8th Mirchi Music Awards


The 8th Mirchi Music Awards, presented by the Radio Mirchi, honoured the best of Hindi music from the year 2015. The ceremony was held on 29 February 2016 at the Yash Raj Studios, Mumbai and was hosted by Sonu Nigam. There were many performances, including those by Mika Singh, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Amaal Mallik, Palak Muchhal and Badshah. Bajirao Mastani won a leading seven awards including Album of the Year. Song of the Year went to "Gerua" from Dilwale. The show was broadcast on 13 March 2016 on Zee TV.

Winners and nominees

The winners were selected by the [|members of jury], chaired by Javed Akhtar. The following are the names of nominees and winners.

Film awards

Technical awards

Non-film awards

Special awards

Listeners' Choice awards

Jury awards

Films with multiple wins and nominations

NominationsFilm
19Bajirao Mastani
8ABCD 2
7Roy
5Dilwale
5Tanu Weds Manu Returns
4Dil Dhadakne Do
3Dum Laga Ke Haisha
3Hamari Adhuri Kahani
3Tamasha
2Badlapur
2Bajrangi Bhaijaan
2Hero
2NH10
2Jaanisaar

WinsFilm
7Bajirao Mastani
3Roy
2Dilwale
2

Won a Listeners' Choice award

Jury

The jury was chaired by Javed Akhtar. Other members were: