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{{Short description|Music Company}}
{{Short description|Indian music record label}}
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{{Infobox company
{{Infobox company
| name = Saregama India
| name = Saregama India Ltd
| logo = Saregama logo.png
| logo = Saregama logo.png
| former_name = The Gramophone Company Of India Ltd. (1946–2000)
| former_name = {{plainlist|
| type = Public
*The Gramophone and Typewriter Ltd. (1901–1946)
*The Gramophone Co. (India) Ltd. (1946–1968)
*The Gramophone Company Of India Ltd. (1968–2000)
}}
| type = [[Public company|Public]]
| traded_as = {{Unbulleted list|{{BSE|532163}}|{{NSE|SAREGAMA}}}}
| traded_as = {{Unbulleted list|{{BSE|532163}}|{{NSE|SAREGAMA}}}}
| foundation = {{start date and age|13 August 1946}}
| foundation = {{start date and age|1901}}
| location = [[Kolkata]], [[West Bengal]], [[India]]
| location_city = [[Kolkata]], [[West Bengal]]
| key_people = Vikram Mehra (MD) <br>
| location_country = India
Sailesh Praveen ([[Managing Director|MD]] & [[Chief Executive Officer|CEO]])
| key_people = {{Unbulleted list||Avarna Jain ([[Chair (officer)#Vice chairman and deputy chairman|vice chairperson]])|Vikram Mehra ([[Chief executive officer|managing director]])}}
| area_served = Global
| industry = [[Music industry|Music]] and [[entertainment]]
| industry = [[Music industry|Music]], [[Retail]], [[Films]]
| services = {{plainlist|
| products = Carvaan, Carvaan Karaoke, Carvaan Mini, Carvaan Go
* [[Record label|Music record label]]
| revenue =  
* [[Filmmaking|Film production]]
}}
| products = [[Portable media player]]s
| revenue = {{up}} {{INRConvert|817|c|lk=on}}
| revenue_year = 2024
| operating_income =  
| operating_income =  
| net_income =  
| net_income =  
| num_employees =  
| num_employees =  
| parent = [[RPSG Group|RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group]]
| parent = [[Gramophone Company|The Gramophone Company Limited]] (1901–1931)<br>[[EMI|Electric and Musical Industries]] (1931–1985)<br>[[RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group]] (1985–present)
| subsid = [[Yoodlee films]]
| subsid = [[Yoodlee Films]]
| module = {{Infobox social media personality
| child = yes
| youtube_handle        = SaregamaMusic
| youtube_display_name  = Saregama Music
| youtube_years_active  = 2013–present
| youtube_genre        = {{flatlist|
* [[Music video]]s
* [[Film trailer]]s
}}
| youtube_subscribers  = 55.1 million<!-- PLEASE DO NOT CHANGE WITHOUT UPDATING stats_update BELOW -->
| youtube_views        = 27.1 billion<!-- PLEASE DO NOT CHANGE WITHOUT UPDATING stats_update BELOW -->
| stats_update        = May 16, 2025
}}
| website = {{URL|https://www.saregama.com/}}
| website = {{URL|https://www.saregama.com/}}
}}
}}


'''Saregama India Ltd.''',{{efn|''Saregama'' refers to the first four notes of the [[Raga|Indian musical scale]]}} formerly known as '''The Gramophone Company of India Ltd.''', is [[India]]'s oldest [[Record label|music label]] owned by the [[RPSG Group|RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group]] of companies.<ref name="AutoND-1">{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/new-ipl-teams-sanjiv-goenkas-new-rising-gets-pune-intex-gets-rajkot/articleshow/50089432.cms|title=New IPL teams: Sanjiv Goenka's New Rising gets Pune, Intex gets Rajkot|date=2018-12-09|work= The Economic Times|access-date=2018-03-23}}</ref><ref name="AutoND-2">{{Cite news|url=https://factordaily.com/carvaan-saregama-data-music-radio/|title=How data is helping India's oldest music company Saregama revive its fortunes {{!}} FactorDaily|date=2017-06-14|work=FactorDaily|access-date=2018-03-23|language=en-US}}</ref> The company is listed on the [[National Stock Exchange of India|NSE]] and the [[Bombay Stock Exchange|BSE]] with its head office located in [[Kolkata]] and other offices in [[Mumbai]], [[Chennai]] and [[Delhi]]. Apart from music, Saregama also produces films under the brand name Yoodlee Films and multi-language television content.<ref name="AutoND-3">{{Cite news|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/photos/saregamas-production-house-yoodlee-films-release-brijmohan-amar-rahe-1st-december-2017-14197-slide-77755|title=SaReGaMa's production house Yoodlee Film's to release BrijMohan Amar Rahe on 1st December 2017|date=2017-11-21|work= International Business Times|access-date=2018-03-23}}</ref> Saregama also retails a music-based hardware platform called Carvaan.<ref>{{cite news |title=Saregama Carvaan: A 5,000 song music directory |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/technology/saregama-carvaan-a-5-000-song-music-directory-117060901490_1.html |access-date=10 June 2017 |publisher=business standard }}</ref>
'''Saregama India Ltd'''{{efn|''Saregama'' refers to the first four notes of the [[Raga|Indian musical scale]]}} formerly known as '''The Gramophone Company of India Ltd.''', is an Indian music [[record label]] and content company headquartered in [[Kolkata]], [[West Bengal]]. It is the oldest music label in India, established in 1901 as the Indian branch of the British [[Gramophone Company]]. It later became a part of [[EMI]] (Electric and Musical Industries), and for several decades, used the [[His Master's Voice]] (HMV) trademark on its releases. The first song recorded in India by [[Gauhar Jaan]] in 1902 and the first film made in [[Bollywood]] with sound ''[[Alam Ara]]'' in 1931 were under the music label.


