Growing up a Punjabi in the Indian subcontinent is probably the best thing that can happen to you. With all the food, the music, the culture and the fun, you just can’t ask for more. Pakistani Punjabi kids born in the 90’s grew up listening to some great music.
HERE IS A LIST OF SOME SONGS THAT WILL MAKE YOU TAKE A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE
1. Boohay Bariyan – Hadiqa Kiyani
Everyone knew this song. Every house played this song. You’re not a Punjabi if you don’t remember this song by Hadiqa.
2. Chann Mere Makhna – Shazia Manzoor
This was kind of a family song. Every family used to love it. There is no doubt about that.
3. O KEHNDI AY SAIYYAN MAIN TERI AAN – JAWAD AHMED
This was the jam. This really was.
4. Gur Nalon Ishq Mitha – Bally Saago
This song was loved.
5. Laal Ghagra – RDB
This undoubtedly is one of the most famous Punjabi songs in the Indian subcontinent, still evergreen. Makes you wanna dance every single time you hear it.
6. Hojayegi Ballay Ballay – Daler Mehndi
Daler Mehndi was an icon back in the days and his songs were extremely popular with his catchy tunes and weird music videos. This is one of his greatest hits along with Tunak Tunak or Bolo Tara Raa Raa.
7. Haye Haye Jawani – Stereo Nation
Yes, Stereo Nation was a thing in those times and this song was totally cool back then.
8. Rock Tha Party – Bombay Rockers
The official party anthem of the early 2000s.
9. Sohniye – Juggy D
TERE NAAL MAIN NACHNA!
10. Punjabi Touch – Abrar ul Haq
You talk about Punjabi songs in that era and not mention the king? Impossible.
11. Ranjha Jogi Hogaya – Mehsopuria
This was probably the saddest song with sickest beats.
12. Aaja Maahi – RDB
Yes, ladies and gentlemen, Aaja Maahi. No party or wedding was complete without this song. This was one of the most famous songs by RDB.
13. Dil Luteya – Jazzy B
Oh and how can we forget this. Jazzy B will never be forgotten just because of this one song.
14. Tera Te Mera – Shiraz Uppal
This was a beautiful song.
So these are “some” of the songs that are going to bring back some old memories and make you miss your childhood or teenage years. But, at the same time, these will surely make you smile remembering those times.