Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today we’re featuring a collection of Bollywood music from the 2000s curated by Music Library student assistant Kiran (class of 2024). Editor’s Note: since Bollywood songs are often from films, I’ve linked to some titles that are available to check out in the library catalog so you can see them in their full context if you want!
Bollywood music has always been a staple of my childhood. On my way home from school, my grandmother would put in a CD with over her favorite songs and we would listen to new ones every day. I love how upbeat it is and the variety of instrumentation used. It is so different from Western music, but just as good in my opinion. These songs are from the early 2000s to 2010.
“Koi Mil Gaya” from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
“Ho Gaya Hai Tujhko To Pyar Sajna” from Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
“Bole Chudiyan” from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
“Where’s the Party Tonight?” from Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
“Sheila Ki Jawani” from Tees Maar Khan
“Aaja Nachle” from Aaja Nachle
“Mauja Hi Mauja” from Jab We Met
“It’s the Time to Disco” from Kal Ho Naa Ho
“Crazy Kiya Re” from Dhoom: 2
“Nagada Nagada” from Jab We Met
“Rang De Basanti” from Rang De Basanti
“Chale Jaise Hawaien” from Main Hoon Na
“Yeh Ladka Hai Allah” from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
“Dola Re Dola” from Devdas
“Radha Kaise Na Jale” from Lagaan
And here’s a link to the full playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57Zewc53s7y9-g-JDVUyrlXiXv