This recognition not only celebrates Sharma’s personal achievements but also reflects the broader growth of independent music in South Asia, which continues to thrive alongside mainstream Bollywood productions.
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Amit Sharma, Country Manager for India and South Asia at Virgin Music Group, has been named to Billboard’s prestigious 2025 Global Power Players list, recognizing his significant impact on the evolving independent music scene in South Asia.
Since joining Virgin Music Group in 2020, Sharma has played a key role in expanding the company’s footprint across the region. His strategic initiatives include partnerships like the collaboration with Hungama Digital Media, designed to amplify the global reach of Indian regional music.
Under Sharma’s leadership, Virgin Music India has supported a diverse roster of artists—including Himesh Reshammiya, Rito Riba, Ammy Virk, Babbu Mann, and Neha Bhasin—offering customized solutions that empower artists to grow their careers while maintaining creative control.
Sharma’s inclusion on Billboard’s list places him among other notable Indian music executives such as Devraj Sanyal of Universal Music Group and Jay Mehta of Warner Music India, highlighting the increasing influence of Indian talent in the global music industry.
This recognition not only celebrates Sharma’s personal achievements but also reflects the broader growth of independent music in South Asia, which continues to thrive alongside mainstream Bollywood productions.
As the music landscape rapidly evolves, Sharma’s leadership is set to inspire further innovation and expansion in the independent music sector, both within South Asia and on the international stage.