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India’s top tracks and artists shine at JioSaavn Awards 2026
Streaming favourites from every region and language celebrated in India Superhits Awards
MUMBAI: JioSaavn has unveiled the winners of its second India Superhits Awards, celebrating the songs and artists that ruled India’s playlists in 2025. Based entirely on streams and listener engagement, the awards reveal what the country really tuned in to over the past year.
Spanning 10 languages: Hindi, English, Punjabi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Bhojpuri, Marathi and Bengali, the awards honour performers and creators in five key categories: most streamed song, female artist, male artist, lyricist and composer. The result is a snapshot of India’s listening habits, highlighting both mega-hits and the talents behind them.
Speaking about the awards, a JioSaavn spokesperson said, “We are thrilled to celebrate India’s favourite artists. Their streams reflect the music that resonates with listeners across the country.”
Hindi film music continued to dominate, with Saiyaara taking the crown for most streamed song. Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal stayed at the top of their game, while Tanishk Bagchi and Irshad Kamil were recognised for their creative contributions.
Shreya Ghoshal, who won most streamed female artist in both Hindi and Bengali, said, “I am extremely happy to start the year on such a high. These awards reflect how much India and my fans love my music.”
Tanishk Bagchi, most streamed composer in Hindi, added, “These awards genuinely show what India is listening to today.” Meanwhile, Mohit Suri, whose Saiyaara won song of the year in Hindi, remarked, “I am grateful to see the audience connect so deeply with this music. Thank you to India and JioSaavn for the love.”
Regional music also made waves. Bhojpuri and Marathi hits like Dilwa Le Ja Rumal Me and Shaky captured loyal audiences, while Southern music saw strong cross-cultural appeal with composers like Jakes Bejoy and singers such as Sid Sriram ranking among the most streamed nationally. Bengali music continued its steady climb, with Anupam Roy dominating both lyricist and composer categories.
Anupam Roy, who won back-to-back awards in Bengali, said, “I am ecstatic. This is a truly transparent and democratic award, based purely on the love of music fans.”
The second edition of the India Superhits Awards offers a comprehensive view of the songs and voices that defined India’s listening year. From chart-topping tracks to creative brilliance behind the scenes, the awards capture the full soundtrack of 2025.
Key winners by language:
Hindi: Most streamed song – Saiyaara; female artist – Shreya Ghoshal; male artist – Arijit Singh; composer – Tanishk Bagchi; lyricist – Irshad Kamil
English: Most streamed song – Sapphire; female artist – Jennie; male artist – Ed Sheeran
Punjabi: Most streamed song – Supreme; female artist – Kiran Bajwa; male artist – Shubh; composer – Shubh; lyricist – Shubh
Tamil: Most streamed song – Powerhouse; female artist – Sublahshini; male artist – Anirudh Ravichander; composer – Anirudh Ravichander; lyricist – Vishnu Edavan
Telugu: Most streamed song – Ranu Bombai ki Ranu; male artist – Anirudh Ravichander; composer – Thaman S.; lyricist – Krishna Kanth
Kannada: Most streamed song – Mungaru Maleyalli; female artist – Lahari Mahesh; male artist – Sid Sriram; composer – B. Ajaneesh Loknath; lyricist – Nagarjun Sharma
Malayalam: Most streamed song – Minnalvala; female artist – Sithara; male artist – Sid Sriram; composer – Jakes Bejoy; lyricist – Kaithapram
Bhojpuri: Most streamed song – Dilwa Le Ja Rumal Me; female artist – Krishnakumar; male artist – Pawan Singh; composer & lyricist – Sanju Rathod
Marathi: Most streamed song – Shaky; female artist – Shilpi Raj; male artist – Sanju Rathod
Bengali: Most streamed song – Gane Gane; female artist – Sonali Sonawane; male artist – Arijit Singh; composer & lyricist – Anupam Roy
India Superhits Awards 2026 proves that streaming is shaping the soundtrack of the nation. From chart-toppers to creative geniuses behind the scenes, India’s music scene has never sounded brighter.
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Samay Raina returns with Still Alive, confronts 2025 controversy in bold comeback special
Comeback set tackles controversy, blending humour with raw storytelling
MUMBAI: Samay Raina is set to release his new stand-up comedy special, Still Alive, on YouTube on April 7, 2026, marking a high-profile return following a turbulent year.
The trailer for the special dropped on April 5, offering a glimpse into what Raina describes as a raw and unfiltered set that leans as much on honesty as it does on humour.
Positioned as a comeback of sorts, Still Alive draws heavily from the controversy surrounding his show India’s Got Latent in early 2025. The episode led to legal trouble, multiple FIRs, and a lengthy six-hour interrogation by the Maharashtra Cyber Cell, placing the comedian at the centre of intense public scrutiny.
Rather than sidestep the episode, Raina leans into it. The special reflects on the fallout and his personal journey through it, blending observational comedy with moments of emotional candour. Early audience feedback from live performances suggests the tone is less about rapid-fire punchlines and more about storytelling with bite.
The special was filmed during his global Still Alive & Unfiltered tour, which ran from August 2025 to early 2026. The tour saw Raina perform across major international venues, including the Madison Square Garden Theatre in New York, a milestone that places him among the youngest Indian comedians to take that stage.
The title itself signals resilience. “Still Alive” is a nod to navigating both legal and public backlash while choosing to remain unapologetically authentic, a theme that appears to anchor the set.
With the special set to premiere online, all eyes are now on how audiences respond to a performance that promises equal parts reflection and wit. For Raina, the message is clear. He is not just back, he is ready to be heard on his own terms.
