As we delve into the songs that made a mark in 2024, it’s evident that some tracks have truly stood out. Compared to 2023, the Hindi film industry seems to have done well with its music this year.
One of the standout tracks, “Aaj Ki Raat” from Stree 2, has set a new benchmark. Within just five months, the song has garnered an astonishing 72,02,08,317 views. To put this into perspective, one of the most successful songs of 2023, “Apna Bana Le” from the movie Bhediya, accumulated 47,28,80,108 views over two years. Similarly, “Tere Vaste” from Zara Hatke Zara Bachke, which premiered on May 22, 2023, has achieved 39,13,61,970 views to date. These figures highlight that Bollywood’s music scene in 2024 has undoubtedly scaled new heights.
Bollywood has always been synonymous with music that tugs at heartstrings, inspires dance moves, and lingers in memory for years. However, the way Bollywood songs are created and presented has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. Contemporary songs are increasingly youth-centric, infused with electronic and synthetic sounds, often at the expense of melody and soulfulness. Yet, this shift reflects the changing tastes of audiences. In fact, Hindi film music has arguably become more global, catering to listeners across continents.
One noteworthy trend is the rise of remixes, a development that is both exciting and concerning. While remixes bring a sense of nostalgia and innovation, their prevalence suggests a decline in original compositions. This over-reliance on reimagining older hits hints at a creative and imaginative deficit in the industry.
Another noticeable change is the fleeting lifespan of popular tracks. Unlike in the past, when songs would dominate the charts for months, today’s hits typically peak within a week or two of a movie’s release before being replaced by the next trending track. This rapid turnover reflects the shorter attention spans of listeners in the digital age.
Bollywood songs now face stiff competition from music in other Indian languages. Regional songs, from Bhojpuri and Punjabi to Tamil and Telugu, have gained immense popularity and reach, further fueled by the rise of pan-Indian films. Additionally, global influences, particularly the burgeoning appeal of Korean pop, are reshaping the Indian music landscape.
Let’s take a closer look at the top 10 songs of 2024:
1. Aaj Ki Raat
Movie: Stree 2
Views: 71,99,92,186 in 5 months
Lyricist: Amitabh Bhattacharya
Music: Sachin-Jigar
Singers: Madhubanti Bagchi, and Sachin -Jigar
2. Aayi Nai
Movie: Stree 2
Views: 48,66,90,346 in 4 months
Lyricist: Amitabh Bhattacharya
Music: Sachin-Jigar
Singers: Pawan Singh, Divya Kumar, Simran Choudhary, Amitabh Bhattacharya
Music label: Saregama
3. Title track
Movie: Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya –
Views: 43,27,07,132 in 11 months
Lyricist: Nina Mathur and Tanishk Bagchi
Music: Raghav and Tanishk Bagchi
Singers: Raghav, Tanishk Bagchi, and Asees Kaur
Music label: T-Series
4. Akhiyaan Gulaab
Movie: Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya
Views: 22,97,39,943 in 11 months
Lyricist: Mitraz
Music: Mitraz
Singers: Mitraz
Music Label: T-Series
5. Sajni
Movie: Laapataa Ladies
Views: 13,23,10,675 in 10 months
Lyricist: Prashant Pandey
Music: Ram Sampath
Singers: Arijit Singh
Music Label: T-Series
6. Tum Se
Movie: Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya
Views: 12,07,81,034 10 months
Lyricist: Indraneel
Music: Sachin-Jigar
Singers: Sachin-Jigar, Raghav Chaitanya, Varun Jain
Music Label: T-Series
7. Taras
Movie: Munjya
Views: 16,26,56,568 in 7 months
Lyricist: Amitabh Bhattacharya
Music: Sachin-Jigar
Singers: Jasmine Sandlas & Sachin-Jigar
Music Label: Zee Music Company
8. Mere Mehboob
Movie: Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video
Views: 14,73,91,623 in 3 months
Lyricist: Priya Saraiya
Music: Sachin-Jigar
Singers: Shilpa Rao, Sachet Tandon
Music Label: T-Series
9. Naina
Movie: Crew
Views: 14,14,71,361 in 10 months ago
Lyricist: Raj Ranjodh and Badshah
Music: Raj Ranjodh
Singers: Diljit Dosanjh Ft. Badshah
Music Label: Tips Official
10. Dekha Tenu
Movie: Mr. & Mrs. MAHI
Views: 14,56,31,696 in 7 months
Lyricist: Jaani
Music: Jaani
Singers: Mohammad Faiz
Music Label: Sony Music India
Note: All views numbers as per YouTube, as on Wednesday, 01 January 2025, 5 pm, as available on the official version of the song.
