The label has launched by Excel Entertainment and is backed by Universal Music Group. Both strategic shareholders are the marketing and distribution partners. 

On 4th September 2026, Excel Music’s first release of the soundtrack album of Mirzapur: The Movie is being released in all cinemas.  Leading the album for its first song is featuring Dhanda, which is one of the biggest names in Haryanvi music industry. He makes his Bollywood debut with the sound track that is set for its release this week. 

For over two decades, Excel Entertainment has delivered some of the most celebrated films of the Indian cinema with the music being the heart of the film and its storytelling. From the iconic album of Dil Chahta Hai to Lakshya, Rock On!!, Karthik Calling Karthik, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara or Dil Dhadakne Do or Baar Baar Dekho  or Raees and Gully Boy to name a few of the famous films the production house has created music for.  

Audience resonate with the music across generations.  

Excel Music will be home to original film sound tracks and scores as it continues to resonate with the audience across generations after the production house created music for films like Raees, or Gully boy.  The Excel Music will be a slate alongside for leading filmmakers and production houses across India. 

The founders of Excel Entertainment, Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar expressed, Music has always held a special place in their creative journey of life and launching Excel music is naturally and extension of their passion they are most excited about. That there are endless possibilities and that they together look forward to collaborating with some of the finest creative talents by creating music that will continue to resonate with the audience. 

Sanujeet Bhujbal the Managing Director of India and South Asia, Universal Music Group has said that Excel Entertainment has shape up the contemporary Hindi cinema over the last two decades through their film’s storytelling and narratives. As the strategic partners in the company they are delighted to partner with excel and launch the Excel Music which will help them build a distinctive destination for exceptional music across genres. 

The Leverage Universal Music’s global artist roster, iconic catalogue and world class marketing and distribution capabilities the team is looking forward to Excel music to launch for its audience across India and around the world. 

The launch of Excel Music will mark a new chapter in Excel Entertainment’s creative journey and will further expand its storytelling beyond the screen into its music that is being launched.