The No. 1 song in India right now does not come from a big film or a major label star. It comes from two brothers from Haryana. Banjaare's Barsaat tops India's streaming chart this October, and their earlier hit Bairan is still in the top 10.
Here is the story of Banjaare and the two songs that made them one of the biggest independent acts in the country.
Banjaare at a glance
Who: brothers Sumit and Anuj
From: Kurukshetra, Haryana
Style: Haryanvi and Hindi songs rooted in desi folk, with emotional storytelling
Breakout hit: Bairan
Current No. 1: Barsaat, released in July 2026
Motto: "We don't make music for the charts, we make music for hearts."
Bairan: the song that changed everything
Bairan was Banjaare's breakthrough. The song spread across Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, then dominated streaming platforms for months, reaching listeners across India and abroad. It has passed 250 million streams on the main India chart tracker and is still in the top 10 today.
In an interview with The Tribune, the brothers said going viral "has definitely changed our lives".
Barsaat: a different kind of love song
After Bairan, expectations were high. Banjaare answered with Barsaat, released in July 2026. The brothers call it "a different kind of love song". It follows a young woman's journey from heartbreak to hope, moving through the stages of grief, with rain as the image of letting go and starting again.
The song climbed steadily through the monsoon and has now held the No. 1 spot on India's streaming chart for weeks.
Why Banjaare's music connects
1. Real stories. The brothers say their songs come from real emotions and stories, not formulas.
2. Roots. Their sound draws on Haryanvi culture and folk melodies, which feels fresh next to mainstream pop.
3. Simple, singable hooks. Both songs are easy to hum after one listen, perfect for Reels.
4. Patience. Neither song exploded overnight. Both grew week after week.
Their dream collaborator
Asked who they would most like to work with, the brothers named A.R. Rahman.
What independent artists can learn from Banjaare
1. Your language is a strength. Haryanvi and Hindi folk colour made Banjaare stand out.
2. Follow a hit quickly but carefully. Barsaat kept Bairan's emotional style while telling a new story.
3. Let songs grow. Keep promoting a track for months, not days.
4. Use short-form video. Both songs grew through Reels and Shorts before reaching the charts. Read our guide at https://mediamarvels.in/blog/how-to-get-your-song-on-instagram-reels.
See where Barsaat and Bairan sit on this week's chart at https://mediamarvels.in/blog/trending-songs-india-this-week-october-2026, and track them daily at https://mediamarvels.in/trends/india.
Banjaare: FAQs
Who are Banjaare?
An independent music duo of two brothers, Sumit and Anuj, from Kurukshetra, Haryana.
Who sang Barsaat?
Banjaare.
When was Barsaat released?
In July 2026.
What is Barsaat about?
A young woman's journey from heartbreak to hope, through the stages of grief.
What is Banjaare's most famous song?
Bairan, their viral breakthrough, and now Barsaat, which is No. 1 in India.
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