'Indie-revolutionary' top celeb-studded 5th Clef Music Awards celebrates musical diversity and excellence !! By Sr. Journalist Chaitanya Padukone

It was a harmonious, luminous galaxy of top celebs from the music fraternity at the recent 5th edition of the Clef Music Awards on Friday, September 19, in Mumbai.

By Chaitanya Padukone 23 Sep 2025 in Entertainment

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It was a harmonious, luminous galaxy of top celebs from the music fraternity at the recent 5th edition of the Clef Music Awards on Friday, September 19, in Mumbai. The memorable evening that celebrated the very best of India’s music industry. The Clef Music Awards event ( whose tag-line is 'Indie Revolution Starts Here' ), organized by Indian Television Dot com’s ITV Group-India, witnessed an overwhelming participation from top music labels, including Tips Music, Universal Music, Warner Music, Believe India, alongside several others, further establishing its stature as India’s largest music awards platform.

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Incidentally, for those not so well-versed with musical jargon, the word "Clef' means a musical symbol used to indicate which notes are represented by the lines and spaces on musical staff notations on the sheets.

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The grand night held at The Westin Garden City Hotel ( Mumbai) was graced by some of the industry’s biggest stars, Shilpa Rao, Shalmali Kholgade, Anu Malik, Sachin-Jigar, and Madhubanti Bagchi, who enthralled audiences with their presence and performances, adding sparkle to the occasion. The evening also saw the presence of top-celebs Armaan Malik, Daboo Malik, Anu Malik, Kavi Narayan Agarwal, Rego B, Rema Lahiri, Sachin Jigar, Shibani Kashyap, Shalmali Kholgade, Shahid Mallya, Jyotica Tangri and many more.

Celebs Shibani Kashyap, Shahid Mallya, Rego B, Rema Lahiri-Bansal & Jyotica Tangri presented the awards to the winners of the evening.

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With over 50 plus Award categories, the Clef Music Awards 2025 recognised and honoured excellence across genres ranging from pop, rock, and classical to folk, devotional, fusion, and independent music. From veterans who have shaped the soundscape of Indian music to emerging artists who represent the future of creativity, the evening celebrated all facets of the industry.

One of the highlights of the awards has always been its unwavering focus on independent music, and this year was no different. With the tagline “Indie Revolution Starts Here”, the platform provided unparalleled recognition and visibility to non-film artists who often struggle for acknowledgement in a film-dominated market. The indie categories saw fierce competition, with several breakthrough talents being celebrated for their originality and artistry.

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The Clef Music Awards 2025 was a movement celebrating India’s musical diversity, bringing together legends, contemporary hit-makers, and fresh indie voices under one roof. It provided a rare space for collaboration, networking, and recognition, making it a milestone moment for both established and emerging music professionals.

As the curtains closed, the message was clear: the Clef Music Awards continue to stand as a true beacon of India’s vibrant and ever-evolving music industry.