Saregama

The first song recorded in India by Gauhar Jaan in 1902 and the first Hindi language film made in Bombay (Mumbai) with sound Alam Ara in 1931 were under the music label. In 1985, the company was acquired by the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group. The HMV trademark continued to be used until 2003, when the licensing agreement with EMI ended. Saregama had distributed EMI's international releases in India. The company is involved in music publishing, film production under the brand Yoodlee Films, and the creation of multi-language television content. It also manufactures and sells Carvaan, a digital audio player pre-loaded with classic Indian music. Listed on the NSE and the BSE. Besides its head office in Kolkata, it has regional offices in Mumbai, Chennai, and Delhi.

• Name — Saregama India Ltd • Former Name — * The Gramophone and Typewriter Ltd. (1901–1946) • The Gramophone Co. (India) Ltd. (1946–1968) • The Gramophone Company Of India Ltd. (1968–2000) • Type — Public • Traded As — * SAREGAMA • Hq Location City — Kolkata, West Bengal • Hq Location Country — India • Key People — * Avarna Jain (vice chairperson) • Vikram Mehra (managing director) • Industry — Music and entertainment • Services — * Music record label • Film production • Products — Portable media players • Revenue Year — 2024 • Parent — The Gramophone Company Limited (1901–1931) Electric and Musical Industries (1931–1985) RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group (1985–present) • Subsidiaries — Yoodlee Films • Website — https: www.saregama.com/

• Illustration — Gauhar Jaan, the first Indian artist to be recorded (1902) In 1901, the company began operations as the first overseas branch of the Gramophone Company (later EMI from 1931), by recording the first song in India. It was incorporated in Calcutta (now Kolkata) as The Gramophone and Typewriter Ltd. The following year, Fred Gaisberg, assistant to gramophone record inventor Emile Berliner, arrived in India “on a mission to capture [its] music”. On 5 January 1902, Gauhar Jaan became the first Indian artist to be recorded. In 1907, a record manufacturing facility was established in Dum Dum, Calcutta — the first of its kind outside the United Kingdom. On 13 August 1946, the company was incorporated as a private limited entity under the name The Gramophone Co. (India) Limited. It was converted into a public limited company on 28 October 1968, following which its name was changed to The Gramophone Company of India Limited. From 1909 to 2003, the company retailed its music products—records, cassettes, and compact discs—under the His Master's Voice (HMV) brand, using the iconic logo of a dog named Nipper listening to a gramophone. Even after EMI sold the company to the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group in 1985, Saregama continued to use the HMV name and symbol under a licensing agreement. This arrangement ended in 2003, when EMI divested the rights to the HMV trademark to the British retailer of the same name. Saregama owns a music repertoire that spans film and non-film music, including Carnatic, Hindustani classical, devotional, folk, and other genres, in over 23 Indian languages. The first song recorded in India—by Gauhar Jaan in 1902—and the soundtrack of the first Indian talkie film, Alam Ara (1931), were released under the label. The company holds the rights to a growing number of films and over 6,000 hours of television content. It continues to expand its catalogue through new acquisitions across Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Bhojpuri, Gujarati, Punjabi, and other regional languages. Its music is distributed on music streaming services including Spotify, Gaana, YouTube Music, Hungama, Apple Music, and others; on over-the-top (OTT) video platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, and ZEE5; and on social media platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. As of 2024, Saregama's catalogue includes over 150,000 tracks. The company also holds the rights to the complete catalogue of M. S. Subbulakshmi, the first vocalist to receive the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour. Its catalogue includes devotional music across multiple faiths—such as Hindu, Sikh, Islamic, and Christian—as well as a diverse collection of regional folk music. In 2023, the company launched Saregama Talent, a vertical focused on artist management and promotion. That same year, it acquired a majority stake in Pocket Aces Pictures Pvt. Ltd., a digital content and influencer marketing company behind brands like FilterCopy and Dice Media. Saregama also announced a plan to invest ₹1,000 crore over three years to acquire music content across multiple Indian languages.

Saregama Carvaan is a portable digital music player launched by Saregama in 2017. It comes pre-loaded with a curated collection of 5,000 Hindi film songs, classical music, and devotional tracks from the company's catalogue. The device features built-in speakers and also supports FM/AM radio, USB, and Bluetooth connectivity. Variants of Carvaan have been introduced in multiple regional languages, including Punjabi, Tamil, Bengali, and Marathi. The company has also released specialised versions such as Carvaan GO—a personal audio player pre-loaded with 3,000 Hindi songs—and Carvaan Mini Shrimad Bhagavad Gita, which includes an audiobook of the 700 verses of the Bhagavad Gita along with devotional bhajans. In 2020, Saregama launched Carvaan Karaoke, which allows users to sing along with synchronised lyrics on a screen.

