Try to imagine a Bollywood flick without music? It's practically impossible. From creating the mood of love, to building of tension, music is fundamental in our showbiz. Many flavors have influenced the charts but the popularity of Punjabi music is now not just confined to northern India. Over the years, Punjabi songs have evolved around Bollywood, making music all the more interesting and addictive to listen to. So without any further adieu, here's the Punjabi DJ presenting to you those Bollywood tracks which have a really good blend of Punjabi melodies, beats and lyrics!

"Ainvayi Ainvayi" - Band Baaja Baraat

With some foot-tapping choreography, this fast-paced dance number has the eye appealing pair of Anushka Sharma and Ranveer Singh dancing to Salim-Sulaiman's composition. Sang by Salim Merchant and Sunidhi Chauhan, it has some basic yet catchy Punjabi lyrics to make the song sound more like one being played at fully-tuned Punjabi wedding. During it's reign, the soundtrack had listeners of all age groups grooving on the floor.

"Maahi Ve" - Kal Ho Na Ho

This track is very much like a party song and features a dozen of biggies such as Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol Devgn, Rani Mukherjee, Preity Zinta and Saif Ali Khan dancing to Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy's tunes. The song is rendered by Sadhana Sargam, Sujata Bhattacharya, Sonu Nigam, Udit Narayan and Shankar Mahadevan himself. It expresses the electrifying pre-wedding drama and celebrations, which makes it a perfect combo to be played at a party or a wedding.

"Mauja Hi Mauja" - Jab We Met

The lively vocals by Mika Singh can get everyone off their seats and on the dance floor. Pritam's catchy composition, energetic beats and Shahid Kapoor - Kareena Kapoor's hot jodi keeps the pace going and makes it a favorite dance number for everyone. There's not one in the world who does not know at least one dance step from the number.

"Jogi Mahi" - Bachna Ae Haseeno

Vishal-Shekhar's refreshing bhangra tune "Jogi Mahi" emotes everlasting love as Ranbir Kapoor and Minissha Lamba's twists n' turns come along in Sukhwinder Singh and Himani Kapoor's vocals. Both deliver a classy traditional Punjabi track for the movie with lots of drumming and bhangra dance.

"Gal Meethi Meethi" - Aisha

This Abhay Deol and Sonam Kapoor starrer has Amit Trivedi's music and Tochi Raina's voice behind the mike. The track has new aged Punjabi beats with folk flavors embedded into it. It's a perfect blend of Punjabi tunes and their trendy melodies. Listeners must also watch out for the classy dance by both the stars.

Be it a marriage or a party, the urge of dancing to Punjabi songs is long known. With such influences, Bollywood is surely adapting to the trend of experimenting with folk music and encouraging broader scope for better music in the industry. If you're a Punjabi songs fan, this DJ demands that you tune into these tracks and go gaga over the bhangra!

Writer: Aanchal V.

Editor(s): Sonia R. & Jenifer Y.

Graphics: Amna M.