The Star Screen Award Best Background Music is chosen by a panel of distinguished judges.
Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won.
| Year | Winner | Film |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Prince Rehman | Ek Galti |
| 2015 | Julius Packiam | Mardaani |
| 2014 | Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy | Bhaag Milkha Bhaag |
| 2013 | Pritam | Barfi! |
| 2012 | Ranjit Barot | Shaitan |
| 2011 | Wayne Sharpe | Raajneeti |
| 2010 | Amit Trivedi | Dev D |
| 2009 | A. R. Rahman | Jodhaa Akbar |
| 2008 | Guru | |
| 2007 | Rang De Basanti | |
| 2006 | Monty Sharma | Black |
| 2005 | Salim–Sulaiman | Dhoom |
| 2004 | Bhoot | |
| 2003 | Sandeep Chowta | Company |
| 2002 | Ranjit Barot | Aks |
| 2001 | Ilaiyaraaja | Hey Ram |
| 2000 | Naresh Sharma | Dil Kya Kare |
| 1999 | - | - |