Saregama owns music repertoire across film music, non-film music, [[Carnatic music|Carnatic]], [[Hindustani classical music|Hindustani classical]], devotional music, etc. in over 25 [[Languages of India|Indian languages]]. The first song recorded in India by [[Gauhar Jaan]] in 1902 and the first film made in [[Bollywood]] ‘[[Alam Ara]]' in 1931 were under the music label.{{Citation needed|date=August 2021}}<ref>{{Cite news|title=Saregama India Ltd - Company History|work=[[Business Standard]]|url=https://www.business-standard.com/company/saregama-india-204/information/company-history}}</ref>
In 1985, the company was acquired by the [[RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group]].<ref name="AutoND-1">{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/new-ipl-teams-sanjiv-goenkas-new-rising-gets-pune-intex-gets-rajkot/articleshow/50089432.cms|title=New IPL teams: Sanjiv Goenka's New Rising gets Pune, Intex gets Rajkot|date=2018-12-09|work= The Economic Times|access-date=2018-03-23}}</ref> Although the HMV trademark continued to be used until 2003, the licensing agreement with EMI ended that year. Saregama also distributed EMI's international releases in India during this period.<ref name="AutoND-2">{{Cite news|url=https://factordaily.com/carvaan-saregama-data-music-radio/|title=How data is helping India's oldest music company Saregama revive its fortunes {{!}} FactorDaily|date=2017-06-14|work=FactorDaily|access-date=2018-03-23|language=en-US|archive-date=29 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230529033124/https://factordaily.com/carvaan-saregama-data-music-radio/|url-status=dead}}</ref>


Saregama purveyor of Carnatic, Hindustani classical, devotional music also promotes dance music like [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2WMTWbRuCsc Madhuban mein Radhika Nache] .
The company is involved in music publishing, film production under the brand [[Yoodlee Films]], and the creation of multi-language television content.<ref name="AutoND-3">{{Cite news |date=2017-11-21 |title=SaReGaMa's production house Yoodlee Film's to release BrijMohan Amar Rahe on 1st December 2017 |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/photos/saregamas-production-house-yoodlee-films-release-brijmohan-amar-rahe-1st-december-2017-14197-slide-77755 |access-date=2018-03-23 |work=International Business Times}}</ref> It also manufactures and sells Carvaan, a digital audio player pre-loaded with classic Indian music.<ref>{{cite news |title=Saregama Carvaan: A 5,000 song music directory |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/technology/saregama-carvaan-a-5-000-song-music-directory-117060901490_1.html |access-date=10 June 2017 |publisher=business standard}}</ref>


Saregama holds the rights of 61 movies and over 6000 hours of TV content. With increasing focus in the new music space, Saregama has been cementing its position with new film and non-film acquisition across Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bhojpuri, Gujarati, Punjabi and other regional languages.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Saregama Carvaan: Nostalgia in a box|work=Fortune India|url=https://www.fortuneindia.com/enterprise/saregama-carvaan-nostalgia-in-a-box/103157}}</ref>
Saregama is listed on the [[National Stock Exchange of India|NSE]] and the [[Bombay Stock Exchange|BSE]]. Besides its head office in Kolkata, it has regional offices in [[Mumbai]], [[Chennai]], and [[Delhi]].


