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International Jazz Day 2026: 10 Bollywood songs that are actually based in jazz

This International Jazz Day, we bring you 10 Bollywood tracks that are deeply rooted in the genre
International Jazz Day 2026: 10 Bollywood songs that are actually based in jazz
A still from Kaisi Paheli Zindagani, Parineeta (2005)
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Jazz in India has a fascinating ‘behind-the-scenes’ history. Much of the ‘Golden Era’ Bollywood soundscape was actually built by Goan jazz musicians like Chic Chocolate (known as the Louis Armstrong of India) and Anthony Gonsalves, who brought swing rhythms and brass sections into the recording studios. This International Jazz Day, we bring you 10 Bollywood tracks that are deeply rooted in the genre.

Eena Meena Deeka, Aasha (1957)
Eena Meena Deeka, Aasha (1957)
Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu, Howrah Bridge (1958)
Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu, Howrah Bridge (1958)
Tum Jo Mil Gaye, Hanste Zakhm (1973)
Tum Jo Mil Gaye, Hanste Zakhm (1973)
Kaisi Paheli Zindagani, Parineeta (2005)
Kaisi Paheli Zindagani, Parineeta (2005)
Dhunki, Mere Brother Ki Dulhan (2011)
Dhunki, Mere Brother Ki Dulhan (2011)
Khaabon Ke Parinday, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011)
Khaabon Ke Parinday, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011)
Girls Like To Swing, Dil Dhadakne Do (2015)
Girls Like To Swing, Dil Dhadakne Do (2015)
Gulaabo, Shaandaar (2015)
Gulaabo, Shaandaar (2015)
Bombay Velvet Theme, Bombay Velvet (2015)
Bombay Velvet Theme, Bombay Velvet (2015)
Naina Da Kya Kasoor, Andhadhun (2018)
Naina Da Kya Kasoor, Andhadhun (2018)

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