Let’s face it — this year, Instagram reels weren’t just about transitions, filters, or fancy editing. These are the 10 Bollywood songs. From dreamy love ballads to peppy dance bangers, these tracks didn’t just play in the background; they became the main character of your feed. And whether you love to lip-sync, vibe, or just watch endlessly, you’ve definitely scrolled past these gems at least a hundred times.
Here’s our roundup of the 10 Bollywood songs that absolutely ruled Instagram reels this year.
Heeriye – Jasleen Royal & Arijit Singh
This was the ultimate slow-mo romance anthem. Fairy lights? Check. Flowing dupatta? Check. Overdramatic hair flips? Double check. If you didn’t make a reel with Heeriye, are you even in love?
What Jhumka? – Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
The sass, the beats, the hook step—this one was real dynamite. Weddings, house parties, random office breaks… What Jhumka? made dancers out of everyone.
Chaleya – Jawan
SRK + Nayanthara + a heart-melting tune = Instagram takeover. Every golden-hour reel had this playing, and honestly, we weren’t complaining.
Tere Vaaste – Zara Hatke Zara Bachke
This one was everywhere—makeup transformations, study edits, couple goals, even pet reels. Add a mashup version and suddenly it felt like you were vibing at a music festival.
Lutt Putt Gaya – Dunki
Arijit Singh strikes again! From desi weddings to dreamy travel reels, this soulful yet upbeat track added that perfect Bollywood sparkle to literally everything.
O Maahi – Dunki
The soft, breezy love ballad that had everyone lip-syncing like they were auditioning for their own Bollywood debut. Bonus points if your reel had mountain views or a sunset backdrop.
Jhoome Jo Pathaan – Pathaan
Even months later, this one refuses to leave reels. The energy, the beats, and of course, Shah Rukh Khan’s swag—it’s basically Instagram’s way of saying “let’s party.”
Apna Bana Le – Bhediya
This heartfelt track had Instagram feeling all mushy. Perfect for couple montages, solo aesthetic reels, and that one time you decided to romanticise drinking chai alone.
Show Me The Thumka – Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar
If there was a fun, flirty dance trend this year, this track was behind it. Hook step? Check. Endless reels at Indian weddings? Double check.
Jehda Nasha – An Action Hero
This remix hit hard on reels, sensual, groovy, and impossible not to lip-sync. Every other reel felt like a mini music video with this one in the background.
So, the next time you catch yourself dramatically lip-syncing on your terrace with Chaleya blasting, remember you’re not “addicted to reels,” you’re just keeping Bollywood alive in its most Gen Z form. And that’s showbiz, baby!