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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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Prime Video to stream Tamil thriller Exam from May 15
Seven-episode series from National Award-winner A. Sarkunam streams in India and 240-plus countries
MUMBAI: Prime Video announced on April 27th that Exam, a taut seven-episode suspense drama set against the crucible of high-stakes competitive testing, will premiere on May 15th in India and across more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
Written and directed by A. Sarkunam, a National Award-winner, the series is produced under the Wallwatcher Films banner by the creative duo Pushkar and Gayatri, who have previously delivered Suzhal: The Vortex (both seasons) and Vadhandhi: The Fable of Velonie for the platform. Dushara Vijayan and Aditi Balan lead the cast, with Abbas in a pivotal role.
The show will stream in Tamil with dubbed versions in Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada, and subtitles in 15 languages, including English, a distribution sweep that underscores Prime Video’s push to globalise Indian regional content.
Nikhil Madhok, director and head of originals at Prime Video India, framed the series as both timely and commercially astute. “Exam is a very timely and relevant story that captures the emotional intensity of competitive exams and masterfully transforms it into a thrilling high-stakes drama,” he said. “We believe it is a story that will resonate deeply with millions.” Madhok noted that it was a privilege to once again collaborate with Pushkar and Gayatri following the success of Suzhal and Vadhandhi.
For Pushkar and Gayatri, the series is as much a moral reckoning as a thriller. “With Exam, we wanted to dig into ambition, injustice, and those moral crossroads that people face when pushed to the edge,” the creative producers said. “At the heart of this story is a young woman who refuses to remain powerless. Her journey is not about glamorising defiance, but about exploring the emotional and ethical cost of standing up to a system stacked against her.” They described Prime Video as “an incredible collaborator” and “the perfect home” to bring the series to global audiences.
Wallwatcher Films, which Pushkar and Gayatri founded and run, has been on a productive streak with the platform. Beyond Exam, the company is also readying Vadhandhi Season 2 for Prime Video, making the duo one of the platform’s most active regional creative partners.
The real exam, it seems, is for Prime Video itself: can a Tamil drama about systemic injustice and a young woman’s defiance crack audiences from Chennai to Chicago? If Pushkar and Gayatri’s track record is anything to go by, the answer is likely yes, and the results will be out on May 15th.
