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The 17 most-read Uttar Pradeshi artists, by Wikipedia readership in October 2026. Movement compares against September 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 | Manoj Tiwarifilmi | 108,224 | 0 |
02 | Ravi Shankarindian classical, concerto | 51,728 | 0 |
03 | Sameerfilmi | 18,555 | 0 |
04 | Amir Khusroghazal | 13,275 | 0 |
05 | Kaifi Azmighazal | 10,267 | 0 |
06 | Majrooh Sultanpurifilmi | 7,264 | 0 |
07 | Begum Akhtarghazal, thumri | 5,680 | +1 |
08 | Amitabh Bhattacharyafilmi | 4,622 | -1 |
09 | Pt. Birju Maharajhindustani classical | 4,175 | 0 |
10 | Barry Haybig band, progressive rock | 3,087 | 0 |
11 | Rashid Khanhindustani classical | 2,723 | 0 |
12 | Pt Chhannulal Mishrahindustani classical | 538 | 0 |
13 | Shanta Prasadindian classical | 450 | 0 |
14 | Sabri Khanindian classical | 139 | 0 |
15 | Vipin Patwafilmi | 111 | 0 |
16 | Sandy Brownjazz | 107 | +1 |
17 | Sharafat Hussain Khanhindustani classical | 103 | -1 |
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 October 2026; movement compares that against September 2026. Readership measures public attention, not streams or sales.