[2026] India’s Greatest Songs: Latest Hit Tracks & Timeless Classics [New and Old]

India is overflowing with diverse music, and many overseas artists—starting with The Beatles—have released works heavily influenced by Indian music.

India is also renowned for its thriving film industry.

You’ve probably heard the term “Bollywood” at least once.

Indian films are often referred to as Bollywood, and movies and music are always linked.

That’s why many hit songs and classics are born from films.

In this article, we’ll share not only iconic Bollywood songs and tracks of religious significance, but also the latest popular tunes like hip-hop and club music that are trending in India today.

If you’re interested in Indian music, be sure to check it out!

Playlist

[2026] India’s Greatest Songs: Latest Hit Tracks & Timeless Classics [New and Old]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Ranu Bombai Ki RanuRamu Rathod		Folk songs from Telangana are hugely popular on social media
2	ShakySanju Rathod, G-SPXRK		Shaky, the rising star of Marathi pop
3	Pal PalAfusic		The pain of a broken heart and the wistful singing resonate in my heart.
4	Uyi AmmaAmit Trivedi, Madhubanti Bagchi		An electrifying dance track has become a worldwide smash hit!
5	Galiyon Ke GhalibBadshah		A hip-hop dance anthem from India
6	Ez-EzDiljit Dosanjh x Hanumankind		A fusion track of Punjabi music and rap
7	LAAL PARIYO YO HONEY SINGH, SIMAR KAUR		A track that elevates Punjabi music into a modern club style
8	SaiyaaraFaheem Abdullah		A moving song by a singer from Kashmir
9	Golden SparrowSublahshini, G V Prakash Kumar, Dhanush,Arivu		The appeal of Tamil music that portrays young love and youth
10	Oorum BloodSai Abhyankkar, Paal Dabba		A hip-hop track by a young Tamil film artist
11	KokainaBadshah,Simiran Kaur Dhadli		Bollywood & Hip-Hop Fusion Track “Kokaina”
12	VazhithunaiyeLeon James, Sid Sriram		A moving love classic from Tamil cinema
13	Viral Vayyari KannadaDeepak Blue\|Haripriya\|Pavan Bhat\|Devi Sri Prasad		A must-hear hit insert song from the movie “Junior”!
14	Run It Up ( Prod. By Kalmi )Hanumankind		South India × Texas, next-generation hip-hop track
15	48 RhymesKaran Aujla		Promoting Punjabi music to the world
16	Tu Aake DekhleKING		Indian hip-hop moves people
17	Naatu NaatuRahul Sipligunj, Kaala Bhairava		The smash hit from India, “Naatu Naatu”
18	Big Dawgs (Ft. Kalmi)Hanumankind		A powerful track by an up-and-coming Indian rapper
19	SAFARJuss x MixSingh		A fusion piece of Punjabi tradition and contemporary music
20	LiggiRitviz		A poignant love song by an Indian-origin artist
21	DholidaJanhvi Shrimankar, Shail Hada		The Allure of the Indian Traditional Music “Dholida”
22	Kuch Kuch Hota HaiUdit Narayan, Alka Yagnik		The famous song from the Indian film 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'
23	DESIRESAP DHILLON		The Captivating World of Punjabi Music
24	Hindustani WayAnanya Birla, A. R. Rahman		A standout track in the Indian music scene, a sports anthem
25	KasoorPrateek Kuha		A heart-stirring love song by an Indian singer
26	The Disco SongBenny Dayal, Nazia Hassan, Sunidhi Chauhan		A popular insert song from a school-themed film, featuring captivating EDM rhythms.
27	Tadap Tadap KeK.K., Dominique Cerejo		The charm of the heart-wrenching love song “Tadap Tadap Ke”
28	Dam Mast QalandaNusrat Fateh Ali Khan		Pakistan’s renowned singer, soul-stirring music
29	SrivalliJaved Ali		Ali, who conveys the appeal of Indian music
30	Yeh Ishq HayeShreya Ghoshal		Indian singer with a captivating exotic voice
31	Dhoom TaanaAbhijeet Bhattacharya, Shreya Ghoshal		Singers of Bollywood films, famous duet songs
32	Kajra ReAlisha Chinai, Shankar Mahadevan, Javed Ali		The iconic song “Kajra Re” that conveys the charm of Indian music
33	Bhool BhulaiyaaNeeraj Shridhar		Indian music, songs you can dance to with friends
34	Channa MereyaArijit Singh		A masterpiece that sings of heartbreak and gratitude: Arijit Singh’s exquisite ballad
35	Chandigarh Kare AashiquiSachin–Jigar, Jassi Sidhu, IP Singh		The memorable inserted song from the film “Chandigarh”
36	Pardesi PardesiSapna Awasthi, Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik		A poignant love classic from Bollywood films
37	Aal Izz WellSonu N, Swanand K & Shaan		An inspiring cheer song from Indian cinema to lift your spirits
38	jiya dhadak dhadak jayeRahat Fateh Ali Khan		A classic song by a singer representing Pakistan
39	When We Feel YoungWhen Chai Met Toast		A heartwarming song of love and youth that transcends time
40	Tujhe Dekha TohLata Mangeshkar, Kumar Sanu		The famous Indian song “Tujhe Dekha Toh”
41	Rowdy BabyDhanush, Sai Pallavi		A smash hit from India with 1 billion views
42	Awara HunMukesh		Mukesh, an important singer of Indian film music
43	Butta BommaArmaan Malik		Armaan’s hit song, expressing romantic feelings
44	SoftlyKaran Aujla		Karan Auzila's romantic pop song
45	Jay HoA. R. Rahman featuring Sukhwinder Singh, Tanvi Shah, Mahalaxmi Iyer and Vijay Prakash		Academy Award-winning film score, touching
46	Thoda Thoda PyaarStebin Ben		A love song that touches the heart by a new Indian singer
47	295Sidhu Moose Wala		Social critique in Punjabi hip-hop
48	Baba Bolta Hain Bas Ho GayaPapon, Ranbir Kapoor, Supriya Pathak		The exhilarating insert song from the film “Baba Bolta Hain”
49	Sudhar JaSukriti Kakar & Prakriti Kakar		A love song by twin singers that portrays heartache
50	Chale ChaloA. R. Rahman, Srinivas		Srinivas, a singer of Carnatic music