6 Best Groom Entry Songs for 2026: Bollywood & Punjabi Picks
Looking for groom entry songs for your 2026 wedding? Start with the kind of entrance you want: a royal walk, a romantic moment with your partner, or a Punjabi dance entry with your friends. The right song should feel like you—and suit the time and space available at your venue.
Here are six BookMyBaraat picks to help you shortlist. These are songs to consider for a 2026 celebration, including older favourites. Listen to the videos below, then agree on the exact version and entry cue with your DJ.
Quick picks: Classic Bollywood: Tenu Leke · Family welcome: Saajanji Ghar Aaye · Royal: Azeem-O-Shaan Shahenshah · Punjabi energy: Sauda Khara Khara · Dance entry: Morni Banke · Romantic: Chaleya.
1. Tenu Leke — for a classic Bollywood groom entry
Film: Salaam-E-Ishq
If you want the arrival to feel unmistakably like a wedding, start here. Tenu Leke suits a groom walking in with his parents, arriving with a baraat, or making a cheerful entrance alongside his closest friends. It brings a celebratory mood without needing a complicated dance routine.
Entry tip: Ask your DJ to prepare an entry edit that reaches the chorus as you become visible to the guests. Keep the opening announcement short so it does not cover your chosen moment.
2. Saajanji Ghar Aaye — for a joyful, family-led welcome
Film: Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
This is our pick for an entrance where the family is part of the moment. Let siblings and cousins lead, then give the groom space to walk into the frame. It works especially well when you want warmth, smiles and a little Bollywood nostalgia rather than a heavily choreographed performance.
Watch Saajanji Ghar Aaye on YouTube
Entry tip: Choose one family member to gather the entry group before the cue. Ask the anchor to finish the welcome before the recognisable chorus begins.
3. Azeem-O-Shaan Shahenshah — for a royal groom entry
Film: Jodhaa Akbar
For a grand entrance with a measured walk, this is a dramatic option to consider. A sherwani, a clear entry aisle and a confident pace can do more than an elaborate routine. It can also suit a vintage-car arrival, provided the vehicle stops at an agreed point and the walking section is planned.
Watch Azeem-O-Shaan Shahenshah on YouTube
Entry tip: Rehearse the distance from the arrival point to the main photo position. Let the DJ build the music around that journey, and ask the photographer where the groom should pause.
4. Sauda Khara Khara — for a Punjabi entry with your squad
Film: Good Newwz
Choose this when your idea of an entrance includes friends, bhangra and a lively welcome. It suits a groom who wants to join the celebration rather than walk in alone. Keep any steps simple enough for your family to enjoy, and leave a clear space around the groom for photographs.
Watch Sauda Khara Khara on YouTube
Entry tip: If dhol players are joining in, agree with the DJ when they will enter and when they will pause. Give one coordinator responsibility for that transition so the music and live beats feel connected.
5. Morni Banke — for an upbeat, easygoing dance entry
Film: Badhaai Ho
Morni Banke is an option for a relaxed groom who wants to dance in with siblings and cousins. You do not need a full stage performance: a short shared step, a few cheerful reactions and a clear finish can make the entrance feel personal. Choose it if the playful mood matches you.
Entry tip: Practise your short sequence in your wedding footwear. Keep the group small enough to move comfortably, and plan a final pose so the entry does not drift into an unplanned dance session.
6. Chaleya — for a romantic groom entry
Film: Jawan
If you would rather focus on your partner than lead a dance party, Chaleya is a romantic choice. It suits a solo walk towards the bride or a simple entrance with a brief dance moment. Keep the movement natural and leave room for the photographer to capture both your reaction and hers.
Entry tip: Pick the chorus section together and confirm whether the bride will be waiting at the end of the aisle. Tell the anchor to leave that part of the song clear of announcements.
How to turn your song choice into a smooth groom entry
A good song is only one part of the entrance. Before the wedding, run through these details with the people handling your music, announcements and arrival:
1. Choose one main entry song. Keep the baraat dance playlist separate from the final venue entrance.
2. Finalise the exact version. Share the video link and agree on the start cue, transition and finish. Do not leave the DJ guessing between an original, remix or cover.
3. Match the edit to the route. Time your walk or dance during a rehearsal, then ask the DJ to fit the edit to it.
4. Brief your anchor. Agree on the groom's introduction, name pronunciation and the point where the microphone goes quiet.
5. Coordinate the team. Share the same cue with the DJ, dhol players, photographer, lighting team and venue coordinator.
6. Keep a backup ready. Agree on a second track and have your DJ prepare the final playback files before the event.
Groom entry songs: common questions
Which song is best for a groom entry in 2026?
Choose by mood: Tenu Leke for a classic wedding entrance, Sauda Khara Khara for a lively Punjabi entry, Azeem-O-Shaan Shahenshah for a royal feel, or Chaleya for a romantic walk. The best choice is the one you feel comfortable entering to.
How long should a groom entry song edit be?
As a planning starting point, try a 60–90 second edit, then adjust it after timing the actual route. A short aisle may need less music, while a family dance or a longer arrival may need more.
Can I combine a DJ track with live dhol?
Yes, you can plan an entry that combines both. Agree on the transitions during the briefing so the recorded track, live dhol and anchor announcements each have their moment.
Your entry, coordinated by BookMyBaraat
You should be enjoying your entry, not chasing the DJ, gathering your cousins or checking when the anchor will announce your name. BookMyBaraat helps plan and coordinate the elements included in your booking—from DJ on Wheels and dhol to the anchor, lights and groom arrival—around your chosen music and entry style.
Share your wedding date, venue, favourite songs and the kind of entrance you imagine. Our team can help bring the agreed cues and on-ground arrangements together, so you can be present in the moment and enjoy your baraat to the fullest.
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