Top 10 Popular Music Channels In India

There was a time when people used to wait one whole week for Sunday mornings to switch on the TV for hearing their favourite songs in show Rangoli. But, now with so many music channels on board, all we need to do is switch on the channel that is playing songs according to our mood. Here are a countdown of top 10 most popular music channels in India.

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Music India is a 24-hour music channel which plays songs of all genre, from old classic melodies to latest release in Indian music. The channel started in 2006. Apart from its shows devoted to different times of music, it has also a show named “Just Trailers” which only plays the trailers of movies.

2. Mastiii

Launched in July 2010, the music channel rose to popularity due to its fine choices of playlists and shows. Mastiii not only plays Indian Bollywood trending songs but also telecasts shows for jokes and laughter. Many comedians like Raju Srivastav This name does not need any introduction, as the I >> Read More... , Annu Kapoor Annu Kapoor or born as AnilKapoor, is an Indian mo >> Read More... host their shows to make you smile. Well, a comedy and music channel is a great idea.

3. Sony Music

Sony Music is another new channel, launched in 2011. But, it's standing in top ten says it all. The music channel, owned by Sony Entertainment Television Set is immensely popular among song lovers. It is a 24-hour channel, playing songs of all genres.

4. B4U Music

B4U Music is one of the most popular TV channels in India. Owned by B4U group, the music channel is aired in many countries. The channel not only plays international as well as Bollywood songs but also airs the interviews and news of celebrities from the entertainment industry.

5. Zing

Earlier known as Music Asia, this channel is one of the oldest music channels in India. The channel was launched in 1997 but it renovated itself and came back with a new name, Zing, in 2009. It plays song of all genres and is extremely popular in the country. It was also known as Zee Music.

6. Channel V

Channel V is one of the most popular and oldest TV channels in India. It was launched in 1994 and is also aired in many other countries under Channel V network. The music channel has become a youth channel as it plays the trendiest songs and music videos and also airs shows relevant to the youth. Many video jockeys turned actors and celebrities had started their journey with this channel only.

7. ETC

ETC holds a prominent position in this top ten list. Over the years, the channel has become an official music channel for Bollywood. From latest Bollywood song releases to movies’ box office collection, celebrities’ controversies and other chit chats, it airs it all. The channel definitely knows the tricks to allure the audience.

8. VH1

VH1 India was launched in India in 2005. It plays all the international songs and music videos. The channel is aired in multiple countries and is owned by Viacom 18. Many international live music award shows are also aired on this channel.

9. MTV

When it comes to the race to be the best music channel, MTV definitely stays up there. The music channel is the most watched music channel in India. Apart from playing the most on-demand music and songs, it also airs reality shows that connect directly to today’s youth. The channel is a collaboration of Viacom Inc. and Network TV 18.

10. 9XM

The pole position is retained by 9XM since its launch. The channel got immense popularity due to its song choice and humorous entertainment through cartoon characters that keep cracking jokes in between the change of songs. The most popular characters are Bheegi billi, and Bade chote.