Jaisi Na
Mujhko Na Mujhko Khoni Re
Tenu Leke Main Javanga,
Dil Deke Main Javana…
Tenu Leke Main Javanga,
Dil Deke Main Javanga…
Jaan Aise Na Tadpa Ke Dekh
Le Madhbhare Andaaz Se
Hey Ya… Hey Ya…
O Jaan Tu Awaz Ko Apni
Aa Mila Ab Meri Awaaz Se
Arre Haan Keh De Haan
Kar Diya Hai Tune Mujhko Yun Bekaraar
Maahi Keh Diya Duniya Se Main
Teri Main Teri Ho Gayi Re
Tere Naal Mein Aavaangi,
Sasooral Mein Jaavaangi
Hey Tenu Leke Main Javanga,
Dil Deke Main Javanga
Hey Ya… Hey Ya
· Mehndi Taan Sajdi
oh mehndi taan sajdi je nache munde di ma
oh mehndi taan sajdi je nache munde di ma
oh mehndi taan sajdi je nache munde di ma
talli… taan wanjdi je nache munde di ma
oh mehndi taan sajdi je nache munde di ma
oh mehndi taan sajdi je nache munde di ma
channar teri akhiyan da aaj beh gaya sere laake
channar teri akhiyan da aaj beh gaya sere laake
apni paraye anndi gawandi den mubarak aake
apni paraye anndi gawandi den mubarak aake
mehfil… taan sajdi je nache munde di ma
oh mehndi taan sajdi je nache munde di ma
oh mehndi taan sajdi je nache munde di ma
behna weer dea sehra chumea note bhabhia waare
behna weer dea sehra chumea note bhabhia waare
munde dee ma lutdi phirdi unnu labde saare
munde dee ma lutdi phirdi unnu labde saare
rounaq… taan lagdi de nache di maa
oh mehndi taan sajdi je nache munde di ma
oh mehndi taan sajdi je nache munde di ma
talli… taan wanji je nache munde di ma
oh mehndi taan sajdi je nache munde di ma
oh mehndi taan sajdi je nache munde di ma
How to Choose Dholki Songs for a Wedding?
Consider the Audienece
Select the songs that are appropriate for family members, friends, and other guests present at the dholki. The songs everyone is aware of can make everybody sing with you and contribute to the celebration.
Keep the Bride and Groom’s Preferences in Mind
Choose songs that connect with the bride’s and groom’s personalities and musical taste. The songs that are relatable also make the event more memorable.
Consider Age Groups
Choose both traditional and modern songs so that everyone, including children, young and older family members, can enjoy the event.
Catch the Atmosphere
Choose vibrant songs for active moments and softer or emotional songs for silent parts of the celebrations. A balanced selection can make the dholki unforgettable from start to end.
Choose the Right Language
Select the language, such as Saraiki, Punjabi, Urdu and other regional songs, based on the family’s cultural background and preferences.
How to Host the Perfect Dholki Night
Throwing a dholki night never needs a wedding planner. It requires the appropriate elements. Some of these are listed here:
A dholki
Arrange a dholki if you do not have one at your place. You can also use a hard surface or a table as an alternative temporarily. However, the drum is perfect.
Spoons
You can use spoons to hit the dholak or a metal surface to produce a “tak tak” sound that complements the bass.
Lyrics Sheets
Take a printout of the lyrics sheet or shared pad so that everyone gathered around the Dholki can sing along with you.
Comfortable Seating
Organise floor cushions and carpets that mimic the traditional feel.
Conclusion
Pakistani dholki songs are a vital part of wedding events that bring family and friends together with music, laughter, and traditional beats. From Punjabi folk songs to mehndi and bride-groom songs, each one can improve the diverse mood of the event. You can make your celebration more vibrant and unforgettable with a dholki night featuring dholki, spoons, comfortable seating and lyrics that everybody can follow. Selecting songs that are appropriate for the bride, groom and guests is necessary. It is also key to encourage everyone to join in and celebrate the unique traditions of Pakistani weddings.