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Universal Music India returns to Bollywood, eyes bigger slice of storytelling pie

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Universal Music India has made a comeback to Bollywood after recent acquisitions and partnerships, while retaining its focus on non-film music. It is now open to more deals across... Read More


Bollywood films wait in the wings as box office uncertainty, crowded calendars play havoc

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- Even as recent blockbusters such as Dhurandhar and Border 2 have delivered strong box office returns, Bollywood studios and filmmakers remain wary of theatrical volatility, promp... Read More


Southern comfort: Bollywood production houses turn south to de-risk, diversify with film deals and new facilities

New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- Lured by a wide audience base and the possibility of fresh stories, several stakeholders in Bollywood-be it producers, studios, multiplex chains and even actor Ajay Devgn-are bet... Read More


YouTube may be leaving music labels underwhelmed and content overload is to blame

New Delhi, Jan. 27 -- As YouTube increasingly pushes long-form, creator-led content and Shorts amid the growing penetration of connected television sets, Indian music labels-long reliant on the platfo... Read More


No Mastiii for filmmakers as Instagram skit triggers a copyright row

New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- A rare intellectual property dispute involving a short-form content creator and a Hindi film has surfaced, signalling a potential new flashpoint for India's entertainment industr... Read More


Media firms look beyond the home screen, eye eyeballs offshore

New Delhi, Jan. 25 -- As revenue pressures mount at home, Indian media firms are finding their next growth opportunity abroad. Media and entertainment companies have been exploring global partnerships... Read More