The music catalogue of Saregama is officially available across various domains for audiences to consume. This includes [[Over-the-top media service|over-the-top]] (OTT) music streaming apps ([[Spotify]], [[Gaana (music streaming service)|Gaana]], [[Wynk]], [[YouTube Music]], [[Hungama.com|Hungama]],  Resso, [[Apple Music]], [[Tidal (service)|Tidal]], [[Pandora (streaming service)|Pandora]], [[Napster (streaming service)|Napster]], etc.), broadcasting platforms ([[Star Television Network|Star network]], [[Sony Entertainment Television|Sony Tv Network]], [[Viacom18|Viacom 18]], [[India TV]], [[Zee TV|Zee]], [[Sun TV Network]], etc.), OTT video streaming platforms ([[Netflix]], [[Amazon Prime]], [[Disney Plus Hotstar]], [[ZEE5|Zee 5]], [[ALTBalaji|Alt Balaji]], [[SonyLIV|Sony Liv]], etc.) and social media platforms ([[Instagram]], [[YouTube]], [[Facebook]], [[Josh Talks|Josh]], Moj, [[Triller (app)|Triller]]).<ref>{{Cite news|title=Saregama enters into global music licensing deal with video platform Triller; Stock zooms 5%|work=IIFL Securities|url=https://www.indiainfoline.com/article/news-top-story/saregama-enters-into-global-music-licensing-deal-with-video-platform-triller-stock-zooms-5-121040600331_1.html}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Saregama brings its content catalogue to Josh users|work=Hindustan Times|url=https://tech.hindustantimes.com/mobile/news/saregama-brings-its-content-catalogue-to-josh-users-71612245024180.html}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Saregama signs licensing deal with short video app Triller|work=Hindustan Times|url=https://tech.hindustantimes.com/tech/news/saregama-signs-licensing-deal-with-short-video-app-triller-71617686266775.html}}</ref>
==History==


Many Hindi films in recent times have their music on Saregama. These include [[Kahaani 2: Durga Rani Singh|Kahaani 2]], [[102 Not Out]], [[Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga]], [[Total Dhamaal]] and [[Panga (film)|Panga]], among others.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Saregama India acquires music of Kahaani 2-Durga Rani Singh|work=Firstpost|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/saregama-india-acquires-music-of-kahaani-2-durga-rani-singh-3072676.html}}</ref> It has also signed as the official music label for forthcoming films like [[Bell Bottom (2021 film)|Bell Bottom]], [[Gangubai Kathiawadi|Gangubai Kathiawad]], [[Kurup (film)|Kurup]], [[Maidaan]] and the untitled next film of [[Ranveer Singh]] with director [[Sankar (writer & director)|Shankar]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Saregama signed on as music label for Akshay Kumar's Bell Bottom|work=Cinestaan|url=https://www.cinestaan.com/articles/2020/jul/31/26600}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Sanjay Leela Bhansali inks deal with Saregama for three projects including Gangubai Kathiawadi|work=Bollywood Hungama|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/sanjay-leela-bhansali-inks-deal-saregama-three-projects-including-gangubai-kathiawadi/}}</ref>
[[File:Gauhar Jaan.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1|[[Gauhar Jaan]], the first Indian artist to be recorded (1902)]]


In the Punjab music space, Saregama has a catalogue of over 8000 tracks.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Saregama launches Carvaan Punjabi with 5,000 pre-loaded songs|work=Exchange for media|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/marketing-news/saregama-launches-carvaan-punjabi-with-5000-pre-loaded-songs-96152.html}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Saregama posts 151% increase to Rs 37.18 crore in net profit|work=Financial Express|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/brandwagon/saregama-posts-151-increase-to-rs-37-18-crore-in-net-profit/2250719/}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Saregama History|url=https://stock-financials.valuestocks.in/en/saregama-company-history|website=Value Stocks}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/media-entertainment/saregamaindia/SI67|title=Saregama India Ltd|date=2018-03-23|work= Money Control|access-date=2018-03-23}}</ref> It was incorporated in [[Kolkata|Calcutta]] (now Kolkata) as ''The Gramophone and Typewriter Ltd.'' The following year, [[Fred Gaisberg]], assistant to [[Phonograph record|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.<ref>{{cite web |title=RPG Music: House of Music |url=http://www.indiaserver.com/saregama/hmvdoc.html |access-date=15 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19970511180700/http://www.indiaserver.com/saregama/hmvdoc.html |archive-date=11 May 1997}}</ref>


Over 11,800 tracks are available in the library.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Arun Vijay Starring Thadam Unveils Jukebox|work=Hans India|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2019-02-06/Arun-Vijay-Starring-Thadam-Unveils-Jukebox/489460}}</ref>
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''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/saregama-india-ltd/infocompanyhistory/companyid-13704.cms|title=Saregama India Ltd.|date=2018-03-23|work= The Economic Times|access-date=2018-03-23}}</ref>


Saregama owns all the songs of [[M. S. Subbulakshmi|MS Subbulakshmi]], the first singer to win India's highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Dr M S Subbulakshmi|work=India Today|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/dr-m-s-subbulakshmi}}</ref>
From 1909 to 2003, the company retailed its music products—[[Phonograph record|records]], [[Cassette tape|cassettes]], and [[compact disc]]s—under the [[His Master's Voice]] (HMV) brand, using the iconic logo of a dog named [[Nipper]] listening to a gramophone.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2004-05-08 |title=Saregama plans to sell land in revival bid |work=The Hindu Business Line |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2004/05/08/stories/2004050802140200.htm |access-date=2018-03-23}}</ref> 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.


