The Assam-born author behind tunes like ‘Ishq Hai’ music for series like ‘Panchayat’ and ‘Thappad’ has actually tattooed a worldwide handle the publisher
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(From delegated right)UNI7IED CEO Jaddan Comerford, author Anurag Saikia, Warnerr Chappell Music A&R David Goldsen and STARtist management creator Sidhartha Todi. Image: Courtesy of Warner Chappell Music
Author and manufacturer Anurag Saikia has actually signed a landmark publishing handle Warner Chappell Music (WCM), making him among the very first Indian artists to partner with the worldwide significant– a considerable minute for the nation’s music authors who prosper within and beyond the movie and OTT area.
Saikia is best understood to OTT audiences for scoring TVF’s precious comedy-drama Panchayat consisting of the tune “Paheli,” and for “Ishq Hai,” the smash 2024 single from the 3rd season of MismatchedHis movie work covers socially charged Bollywood titles consisting of Thappad and Post 15while his most individual task– Job Borgeethis 2019 recordings of ancient Assamese devotional tunes scheduled an 85-piece Macedonian orchestra and a choir from Shillong– leans into his folk-fusion side.
Under the arrangement, WCM will represent Saikia’s brochure and future works throughout essential worldwide markets, most likely opening brand-new paths in movie, tv, and mainstream music. The offer comes soon after Warner Chappell Music introduced direct operations in India, permitting finalizings to take place on the ground instead of through global intermediaries.
The collaboration follows Saikia’s involvement in Warner Chappell Music’s yearly songwriting camp in Las Vegas in September 2025, where he worked together with a worldwide lineup of authors and manufacturers.
“This collaboration is a substantial minute not simply for me, however for Indian music as an entire,” Saikia states in a declaration. “To have my work represented on a worldwide phase by Warner Chappell Music is extremely amazing. I hope this opens doors for more Indian artists to be heard worldwide.”
His supervisor, STARtist Management creator Sidhartha Todi, included his declaration: “This is not simply a turning point for Anurag, however a significant action towards constructing a bridge in between India and the international music community. Our vision has actually constantly been to make it possible for authentic, long-lasting global partnerships for Indian artists, rooted in credibility instead of pattern.”
David Goldsen, A&R at Warner Chappell, states, “Anurag is a remarkable skill whose music goes beyond borders. We are enjoyed invite him to the Warner Chappell household and eagerly anticipate constructing his existence worldwide.”