Saregama produces content for TV channels in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam. The company has created many serials and shows. • Year — Title — Channel — Language • 2001 — Soolam — Sun TV — Tamil • 2002 — Velan — Sun TV — Tamil • 2004 — My Dear Bhootham — Sun TV — Tamil • 2005 — Raja Rajeswari — Sun TV — Tamil • 2007-2008 — Vepilaikari — Sun TV — Tamil • 2007-2012 — Athipookal — Sun TV — Tamil • 2010-2012 — Pondadi Thevai — Sun TV — Tamil • 2012-2019 — Valli — Sun TV — Tamil • 2012-2014 — Pillai Nila — Sun TV — Tamil • 2012-2017 — Bhairavi Aavigalukku Priyamanaval — Sun TV — Tamil • 2014–2022 — Chandralekha — Sun TV — Tamil • 2018-2022 — Roja — Sun TV — Tamil • 2019-2020 — Roja — Gemini TV — Telugu • 2020-2024 — Anbe Vaa — Sun TV — Tamil • 2022–2026 — Ilakkiya — Sun TV — Tamil • 2022 - 2024 — Iniya — Sun TV — Tamil • 2024–2026 — Mangalyam Thanthunanena — Surya TV — Malayalam • 2024–Present — Malli — Sun TV — Tamil • 2025–2026 — Aadukalam — Sun TV — Tamil • 2026–Present — Siragugal — Sun TV — Tamil

• Year — Title — Channel — Language • 2025 — Roja 2 — Saregama TV Shows Tamil — Tamil • Love Returns • Bhairavi 2

Yoodlee Films is the film production division of Saregama India, launched in 2017 and based in Mumbai. The studio focuses on content-driven cinema across languages and formats, with a strategy centred on digital-first releases. As of 2024, Yoodlee Films has produced 30 films, several of which have been released on platforms such as Netflix, JioHotstar, and ZEE5. Its film Hamid won two National Film Awards at the 66th National Film Awards, including Best Feature Film in Urdu and Best Child Artist for Talha Arshad Reshi. At the 67th National Film Awards, actor Naga Vishal received the award for Best Child Artist for his performance in K.D.. The studio's early releases like Ajji and Noblemen were also recognised at international film festivals.

• Year — Film • 1981 — Silsila • Umrao Jaan • Laawaris • Armaan • Saath Saath • Bazaar • Jyoti • Ek Hi Bhool • Namkeen • Chashme Buddoor • Dard • Yeh Nazdeekiyan • Fiffty Fiffty • Do Dil Deewane • 1982 — Prem Rog • Disco Dancer • Vidhaata • Masoom • Bade Dil Wala • Namak Halaal • Bemisal • Angoor • Andhaa Kaanoon • Kaamchor • Himmatwala • Khud-Daar • Sawaal • 1986 — Ijaazat • Karma • Amrit • 1988 — Ram Lakhan • Vijay • Rukhsat • Parbat Ke Us Paar • 1989 — Chandni • Maine Pyar Kiya • Jaadugar • 1990s • 1990 — Lekin... • Henna • Sailaab • Hum • Jeevan Ek Sanghursh • Haatim Tai • Dharm-Sankat • 1991 — Lamhe • Saudagar • Vishwatma • Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar • Bekhudi • Badi Bahen • 1992 — Damini • Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja • Dil Aashna Hai • Parampara • Kal Ki Awaz • Hasti • Tyagi • Jab Jab Pyar Hua • Humlaa • Swarg Se Pyaara Ghar Hamara • Muskurahat • Prem Deewane • Gurudev • Drohi • 1993 — Darr • Aaina • Geetanjali • Gumrah • Jazbaat • Kanyadaan • Dhanwaan • Mohabbat Ki Arzoo • Phool • 1994 — Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! • 1942: A Love Story • Prem Yog • Tejasvini • Majhdhaar • Rock Dancer • Prem • The Gentleman • Criminal • Akhiri Intaqam • 1995 — Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge • Dushmani: A Violent Love Story • Chor Chor • 1996 — Dastak • Mr. Aashiq • Prem Granth • Tamanna • Aastha: In the Prison of Spring • Daayraa • Himalay Putra • 1997 — Virasat • Dil To Pagal Hai • Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya • Sapnay • 1998 — Dushman • Kudrat • Duplicate • Zakhm • Aarzoo • Aa Ab Laut Chalen • 1999 — Hum Saath-Saath Hain • Thakshak • Kartoos • Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai • 2000s • 2000 — Mohabbatein • Refugee • Hum To Mohabbat Karega • Kasoor • Gaja Gamini • Khiladi 420 • Kurukshetra • One 2 Ka 4 • Chhupa Rustam • Love You Hamesha • 2001 — Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein • Filhaal • Aks • Style • Ansh: The Deadly Part • Deewaanapan • Yeh Mohabbat Hai • Pyaar Kiya Nahin Jaata • Bawandar • Mujhe Pyar Hua Tumse • Dil Dhoondta Hai • Sai Baba • Yehi To Pyar Hai... • Taj Mahal - A Monument of Love • Khatron Ke Khiladi • Muthu Maharaja • Little John • Aakheer • 2002 — Mujhse Dosti Karoge! • Saathiya • Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai • Dil Vil Pyar Vyar • Jism • Na Tum Jaano Na Hum • Awara Paagal Deewana • Om Jai Jagadish • Leela • Love at Times Square • Indian Babu • Hum Pyar Tumhi Se Kar Baithe • Dhund - The Fog • 2003 — Koi... Mil Gaya • LOC: Kargil • Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon • Kuch Naa Kaho • Paap • Pinjar • Zinda Dil • Parwana • Woh Tera Naam Tha • Supari • Chupke Se • Police Force: An Inside Story • Nayee Padosan • 2016 — Kahaani 2: Durga Rani Singh • 2019 — Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga • 2023 — Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani • 12th Fail • 2024 — Article 370 • Singham Again • Stree 2 • Kalki 2898 AD • 2025 — Dhurandhar • Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri • 2026 — Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart (Hridayam)