In the Telugu space Saregama has over 8000 tracks.<ref>{{Cite news|title=SP Balasubrahmanyam's velvety voice was unpretentious and yet grand|work=India Express|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/sp-balasubrahmanyams-velvety-voice-was-unpretentious-and-yet-grand-6610669/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Telugu MP3 Songs {{!}} Telugu All Time Hit Songs Free Download {{!}} Saregama|work=Free Listing India|url=https://www.freelistingindia.in/listings/telugu-mp3-songs-telugu-all-time-hit-songs-free-download-saregama/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Best Of S. Rajeshwara Rao & Dr. SiNaRe Telugu Songs Jukebox {{!}} Super Hit Songs Collection|work=KZitems|url=https://kzitem.info/news/best-of-s-rajeshwara-rao-dr-sinare-telugu-songs-jukebox-super-hit-songs-collection/jqNurn-HbZ5op6g}}</ref> Saregama has an extensive collection of Malayalam music with over 7000 tracks of both evergreen film music and non-film music.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Download Kj Yesudas Jukebox Top 100 Malayalam Songs in 3GP MP4 FLV MP3 available in 240p, 360p, 720p, 1080p video formats|work=Codedwap|url=https://film.codedwap.com/search/kj-yesudas-jukebox-top-100-malayalam-songs.html}}</ref> Saregama has a collection of over 3000 songs of Kannada film and non-film music.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Top 50 Kannada Rajyothsava Songs|work=Lyricsraaga|url=http://lyricsraaga.com/articles/top-50-kannada-rajyothsava-songs/}}</ref>  Saregama has over 26,000 tracks in Bengali, including over 7900 [[Rabindra Sangeet]] and 1500 [[Nazrul Geeti]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Vikram Mehra shares about how Carvaan brought back radio to living rooms|work=radio and music|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/biz/music/music-services/210213-vikram-mehra-shares-about-how-carvaan-brought}}</ref> Saregama has over 6000 film and non-film Marathi tracks.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Saregama Carvaan Gold Review: You Pay More For The Harman Kardon Tuned Sound, But Its Worth it|work=News 18|url=https://www.news18.com/news/tech/saregama-carvaan-gold-review-you-pay-more-for-the-harman-kardon-tuned-sound-but-its-worth-it-2034871.html}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Top 5 Marathi Songs Of Asha Bhosale You Should Listen To Calm Your Busy Mind|work=IWM Buzz|url=https://www.iwmbuzz.com/music/celebrities-music/top-5-marathi-songs-asha-bhosale-listen-calm-busy-mind/2021/05/15}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=This Gudi Padwa, Saregama launches the Marathi album 'Bhavartha Mauli' by the living legend, Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar ji|work=Radio and Music|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/210413-gudi-padwa-saregama-launches-the-marathi}}</ref> Saregama has over 920 songs in Bhojpuri in their catalogue.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Khesari Lal Yadav New Song: खेसारी लाल यादव के नए गाने ने 24 घंटे में बनाया रिकॉर्ड, वीडियो ने लूटा फैंस का दिल|work=Aaj Tak|url=https://www.aajtak.in/entertainment/news/story/khesari-lal-yadav-new-bhojpuri-song-made-another-record-naach-ke-malkini-bhojpuri-song-pakhi-hegde-new-bhojpuri-video-lbsm-1277932-2021-06-23}}</ref> In the space of Gujarati music, Saregama has over 2900 film and non-film tracks.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Watch Latest Gujarati Music Video Song 'Madhosh' Sung By Rakesh Barot|work=Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/gujarati/rakesh-barot-madhosh-teaser-latest-gujarati-romantic-song-2021/videoshow/83283843.cms}}</ref> Saregama also has over 1400 tracks each in Odia and Assamese, comprising both of film and non-film tracks.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Saregama launches Carvaan Mini Legends - Assamese|work=Exchange 4 Media|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/media-others-news/saregama-launches-carvaan-mini-legends-assamese-99928.html}}</ref>
Saregama owns a music repertoire that spans film and non-film music, including [[Carnatic music|Carnatic]], [[Hindustani classical music|Hindustani classical]], devotional, folk, and other genres, in over 23 [[Languages of India|Indian languages]].<ref name="Annual2024">{{cite web |title=Saregama India Ltd. |url=https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/companies/saregama-india-ltd/ |website=Music Business Worldwide |date=24 January 2025 |access-date=16 May 2025}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite news |title=Alam Ara turns 93 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/books/alamara-turns-93-101710444542829.html |work=Hindustan Times |date=14 March 2024 |access-date=16 May 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Saregama India Ltd - Company History |url=https://www.business-standard.com/company/saregama-india-204/information/company-history |work=[[Business Standard]]}}</ref>


