NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, in partnership with the Indian Music Industry, has announced the winners of the Theme Music Competition, part of the Create in India Challenge series under the debut World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025).
The contest received hundreds of musical entries from across India, showcasing the nation’s vibrant and diverse soundscape. After a rigorous evaluation by an eminent jury comprising Somesh Kumar Mathur, Saandip Bakchu, and Gulraj Singh, six winners were chosen based on originality, musicality, and thematic relevance.
Winners List
| Position | Name(s) | City | State |
| Winner | Kunal Kundu & Allapp Sardarh | Kolkata | West Bengal |
| 1st Runner-Up | Vivek Dubey | Mumbai | Maharashtra |
| 2nd Runner-Up | Bhavaganesh Thambiran | Coimbatore | Tamil Nadu |
| 3rd Runner-Up | Jayananthan R | Chennai | Tamil Nadu |
| 4th Runner-Up | Jayananthan R (2nd composition) | Chennai | Tamil Nadu |
| 5th Runner-Up | Deep Rajesh Dabare | Pune | Maharashtra |
These musical talents will be featured at WAVES 2025, to be held in Mumbai from May 1–4, as India prepares to showcase its creative prowess across media and entertainment.
WAVES 2025 spans domains such as broadcasting, music, films, animation, gaming, XR, AI, and more, positioning India as a global creative powerhouse.
