MUMBAI: Mirchi, India’s no.1 city-centric music and entertainment company, hosted the 14th edition of one of its most anticipated events, Malabar Gold & Diamonds presents Smule Mirchi Music Awards, on the 8th of March. Living up to its tagline “Har Entertainment Mein Mirchi Hai”, it was a night full of glamour, celebrating the best of Indian music. Hosted by Bollywood’s beloved playback singer - Sonu Nigam and co-hosted by the singer-songwriter - Neha Bhasin as well as singer-actor Meiyang Chang, this awards night couldn’t have asked for better hosts. Eminent artistes like Taapsee Pannu, Vidya Balan, Karishma Kapoor, Pratik Gandhi, Ila Arun, Sadhana Sargam, Ramesh Sippy, Papon, Anand Ji Bhai amongst others, present at the prestigious awards, fueled the event with glamour, fun, and rich music. This year, legendary singer Suman Kalyanpurji was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Mirchi put together a spectacular show with riveting performances by artists like Neha Bhasin, Lucky Ali, Neha Kakkar, Meet Bros, Jonita Gandhi, Shruti Pathak, SnehaShankar, Antara Mitra, Zara Khan, Akasa Singh, Shahid Mallya, the sister duo of Sukriti and Prakriti Kakkar, Lisa Mishra, and the Mohan sisters - Neeti, Shakti and Yukti. The highlight of the night was Sonu Nigam’s tribute to India’s nightingale, Late Lata Mangeshkarji, along with a special tribute to Disco King, BappiLahiri, by Meet Bros with Bappi Da’s grandson, Swastik Bansal.Sonu Nigam also paid a touching tribute to Shravan Rathod accompanied by his sons Sanjeev and Darshan Rathod. The power comedy couple Sugandha Mishra and Sanket Bhosaleadded more life to the awards with a dose of humour, making sure that there was never a dull moment.

Commenting on the Mirchi Music Awards, Mr. Prashant Panday, CEO, ENIL said, “We are elated to continue with our legacy of hosting India’s only music awards – Smule Mirchi Music Awards - for its fourteenth edition now. Over the years, it has become a coveted platform for the music fraternity to acknowledge and appreciate the good work and talent within the industry as well as celebrate the glory of Indian music. Like we always say, music ko Mirchi ka salaam.”

“Mirchi is synonymous with all things music and entertainment, making this platform a perfect extension of the brand’s ethos. Full of enthralling performances, heartfelt tributes, much-deserved honors, and a whole lot of spice, we look forward to sharing the night with our audiences,” he added.

And that’s not all! Taking away the Mirchi Music Awards in this 14th edition amongst the various categories were the following artists-

