Why: As if befitting a year as unusual as 2020, arguably the most popular piece of film music was the theme from a web series about a Gujarati stockbroker. In a cinema culture known for its songs, it’s a major moment. Played over the appropriately trippy opening credits, ex psychedelic rock band member turned composer Achint made sure you not only did not skip the intro, but also played it on loop much after the show was over. The Scam 1992 theme transcended the web series and is perhaps India’s first true hit intro music in the prestige TV tradition.
Created a stellar second season of their popular spy thriller show
Showed us that you don’t always need a big star to pull in crowds
Created a pathbreaking web-series that changed the game for Indian shows
