The Screen Award for Best Music Director is chosen by a distinguished panel of judges from the Indian Bollywood film industry and the winners are announced in January. Frequent winners include A. R. Rahman (5 times), Pritam (4 times), Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy (3 times), Anu Malik, Rajesh Roshan and Nadeem-Shravan (2 times each). A.R. Rahman (2008–10) has won the award thrice in a row.
| 5 | A. R. Rahman | |
| 4 | Pritam | |
| 3 | Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy | |
| 2 | Nadeem-Shravan, Rajesh Roshan, Anu Malik, Ankit Tiwari |
| Year | Music Director | Film | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | R. D. Burman | ||
| 1996 | Karan Arjun | ||
| 1997 | Raja Hindustani | ||
| 1998 | Pardes | ||
| 1999 | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | ||
| 2000 | A. R. Rahman | Taal | |
| 2001 | Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai | ||
| 2002 | Dil Chahta Hai | ||
| 2003 | Devdas | ||
| 2004 | LOC Kargil Tere Naam | ||
| 2005 | Main Hoon Na | ||
| 2006 | Bunty Aur Babli | ||
| 2007 | Omkara | ||
| 2008 | A. R. Rahman | Guru | |
| 2009 | Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na | ||
| 2010 | Delhi 6 | ||
| 2011 | Dabangg My Name Is Khan | ||
| 2012 | A. R. Rahman | Rockstar | |
| 2013 | Pritam | Barfi! | |
| 2014 | Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani | ||
| 2015 | Ek Villain | ||
| 2016 | Roy | ||
| 2017 | Pritam | Ae Dil Hai Mushkil | |
| 2018 | Dangal | ||
| 2019 | Manmarziyaan |