Saregama also has a devotional catalogue with over 18,300 tracks, spanning Hindu devotional tracks, Gurbani, Islamic tracks and Christian devotional tracks.{{Citation needed|date=August 2021}}<ref>{{Cite news|title=Spotify India users can now access 1,00,000-plus Saregama retro tracks by Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi and more|work=[[The Hindu]]|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/spotify-india-users-can-now-access-100000-plus-saregama-retro-tracks-by-lata-mangeshkar-mohammed-rafi-and-more/article31555789.ece}}</ref> It also has an extensive folk music collection spanning folk songs in Bengali, Punjabi, Marathi, and Gujarati.{{Citation needed|date=August 2021}}<ref>{{Cite news|title=Radio services: Vodafone partners Timbre Media|work=[[The Indian Express]]|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/news-archive/web/radio-services-vodafone-partners-timbre-media/}}</ref>
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.<ref name="Annual2024" /> Its music is distributed on [[music streaming service]]s including [[Spotify]], [[Gaana (music streaming service)|Gaana]], [[YouTube Music]], [[Hungama Digital Media Entertainment|Hungama]], [[Apple Music]], and others; on [[Over-the-top media service|over-the-top]] (OTT) video platforms such as [[Netflix]], [[Amazon Prime Video]], [[Disney+ Hotstar|JioHotstar]], and [[ZEE5]]; and on [[social media]] platforms like [[YouTube]], [[Instagram]], and [[Facebook]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Facebook, Saregama ink global licensing deal |url=https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/facebook-saregama-ink-global-licensing-deal-11591159125284.html |access-date=16 May 2025 |work=Mint |date=27 May 2020}}</ref><ref name="Annual2024" />


==History==
As of 2024, Saregama's catalogue includes over 150,000 tracks.<ref name="Annual2024" /> 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.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Dr M S Subbulakshmi |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/dr-m-s-subbulakshmi |work=India Today |archive-date=28 July 2021 |access-date=28 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210728070312/https://www.indiatoday.in/dr-m-s-subbulakshmi |url-status=dead }}</ref> Its catalogue includes devotional music across multiple faiths—such as [[Hinduism|Hindu]], [[Sikhism|Sikh]], [[Islam]]ic, and [[Christianity|Christian]]—as well as a diverse collection of regional [[Indian folk music|folk music]].<ref name="Annual2024" />


===EMI===
In 2023, the company launched ''Saregama Talent'', a vertical focused on [[Talent manager|artist management]] and promotion.<ref>{{cite news |title=Saregama launches Saregama Talent |url=https://www.campaignindia.in/article/saregama-launches-saregama-talent/494137 |work=Campaign India |date=13 July 2023 |access-date=16 May 2025}}</ref><ref name="Annual2024" /> 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''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Breaking: Saregama acquires majority stake in Pocket Aces for ₹127.47 crores |url=https://www.storyboard18.com/digital/breaking-saregama-acquires-majority-stake-in-pocket-aces-for-%E2%82%B9127-47-crores-60831.htm |work=Storyboard18 |date=29 September 2023 |access-date=16 May 2025}}</ref><ref name="Annual2024" /> Saregama also announced a plan to invest ₹1,000 crore over three years to acquire music content across multiple Indian languages.<ref>{{cite news |title=Saregama plans to invest ₹1,000 cr in music content in 3 years |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/saregama-plans-to-invest-1000-cr-in-music-content-in-3-years/article68222171.ece |work=The Hindu Business Line |date=19 February 2024 |access-date=16 May 2025}}</ref><ref name="Annual2024" />
In 1901, the company began operations by recording the first song in India, as the first overseas branch of Electric & Musical Industries Limited, [[EMI]] London.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Saregama History|url=https://stock-financials.valuestocks.in/en/saregama-company-history|url-status=live|website=[[Value Stocks]]}}</ref><ref name="AutoND-4">{{Cite web|url=http://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/media-entertainment/saregamaindia/SI67|title=Saregama India Ltd|date=2018-03-23|work= Money Control|access-date=2018-03-23}}</ref>{{Clarify|reason=EMI did not exist in 1901. Do you mean the Gramaphone Company?|date=July 2020}} It was incorporated in [[Calcutta]] (now Kolkata) as The Gramophone and Typewriter Ltd. The following year, Gramophone inventor [[Emile Berliner]]'s assistant [[Fred Gaisberg]] came to India "on a mission to capture [its] music". [[Gauhar Jaan]] became the first Indian artist to be recorded there, on 5 January 1902. In 1907, a record factory was started in [[Dum Dum]] in Calcutta, the first outside UK.<ref>{{cite web |title=RPG Music: House of Music |url=http://www.indiaserver.com/saregama/hmvdoc.html |access-date=15 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19970511180700/http://www.indiaserver.com/saregama/hmvdoc.html |archive-date=11 May 1997}}</ref>
 
=== The Gramophone Co. ===
On 13 August 1946, it was incorporated as a Private Limited company with the name of ‘The Gramophone Co. (India) Limited'. It was converted into a public company on 28 October 1968 and consequently the name of the company was changed to ‘The Gramophone Company of India Limited'.<ref name="AutoND-5">{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/saregama-india-ltd/infocompanyhistory/companyid-13704.cms|title=Saregama India Ltd.|date=2018-03-23|work= The Economic Times|access-date=2018-03-23}}</ref> [[RPSG Group|RPG Group]] took over the company in 1985 from EMI when the company's financial health was poor.
 
