The most epic, moving and spirited movie tracks that lit up the year

Some of the best music that emerges from India every year comes straight from colourful Bollywood movies—and 2025 was no exception. Lyricist Amitabh Bhattacharya has been a key figure in adding depth and intimacy, while retaining a conversational tone that’s made him such a relatable voice in poignant Hindi film songs.