Raju Bharatan is often credited with pioneering pop music criticism in India through his writings and reviews in various publications.

Raja Sen is known for his acerbic wit and incisive commentary on pop music, often using humor to highlight the flaws he sees in certain artists or trends.

Simon Broughton is the author of 'The Rough Guide to Indian Music', a comprehensive guide to the various genres and artists of Indian music, including pop music.

Nilanjana Roy is a cultural critic who has written extensively about the role of pop music in shaping Indian society and culture.

Pranay Roy is the founder and editor of 'Rolling Stone India', a leading music magazine that covers Indian pop music and other genres.

Ravi Shankar was a renowned sitar player and composer who also wrote extensively about music, including pop music, and its relationship to classical Indian music.

Ashis Nandy is the author of 'Indian Pop: A History of Popular Music in India', a comprehensive history of the genre from its early beginnings to its contemporary manifestations.

Pankaj Mishra is a writer and critic who has written extensively about the political and economic context of Indian pop music and its relationship to global capitalism.

Raja Sen is the founder of 'The Indian Music Project', a website dedicated to promoting and documenting Indian music across various genres, including pop music.

Urvashi Butalia is a feminist writer and critic who has written extensively about the representation of gender and sexuality in Indian pop music and its impact on society.

Raju Bharatan is the author of 'The History of Indian Pop Music', a detailed account of the genre's evolution from its early roots to its contemporary manifestations.

Ashis Nandy has written extensively about the globalization of Indian pop music and its relationship to the global music industry.

Raja Sen is the founder of 'Indian Music Central', a website dedicated to providing news, reviews, and interviews related to Indian pop music and other genres.

Nandan Nilekani is an Indian businessman and philanthropist who has written about the impact of technology on the Indian pop music industry and its potential to reach a wider audience.

Raju Bharatan is the author of 'The Future of Indian Pop Music', a book that examines the challenges and opportunities facing the genre in the 21st century.