28 February,2026 08:47 AM IST | Mumbai | Devashish Kamble
Krunal Ghorpade aka DJ Kratex
Trend forecast: 2026 is a big year for Techno. The recent Dhurandar soundtrack had hints of the genre, and Indian audiences seemed to love it.
What's hot?
. Cham Cham by Ajay-Atul and Vaishali Samant
. Chandu ke Chacha by Aasma
. Taambdi Chaamdi by Shreyas Sagvekar and Kratex
What's not?
Songs that are built around trending memes and movie dialogues. They're an excuse for creativity and leave the audience feeling like they're watching Instagram reels all over again.
Trend forecast: Hip-hop and house will top the roster, but this year DJs will bring some fun between the tracks with groovy breaks
What's hot?
. Drip by Moktar
. Muita by Yo Speed
. Make a Dance by
Mad Queen
What's not?
Music that's on the nose, psychedelic tracks. Minimal techno can take a back seat as well, alongside Holi-themed Bollywood hits.
Trend forecast: While Bollywood will remain a favourite, Afro House will get the dancers in the audience on their feet
What's hot?
. Madhubala by Ali Zafar, Shweta Pandit, and Sreerama Chandra
. Blessings by Calvin Harris
. Rang by Satinder Sartaj and Zahrah Khan
. Turn the Lights Off by Kato
What's not?
Bollywood staples like Rang Barse by Amitabh Bachchan and Do Me A Favour by Anu Malik and Sunidhi Chauhan
