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Discover new music from artists we think you'll like. Refreshed every Friday.

Bollywood’s catchy, vibrant music can be found everywhere in Mumbai—on the radio, in the streets and in the cinemas. Driving India’s Hindi musical exports are dance-ready beats, skilfully played instrumentals and the nation’s best playback singers. Amit Trivedi’s composition “Yaad Aate Hain” from 120 Bahadur tops Bollywood Hits this week. This playlist is updated regularly, so if you like a song, add it to your library.

Whether people love him or hate him, no one can deny Badshah’s played a key role in introducing hip-hop to India’s mainstream—peppering Hindi film tunes with his often humorous rhymes. He’s the man movie producers and composers enlist when they want to add some swag to an item number, or put a snazzy spin on a remake of a vintage chart-topper or recent pop smash. His Midas-like touch means that when he features in a guest spot on any soundtrack, it’s almost guaranteed to be a hit. After all, he’s been part of nearly every major party anthem since the early 2010s, as this playlist makes clear.

Hindi pop has really come into its own in recent years. Assembling brand-new hits and highlights from the past year, this compilation bounces between local dance bangers and sweeping romantic ballads—shining a light on trends while rolling out the red carpet for the next big names in Hindi pop. This week, this playlist begins with Badshah and Davido’s “Wallah Wallah.” The song is composed by Amit Trivedi with lyrics written by Kumaar. Handpicked by our editors, the tracks on this playlist are refreshed regularly so if you hear something you like, add it to your library.

Music from Bollywood films is ever-surprising, and everything from classical and hip-hop to a bevy of electronic sub-genres are among its influences. A rap interlude ensconced within a patriotic paean is just as likely to be heard as a club-friendly banger moonlighting as an earnest romantic ballad. This playlist is updated regularly, so if you like a song, add it to your library.