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Shemaroo Filmi Gaane, the flagship YouTube channel of Shemaroo Entertainment, has crossed 75 million subscribers, placing it among the Top 10 music channels globally and highlighting the continued digital pull of Hindi film music across generations and markets.

For years, independent music in India has lived in an uneasy space,creatively influential, culturally relevant, but commercially difficult to sustain. Streaming has changed the first half of that equation. Today, an independent artist can release music globally without waiting for a traditional label deal, build an audience directly and potentially turn a catalogue into a long-term asset. But has streaming actually made indie music commercially viable?

Amitabh Bachchan has opened up about his deep connection with music, describing it as an inseparable part of life and the soul. In a recent blog post, the veteran actor reflected on how music continues to hold a special place in his life.

Shreya Ghoshal’s Unstoppable Tour continues to mark major milestones globally, with the singer recently performing to a sold-out audience of 13,000 at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena. The Toronto show adds another packed international venue to the singer’s ongoing global tour, reflecting the reach of her music among audiences across continents. With a career spanning more than two decades, Ghoshal has established a strong presence across Indian popular music and continues to draw audiences worldwide.

Celebrated playback singer Mahalakshmi Iyer and singer-musician Shriram Iyer are set to come together for ‘Melodies for Change’, a special live concert in Mumbai on October 1, 2026. The concert will be held at the Jamshed Bhabha Theatre, NCPA, from 6:30 pm. Organised in support of the Light of Life Trust’s Village Transformation Programme, the concert will bring the two artists together for an evening of Hindi and English melodies.

Yazad Anklesaria has taken on a new role as Vice President – AI Transformation at Saregama India Ltd., where he will lead the organisation’s AI transformation agenda. Anklesaria announced the appointment on LinkedIn, stating that his new mandate will focus on leveraging artificial intelligence to drive efficiency, innovation and new opportunities across Saregama’s business.

Apple has teamed up with BLACKPINK member and global pop star ROSÉ for her new single ‘new trick’, with the accompanying music video filmed entirely using the newly announced iPhone 18 Pro. The project forms part of Apple’s latest ‘Shot on iPhone’ campaign, showcasing the camera capabilities of its newest Pro model. More than 30 iPhone 18 Pro devices were used across different setups, environments and lighting conditions during the shoot.

Hyderabad is set to host ‘Jaikaar – The Spiritual Concert’, featuring singer Nikhar Juneja, on October 2, 2026, at the HITEX Exhibition Centre. The event will begin at 6 pm and is expected to bring thousands of attendees together for an evening centred on devotional music. The concert will be staged across a 50,000-square-foot arena, with Juneja performing alongside a live band. The event aims to present devotional music in a large-scale live format, combining music and community participation.

The 13th edition of Ziro Festival of Music is set to take place from September 24 to 27 in Arunachal Pradesh’s Ziro Valley, bringing together more than 40 artists from India and across the world. The four-day festival will spotlight musicians from the Northeast alongside national and international performers.

Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia-starrer ‘The Vvaan – Force of the Forrest’ has landed in a music-related controversy ahead of its September 25 release, with vocalist and composer Sargam Vaish accusing the makers of using his version of ‘Aigiri Nandini’ in the film’s trailer without his permission. Vaish took to Instagram to raise the issue, claiming that around 25 seconds of his track feature in the trailer.