=== Saregama India ===
The name of the company was then changed from The Gramophone Company of India Limited to its current name, '''Saregama India Limited''', on 3 November 2000. In 2005, the remaining EMI stake was sold off to the parent company.
 
[[File:Saregama Carvaan.jpg|thumb|Saregama Carvaan, a multipurpose portable music player launched in November 2018.]]
 
===Dum Dum Recording Studio===
Saregama's recording studio, called [[Dum Dum#Industry|Dum Dum studio]], was built in 1928 in Calcutta.<ref name="AutoND-7">{{Cite news|url=http://www.livemint.com/Leisure/7CfWBoy2w5ezqPB5f4ndzM/The-house-of-vinyl.html|title=The house of vinyl|date=2010-09-23|work= Livemint|access-date=2018-03-23}}</ref> It is one of the oldest studios in [[Southeast Asia]]. Nobel Laureate [[Rabindranath Tagore]] had recorded his songs and poems in his own voice at this studio. Rebel poet [[Kazi Nazrul Islam]]'s voice was also recorded here. The Dum Dum Recording studio was also a house to manufacturing and production of Gramophone Records and thereafter [[Cassette tape|Music Cassettes]].  With advent of digital formats, the physical formats progressively went out of consumer patronage and consequently, these manufacturing facilities
were shut down.
 
== Brands ==
 
===HMV===
For the first 100 years, the company retailed its products (records, cassettes, CDs) under the brand name HMV<ref name="AutoND-6">{{Cite news |date=2004-05-08 |title=Saregama plans to sell land in revival bid |work=The Hindu Business Line |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2004/05/08/stories/2004050802140200.htm |access-date=2018-03-23}}</ref> which was synonymous with film music in India. From 2000 onwards, it started retailing its products under the brand name, Saregama.


==Saregama Carvaan==
==Saregama Carvaan==
===Carvaan===


Carvaan is a portable music player with a pre-loaded collection of 5000 evergreen songs. It is an easy to use device and features in-built stereo speakers. It supports other features like USB, FM, and aux in. Since its inception, Saregama has launched multiple variants of Carvaan in different languages like [[Hindi]], [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Bengali language|Bengali]] and [[Marathi language|Marathi]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ibgnews.com/saregama-carvaan-journey-time-machine-digital-audio-player-pre-loaded-5000-retro-songs/|title=Saregama Carvaan a journey with the time machine : Digital audio player with pre-loaded 5000 retro songs|last=Munshi|first=Suman|date=2017-05-10|website=IBG News|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-25}}</ref>
''Saregama Carvaan'' is a [[Portable media player|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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ibgnews.com/saregama-carvaan-journey-time-machine-digital-audio-player-pre-loaded-5000-retro-songs/|title=Saregama Carvaan a journey with the time machine: Digital audio player with pre-loaded 5000 retro songs|last=Munshi|first=Suman|date=2017-05-10|website=IBG News|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-25}}</ref> The device features built-in speakers and also supports [[FM broadcasting|FM]]/[[AM broadcasting|AM]] radio, [[USB]], and [[Bluetooth]] connectivity.


In 2018, Saregama Carvaan Premium was launched with additional features. There are 52 additional stations (as compared to the base model) and app support is provided for [[iOS]] and [[Android (operating system)|Android]] to create playlist and controlling the music system.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gadgets.ndtv.com/audio/news/saregama-carvaan-premium-companion-app-52-additional-stations-india-launch-price-features-1918976|title=Saregama Carvaan Premium With Companion App Support Launched at Rs. 7,390|website=NDTV Gadgets 360|date=19 September 2018 |language=en|access-date=2019-10-25}}</ref>
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 [[bhajan]]s.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/gadgets/saregama-launches-portable-carvaan-go-speaker-with-3000-evergreen-songs-at-rs-3990-5678364/|title=Saregama launches portable Carvaan Go speaker with 3,000 evergreen songs at Rs 3,990|date=2019-04-16|website=The Indian Express|language=en-IN|access-date=2019-10-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/saregama-launches-carvaan-shrimad-bhagavad-gita-lata-jagjit-bhajans-in-playlist/articleshow/70957930.cms|title=Saregama launches Carvaan Shrimad Bhagavad Gita; Lata, Jagjit bhajans in playlist|date=2019-09-03|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2019-10-25}}</ref> In 2020, Saregama launched ''Carvaan Karaoke'', which allows users to sing along with synchronised lyrics on a screen.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/saregama-carvaan-karaoke-with-display-launched-in-india-price-starts-at-rs-19-990-1749929-2020-12-16|title=Saregama Carvaan Karaoke with display launched in India |work=India Today |access-date=2020-12-16}}</ref>


In the year 2019, Saregama launched Carvaan 2.O. In addition to the collection of 5000 songs, Wi-Fi connectivity is available which provides access to over 300 audio stations and over 20,000 songs.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Solid ramp-up for Saregama Carvaan 2.0 podcast offerings with BBC, Sadhguru, Gulzar, Fever FM|work=Media brief|url=https://mediabrief.com/bbc-sadguru-money-control-film-companion-on-saregama-carvaan/}}</ref> The content pushed as podcasts includes devotionals, children's rhymes, talk shows, travel, food, and health. 
== Yoodlee Films ==
{{main|Yoodlee Films}}


