Excel Entertainment launches Excel Music label with Universal Music Group partnership
Here's the latest update from the Bollywood world:
Excel Music’s first rollout will be the soundtrack album of Mirzapur: The Movie , releasing in cinemas on September 4, 2026. Leading the album is its first song featuring Dhanda, a prominent name in the Haryanvi music industry, marking his Bollywood debut. The track is set to rollout this week.
Adding to this, Over the past two decades, Excel Entertainment’s catalogue has included Dil Chahta Hai , Lakshya , Rock On!! , Karthik Calling Karthik , Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara , Dil Dhadakne Do , Baar Baar Dekho , Raees and Gully Boy . Excel Music will house movie soundtracks and scores from Excel Entertainment’s slate, along with music from other filmmakers and production houses.
Meanwhile, Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, founders of Excel Entertainment, shared, “Music has always held a special place in our creative journey. Launching Excel Music is a natural extension of that passion, and we’re excited about the possibilities it brings. We look forward to collaborating with some of the finest creative talent and creating music that resonates with audiences across generations.”
Notably, Sanujeet Bhujabal, Managing Director, India and South Asia, Universal Music Group, shared, “Excel Entertainment has shaped contemporary Hindi cinema for over two decades through storytelling that has resonated across generations. As strategic partners in the company, we are delighted to partner with Excel on the launch of Excel Music and help build a distinctive destination for exceptional music across genres. Leveraging Universal Music’s global artist roster, iconic catalogue, and world class marketing and distribution capabilities, we look forward to taking Excel Music to audiences across India and around the world.”
Source: Bollywood Hungama