: Focused heavily on soulful and sad melodies, finding massive success with tracks like Manike (from Thank God ), Kuch Baatein , and Mast Nazron Se . He remained a staple for "heart-touching" playlists throughout the year.
(Arijit Singh) – A leading track in the "Indipop" and sad song categories.
The following songs were consistently featured across major platforms like JioSaavn and Amazon Music as the top hits of the year:
: Cemented his status as the "voice of romance" with the chart-topping Kesariya from Brahmāstra . Other major 2022 releases included Dhokha , Deva Deva , and Apna Bana Le .
The year’s sound was built on the distinct vocal styles of three major artists:
(Arijit Singh) – The definitive romantic anthem of the year.
The Bollywood music landscape in 2022 was defined by a shift toward soulful romanticism and high-production "event" songs, spearheaded by the dominant trio of Arijit Singh , Jubin Nautiyal , and Atif Aslam . This period saw a massive surge in non-film singles and "Indipop" alongside traditional film soundtracks, as artists increasingly connected directly with fans via digital platforms. The Pillars of 2022 Bollywood Hits