A. Film Categories:
a. Song of the year: Rataan Lambiyaan | Shershaah
i. Singers: Jubin Nautiyal & Asees Kaur
ii. Music Composer: Tanishk Bagchi
iii. Lyricist: Tanishk Bagchi
iv. Film Director: Vishnuvardhan
v. Film Producers: Ajay Shah, Apoorva Mehta, Himanshu Gandhi, Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar & Shabbir Boxwala
b. Recreated song of the year: Laadki | Angrezi Medium
i. Recreated Credits: Rekha Bhardwaj, Priya Saraiya, Sachin-Jigar
ii. Original Credits: Kirtidan Gadhvi, Rekha Bhardwaj, Taniskha Sanghvi, Priya Saraiya, Sachin-Jigar
c. Album of the year: Shershaah
i. Singers: Asees Kaur, B Praak, Darshan Raval, Jasleen Royal, Jubin Nautiyal, Palak Muchhal, Vikram Montrose | Music Composers: AseesKaur, B Praak, Darshan Raval, Jasleen Royal, Jubin Nautiyal, Palak Muchhal, Vikram Montrose
ii. Music Composers: B Praak, Jasleen Royal, Javed-Mohsin, Tanishk Bagchi, Vikram Montrose
iii. Lyricists: Anvita Dutt, Jaani, Manoj Muntashir, Rashmi-Virag, Tanishk Bagchi
iv. Director: Vishnuvardhan
v. Producers: Ajay Shah, Apoorva Mehta, Himanshu Gandhi, Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar & Shabbir Boxwala
d. Male Vocalist of the year: Javed Ali | Srivalli | Pushpa
e. Female Vocalist of the year: Shreya Ghoshal | Chaka Chak | Atrangi Re
f. Music Composer of the year: Tanishk Bagchi | RataanLambiyaan | Shershaah
g. Lyricist of the year: Tanishk Bagchi | RataanLambiyaan | Shershaah
h. Upcoming Male Vocalist of the year: Ved Sharma |Malang (Title Track) | Malang
i. Upcoming Female Vocalist of the year: Sharvi Yadav | Maari Chhalangein | Skater Girl
j. Upcoming Music Composer of the year: Arijit Singh | Thode Kam Ajnabi | Pagglait
k. Upcoming Lyricist of the year: Peer Zahur | Rubaru | Ginny Weds Sunny
l. Raag-inspired song of the year: Bheeni Bheeni Si (Male Version) | Mera Fauji Calling
i. Singer: Sonu Nigam
ii. Music Composer: Vijay Verma
iii. Lyricist: Rajesh Manthan

B. Technical:
a. Song Producer - Programming & Arranging: A R Rahman | Param Sundari | Mimi
b. Song Engineer - Recording & Mixing: AarohVelankar, Aniruddh Anantha, Ashwin Kulkarni, HarjotKaur & Shadab Rayeen | Aabaad Barbaad | Ludo
c. Background Score: Sandeep Shriodkar | Tanhaji
C. Special Jury:
a. Golden Era Album of the year- 1961: Hum Dono
b. Outstanding Contribution: UK Dubey
D. Indipop:
a. Independent Music Category (Indies): Brown Munde
i. Singers: AP Dhillon, Gurinder Gill & ShindaKahlon
ii. Music Composer: GMINXR
iii. Lyricist: Hinda Kahlon
E. Listener’s Choice:
a. Listener's Choice Song of the year: Chaka Chak | Atrangi Re
i. Singers: Shreya Ghosal
ii. Music Composer: AR Rahman
iii. Lyricist: Irshad Kamil
iv. Producers: Aanand L. Rai, Bhushan Kumar, Himanshu Sharma, Krishan Kumar
b. Listener's Choice Album of the year: Atrangi Re
i. Singers: Arijit Singh, Dhanush, Daler Mehndi, Haricharan Seshadri, Hiral Viradia, ShashaaTirupati, Shreya Ghoshal, Rashid Ali
(Adtnl: Mayank Kapri, Himanshu Sharma, Varun Uday, Nisa Shetty & Pooja Tiwari
ii. Music Composer: AR Rahman
iii. Lyricist: Irshad Kamil
iv. Producers: Aanand L. Rai, Bhushan Kumar, Himanshu Sharma, Krishan Kumar
c. Listener's Choice Independent Music Category (Indies)Song of the year: Lut Gaye
i. Singer: Jubin Nautiyal (Adtnl: Altamash Faridi)
ii. Music Composer: Tanishk Bagchi (Orgnl: UstadNusrat Fateh Ali Khan)
iii. Lyricist: Manoj Muntashir (Orgnl: UstadNusrat Fateh Ali Khan)
iv. Producers: T Series

F. Special Category:
a. Lifetime Achievement Award: Suman Kalyanpur
b. Royal Stag Live It Large: Taapsee Pannu
c. Mirchi Trendsetter of The Year: Yohani
d. Face of Bollywood Hits: Karisma Kapoor

Catch Malabar Gold & Diamonds presents Smule Mirchi Music Awards on 27th March at 9 pm on Colors.