The label’s first release will be the soundtrack of Mirzapur: The Movie, featuring Haryanvi star Dhanda Nyoliwala’s Bollywood debutExcel Entertainment has launched Excel Music, a dedicated music label backed by Universal Music Group as both a strategic shareholder and marketing and distribution partner. The move follows Universal Music India’s acquisition of a 30 percent equity stake in Excel Entertainment, announced in January 2026, which had already given the label global distribution rights to the production house’s original soundtracks and made Universal Music Publishing Group its exclusive publisher. Launching Excel Music is a natural extension of that passion, and we’re excited about the possibilities it brings. As strategic partners in the company, we are delighted to partner with Excel on the launch of Excel Music and help build a distinctive destination for exceptional music across genres. This is the second of recent instances where Universal Music India is returning to India’s film world.