The was a star-studded celebration of the best in Indian music, held in Mumbai on February 24, 2015. The event featured a major mix of Bollywood glamour and independent music talent. Where to Watch

: Shraddha Kapoor charmed the crowd by stepping away from acting to showcase her live vocal talents, performing the unplugged version of her hit track Galliyan . Complete List of Major Winners

Their chemistry was unpredictable. Karan’s city-slicker humor paired with Ayushmann’s relatable, boy-next-door energy kept the audience engaged during the technical lulls. The script was tight, but the pair went off-script several times, roasting the front-row stalwarts like Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, which led to several viral moments.

The core strength of the 2015 full show lay in its meticulously choreographed live segments, which spanned diverse musical genres. The Arijit Singh Phenomenon

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The (Gionee Star Global Indian Music Academy Awards) was a landmark celebration of the Indian music industry, held on February 24, 2015, at Film City, Mumbai . Hosted by singer Mika Singh and Manish Paul, the 5th edition of the awards was later telecast on Star Plus on March 15, 2015.

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.

: Shankar Mahadevan ( My Devotional Favourites ) Best Music Debut : Armaan Malik Best Music Arranger : Amit Trivedi and Sourav Roy ( Queen ) How to Watch the Full Show

Aman ki Asha by Shankar Mahadevan and Sami Yusuf Best Fusion Album: In My Blood by Niladri Kumar Best Devotional Album: My Devotional by Shankar Mahadevan 📺 How to Watch

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The 2015 awards recognized excellent contributions across both commercial cinema and independent (non-film) categories. Award Category Song / Album / Film Arijit Singh "Muskurane" ( CityLights ) Best Playback Singer (Female) Kanika Kapoor "Baby Doll" ( Ragini MMS 2 ) Best Film Album Highway Best Music Director Pritam Collected works Global Musician Honour Zakir Hussain Lifetime Icon Recognition Celebrity Singer of the Year Shraddha Kapoor "Galliyan (Unplugged)" ( Ek Villain ) Best Music Debut (Film) Armaan Malik "Auliya" ( Ungli ) Best Background Score Vishal Bhardwaj Haider Best Pop Album Papon / Various Artists Coke Studio @ MTV (Season 3) Why the 2015 Show Remains Iconic

+-------------------------------------------------------------+ | GIMA AWARDS 2015 | +------------------------------+------------------------------+ | Host Duo | Mika Singh & Manish Paul | | Main Sponsor | Gionee Star | | Location | Mumbai, India | | Key Performance Milestone | Maiden Stage Debut of 'NAFS' | +------------------------------+------------------------------+ Unforgettable Stage Performances

: A special collective segment called 'The S7 - Super 7' took the stage [1.11]. It brought together the fastest-rising playback vocalists of the era—including Armaan Malik, Mohammed Irfan, Shadab Faridi, and Hriday Gattani—to sing a high-tempo mega-mix of the year’s top tracks [1.11].

Unquestionably, the most talked-about segment of the entire night was Pakistani pop icon . Backed by a flawless live band, Atif took the audience on an emotional rollercoaster with a beautifully arranged mashup of his biggest hits: "Tera Hone Laga Hoon" "Tu Jaane Na" "Beintehaan" "Main Rang Sharbaton Ka" A transcendent rendition of the Sufi track "Kun Faya Kun"