Ali Hajvery Dhol Group provides trained dhol players in Lahore for weddings, mehndi functions, barat processions and events. The group has performed across Lahore, Punjab for 30 years under dhol master Ustad Arif.
Our dhol players arrive in traditional Punjabi dress with hand-tuned wooden dhols. You book a single dhol wala or a group of 2 to 8 players, matched to your venue and guest count. Prices start at PKR 2,000 per booking, and travel inside Lahore is included.
Call or WhatsApp 0307 4856220 to check your date. Our office is at Plot 45, Shop 3, Lahore.
Ali Hajvery Dhol Group offers 6 dhol services in Lahore, from a single player to a full band.
One experienced player performs for 30 to 60 minutes at a small function or a single entry. See our dhol wala service in Lahore.
Two to four players rotate the lead, so the energy holds without losing tempo. See our dhol party in Lahore.
Four to eight players perform in matched dress for large guest lists and outdoor venues.
Ustad Arif leads the group and sets the taal for every player. Book the dhol master in Lahore by name.
The same team covers your mehndi, barat and walima under one booking.
A brass baja or Fauji band joins the dhol team. This is our dhol and band for barat processions.
The wedding functions below show where each service fits.
Our dhol players perform at every Punjabi wedding function in Lahore, from the dholki night to the walima. Each function needs a different tempo, volume and team size.
Our dhol players set the dance rhythm at your mehndi and dholki night. They play luddi and giddha beats for family dance items and lower the volume inside halls and homes. A group of 2 to 4 players performs for 1 to 1.5 hours. An all-female dhol group is available for women-only gatherings. Read about our mehndi dhol service.
Our dhol players lead the barat procession from the groom's home to the wedding venue. They hold a steady marching beat on the route and lift to full tempo at the venue gate. The entry cue is agreed with your videographer in advance. See our barat dhol service and groom entry dhol pages.
Our dhol players stay silent during the nikah and begin only after the signing is complete. At the rukhsati, one or two players hold a soft rhythm as the bride walks out. The beat rises after the car departs.
Walima dhol is shorter and more formal than barat dhol. Our dhol players perform controlled segments for the couple's entry and the cake cutting. The volume is agreed with your event planner and the venue sound team. See our walima dhol service.
Dhol suits small home functions when the team stays small. One or two players keep a light rhythm at a daytime mayun or a mangni ring ceremony. The right number of players depends on your venue and guest count.
A home function needs 1 or 2 dhol players, a banquet hall needs 2 to 6, and a lawn or marquee needs 6 to 8. The table shows the team for each venue type.
| Venue type | Team | Players | Set length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home, rooftop or courtyard | Individual dhol wala | 1 | 30 to 60 minutes |
| Banquet hall or mid-size barat | Standard dhol group | 2 to 4 | 1 to 1.5 hours |
| Outdoor wedding or large barat | Extended dhol group | 4 to 6 | 1 to 1.5 hours |
| Large lawn, marquee or farmhouse | Grand dhol group | 6 to 8 | 2 to 3 hours, extendable |
Ustad Arif confirms the team size with you before the booking is fixed. The next section explains what the team does on the day.
Our dhol players follow 4 steps at every event: arrival, setup, entry sequence and finale.
A single player performs for 30 to 60 minutes. Group bookings run 1 to 3 hours, and the drummers rotate to hold the tempo. The length of the set and the size of the team decide the price.
A dhol wala in Lahore costs PKR 2,000 to 5,000 per booking, and a dhol group costs PKR 5,000 to 25,000. The table lists every package.
| Package | Players | Duration | Price per booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual dhol wala | 1 | 30 to 60 minutes | PKR 2,000 to 5,000 |
| Standard dhol group | 2 to 4 | 1 to 1.5 hours | PKR 5,000 to 7,000 |
| Extended dhol group | 4 to 6 | 1 to 1.5 hours | PKR 7,000 to 15,000 |
| Grand dhol group | 6 to 8 | 2 to 3 hours, extendable | PKR 15,000 to 25,000 |
| Full band baja or Fauji band | By band size | 1 to 2 hours | PKR 50,000 and above |
| Female, celebrity or specialist players | By performer | By performer | Quoted individually |
Three factors change the price: the number of players, the length of the performance and the type of function. Travel inside Lahore is included in every package. Booking several functions together lowers the total, as our dhol package deals show.
You book a dhol group in Lahore in 3 steps by phone or WhatsApp.
Same-day requests are accepted when players are free. See same day dhol booking for details.
Ali Hajvery Dhol Group also performs at 6 types of non-wedding events in Lahore.
A short set covers the cake cutting and the dance segment. See birthday party dhol.
Our dhol players mark entrances, product launches and annual dinners. See corporate event dhol.
The group plays at the gate during the ribbon cutting and the inauguration.
Our dhol players drive crowd chants at Pakistan Super League (PSL) fixtures and club tournaments.
The group plays for the march past and the prize distribution at schools and colleges.
Our dhol players perform at welcome parties, farewells and cultural nights.
You can add 4 options to a dhol booking with Ali Hajvery Dhol Group.
A uniformed band with trumpet and clarinet joins the dhol team for 1 to 2 hours. See our wedding brass band.
A shehnai player performs soft melodies at the nikah and rukhsati, solo or with naubat. See our shehnai service.
Costumed dancers perform a routine and bring your guests to the floor.
An all-female group performs at women-only mehndi segments and is quoted individually.
A dhol wala in Lahore charges PKR 2,000 to 5,000 for a 30 to 60 minute booking. A group of 2 to 4 players costs PKR 5,000 to 7,000. A group of 6 to 8 players costs PKR 15,000 to 25,000 for 2 to 3 hours.
A wedding needs 2 to 4 dhol players for a mehndi or a mid-size barat. Large barats and outdoor weddings need 4 to 6 players. Lawns, marquees and large-scale weddings need 6 to 8 players, so the sound reaches every guest.
Book your dhol group as soon as your wedding date and venue are fixed. Dates in the winter wedding season fill first, and larger teams need more notice. An advance payment holds your slot, and a written confirmation follows.
Yes, you can book a dhol player on the same day when players are available. Call or WhatsApp 0307 4856220 with your venue, time and team size. A single player or a small group is the easiest to arrange at short notice.
A dhol performance lasts 30 to 60 minutes for a single player. Standard and extended groups perform for 1 to 1.5 hours. The grand group of 6 to 8 players performs for 2 to 3 hours, and you can extend the time.
Yes, our dhol players travel to venues outside Lahore on request. Travel inside Lahore is included in every package price. Travel to other cities in Punjab, Pakistan is quoted separately, based on the distance and the size of the team.
Our office is at Plot 45, Shop 3, Lahore. Open the map for directions.