The larger than life image in a Bollywood movie is incomplete without song and dance sequences. It’s not surprising to find song and dance routines interspersed in the length of a movie. Indeed, song and dance is the quintessential element in Hindi films. This article showcases the best song and dance sequences in Bollywood movies.

Since early days song and dance has been an important aspect in Hindi films. Song and dance sequences have changed drastically over the years. When the Hindi film industry came into being, traditional dance forms from different parts of India were popular in movies. In the black and white era, dance steps in accordance with songs in the movie were minimalistic. The Hindi film industry showcased different forms of Indian classical dance in movies. Many actresses in the past were trained at various forms of Indian classical dance.

Over the years, song and dance sequences in Bollywood have changed a great deal.

In present times western dance forms have become exceedingly popular in Bollywood movies. Freestyle, contemporary dance, hip hop, robotics, b-boying and ballroom dance are dance styles that are often showcased in present day Bollywood. Western influences have become an integral part in the new crop of Bollywood movies. Pelvic movement in dance routines is essential in present day Bollywood. The pelvic thrust has gone onto become a classic dance move with actresses in Bollywood. Hip movement is important in Bollywood dance. Choreographers like to work with actresses that are naturally good at dancing, as actresses that are naturally gifted at dancing are able to learn a new dance form quickly.

While cabaret was popular in decades gone by… in present times its item songs that have become the flavor of Bollywood movies. Sexy song and dance sequences have become an essential ingredient in commercial Bollywood movies. In the past sexy dance songs in the form of a cabaret were performed by sidekicks… as the lead actresses had inhibitions about wearing a revealing outfit and dancing. That’s changed! Over the years, many popular actresses have danced to the tunes of item songs wearing revealing dresses. Song and dance in Bollywood has become a confluence of traditional and western dance forms, and this has helped develop a dance style appropriately called… Bollywood.

The new breed of choreographers in Bollywood use innovative western dance styles that combine traditional Indian classical dance elements. This fusion of dance forms has become a trend in Hindi films. The energetic dance moves we see in present day Bollywood movies require a great deal of improvisational skill. Song and dance will continue to be an integral part of Bollywood in the future, needless to say the big picture will get bigger.  

Over the years, Bollywood has showcased numerous song and dance sequences in movies. The space below showcases a list of the best song and dance routines from Bollywood movies.  

