Gima Awards 2015 Full Show ((new))
The star-studded evening kicked off with a high-energy red carpet that drew top-tier talent from across the industry.
Interestingly, the films Queen and Ek Villain tied for the most awards in the film category, each securing three trophies. A.R. Rahman also had a successful night, winning awards for Highway (Best Film Album) and Coke Studio Season 3 (Best Fusion Album).
Arijit Singh for "Muskurane" ( Citylights )
: He stole the night with a soulful and lovable performance. You can watch his segment on the Arijit Singh Performance Video . gima awards 2015 full show
Here are the three most talked-about sets from that night:
The awards recognized both commercial hits and independent masterpieces: : Yaariyan . Best Playback Singer (Male) : Arijit Singh for "Muskurane" ( CityLights ). Best Playback Singer (Female) : Kanika Kapoor for the viral hit "Baby Doll". Global Music Icon : Legendary tabla maestro Zakir Hussain . Celebrity Singer of the Year : Shraddha Kapoor
The red carpet was a display of high fashion, with stars like Sophie Choudry, Divya Khosla Kumar, and Kainaat Arora making striking impressions in their designer outfits. The star-studded evening kicked off with a high-energy
The 2015 awards celebrated the best in Indian film music, with a strong focus on the soundtracks of Bang Bang , Happy New Year , and Ek Villain .
The event was a star-studded affair, hosted by the charismatic , whose wit and energy set a lively tone for the evening. The red carpet saw a parade of India’s biggest musical and cinematic icons, including the legendary A.R. Rahman , Anil Kapoor , Shahid Kapoor , and Shraddha Kapoor . Major Highlights and Winners
: The charismatic duo of powerhouse singer Mika Singh and witty actor-host Manish Paul anchored the main stage. Their sharp comedic timing and spontaneous musical banter kept the energy soaring through the multi-hour broadcast. Rahman also had a successful night, winning awards
A major highlight was the presence and recognition of A.R. Rahman, who has been a consistent pillar of the academy, often receiving honors for his global contributions to music.
The cinematic music awards were dominated by soulful melodies and experimental film scores. Queen and Ek Villain led the tally with three awards each.
The core of the GiMA Awards 2015 full show was its electrifying lineup of live performances. The event was designed to pay tribute to the diversity of Indian music, blending contemporary chart-busters with soulful classical melodies.
The night was packed with performances that ranged from soulful to electrifying, featuring some of the biggest names in the industry.
The 2015 show was the first where YouTube streaming numbers began to whisper louder than radio plays. —released in 2014 but still omnipresent in 2015—was a phenomenon not because of FM radio but due to viral views. The GIMA stage that year attempted to bridge this gap by inviting Yo Yo Honey Singh , whose medley performance remains one of the most-watched clips from the show.