India, Feb. 11 -- Audio OTT platform Velvet has roped in actor Pankaj Tripathi as a cofounder.

Founded in 2024 by actor and dialogue coach Vikas Kumar, Akshat Saxena, Varad Bhatnagar and Sharib Khan, Velvet aims to take Indian storytelling to a global audience by transforming classical tales, folklore, and contemporary narratives into immersive audio experiences.

The startup is collaborating with leading actors, writers, and voice artists to produce exclusive stories.

Commenting on his decision to join the platform as a cofounder, Tripathi said, "Storytelling is deeply rooted in our culture. From folk tales to epics, our stories have always had the power to inspire, educate, and entertain. With this audio platform, we wanted to take th...