Top 6 Bollywood Chai Songs: Tea is an emotion in India. From waking up in the morning to office gossip and friends’ gatherings, everything is incomplete without tea. Recently, this craze for tea increased further on the internet, especially in Genji, when a contestant in famous comedian Samay Raina’s show ‘India’s Got Latent’ sang the song ‘Chai Ki Tapri’ and it went viral like wildfire on social media. From reels to memes, there is an echo of the same tea song everywhere.
However, this love between tea and Bollywood is not of today but is decades old. Bollywood has also capitalized on the joy of sipping tea through songs. So, today let’s talk about those selected songs which should definitely be in the playlist of every ‘tea lover’.
1. Maybe Meri Shaadi Ka Khayal (Film: Sautan – 1983)
Rajesh Khanna And this song filmed on Tina Munim is the biggest example of tea and romance. Those lines of the song – “Maybe the thought of my marriage has come in my heart, that is why mummy has called me for tea…” Even today, whenever this song is played somewhere, people start humming. This song, sung by Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar, shows how in olden times, the only way to express your feelings to someone or take the matter forward in a relationship was just ‘a cup of tea’.
2. Have a hot cup of tea (Film: Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega – 2000)
This song, considered the national anthem of tea lovers, is the song of Bollywood’s Bhaijaan i.e. salman khan Filmed on. This song was composed and sung by famous music director Anu Malik himself in his special and fun style. As soon as I hear the words “Have a hot cup of tea, someone is going to serve it…”, my feet automatically start tapping. Salman Khan’s cool dance and Anu Malik’s strong voice still fills every cup of tea with enthusiasm.
3. Garam Garam Chai (Film: Dance Party – 1995)
When the era of rap music started in India in the 90s, pop star Baba Sehgal created a stir with this fun song. This song from the film ‘Dance Party’ is not a serious or romantic track, but an amazing Hindi rap and dance number made for pure entertainment and fun. Artists like Shakti Kapoor and Raman were seen in this song. Baba Sehgal used tea in a fun way, which was a big hit among the youth of that era.
4. Aah Na Bhar Thandi Thandi, Garam Garam Chai (Film: Banphool – 1971)
This bubbly and fun-filled song of the 70s is still very popular among the lovers of old songs. Sur Kokila Lata Mangeshkar gave her magical voice to this song written by lyricist Anand Bakshi and composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal. The bubbly chemistry of Jitendra and Babita was shown in the film, where ‘hot tea’ was resorted to amidst tantrums and love disputes. This song reminds us how beautiful is the history of tea in Bollywood.
5. Chai Chai (Neeti Mohan – Independent Music)
The magic of tea is not limited to old films only, but has also become a big part of today’s independent music. Famous singer Neeti Mohan herself composed and sang this song. This song is not part of any film. With very fresh, modern and feel-good music, this song tells that tea is not just a drink, but another name for peace, friendship and small everyday happiness.
6. Chai (Rapper: Vijay Dada – MTV Hustle 3)
When rapper Vijay Dada performed this song on the stage of ‘MTV Hustle Season 3’ in the year 2023, everyone from the judges to the audience were stunned. In this hip-hop track with a great mix of Marathi and Hindi, Vijay Dada has presented tea as a symbol of the struggle and street life of the common man. This song explains that just as a strong tea connects people from all walks of life and removes fatigue, in the same way hard work and the struggle to create one’s identity are linked in the life of the streets of Mumbai.
Then what are you waiting for? The weather is also nice and Samay Raina’s show has created a tea atmosphere. You also make a strong tea and enjoy these songs!
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