By Anu Manocha, anchor & emcee in Delhi
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A sangeet anchoring script follows the night's running order: a welcome for both families, the couple's entry, family performances in turns, one or two games, and an open dance floor. Each link is two or three light lines, so the stage stays with the families. Below is a running order and sample lines in English, Hindi and Punjabi.
What is the running order of a sangeet night?
Most sangeet nights in Delhi follow this order. Agree it with both families and the DJ a week before.
| Part | What the anchor does | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome | Greets guests and both families, sets a happy mood | 3–5 min |
| Couple's entry | Builds up the entry, cues the music and lights | 5 min |
| Family introductions | Introduces parents and key family members on stage | 5–10 min |
| Performances | Links each dance in turns: bride's side, groom's side | 30 sec per link |
| Games | Runs one or two short games with the couple and guests | 10–15 min |
| Couple's dance | Introduces the couple's performance as the high point | 5 min |
| Open dance floor | Invites everyone to dance, hands over to the DJ | 1 min |
Sample sangeet anchoring lines in English
Good evening, everyone! Welcome to the sangeet of [bride] and [groom]. Tonight there are no guests here, only family. So relax, smile, and get ready to dance.
A very warm welcome to the [family name] family and the [family name] family. Two families, one celebration, and a lot of dancing ahead. Let's hear it for both sides!
The moment you have all been waiting for. Phones ready, cheer loud. Please welcome the stars of the night, [bride] and [groom]!
The [bride's / groom's] side has been practising for weeks, and some of them are still nervous. Let's give them the loudest cheer. Please welcome [group name] with [song name].
What a start! Groom's side, the bar is now very high. Let's see what you have.
Now a performance from the people who made this day possible. Please welcome [names], the proud parents of [bride / groom].
That brings us to the best part of the night. The dance floor is open, the DJ is ready, and nobody sits down. Let's go!
Sangeet lines in Hindi
आप सभी का संगीत की इस रंगीन शाम में दिल से स्वागत है। आज कोई मेहमान नहीं, आज सब घर वाले हैं।
ज़ोरदार तालियों के साथ स्वागत कीजिए आज की शाम के सितारों का, [दुल्हन] और [दूल्हा]!
ढोलक की थाप है, मेहंदी का रंग है,
आज हर दिल में बस ख़ुशियों की उमंग है।
Dholak ki thaap hai, mehndi ka rang hai, aaj har dil mein bas khushiyon ki umang hai.
Anchoring lines for dance performances in Hindi
Use one of these before or after a dance. Change the names and keep each link to two lines.
अब बारी है उस टीम की जो हफ़्तों से छत पर रिहर्सल कर रही है। तालियों के साथ स्वागत कीजिए [ग्रुप का नाम] का!
Ab baari hai us team ki jo hafton se chhat par rehearsal kar rahi hai. Taaliyon ke saath swagat kijiye [group ka naam] ka!
स्टेज तैयार है, लाइट्स तैयार हैं, और अब आ रही हैं [नाम], अपने ख़ास अंदाज़ में। ज़ोरदार तालियाँ!
Stage taiyaar hai, lights taiyaar hain, aur ab aa rahi hain [naam], apne khaas andaaz mein. Zordaar taaliyan!
अब स्टेज पर आ रहे हैं घर के सबसे छोटे सितारे। इनकी तैयारी सबसे ज़्यादा, तो तालियाँ भी सबसे ज़्यादा!
Ab stage par aa rahe hain ghar ke sabse chhote sitaare. Inki taiyaari sabse zyaada, to taaliyan bhi sabse zyaada!
वाह, क्या परफ़ॉर्मेंस थी! [दूल्हे / दुल्हन] वालों, अब मुक़ाबला कड़ा हो गया है।
Waah, kya performance thi! [Dulhe / dulhan] waalon, ab muqaabla kadaa ho gaya hai.
पैरों में थिरकन है, दिल में तरंग है,
आज की शाम बस नाच-गाने के संग है।
Pairon mein thirkan hai, dil mein tarang hai, aaj ki shaam bas naach-gaane ke sang hai.
The same lines work for dances at a school or office function. For the full order of such a programme, see the annual day anchoring script.
Sangeet lines in Punjabi
Many Delhi families enjoy a few Punjabi lines on the sangeet night. Keep them short and simple.
Saareyan nu sangeet di is shaam vich bahut bahut jee aayan nu!
(A very warm welcome to everyone at this sangeet evening.)
Hun koi nahi baithega, saare nachange!
(Now nobody sits down, everyone dances!)
Which games can an anchor play at a sangeet?
- Couple quiz: five questions about each other. Who said "I love you" first? Who is always late?
- Shoe game: the couple sit back to back, each holding one of their own shoes and one of their partner's, and raise a shoe to answer "Who is more likely to…" questions.
- Family antakshari: bride's side against groom's side, one round only.
- Dance-off: one dancer from each side, 30 seconds each, the audience picks the winner.
Keep games to 10–15 minutes in total. The families came to dance, not to sit through a long game show.
Tips for anchoring a sangeet
- Get the performance list and song order from the family and the DJ a week before.
- Learn how to say every name on the list. Ask the family if you are not sure.
- Keep links short. Two or three lines, then hand the stage back.
- Have a filler ready for when a group is not ready: a quick game or a shout-out to the elders.
- Keep jokes kind. No jokes about weight, looks, money or either family.
Planning a sangeet in Delhi NCR? See how Anu works as a wedding and sangeet anchor in Delhi, in English, Hindi and Punjabi.
Frequently asked questions
How long should a sangeet anchoring script be?
For a three-hour sangeet, the anchor's script is usually three to five pages: a welcome, the couple's entry, one short link for each performance, one or two games and the dance-floor hand-over. The performance list and song order matter more than long speeches.
Should the sangeet anchor speak in Hindi or English?
Most Delhi sangeet nights work best in a mix of Hindi and English, with a few Punjabi lines when the family enjoys them. Ask the families what their elders and guests are comfortable with before the night, and keep the tone the same.
Who prepares the performance list for the sangeet?
Usually one person from each family collects the list of dances, names and songs, and shares it with the anchor and the DJ. Please share it at least 7 days before, so the order and music cues can be set and checked.
Does Anu host sangeet ceremonies in Delhi NCR?
Yes. Anu hosts sangeet, haldi, mehndi, ring ceremony and reception events across Delhi NCR and for destination weddings, in English, Hindi and Punjabi. Send your date and city on WhatsApp to check her availability.
