: Pritam took the stage to perform a medley of his popular hits, reminding everyone why he is one of Bollywood's most beloved music directors.
He won Best Playback Singer (Male) for "Muskurane" ( CityLights ), confirming his status as the industry's top romantic voice.
The energy of the GiMA Awards 2015 full show was propelled by its unconventional and hilarious hosting duo: gima awards 2015 full show
The event was hosted by the lively duo of singer and actor Manish Paul , who kept the audience engaged with their humor and chemistry. Another report mentions Arjun Kapoor as a host, highlighting the star-studded nature of the evening. The red carpet saw a massive turnout of Bollywood royalty and musical icons, including Shahid Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, and A.R. Rahman. Key Highlights and Performances
: The Pakistani singer delivered a heart-touching mashup featuring hits like "Tera Hone Laga Hoon," "Tu Jane Na," and "Kun Faya Kun". : Pritam took the stage to perform a
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No article about the would be honest without mentioning the reception. While fans loved the music, critics panned the telecast length. The show ran for 4 hours and 20 minutes , nearly an hour longer than planned. Another report mentions Arjun Kapoor as a host,
The deep value of watching the today is not in knowing who won Best Pop Single (it was "Lovely" from Happy New Year ). It is in observing a music industry that knew it was dying but refused to stop dancing. The physical CD was dead, piracy was rampant, and streaming revenue was a joke. Yet, for one night in 2015, the costumes were bright, the sound was loud, and the stars pretended that the industry was healthy.
The 5th edition of GiMA recognized excellence across film and non-film categories: Arijit Singh for "Muskurane" ( CityLights ). Best Playback Singer (Female): Kanika Kapoor for "Baby Doll" ( Ragini MMS 2 ). Global Music Icon Award: Zakir Hussain Best Film Album: Yaariyan (Pritam). Celebrity Singer of the Year: Shraddha Kapoor for "Galliyan". Best Music Debut: Armaan Malik Best Live Performer: Daler Mehndi (a newly introduced category that year).
The 5th edition of the GIMA Awards—commonly referred to as the —took place on the evening of February 28, 2015 . The venue was the sprawling DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, a location chosen to accommodate a massive live audience and an elaborate stage design.