Top 100 Bollywood Song and Dance Sequences

1. Chaiyyan Chaiyyan (Dil Se- Malaika Arora Khan)
2. Dhak Dhak Karne Laga (Beta- Madhuri Dixit)
3. Chikni Chameli (Agneepath- Katrina Kaif)
4. Aayi Hai Dilruba Are Tujh Ko Kya (Dr. Vidya- Vyjayanthimala and Helen)
5. Mit Jaaye Gum (Dum Maro Dum- Deepika Padukone)
6. Lovely (Happy New Year- Deepika Padukone)
7. Sheila Ki Jawani (Tees Maar Khan- Katrina Kaif)
8. Na Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai (ChaalBaaz- Sridevi)
9. Munni Badnaam Hui (Dabangg- Malaika Arora Khan)
10. Ek Do Teen (Teezab- Madhuri Dixit)
11. Dhoom Thana (Om Shanti Om- Deepika Padukone
12. Main Aisa Kyun Hoon (Hrithik Roshan- Lakshya)
13. Crazy Kiya Re (Dhoom 2- Aishwarya Rai Bachchan)
14. Mashallah (Ek Tha Tiger- Katrina Kaif)
15. Mehbooba Mehbooba (Sholay- Helen)
16. Fevicol Se (Dabangg 2- Kareena
17. Ram Chahe Leela (Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela- Priyanka Chopra)
18. Dola Re Dola (Devdas- Madhuri Dixit and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan)
19. Zara Zara Touch Me (Race- Katrina Kaif)
20. Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai (Khalnayak- Madhuri Dixit)
21. Kajra Re (Bunty Aur Bubli- Aishwarya Rai Bachchan)
22. Mera Naam Mary (Brothers- Kareena Kapoor)
23. Bang Bang (Bang Bang- Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif)
24. Chamma Chamma (China Gate- Urmila Matondkar)
25. Kamli (Dhoom 3- Katrina Kaif)
26. Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (Mughal-e-Azam- Madhubala)
27. Mahi Ve (Kaante- Malaika Arora Khan)
28. Ghagra (Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani- Madhuri Dixit)
29. Radha Kaise Na Jale- (Lagaan- Gracy Singh)
30. Kaal Dhamal (Kaal- Malaika Arora Khan)
31. Dhoom Machale Dhoom (Dhoom 3- Katrina Kaif)
32. Pinky (Zanjeer- Priyanka Chopra)
33. Hoothon Pe Aisi Baat (Jewel Thief- Vyjayanthimala)
34. Halkat Jawani (Heroine- Kareena Kapoor)
35. Kate Nahin Kat Te (Mr. India- Sridevi)
36. Ghar Aaya Mera Pardesi (Awaara- Nargis)
37. Ek Pal Ka Jeena (Kaho Naa Pyar Hai- Hrithik Roshan)
38. Mere Haathon Mein Nau Nau Choodiyan (Chandni- Sridevi)
39. Asalaam E Ishqum (Gunday- Priyanka Chopra)
40. Naino Mein Sapna (Himmatwala- Sridevi)
41. Kahe Chhed Mohe (Devdas- Madhuri Dixit)
42. Chammak Chalo (Kareena Kapoor and Shah Rukh Khan)
43. Mungda Mungda (Inqaar- Helen)
44. Dushman Dil Ka Jo Hai (Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja- Sridevi)
45. It’s Rocking (Kya Love Story Hai- Kareena Kapoor)
46. Mayya Mayya (Guru- Mallika Sherawat)
47. Yeah Mera Dil Yaar Ka Deewana (Don- Helen)
48. Humko Aajkal Hai (Sailaab- Madhuri Dixit)
49. Beedi (Omkara- Bipasha Basu)
50. Dhoom Machale (Dhoom- Esha Doel and Uday Chopra)
51. I Am A Disco Dancer- (Disco Dancer- Mithun Chakraborty)
52. Sitaro Ki Mehfil (Kaho Naa Pyar Hai- Hritik Roshan)
53. Sexy Sexy (Khuddar- Karisma Kapoor)
54. Morni Baaga Maan Bole Aadhi (Lamhe- Sridevi)
55. Anarkali Disco Chali (Housefull 2- Malaika Arora Khan)
56. Babli Badmaash (Shootout At Wadala- Priyanka Chopra)
57. Marjaani Marjaani (Billu- Kareena Kapoor)
58. Main Aai UP Bihar lootne (Shool- Shilpa Shetty)
59. Pandey Ji Seeti (Dabangg 2- Malaika Arora Khan)
60. Mai Ter Dushman (Nagina- Sridevi)
61. Aami Je Tomar (Bhool Bhulaiya- Vidya Balan)
62. Main Lagti Hoon Sridevi (Nakaabandi- Sridevi)
63. Aisa Jaado (Khakee- Lara Dutta)
64. Oh! What A Babe (Rakht- Yana Gupta)
65. Shut Up and Bounce (Dostana- Shilpa Shetty)
66. Aaj Raat Ka Scene (Jazbaa- Deeksha Kaushal)
67. Dan Dan Cheeni (Department- Nathalia Kaur)
68. Jab Tak Hai Jaan (Sholay- Hema Malini)
69. Babli Badmash 9Shootout At Wadala- Priyanka Chopra)
70. Do Dhaari Tawar (Mere Brother Ki Dulhan- Katrina Kaif)
71. More Panghat Pe (Mughal-e-Azam- Madhubala)
72. Dil Cheez Kya Hai (Umrao Jaan- Rekha)
73. Aa Zara Karib Se (Murder 2- Yana Gupta)
74. Main Aisi Cheez Nahin (Khuda Gawa- Sridevi)
75. Hotty Naughty (De Dana Dan- Neha Dhupia)
76. Babuji Zara Dheere Chalo (Dum- Yana Gupta)
77. Tu Mere Type Ka Nahi Hai (Dishkiyoon)
78. Bipasha (Jodi Breakers- Bipasha Basu)
79. Shake It Saiyyan (Rascals- Lisa Haydon)
80. Tarapat Beete (Jaag Utha Insaan- Sridevi)
81. Yaar Na Miley (Kick- Nargis Fakhri)
82. Shakira (Welcome To Karachi- Lauren Gottlieb)
83. Fashion Khatam Mujh Par (Dolly Ki Doli- Malaika Arora Khan)
84. Dance Basanti (Ungli- Shraddha Kapoor)
85. Saaki Saakhi (Musafir- Koena Mitra)
86. Balma (Khiladi 786- Claudia Ciesla)
87. Hoth Rasiley (Welcome- Malaika Arora Khan)
88. Ho Gayi Tun (Players- Bipasha Basu)
89. Aao Raja (Gabbar Is Back- Chitrangda Singh)
90. Daddy Mummy (Bhaag Johnny- Urvashi Rautela)
91. Ghoor Ghoor Ke (Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami- Neha Dhupia)
92. Dua Karna (Elaan- Lara Dutta)
93. Jawaani Le Doobi (Kya Kool Hain Hum 3- Gauhar Khan)
94. Jugni Peeke Tight Hai (Kis Kisko Pyyaar Karoon)
95. Aap Ka Kya Hoga Dhanno (Housefull- Jacqueline Fernandez)
96. Jalebi Bai (Double Dhamaal- Mallika Sherawat)
97. Alif Se (Mr. X- Nora Fatehi)
98. Desi Look (Ek Paheli Leela- Sunny Leone)
99. Don’t Touch My Body (Bullet Raja- Mahi Gill)
100. Neendein Khul Jati Hain (Hate Story 3)

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