A Bollywood film is incomplete without song and dance. What makes Bollywood different from other movie industries in the world is the presence of colorful song and dance sequences. The glitz and glamour in Hindi films is like no other. Bollywood songs have become a global phenomenon. This article is a showcase of the best Bollywood dance songs of the 80s 90s and 2000s.

Different types of song and dance sequences are popular in Bollywood. Right from the time the Hindi film industry came into being, both song and dance have been exceedingly popular. Over the years the type of dance songs has changed dramatically in the Hindi film industry. The new sound in Bollywood is an influence of western and Indian genres. In the 50s actors and actresses did not dance a lot in films. Most of the dance sequences in films in the black and white era were performed on Indian classical tunes by actresses.

Dance songs in Hindi Films

Most dance songs in the early days of Hindi films were Indian classical.

The 60s was the decade that dance sequences got bolder. Fast tempo dance songs started gaining momentum in the 60s and 70s and ever since then dance songs have been an integral part of Bollywood. Superstars such as Shammi Kapoor and Jeetendra were known for their signature style dance moves. Cabaret dance routines became exceedingly popular in the 60s and 70s. It was Helen who took audiences by storm with her dance moves in the 60s and 70s.

The 80s paved the way for new types of dance songs. Disco songs became exceedingly popular in Hindi films in the 80s. Song and dance routines in movies became progressive in the 80s and 90s. Dance songs picturized on actresses such as Sridevi and Madhuri Dixit became exceedingly popular in these decades. Towards the end of the 90s item songs started gaining momentum in Bollywood films. In present day Bollywood item songs have become an essential element in films.

Since the year 2000, dance songs have evolved great deal. The choreographed dance moves performed by actresses have become slick. While hip movements in dance songs have been popular in Hindi films, in recent times the hip movements, pelvic thrusts in particular have taken dance moves to a new level. A number of choreographers are combining different dance styles to come up with innovative dance steps on dance songs.

Club dance songs and hip hop dance songs have become exceedingly popular in new Bollywood films. Bollywood dance songs are hugely popular on with the party circuit. In recent years the Bollywood flavor has taken the world by storm. DJs from across the globe are including Bollywood songs in their setlists when performing live. Bollywood songs of the 80s and 90s are being remixed and reworked in new ways thereby bringing in nostalgia and charm with electronic beats of the 2000s.

The lines below showcase a list of the best Bollywood songs.

