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Top 10 traditional South Asian bride entrance songs
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The bridal entrance is more than a walk — it is a feeling. A hush falls, the air shifts, and eyes glisten as the bride appears, cloaked in tradition, grace, and dreams. In South Asian weddings, where emotions run deep and celebrations span days, the entrance of the bride is one of the most unforgettable moments.
Whether you choose a classic Bollywood tune or a soulful folk melody, the right song can turn your entrance into a scene straight out of a fairytale. In this blog, we bring you the top 10 traditional South Asian bride entrance songs — and what brides often wear while walking to their forever.
Let the music guide you home.
• Vibe: Soft, emotional, fairy-tale-like
This song has become a bridal anthem. Its delicate rhythm and poetic lyrics make the moment feel like a dream. Brides usually wear soft-toned lehengas or traditional ghararas in shades of peach, rose gold, or ivory for this type of entrance. With a long dupatta draped over the head, the entire look is both modest and royal.
• Vibe: Energetic, playful, and bold
This song is perfect if the bride wants to dance her way in, surrounded by cousins and friends. Think vibrant lehengas in yellow, green, or orange with gota work, mirror embroidery, and chunky bangles. Hair is often braided or left open with flower accessories, celebrating youthful charm.
• Vibe: Emotional, nostalgic, folk
A Punjabi folk song remade with soul, Madhaniya is a tribute to every daughter leaving her home. It makes hearts heavy but beautiful. Brides usually wear deep reds or maroons, heavily embroidered with gold zari. The jewelry is traditional—chandbalis, maang tikkas, and a nose ring with a chain.
• Vibe: Soulful, romantic, minimal
This minimalist song has depth. It's poetic and reflective—perfect for an intimate entrance. Brides wear simple anarkalis or silk dresses in pastels. Think elegance, not extravagance. Pearls or delicate stones are worn instead of heavy bridal jewelry, and makeup is soft and dewy.
• Vibe: Romantic, graceful, soft Bollywood charm
For brides who love classic Bollywood feels, Tum jo aaye offers a cinematic entry. Brides can go full-on glam with deep velvet lehengas or sarees with silver embroidery. Think dramatic eyeliner, open curls, and chandelier earrings for the perfect movie-star look.
• Vibe: Traditional, upbeat, folk-inspired
A perfect blend of Gujarati folk beats and Bollywood energy. This one’s for brides who want a festive entry with dhols and dancing. Brides typically wear mirror-work lehengas, cotton cholis, or even bandhani sarees in bright shades—fuchsia, tangerine, lime green. The vibe is electric.
• Vibe: Elegant, poetic, majestic
“Afreen” means beautiful beyond words—and this song does exactly that. It's perfect for a slow walk down the aisle or aisle-like pathway. Brides wear luxurious ensembles—velvet, silk, or jamawar—with deep tones like emerald, navy, or wine. The makeup is dramatic, lips bold, and a matha patti seals the look.
• Vibe: Soulful, dramatic, slightly bittersweet
This one captures the bittersweet emotions of a bride stepping into a new chapter. Brides wear traditional red or rust lehengas with heavy dupattas. The embroidery is often detailed with zardozi or dabka, and gold jewelry completes the heritage look.
• Vibe: Dreamy, magical, modern classic
This song feels like stars falling into place. Perfect for a modern-day fairytale bride. Outfits include pastel lehengas, gowns with trail backs, or even fusion sarees. Soft waves, crystal accessories, and a glowing highlighter make the bride look ethereal.
• Vibe: Cheeky, bold, Punjabi fun
This Punjabi banger is for brides who want to make a fun, fearless entrance. It's lively and full of sass. Brides often wear shararas, short kurtas, or even dhoti-style outfits in bright pinks, electric blues, and golds. Big jhumkas, bangles, and bold lips complete the playful look.
Tradition isn’t about following the past—it’s about wearing it like armor, like poetry, like a crown. Let your entrance song set the mood, the tone, and the memory. Let it be the music your heart beats to as you walk into your new chapter.
So pick your track, wear your heritage, and walk like the world is watching—because they are. And you, darling bride, are unforgettable.
Whether you choose a classic Bollywood tune or a soulful folk melody, the right song can turn your entrance into a scene straight out of a fairytale. In this blog, we bring you the top 10 traditional South Asian bride entrance songs — and what brides often wear while walking to their forever.
Let the music guide you home.