• Year — Album — Artist(s) • 1990s • 1987 — Senorita — Suneeta Rao • 1990 — Dhuan • 1995 — Ganga Amar Ma Padma Amar Ma — Runa Laila • 1996 — Mere Wattan Ke Logo — Lata Mangeshkar • Talaash — Suneeta Rao • 1997 — Farebí — Biddu • 1998 — Sach Ka Saath — Trilok Singh Loomba • Ho Gayi Hai Mohabbat — Aslam, Shibani Kashyap • Om — Alisha Chinai • Pyaar Ka Rang — Raageshwari • Aira Gaira Nathu Khaira — Sunidhi Chauhan • Vande Mataram 2 — Lata Mangeshkar • Breathless — Shankar Mahadevan • Zindagi — Suchitra Krishnamoorti • 1999 — Y2K: Shaal Do Hazaar — Raageshwari

• Year — Film • 2000 — Kandukondain Kandukondain • Alai Payuthey • 2001 — Minnale • 2022 — Varalaru Mukkiyam • 2023 — Veeran • Maaveeran • Annapoorani: The Goddess of Food • 2024 — Captain Miller • Inga Naan Thaan Kingu • Teenz • Amaran • Kanguva • 2025 — Thug Life • Gangers • Idli Kadai • 2026 — Parasakthi • Thaai Kizhavi

• Year — Film • 2021 — Kurup • 2022 — Super Sharanya • Pathaam Valavu • Upacharapoorvam Gunda Jayan • Jo and Jo • Keedam • Priyan Ottathilanu • Ela Veezha Poonchira • Vamanan • Shefeekkinte Santhosham • My Name Is Azhakan • Chathuram • Padavettu • Kumari • Vivaha Avahanam • Romancham • Autorickshawkarante Bharya • Kaapa • Padachone Ingalu Katholi • The Teacher • Khedda • Bharatha Circus • 2023 — Djinn • Ayisha • Ntikkakkakkoru Premondarnn • Jawanum Mullapoovum • Vaathil • Momo in Dubai • Bullet Diaries • Pendulum • Kasargold • AT - Welcome to The Dark Side • Pookkaalam • Enkilum Chandrike • Bhagavan Dasante Ramarajyam • Khajuraaho Dreams • Neymar • Within Seconds • The Great Escape • Pappa • Njaanum Pinnoru Njaanum • Asthra • RDX • Padmini • Nadhikalil Sundari Yamuna • Antony • Mr. Hacker • Nadhikalil Sundari Yamuna • Little Miss Rawther • Philip's • Bandra • Kadhikan • 2024 — Anweshippin Kandethum • Malaikottai Vaaliban • Thrayam • Kadha Innuvare • 2025 — 4 Seasons • Bazooka

• Year — Film • 2025 — Shastra

• Year — Film • 2022 — Godfather

• Year — Film • 2023 — Dr. Bezbaruah 2 • 2025 — Roi Roi Binale

Films produced: Abhiyum Anuvum (2018)