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‘Chaiyya Chaiyya’ To Jimmy Jimmy’: 7 Bollywood Songs Featured In Hollywood Movies

The enthralling power of Bollywood music has no boundaries, mesmerising not just fans in India, and here are some of our all-time favourite Bollywood tunes that have appeared in popular Hollywood movies and shows.

'Mera Joota Hai Japani'- Deadpool 2

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'Mera Joota Hai Japani'- Deadpool 2

Thsi unusal song from the 1951 film 'Awara' features vocals from the legendary performer Mukesh. Raj Kppor is portrayed in "Mera Joota Hai Japani", and the actor does a fantastic job of capturing Mukesh's emotions on screen.

In 2016 superhero film, Deadpool 2 used the track "Mera Joota Hai Japani" in one of its scenes when it is playing on the radio while Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) speaks to Dopinder (Karan Soni), his taxi driver.

‘Mundian Tu Bach Ke’ – The Dictator

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One of the most well-known Punjabi songs of all time is perhaps Panjabi MC's "Mundian Tu Bach Ke," which has appeared in several Bollywood films.

Hip-hop megastar Jay Z remixed the song in 2003, and it was finally used as the soundtrack for The Dictator (2012) trailer.

‘Urvasi Urvasi’ – Lion

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With Dev Patel's 2016 thriller Lion, which includes Rahman's song "Urvasi Urvasi," A. R. Rahman and Dev Patel are featured once more on this list.

Brierley (Patel) and his romantic interest Lucy (Rooney Mara) are seen strolling on different sides of the street in one particular sequence in the film.

‘Chaiyya Chaiyya’ – Inside Man

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Many fans were surprised by the choice of 'Chaiyya Chaiyya' throughout the opening and closing credits, especially in such a popular Hollywood picture.

One of the most popular Bollywood songs of all time is undoubtedly "Chaiyya Chaiyya," which comes from the hit film Dil Se (1998) starring Shah Rukh Khan and Malaika Arora.

‘Jimmy Jimmy’ – You Don’t Mess With The Zohan

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Jimmy Jimmy, a song made famous by the producer and vocalist Bappi Lahiri, had its debut in the 1982 film Disco Dancer.

During the film's climactic sections, 'Jimmy Jimmy' serves as the backdrop for a hilarious fight between Sandler and Turturro's characters and some thugs.

‘Bombay Theme’ – Lord of War

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One of the most well-known Bollywood composers, A. R. Rahman, is the artist behind the song "Bombay Theme," one of the most cherished Bollywood tunes.

Later, the song was used in Nicolas Cage's 2005 crime movie Lord of War, which is set in Russia and features Yuri Orlov.

‘Tere Sang Pyar Main Nahin Todna’, ‘Mera Mann Tera Pyasa’ & ‘Wada Na Tod’ – Eternal Sunshine

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Hollywood icons Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet play Joel and Clementine in the romance science-fiction movie Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004).

'Mera Mann Tera Pyasa' from Gambler (1971), 'Tere Sang Pyar Main Nahin Todna' from Nagin (1976), and 'Wada Na Tod' from Dil Tujhko Diya (1987) are playing in the background during this scene.