FA9LA – Dhurandhar

The latest crossover sensation, FA9LA blends Bahraini rap with Bollywood’s cinematic flair. The track is currently gaining attention for catchy music and Akshaye Khanna's dance.

Dil Cheez Tujhe Dedi – Airlift

This soft romantic track features gentle Arabic instrumentation with catchy lyrics. Akshay Kumar’s charismatic screen presence and effortless moves add to the appeal.

Jamal Kudu – Animal

This hypnotic folk-inspired track became a viral storm thanks to Bobby Deol’s terrifying yet magnetic presence in Animal. Rooted in traditional Persian and Middle-Eastern musical styles, the song instantly transports listeners to a world of ancient folk melodies.

Kaho Na Kaho – Murder

The song recently gained prominence after it featured in The Ba***ds of Bollywood defining Emraan Hashmi's era.The song blends Hindi lyrics with Arabic vocal inflections, creating a sensual, cross-cultural sound that instantly set it apart.

Dilbar – Satyameva Jayate

Dilbar" became a breakout hit not just for its catchy hook but for its strong Arabic-inspired sound that defined its entire vibe. Combined with Nora Fatehi’s belly-dance, the track proved how seamlessly Bollywood can merge desi beats with Arabic musical flavours.

Binte Dil – Padmaavat

Binte Dil from Padmaavat is one of Bollywood’s most beautifully crafted songs inspired by Arabic musical sensibilities. Arijit Singh’s fluid, breathy vocals enhances the exotic, intimate feel of the song.

Bure Bure – Bluff Master

Adapted from the Armenian–Arabic hit “Boro Boro,” the Bollywood version retains the catchy hook, Arabic-style vocal runs, and upbeat darbuka-driven rhythm.

Mehbooba – Sholay

Mehbooba from Sholay is one of Bollywood’s earliest and most iconic songs to draw heavily from Arabic and Middle-Eastern musical flavours. Helen's killer dance moves made it even more iconic.

Mashallah – Ek Tha Tiger

With desert-inspired visuals and Arabic beats, Mashallah fused Bollywood romance with Middle Eastern flair. However, Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif’s chemistry stole the show.

Afghan Jalebi – Phantom

With its fiery Middle Eastern beats, rapid rhythms and festive pulse, the song became one of the decade’s most recognisable party anthems, cementing Katrina's status as promising dancing diva.

Mayya Mayya – Guru

One of Guru movie's most unforgettable highlights was the iconic Mayya Mayya. Composed by A.R. Rahman, the song featured Mallika Sherawat and was sung by Chinmayi Sripada along with Egyptian singer Maryem Toller.

Ya Ali – Gangster

Sung by late Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, Ya Ali, with its Arabic-inspired melody and Sufi undertones achieved a deeply emotional and spiritual resonance.