Indian Music | A Focused Introduction to the Latest Hit Songs
India’s music scene is showing tremendous excitement—despite a relatively narrow market—thanks in part to its massive population.
Unlike Japan, India blends traditional and contemporary music, giving every track a distinctly “Indian” flavor.
Here, we’ve picked out some of the most popular classics within Indian music.
Rather than traditional pieces, this selection focuses on the latest hit songs, so if you enjoy unique music, be sure to check them out!
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Indian Music | Introducing the Latest Hit Songs (1–10)
Khushi Jab Bhi TeriJubin Nautiyal
Jubin Nautiyal is a popular Indian artist who has won awards at the Mirchi Music Awards, India’s premier music festival.
Known for his wide-ranging musicality—from traditional Indian music to Indian pop and EDM—he is especially popular among younger audiences.
His hit song “Khushi Jab Bhi Teri” is a masterpiece of Indian pop with strong electronic music elements.
Bachpan Ka PyaarBadshah, Aastha Gill, Sahdev Dirdo, Rico
The song “Bachpan Ka Pyaar” is a classic by artists who enjoy overwhelming popularity in the Indian music scene, such as rapper Badshah, singers Aastha Gill, Saheb Dilbagh, and Rico.
While Indian music might conjure images of traditional melodies, the current trend leans heavily toward tracks influenced by reggaeton and deep house.
“Bachpan Ka Pyaar” follows this trend as well, resulting in a modern, catchy melody.
PEE LOONMohit Chauhan
In India, music and film are closely intertwined.
As a result, there are many playback singers who perform for movies, and one of them is Mohit Chauhan.
In Japan, artists who focus on film music might seem somewhat niche, but in India it’s quite the opposite—playback singers enjoy very high recognition and popularity.
One of his famous songs is “Pee Loon,” a masterpiece that strikes a well-balanced mix of Indian music and contemporary sounds.
Indian Music | Spotlight on the Latest Hit Songs (11–20)
Phir KabhiArijit Singh
Arijit Singh was one of the most active artists in 2020.
A leading figure in the contemporary Indian music scene, he is highly regarded by the younger generation.
While many artists sing in Hindi, he also releases songs in Bengali, which may be one reason for his popularity.
His classic hit “Phir Kabhi” is a catchy track that blends Indian music into pop.
Mann Bharryaa 2.0B Praak
If you want to savor an Indian music ballad, I recommend “Mann Bharryaa 2.0.” It’s sung by an artist named B Praak, who originally worked as a music producer and therefore has strong composition skills.
This celebrated track of his, “Mann Bharryaa 2.0,” blends traditional Indian music into a calm Indian pop arrangement.
Be sure to check it out.
Nazar Na Lag JayeJaved Ali
In India’s music scene, there’s a genre called Bollywood music, which refers to film music, and singers who release Bollywood tracks are known as playback singers.
Among these playback singers, one who enjoys particularly great popularity is Javed Ali.
He excels at creating works that blend jazz with Bollywood music, and in “Nazar Na Lag Jaye” as well, Indian music and jazz are mixed in a well-balanced way.
Raataan LambiyanJubin Nautiya,Asees
Jubin Nautiyal is an Indian artist popular among the younger generation, known for his wide-ranging musicality spanning Indian pop, EDM, and more.
Here is a collaboration between him and Asees Kaur, a member of Kuda Haafiz, a popular Indian duo: “Raataan Lambiyan.” It features a dreamy, gentle melody that’s memorable and catchy, and easy to listen to for Japanese audiences as well.
Be sure to check it out.