Carvaan Gold and Carvaan Gold 2.O are the premium versions of Saregama Carvaan which have all the old features of Carvaan along with Wi-Fi connectivity, additional audio stations, Champagne Gold and Rose Gold colours, and a [[Harman Kardon|Harman/Kardon]] sound system.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gadgets.ndtv.com/audio/news/saregama-carvaan-2-0-price-in-india-rs-7990-launch-specifications-2055138|title=Saregama Carvaan 2.0 With 5,000 Preloaded Songs, Wi-Fi Launched|website=NDTV Gadgets 360|date=19 June 2019 |language=en|access-date=2019-10-25}}</ref>
''Yoodlee Films'' is the [[Filmmaking|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.<ref name="Annual2024" />


The other variants include Carvaan GO, Carvaan Mini and Carvaan Karaoke.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Saregama Carvaan Karaoke with display launched in India, price starts at Rs 19,990|work=India Today|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/saregama-carvaan-karaoke-with-display-launched-in-india-price-starts-at-rs-19-990-1749929-2020-12-16}}</ref> Carvaan can be purchased online through Amazon in India, USA, Canada, UK and UAE.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jawaradio.com/saregama-carvaan-product/saregama-carvaan-hindi|title=Saregama Carvaan Hindi|website=Jawa Radio|language=en|access-date=2021-04-26}}</ref>
Its film ''[[Hamid (film)|Hamid]]'' won two [[National Film Awards]] at the [[66th National Film Awards]], including [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film|Best Feature Film]] in [[Urdu]] and [[National Film Award for Best Child Artist|Best Child Artist]] for Talha Arshad Reshi.<ref>{{cite news |title=National Awards 2019: Hamid wins Best Urdu Film, director Aijaz Khan says 'didn't expect award at all' |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/national-awards-2019-hamid-wins-best-urdu-film-director-aijaz-khan-says-didnt-expect-award-at-all-7141411.html |work=Firstpost |date=10 August 2019 |access-date=16 May 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Talha Arshad Reshi, winner of Best Child Actor, is clueless about his National Award |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/regional-cinema-talha-arshad-reshi-winner-of-best-child-actor-is-clueless-about-his-national-award-deets-inside-541497 |work=India TV News |date=10 August 2019 |access-date=16 May 2025}}</ref> At the [[67th National Film Awards]], actor Naga Vishal received the award for Best Child Artist for his performance in ''[[K.D. (film)|K.D.]]''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Naga Vishal on winning National Award for Best Child Artist: I wasn't prepared for it |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/celebrities/naga-vishal-on-winning-national-award-for-best-child-artist-i-wasn-t-prepared-for-it-693170 |work=India TV News |date=23 March 2021 |access-date=16 May 2025}}</ref> The studio’s early releases like ''[[Ajji]]'' and ''[[Noblemen (film)|Noblemen]]'' were also recognised at international film festivals.<ref>{{cite news |title=Yoodlee Films' Ajji wins prestigious awards at international film festivals |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/cmcm/yoodlee-films-ajji-wins-prestigious-awards-at-international-film-festivals |work=The Free Press Journal |access-date=16 May 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Accolades for Yoodlee Films' Noblemen at New York Indian Film Festival |url=https://www.uniindia.com/~/accolades-for-yoodlee-films-noblemen-at-new-york-indian-film-festival/Entertainment/news/1234318.html |work=United News of India |access-date=16 May 2025}}</ref>


===Carvaan GO===
==Film discography==
 
===Hindi films===
Carvaan GO is a portable digital audio player with in-built speakers and a pre-loaded collection of 3000 retro Hindi songs by yesteryear's singing legends. The songs are divided into various categories such as Artistes, Specials and Playlists. The personal device has a rechargeable battery with approximately seven hours of playtime. The additional features include Bluetooth, aux cable, micro SD, and [[FM broadcasting|FM]]/[[AM broadcasting|AM]] options.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/gadgets/saregama-launches-portable-carvaan-go-speaker-with-3000-evergreen-songs-at-rs-3990-5678364/|title=Saregama launches portable Carvaan Go speaker with 3,000 evergreen songs at Rs 3,990|date=2019-04-16|website=The Indian Express|language=en-IN|access-date=2019-10-25}}</ref> Carvaan Go Gold is available in Champagne Gold and Rose Gold color variants with [[Harman/Kardon]] sound.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
 
