Let’s take a look back at the songs that dominated Instagram reel trends in 2023 as we say goodbye to this eventful year.
One of the latest additions to the list, but the most viral of them all, is Bobby Deol’s entry song in the Box Office hit ‘Animal,’ titled ‘Jamal Kudu.’ This Iranian folk number took the internet by storm, and everyone couldn’t resist getting up and dancing to its peppy beats.
The Serbian song ‘Dzanum’ by singer-songwriter Teya Dora, which revolves around nightmares and despair, became a social media sensation for its unconventional singing style and composition. It was also synonymous with failure and became a top meme material of 2023.
Shahrukh Khan and Nayanthara’s romantic number ‘Chaleya’ from ‘Jawan’ captured the audience’s attention for its simple yet impactful choreography, which was re-enacted by thousands in their reels.
The catchy dance number ‘What jhumka’ from Karan Johar’s family entertainer, featuring Bollywood A-listers Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh, was one of the hottest Instagram reel trends at one point. Several content creators and dancers recreated the hook step with their own spin.
The 2019 released Punjabi number ‘Dil Vich’ by Indian musician Millind Gaba made a comeback on the internet as a meme, thanks to the hilarious dance featured in the video. It quickly gained traction and became an Instagram reel trend.
A Nepali number, ‘Badal Barsa,’ became a hit after two girls dancing to a particular choreography made it popular, leading to countless reel recreations.
The Coke Studio banger, ‘Khalasi’ by Achint and Aditya Gadhvi, caught the attention of Instagrammers and content creators with its Gujarati lyrics and upbeat music, making it a party anthem and an instant hit among music lovers.
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