Playback singers are asking for astronomical amounts per song, which is driving up fees in the Indian music business. The usual price is between Rs 5 and 10 lakh, but one famous musician charges a whopping Rs 3 crore per song. This title goes to the legendary composer AR Rahman, whose incredible skill and star power allow him to set new standards. Rahman's concert costs are more than Rs 1 crore, making him the highest-paid singer in India.
After Rahman, Shreya Ghosal comes in second with a fee of Rs 25 lakh per song. Sunidhi Chauhan and Arijit Singh are close behind with fees of Rs 20–22 lakh per song. Sonu Nigam and Badshah charge Rs 18–20 lakh per song to stay in the top range. Other well-known singers like Shaan, Neha Kakkar, Mika, and Honey Singh are also among the highest-paid in India, asking for more than Rs 10 lakh per song.
The music industry's finances have changed, and these skilled singers now get paid a lot for their work, which helps Indian songs reach the top of the charts.