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The 17 most-read artists based in Uttar Pradesh, by Wikipedia readership in August 2026. Movement compares against July 2026.
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17 artists are ranked in Uttar Pradesh. The biggest move was Begum Akhtar, up 1 places.
| # | Artist | Readers | 30d |
|---|---|---|---|
01 | Ravi Shankarindian classical, concerto | 55,845 | 0 |
02 | Manoj Tiwarifilmi | 32,696 | 0 |
03 | Sameerfilmi | 19,462 | 0 |
04 | Kaifi Azmighazal | 13,881 | 0 |
05 | Amir Khusroghazal | 12,211 | 0 |
06 | Majrooh Sultanpurifilmi | 5,661 | 0 |
07 | Barry Haybig band, progressive rock | 4,574 | 0 |
08 | Amitabh Bhattacharyafilmi | 4,328 | 0 |
09 | Begum Akhtarghazal, thumri | 4,058 | +1 |
10 | Pt. Birju Maharajhindustani classical | 3,343 | -1 |
11 | Rashid Khanhindustani classical | 2,882 | 0 |
12 | Pt Chhannulal Mishrahindustani classical | 839 | 0 |
13 | Shanta Prasadindian classical | 368 | 0 |
14 | Sabri Khanindian classical | 196 | 0 |
15 | Vipin Patwafilmi | 133 | 0 |
16 | Sandy Brownjazz | 122 | +1 |
17 | Sharafat Hussain Khanhindustani classical | 117 | -2 |
How this is ranked. Artists are matched from the MusicBrainz database by genre and by the area they are based in. An artist appears in a genre when at least 15% of their genre votes are for it. Position is set by readership of their English Wikipedia article in August 2026; movement compares that against July 2026. Readership measures public attention, not streams or sales.