Music turns a birthday into a party. The right songs get the family singing at cake time, pull everyone onto the dance floor and give you a soundtrack for the photos and videos you’ll keep.
Here are 21 Hindi songs for a birthday celebration: the classic birthday songs, dance numbers for the party and a few for the family and couple moments. At the end, there’s a simple playlist plan and some decoration ideas to match.
Classic Hindi Birthday Songs
These songs are about birthdays, or have become birthday favourites. Start the celebration with them.
1. Baar Baar Din Yeh Aaye
Film: Farz (1967), sung by Mohammed Rafi. The best-known Hindi birthday song. Play it when the cake comes out and the whole family will sing along.
2. Tum Jiyo Hazaaron Saal
Film: Sujata (1959), sung by Asha Bhosle, music by S.D. Burman. A gentle song of blessings for a long life. Lovely for grandparents, parents and milestone birthdays.
3. Hum Bhi Agar Bachche Hote
Film: Door Ki Awaaz (1964). A playful number picturised on Johnny Walker, and one of the earliest uses of the birthday tune in Hindi films. Great for a child’s party.
4. Birthday Bash
Film: Dilliwaali Zaalim Girlfriend (2015), sung by Yo Yo Honey Singh with Alfaaz. Made for exactly this occasion, and still a staple at birthday parties.
5. Happy Birthday (Tera Happy B’Day)
Film: ABCD 2 (2015), sung by Varun Dhawan and Sachin-Jigar. A bouncy rap song that gets friends dancing as a group.
6. Aaj Ki Party
Film: Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015), sung by Mika Singh. Not a birthday song as such, but its title says it all when someone is throwing the party.
Dance Songs for the Birthday Party
Once the cake is cut, these songs keep the energy up.
7. Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai
Film: Khoobsurat (2014), sung by Badshah and Aastha Gill. The perfect song to start the dancing.
8. Party All Night
Film: Boss (2013), sung by Yo Yo Honey Singh. For when the party is set to run late.
9. Lungi Dance
Film: Chennai Express (2013), sung by Yo Yo Honey Singh. Easy steps that everyone, young and old, can follow.
10. Kala Chashma
Film: Baar Baar Dekho (2016). A wedding and party favourite that fills the dance floor.
11. London Thumakda
Film: Queen (2014). Pure celebration energy, made for the family to dance together.
12. Badtameez Dil
Film: Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013), sung by Benny Dayal. Fast, fun and loved by every age group.
13. Tune Maari Entriyaan
Film: Gunday (2014). Play it when the birthday person walks in.
14. Kar Gayi Chull
Film: Kapoor & Sons (2016). A high-energy track for the middle of the party.
15. Bom Diggy Diggy
Film: Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (2018), sung by Zack Knight and Jasmin Walia. A catchy song that friends will sing back.
16. Jhoome Jo Pathaan
Film: Pathaan (2023), sung by Arijit Singh and Sukriti Kakar. A big, recent hit for the dance floor.
17. What Jhumka?
Film: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023), sung by Arijit Singh and Jonita Gandhi. Fun, recent and full of moves.
Songs for Family and Couple Moments
For the moments when the whole family dances together, or when it’s just the two of you.
18. Gallan Goodiyaan
Film: Dil Dhadakne Do (2015). A song about the whole family dancing together, which makes it perfect for one.
19. Desi Girl
Film: Dostana (2008), sung by Shankar Mahadevan, Sunidhi Chauhan and Vishal Dadlani. A great pick for a wife’s, sister’s or friend’s birthday.
20. Sauda Khara Khara
Film: Good Newwz (2019). Lively Punjabi beats that cousins and uncles love.
21. Nashe Si Chadh Gayi
Film: Befikre (2016), sung by Arijit Singh. For a couple’s dance at a partner’s birthday.
A Simple Birthday Playlist Plan
Use this order so the party flows from the cake to the dancing and back to a quieter end.
| Moment | Songs | Tip |
| Cake cutting | 1, 2 | Keep the volume low so everyone can sing. |
| Kids and family fun | 3, 5, 18 | Get the children and grandparents involved first. |
| Dance floor | 4, 6–17, 20 | Mix older and newer songs so every age group dances. |
| Couple and close friends | 19, 21 | A good way to slow down near the end. |
Playlist tips
- Ask for requests: check with the birthday person and close friends before the party and add three to five of their favourites.
- Mind the volume: start soft, turn it up for the dance songs, and lower it again for the last few.
- Download the playlist: keep it offline so a weak signal doesn’t stop the music.
- Match the lights: fairy lights and a neon sign look best when the main lights are dimmed for the dance songs.
Decorate the Room to Match the Music
Good music needs a setting to match. Funtook decorators set up balloon decorations at your home, hotel or hall across our cities, so you can focus on the party.
- Birthday decoration at home starts at ₹1,299, with balloon arches, rings and Happy Birthday neon signs.
- Birthday room surprises fill a bedroom or hotel room with balloons on the ceiling and floor.
- Kids theme decoration starts at ₹1,399, with Unicorn, Baby Shark, Mermaid and more.
- Birthday party organiser packages start at ₹8,999 for a full theme in a hall or clubhouse.
Every design has a fixed price and a list of what’s included. Choose a design, pick a one-hour slot and pay a 30% advance online to book.
Make It a Birthday to Remember
With these 21 songs, a playlist plan and a decorated room, the party is ready. Start with the classics at cake time, fill the dance floor, and finish with a song for the people who matter most. Happy birthday!