100 Most Popular Bollywood Dance Songs of the 80s 90s and 2000s

1. Kala Chashma- Badshah (2016)
2. Haseeno Ka Deewana- Kaabil (2017)
3. Tu Meri- Bang Bang (2015)
4. Saat Samunder Paar- Vishwatma (1992)
5. Nashe Se Chadh Gayi- Befikre (2016)
6. What’s Up- Phillauri (2017)
7. Gali Gali Mein Phirta Hai- Tridev (1989)
8. Laila Main Laila- Raees (2017)
9. Baby Doll- Ragini MMS 2 (2014)
10. Aashiq Surrender Hua- Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017)
11. Jawani Jaaneman- Namak Halaal (1982)
12. The Breakup Song- Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016)
13. Aap Jaisa Koi- Qurbani (1980)
14. Baby Ko Bass Pasand Hai- Sultan (2016)
15. Jhoom Jhoom Baba- Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki (1984)
16. Tip Tip Barsa Pani- Mohra (1994)
17. Disco Station- Hathkadi (1982)
18. Besharmi Ki Height- Main Tera Hero (2014)
19. Let’s Break Up- Dear Zindagi (2016)
20. Bin Tere Sanam- Yaara Dildara (1991)
21. Koi Yahan Nache Nache- Disco Dancer (1982)
22. Har Kisi Ko Nahi Milta- Janbaaz (1986)
23. Yaar Bina Chain Kahan Re- Saheb (1985)
24. Char Shanivaar- All is Well (2015)
25. Bole Bole Dil Mera Dole- Shola Aur Shabnam (1992)
26. Jimmy Jimmy- Disco Dancer (1982)
27. Cutiepie- Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016)
28. Sooraj Dooba Hai- Roy (2015)
29. Badtameez Dil- Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013)
30. Mon Amour- Kaabil (2017)
31. Bang Bang- Bang Bang (2014)
32. Raat Baaki Baat Baaki- Namak Halal (1982)
33. Zooby Zooby- Dance Dance (1987)
34. Oh O Jane Jana- Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998)
35. Chittiyan Kalaiyaan- Roy (2015)
36. Party All Night- Boss (2013)
37. Anarkali Disco Chali- Housefull 2 (2012)
38. Saturday Saturday- Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014)
39. Aaj Ki Party- Bajranji Bhaijaan (2015)
40. Sunny Sunny- Yaariyan (2013)
41. High Heels- Ki & Ka (2016)
42. Go Pagal- Jolly LLB 2 (2017)
43. Tamma Tamma- Thanedaar (1990)
44. Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai- Khoobsurat (2014)
45. Ole Ole Ole- Yeh Dillagi (1994)
46. Yaar Na Miley- Kick (2014)
47. Second Jawaani- Cocktail (2012)
48. Ek Do Teen- Teezab (1988)
49. Balam Pichkari- Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013)
50. I Am A Disco Dancer- Disco Dancer (1982)
51. Beat Pe Booty- A Flying Jatt (2016)
52. Aunti Ji Aunty Ji- Ek Mein Aur Ek Tu (2012)
53. Lungi Dance- Chennai Express (2013)
54. Kar Gayi Chull- Kapoor & Sons (2016)
55. The Disco Song- Student of The Year (2012)
56. Samundar Mein Naha Ke- Pukar (1983)
57. Rock Tha Party- Rocky Handsome (2016)
58. Ae Ante Amlapuram- Maximum (2012)
59. Mit Jaaye Gum- Dum Maaro Dum (2011)
60. Aaj Raat Ka Scene- Jazbaa (2015)
61. Dard-e- Disco- Om Shanti Om (2010)
62. Mashallah Mashallah- Ek Tha Tiger (2012)
63. Tu Cheez Badi Hai Mast- Mohra (1994)
64. Desi Look- Ek Pehali Leela (2015)
65. Sau Tarah Ke- Dishoom (2016)
66. Udi Udi Jaye- Raees (2017)
67. Lovely- Happy New Year (2014)
68. Sarfira- Katti Batti (2015)
69. Caller Tune- Humshakals- (2014)
70. Desi Girl- Dostana (2008)
71. Tune Mari Entriyan- Gunday (2014)
72. Chammak Challo- Ra. One (2011)
73. London Thumadka- Queen (2014)
74. Aisa Jadoo Dala Re- Khakee (2011)
75. Joote De Do Paise Le Lo- Hum Aapke Hai Koun (1994)
76. Manali Trance- Shaukeens (2014)
77. Char Baj Gaye Party Abhi Baki Hai- Faltu (2011)
78. Soni Di Nakhre- Partner (2007)
79. Ram Chahe Leela- Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela (2013)
80. Ooh La La Tu Hai Meri Fantasy- The Dirty Picture (2011)
81. Paani Wala Dance- Kuch Kuch Locha Hai (2015)
82. Oh Mera Babu Chhail Chhabila Main To Naachi- Ghar Dwaar (1985)
83. Tamma Tamma Again- Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017)
84. Lets Nacho- Kapoor & Sons (2016)
85. Kamli- Dhoom 3 (2013)
86. Tattad Tattad- Goliyon Ke Ras Leela Ram-Leela (2013)
87. Party On My Mind- Race 2 (2013)
88. Sheila Ki Jawani- Sunidhi Chauhan- Tees Maar Khan (2010)
89. Chaiyya Chaiyya- Dil Se (1998)
90. Jumma Chumma De De- Hum (1991)
91. Pink Lips- Hate Story 2 (2014)
92. Baby Ka Hai Birthday Bash- Dilliwali Zaalim Girlfriend (2015)
93. Afghan Jalebi- Phantom (2015)
94. Dhating Naach- Phata Poster Nikla Hero (2013)
95. Marjani Marjani- Billu Barber (2009)
96. Sharabi- Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 (2015)  
97. Gandi Baat- R…Rajkumar (2013)
98. Lat Lag Gayee- Race 2 (2013)
99. Kisi Disco Mein Jaaye- Babe Miyan Chote Miyan (1998)
100. Choli Ke Peeche- Khalnayak (1993)

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