The end of the year charts are out and Sony Music has the top 7 of 10 positions in 2016. This chart topping roster is led by songs from blockbusters starring Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma and Aiwarya Rai in ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’, Alia Bhatt, Sidharth Malhotra and Fawad Khan in Kapoor & Sons and the most recent Shah Rukh Khan & Alia Bhatt in ‘Dear Zindagi’.

 Sony Music also dominated the Tamil charts where they are market leaders and have had successes with music from Rum, Remo, Iru Mugan & Kodi. Multi-talented Anirudh, who is managed by the label has worked on a globally successful collaboration with Major Lazer for an Indian version of the International smash hit Coldwater feat. Justin Bieber & MO.

The label also exclusively manages a successful roster of artists, including India’s hit machine Badshah, pop star Arjun Kanungo and Indian hip hop’s voice from the street DIVINE. 

The international songs from debut artists including Cheap Thrills by Sia, Closer by The Chainsmokers, along with Coldplay’s Hymn for the Weekend became huge across streaming, radio and were enjoyed by fans across the country. This steady stream of chart toppers in various genres through the year has made the label a clear leader in the market.

Commenting on the successful 2016, Shridhar Subramaniam, CEO, Sony Music India says, “This is an amazing accomplishment and we are thrilled. Our skills in identifying and putting out exciting and great music has seen tremendous success this year. We have dedicated, passionate and creative teams who work with our artists and are responsible for this achievement. We thank our fans and the constant support of our partners in 2016. The next year is yet to begin and we promise another great one!”