Music is a vital component of the film industry. A long list of musicians, both singers and composers, have amassed considerable wealth and fame.
The following is a list of the top 10 richest singers and musicians in India.
A.R.Rahman
AR Rahman has recently produced some well-known albums, including 2.0. Despite the fact that some of his music compositions and sound tracks did not achieve commercial success, he made a lot of money during his 2018-19 US and Canada tours. His earnings for 2019 are Rs. 94.8 crores, and his earnings for 2020 have not yet been announced.
Pritam
Pritam is a singer and composer who has worked on films, TV shows, and concerts. He received the IIFA Award for Best Music Director. His songs for the film Kalank, such as Ghar More Pardesiya, and some live TV shows have recently increased his popularity. His 2019 earnings are Rs. 97.78, while his 2020 earnings have yet to be announced.
Amit-Trivedi
Amit Trivedi made his film debut as a musician composer in 2008, producing music for Aamir Khan. However, his popularity skyrocketed after Dev.D. He has also written music for eight films. His earnings in 2019 were Rs. 80.73 crores, and his earnings for 2020 have not yet been announced.
Vishal-Shekhar
Vishal Dadlani and Shekhar Ravjiani rose to prominence in 2003 after composing music for the film Jhankar Beats. The well-known album, which included the song ‘Tu Aashiqui Hai,’ as well as subsequent releases such as Student of the Year 2 and Bharat, helped them make a fortune. Their 2019 earnings were Rs. 76.84 crores, and their 2020 earnings must be declared.
Ajay+Atul
According to Indiatimes, Ajay Atul was the first Indian music director to record at Sony scoring studios in Hollywood while composing music for the Marati film Sairt. Their earnings in 2019 were Rs. 77.91 crores, and their earnings in 2020 have yet to be announced. The brothers also wrote the theme song for Sony TV’s season 11 of Kaun Banega Crorepati.
Shankar Ehassan-Loy
Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani, and Loy Mendonsa collaborated on the Dus soundtrack in 1997. The trio has won a number of awards together. Their compositions for Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi received widespread acclaim. They earned Rs. 76.48 crores in 2019, but their earnings for 2020 have yet to be announced.
ArijitSingh
Arjit Singh was recently praised for his work in Kabir Singh, Andhadhun, Chhichhore, and Kalank, among other films. Some of his hits as a music composer include ‘Phir Le Aaya Dil’ and ‘Tum Hi Ho,’ which were released shortly after his entry into the music industry in 2010. His earnings in 2019 were Rs. 71.95 crores, and his earnings in 2020 have yet to be announced.
Neha kakar
The YouTube video ‘Mile Ho Tum–Reprise Version’ (2016), which has been viewed 850 million times, was one of the most striking compositions that propelled Neha Kakkar to fame. She earned Rs. 25 crores in 2019, and her income for 2020 has yet to be disclosed.
Guru-Randhawa
Guru Randhawa received the Dada Saheb Phalke Excellence Award in 2019, recognizing him as the ‘Most Trending Singer of the Year.’ He rose to prominence with his composition ‘High Rated Gabru,’ which became the fastest Indian song outside of the film industry to reach 100 million views. He earned Rs. 26.4 crores in 2019, and his income for 2020 has not yet been disclosed.
Badshah
Badshah’s career reached a pinnacle with the release of ‘Kala Chashma’ from Baar Baar Dekho (2016). Songs such as ‘Abhi toh party shuru hui hai’ from Khoobsurat (2014), ‘Kar gayi chull’ from Kapoor & Sons (2016), and The Humma Song from OK Jaanu (2017) helped him establish himself as a party staple. In 2017, he earned Rs. 29.17 crores, and his earnings for 2020 have yet to be announced.
