Actor-musician Ayushmann Khurrana𝄹 has signed a global recording deal with entertainment company Warner Music India. The first release from the partnership is set to drop in May.
♚Ayushmann, who has lent his vocal prowess to numbers such as 'Mitti Di Khushboo', 'Paani Da Rang', and 'Mere Liye Tum Kaafi Ho', said: “I have always wanted to collaborate with like-minded people in my pursuit of creative excellence.”
He said that he wants to take his music to a global audience.
🍒He added: “I’m confident that with Warner Music India by my side, I will make some significant strides in this realm. I cannot wait to unveil my next song to people. It will be a new sound that people haven’t heard from me before, which is extremely exciting personally for me.”
🅺Jay Mehta, Managing Director of Warner Music India & SAARC, said: “Ayushmann has experienced unparalleled success with his films, and we're excited to see him now scale new heights as a pop star. With his passion for music, a versatile sonic identity, and our artist-first ecosystem, we are thrilled to build an iconic roadmap for him on his music journey.”
𝄹"Ayushmann already enjoys immense popularity in India and among the global Indian diaspora. We believe he has the talent and charisma to connect with even more audiences worldwide and become a truly global music and entertainment icon,” added Alfonso Perez Soto, President of Emerging Markets, Warner Music.
🍷For Max Lousada, the CEO of Recorded Music at Warner Music Group, Ayushmann and his distinctive voice light up the stage and screen.
Lousada added: “He has the star quality to captivate audiences around the world. I’m very excited about the music culture in India right now - its diversity, pace, and dynamism are inspiring - and we have big global plans for our artists and our company.”
