1. “Saiyaara” – From Saiyaara
Artists: Tanishk Bagchi, Faheem Abdullah, Arslan Nizami
Streams: 148.3 million+ (Spotify)
This romantic title track was the #1 track of the year on the charts. Beautifully lyrical and
melodic, “Saiyaara” took the hearts of the nation by storm and even made a historic splash
globally. Its unprecedented success reveals the strength of its emotional narrative that fully
matched on screen. When you look at its streaming numbers, it broke records here in Canada
(148 million streams on Spotify). “Saiyaara” took off as a viral hit that resonates with everyone. It
has become the tagline for young lovers and has found a permanent place on every romance
playlist.
2. “Dhun” – From Saiyaara
Artists: Mithoon, Arijit Singh
Streams: 45.1 million+ (Spotify)
Another blockbuster from the movie Saiyaara “Dhun” reinforces the idea of a great tune and
Arijit Singh’s powerful vocals. The song draws on some classical and contemporary elements
with some really complex instrumentation done by Mithoon. The song is soaring in popularity, a
sign that people are always searching for music that means something and has soul. With more
than 45 million streams, it is one of the most streamed songs of the year and is a top choice for
the epitome of emotive, insightful music.
3. “Pardesiya” – From Badass Ravikumar
Artists: Sachin-Jigar, Sonu Nigam, Krishnakali Saha
Streams: 26.8 million+ (Spotify)
Reanimating the nostalgia of seasoned vocalist, “Pardesiya” from Badass Ravikumar was a cult
classic the moment it was released. In line with its folk-inspired rhythms and nostalgic feel, the
song resonated with audiences in a deeply embedded way, reminding us of the magic of
traditional Bollywood music. With its success demonstrated to the world that audiences are
craving that heartfelt sound that defined an earlier era in music. The track is not a song, but
rather it is a feeling; a feeling of time travel, which is likely why it has amassed over 26 million
streams on Spotify, as well as being a fan favorite on other platforms.
4. “Bijuria” – From Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari
Artists: Tanishk Bagchi, Sonu Nigam, Asees Kaur
Streams: Trending on JioSaavn and Gaana
“Bijuria” is an upbeat, party track that has found its way to every wedding and celebratory event
in 2025! This remix of a well-known ’90s song has resonated with a whole new generation while
still bringing back some nostalgia for older fans. The catchy tempo and electrifying dance moves
lead to it going viral on social media and being replicated by countless users’ reels and shorts
on Instagram and TikTok. Although we are lacking the specific stream counts for this track, the
continued appearance in everyone’s top playlists and new music release charts seen on
platforms like JioSaavn and Gaana lead one to believe it has gone and still is being used as a
viral song if you’re looking to dance.
5. “Humsafar” – From Saiyaara
Artists: Sachet Tandon, Parampara Tandon
Streams: 30.5 million+ (Spotify)
Another gem from the Saiyaara soundtrack “Humsafar” captured the essence of a profound,
everlasting love. The lovely Sachet Tandon and Parampara Tandon crafted this heartfelt and
gentle song. The song’s lyrics and composition combined make it perfect for couples
everywhere to enjoy. After ranking among the top 10 most streamed songs on streaming
platforms between March – August 2023 and over 30 million streams, it was unforgettable not
just for its stream count, but also for its raw emotion and sincere sound. There isn’t a much
better song than one you can put on repeat while taking a long drive or share with a loved one
at home on a quiet evening. Therefore, it deserves the title of one of the most endearing
romantic ballads this year.
6. “Barbaad” (Reprise) – From Saiyaara
Artists: The Rish, Jubin Nautiyal
Streams: 22.4 million+ (Spotify)
Completing our list is the replay version of “Barbaad,” a sad yet powerful song that explores the
anguish of a heartbroken experience. This song spoke to a lot of people due to its emotional
honesty and its powerful vocals by Jubin Nautiyal. It really took off on social media because of
its soul-crushing lyrics being used in an endless stream of sad-themed edits and montages.
This track has a strong number of over 22 million streams, but it is good to know that even for
an audience of a new generation that is predominantly fed upbeat party songs, that there are
still huge swaths of people who enjoy music that reflects the emotional moments that we go
through and the more vulnerable aspects of human experience.