Zee Music Company announced the expansion of its artist roster with the signing of iconic composer, singer and pianist Adnan Sami, exclusively for non-film music. Further strengthening its commitment to artist-led music, the music label has also onboarded contemporary pop artist and producer QARAN, marking another step in its growing investment in independent talent.
Launched in 2014, Zee Music Company has emerged as one of India’s leading music labels and publishers, with a catalogue spanning Bollywood soundtracks and non-film music.
As part of this expansion, Zee Music Company has onboarded Padma Shri awardee Adnan Sami to its esteemed artist roster, marking an exciting new collaboration in the non-film music space. An iconic singer, composer and virtuoso pianist, Sami has been one of the most influential voices in Indian pop and film music for over three decades. He is the voice and composer behind some of the most defining hits in Indian pop, including ‘Lift Karade’, ‘Kabhi To Nazar Milao’ , ‘Tera Chehra’ and ‘Bheegi Bheegi Raaton Mein.’ Among his many global milestones, Sami also made history as the first Asian artist to sell out London’s Wembley Arena for two consecutive nights, redefining crossover success for South Asian musicians on the international stage. The collaboration will bring Adnan Sami’s forthcoming, signature chart-topping melodies into the spotlight, reconnecting with the sound that shaped India’s pop landscape.
Through this exclusive collaboration with Zee Music Company, Sami will release a series of original non film singles, ushering in a new creative chapter.
Further strengthening its contemporary music offerings, the label has also signed artist, producer, and composer QARAN, one of the key architects of modern Indian urban pop. Blending Indian melodic sensibilities with global production styles, he has crafted widely celebrated tracks such as ‘Haaye Oye’ and his breakout hit ‘Tareefan’ which became one of the defining pop crossovers of the last decade.”
Sujal Parekh, Chief Business Officer, Zee Music Company, said,
“We’re entering a defining phase as Zee Music Company expands its vision beyond film soundtracks to build a dynamic platform for artist-led music. Welcoming the iconic musician Adnan Sami is a proud moment for us, given his extraordinary legacy and influence across generations. Our collaboration with contemporary creator QARAN further reflects our commitment to nurturing the next wave of Indian artists and taking Indian music to audiences worldwide.”
Embarking on this new journey, Adnan Sami shared,
“Music has always been about evolution and connection for me. I’m truly delighted to begin this new musical chapter with Zee Music Company. This partnership allows me the creative freedom to explore new genres while staying true to ‘melody’. I’m excited & delighted at the enthusiastic support accorded to me by ZMC whereby they share & believe in my artistic vision & have warmly joined hands with me to carve a new direction in my musical journey. with fresh music very soon. See You on the Wild Side!!”
QARAN added,
“Indian pop music is entering a new era where it can travel globally while staying true to its roots. With Zee Music Company’s scale and vision, I’m excited to push that sound forward and build bridges between Indian music and the rest of the world. New music coming soon.”
Adnan Sami is co-managed by Exceed Entertainment and Big Bad Wolf, while QARAN is exclusively represented by Big Bad Wolf.
With new music from both artists in development, Zee Music Company continues to scale its artist-led music portfolio.
