Mumbai: Zee Music Company has expanded its artist roster with the signing of iconic composer, singer and pianist Adnan Sami for exclusive non-film music releases. Strengthening its push into artist-led music, the label has also onboarded contemporary pop artist and producer QARAN.
Launched in 2014, Zee Music Company has grown into one of India’s leading music labels and publishers, with a catalogue that spans Bollywood soundtracks and a growing portfolio of non-film music.
As part of the expansion, the label has signed Padma Shri awardee Adnan Sami to its artist roster, marking a new collaboration in the independent music space. A singer, composer and virtuoso pianist, Sami has been one of the most influential voices in Indian pop and film music for more than three decades. His repertoire includes several defining pop hits such as Lift Karade, Kabhi To Nazar Milao, Tera Chehra and Bheegi Bheegi Raaton Mein.
Among his international milestones, Sami also became the first Asian artist to sell out two consecutive nights at Wembley Arena in London, marking a significant crossover achievement for South Asian musicians on the global stage.
Through this collaboration with Zee Music Company, Sami will release a series of original non-film singles, marking a new creative phase in his music journey.
The label has also signed QARAN, widely recognised for blending Indian melodic sensibilities with global production styles. His popular tracks include Haaye Oye and Tareefan, which became one of the defining pop crossovers in recent years.
Commenting on the development, Sujal Parekh, Chief Business Officer at 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.”
Sharing his thoughts on the partnership, Adnan Sami said, “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.”
With these additions, Zee Music Company continues to strengthen its focus on original, artist-led non-film music, while expanding its catalogue and investing in both established icons and emerging contemporary talent.
