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  • Warner Music India inks music distribution deal with Vishesh Films

    Warner Music India inks music distribution deal with Vishesh Films

    Mumbai: Warner Music India has announced a strategic partnership with Vishesh Films to distribute the music of Bollywood films under the studio’s banner. As part of this partnership, Warner Music India will be releasing two iconic soundtrack albums—”Awarapan” and “Dhokha”—across all local and global streaming platforms, and radio and television broadcasters.

    “Warner Music India hopes to expand the soundtracks albums’ existing significant fan base and younger audiences to experience the rich music in them,” said the statement.

    “We are delighted to partner with Vishesh Films, a name synonymous with chartbusting music,” commented Warner Music India and SAARC managing director Jay Mehta. “With this partnership, we aim to re-create the musical magic of their super-hit songs by taking them to the newer and younger audiences of today.”

    The partnership aims to showcase music from the albums to new audiences. The hit soul-stirring tracks from “Awarapan” such as “Toh Phir Aao,” “Tera Mera Rishta,” and upbeat numbers such as “Mahiya” catapulted the love ballads to the top of the charts when they were released in 2007 and continue to rule fans’ hearts. Songs from the film “Dhoka” such as “Kab Tujhe” and “Roya Re” hit the right chord and have been equally loved by a huge audience.  

    “Warner Music India shared our belief that the music from our movies is immortal. This partnership is just the first step towards a long relationship,” said Vishesh Films director Sakshi Bhatt. “There are more exciting developments at Vishesh Films to come.”

  • Warner Music Group scores with ‘Avijatrik – The Wanderlust Of Apu’

    Warner Music Group scores with ‘Avijatrik – The Wanderlust Of Apu’

    Mumbai: Warner Music Group India has made its first Bengali acquisition by acquiring worldwide sales and distribution rights of the much-awaited film, “Avijatrik – The Wanderlust Of Apu.” The film is produced by Gaurang Films & Bhandarkar Entertainment and co-presented by NCKS Explorations.

    “Avijatrik” is a unique film with a rich legacy & soulful music, with the enduring and endearing character of ‘Apu’ is all set to return after 60 years to the big screens on 3 December. It is a sequel to the classic “Apu Trilogy,” directed by Satyajit Ray & BG score by Pt Ravi Shankar.

    The plot takes off from where “The Apu Trilogy” had ended in 1959 with “Apur Sansar.” The story revolves around a sublime bond between a father (Apu) and his six-year-old son (Kajol). The film has explored a beautiful tapestry of pure interpersonal relationships to recreate the magic of Apu– sharing adventures with his beloved son, Kajol and is directed by Subhrajit Mitra. “Avijatrik” has been shot in B&W with an ensemble of experienced cast and crew at 68 locations to retain the rich aesthetic flavour that compliments its backdrop of 1940’s India. It stars Arjun Chakrabarty (as Apu), Ditipriya Roy, Arpita Chatterjee, and Sabyasachi Chakrabarty in key roles.

    The music of this film is by the internationally acclaimed exponent of the Indian classical genre Pt Bickram Ghosh and the title track is a variation by Anoushka Shankar, of her father Pt Ravi Shankar’s iconic “Pather Panchali” theme. “I am happy to be a part of Avijatrik as a small tribute to my father,” commented Anoushka.

    The film has traveled to 32 film festivals worldwide, garnering multiple accolades. Pt Bickram Ghosh has already received two awards for Best Music for his beautiful compositions & BG score at the Montreal Independent Film Festival, Canada, and Caleidoscope Indian Film Festival of Boston USA. “The music of Avijatrik is very special for me, as is the validation of it by Chinamma (Smt Sukaya Shankar Ji). The plan was to bring back traditional instruments, the soundscape of the ’40s, the best of the raga culture, and folk music. I am honoured that I got this project and feel grateful for the awards,” said Pt Bickram Ghosh.

    The trailer of Avijatrik is also creating waves and has already had nearly 800,000 views so far.

    Speaking about this alliance with WMI, producer Gaurang Jalan stated, “Team Avijatrik is delighted with this association and hopes that music of this film will travel far and wide with their global experience& leadership.”

    Co-presenter Madhur Bhandarkar added, “We are delighted with the association with WMI &there would be no better reward than the music of this film reigniting the love for Indian classical music, globally!”