1. Din shagna da – Jasleen Royal
• Event: Nikkah or Barat• Vibe: Soft, emotional, fairy-tale-like
This song has become a bridal anthem. Its delicate rhythm and poetic lyrics make the moment feel like a dream. Brides usually wear soft-toned lehengas or traditional ghararas in shades of peach, rose gold, or ivory for this type of entrance. With a long dupatta draped over the head, the entire look is both modest and royal.
2. Laung da lashkara – Patiala House
• Event: Mehndi or Sangeet• Vibe: Energetic, playful, and bold
This song is perfect if the bride wants to dance her way in, surrounded by cousins and friends. Think vibrant lehengas in yellow, green, or orange with gota work, mirror embroidery, and chunky bangles. Hair is often braided or left open with flower accessories, celebrating youthful charm.
3. Madhaniya – Neha Bhasin version
• Event: Rukhsati or Nikkah• Vibe: Emotional, nostalgic, folk
A Punjabi folk song remade with soul, Madhaniya is a tribute to every daughter leaving her home. It makes hearts heavy but beautiful. Brides usually wear deep reds or maroons, heavily embroidered with gold zari. The jewelry is traditional—chandbalis, maang tikkas, and a nose ring with a chain.
4. Tere bin – Rabbi Shergill
• Event: Nikkah or Engagement• Vibe: Soulful, romantic, minimal
This minimalist song has depth. It's poetic and reflective—perfect for an intimate entrance. Brides wear simple anarkalis or silk dresses in pastels. Think elegance, not extravagance. Pearls or delicate stones are worn instead of heavy bridal jewelry, and makeup is soft and dewy.
5. Tum jo aaye – Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai
• Event: Barat or Reception• Vibe: Romantic, graceful, soft Bollywood charm
For brides who love classic Bollywood feels, Tum jo aaye offers a cinematic entry. Brides can go full-on glam with deep velvet lehengas or sarees with silver embroidery. Think dramatic eyeliner, open curls, and chandelier earrings for the perfect movie-star look.
6. Shubhaarambh – Kai Po Che
• Event: Mehndi or Haldi• Vibe: Traditional, upbeat, folk-inspired
A perfect blend of Gujarati folk beats and Bollywood energy. This one’s for brides who want a festive entry with dhols and dancing. Brides typically wear mirror-work lehengas, cotton cholis, or even bandhani sarees in bright shades—fuchsia, tangerine, lime green. The vibe is electric.
7. Afreen afreen – Coke Studio (Rahat Fateh Ali Khan & Momina Mustehsan)
• Event: Nikkah or Reception• Vibe: Elegant, poetic, majestic
“Afreen” means beautiful beyond words—and this song does exactly that. It's perfect for a slow walk down the aisle or aisle-like pathway. Brides wear luxurious ensembles—velvet, silk, or jamawar—with deep tones like emerald, navy, or wine. The makeup is dramatic, lips bold, and a matha patti seals the look.
8. Kabira – Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
• Event: Barat or Rukhsati• Vibe: Soulful, dramatic, slightly bittersweet
This one captures the bittersweet emotions of a bride stepping into a new chapter. Brides wear traditional red or rust lehengas with heavy dupattas. The embroidery is often detailed with zardozi or dabka, and gold jewelry completes the heritage look.
9. Raabta – Agent Vinod
• Event: Reception or Engagement• Vibe: Dreamy, magical, modern classic
This song feels like stars falling into place. Perfect for a modern-day fairytale bride. Outfits include pastel lehengas, gowns with trail backs, or even fusion sarees. Soft waves, crystal accessories, and a glowing highlighter make the bride look ethereal.
10. Kala sha kala – Remix or Folk
• Event: Mehndi or Dholki• Vibe: Cheeky, bold, Punjabi fun
This Punjabi banger is for brides who want to make a fun, fearless entrance. It's lively and full of sass. Brides often wear shararas, short kurtas, or even dhoti-style outfits in bright pinks, electric blues, and golds. Big jhumkas, bangles, and bold lips complete the playful look.
Final thoughts
Your entrance is your moment. Whether you're stepping into your nikkah ceremony, gliding through a reception hall, or dancing in with your girls at the mehndi—choose a song that feels like you.Tradition isn’t about following the past—it’s about wearing it like armor, like poetry, like a crown. Let your entrance song set the mood, the tone, and the memory. Let it be the music your heart beats to as you walk into your new chapter.
So pick your track, wear your heritage, and walk like the world is watching—because they are. And you, darling bride, are unforgettable.