! Year
===Carvaan Mini===
! Film
 
|-
Carvaan Mini is a portable music player with multiple variants of [[Bhakti]], [[Rabindra Sangeet|Rabindrasangeet]], and [[Gurbani]]. Other variants have a collection of 351 songs dedicated to Hindi legends, Marathi legends, Bengali legends, [[Kannada]] legends, [[Malayalam]] legends, Tamil legends, [[Telugu language|Telugu]] legends, and Carvaan Mini [[M. S. Subbulakshmi]], consisting of 351 songs.
|rowspan="14"|1981
 
|''[[Silsila (1981 film)|Silsila]]''
Saregama recently launched Carvaan Mini Shrimad [[Bhagavad Gita]], pre-loaded with 18 Adhyays, 700 verses of the Bhagavad Gita and 101 [[Krishna]] Bhajans.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/saregama-launches-carvaan-shrimad-bhagavad-gita-lata-jagjit-bhajans-in-playlist/articleshow/70957930.cms|title=Saregama launches Carvaan Shrimad Bhagavad Gita; Lata, Jagjit bhajans in playlist|date=2019-09-03|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2019-10-25}}</ref> Carvaan Mini Art of Living with knowledge task by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.{{Clarify|reason=poor grammar|date=August 2021}}
|-
 
|''[[Umrao Jaan (1981 film)|Umrao Jaan]]''
Carvaan Mini Kids, a dedicated variant for children, comes pre-loaded with over 80 English and Hindi rhymes, over 300 stories, over 15 learning topics, and over 30 mantras and devotional songs. Apart from pre-loaded content, it works as a Bluetooth speaker and offers USB and aux in compatibility. A special edition – Carvaan Mini Kids – Chhota Bheem has also been launched.
|-
 
|''[[Laawaris (1981 film)|Laawaris]]''
===Carvaan Karaoke===
|-
Carvaan Karaoke launched in the year 2020.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/saregama-carvaan-karaoke-with-display-launched-in-india-price-starts-at-rs-19-990-1749929-2020-12-16|title=Saregama Carvaan Karaoke with display launched in India |work=India Today |access-date=2020-12-16}}</ref> It is the top end version of Carvaan with all its features plus 1000 Hindi karaoke tracks.  It comes pre-loaded with 5000 evergreen Hindi songs, 1000 karaoke tracks, over 300 daily updated podcast stations, FM/AM, Bluetooth, USB and aux in. Carvaan Karaoke has an inbuilt screen to display the karaoke screen, which slides upwards upon pressing the karaoke button. The karaoke lyrics can be displayed on a TV or projector by connecting it with an HDMI cable. It comes along with two wireless microphones. Karaoke tracks are classified under Actors, Artistes, Eras, Moods and Top 50 for easy and quick selection. It comes in the classic Metallic Red color.
|''[[Armaan (1981 film)|Armaan]]''
 
|-
==Awards==
|''[[Saath Saath (film)|Saath Saath]]''
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|+
|''[[Bazaar (1982 film)|Bazaar]]''
|'''Sr. No'''
|-
|'''Month/Year'''
|''[[Jyoti (1981 film)|Jyoti]]''
|'''Awards'''
|-
|'''Purpose'''
|''[[Ek Hi Bhool]]''
|-
|''[[Namkeen]]''
|-
|''[[Chashme Buddoor (1981 film)|Chashme Buddoor]]''
|-
|''[[Dard (1981 film)|Dard]]''
|-
|''[[Yeh Nazdeekiyan]]''
|-
|''[[Fiffty Fiffty]]''
|-
|''[[Ullasa Paravaigal#Soundtrack|Do Dil Deewane]]''
|-
|rowspan="13"|1982
|''[[Prem Rog]]''
|-
|''[[Disco Dancer]]''
|-
|''[[Vidhaata]]''
|-
|''[[Masoom (1983 film)|Masoom]]''
|-
|''[[Bade Dil Wala]]''
|-
|''[[Namak Halaal]]''
|-
|''[[Bemisal]]''
|-
|''[[Angoor (1982 film)|Angoor]]''
|-
|''[[Andhaa Kaanoon]]''
|-
|-
|1
|''[[Kaamchor]]''
|Nov-17
|IPRCCA 2017
|Best use of PR by a Brand - Silver<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/marketing-news/value-360-and-viacom-18-win-big-at-iprccaroger-c.b.-pereira-conferred-with-lifetime-achievement-award-87220.html|title=Value 360 and Viacom 18 win big at IPRCCA; Roger C.B. Pereira conferred with Lifetime Achievement Award - Exchange4media|website=Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media|language=en|access-date=2019-10-25}}</ref>
|-
|-
|2
|''[[Himmatwala (1983 film)|Himmatwala]]''
|Apr-18
|Brand Equity Marketing Awards 2018
|Innovation of the Year Award<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/marketing/brand-equity-marketing-awards-and-the-winners-are/63853535|title=Brand Equity Marketing Awards: And, the winners are... |website=ETBrandEquity.com|language=en|access-date=2019-10-25}}</ref>
|-
|-
|3
|''[[Khud-Daar]]''
|Apr-18
|Apac Effies  -The Womb (Agency)
|One Gold and Two silvers : 'Let's create viral products' for Saregama<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bestmediainfo.com/2018/04/india-brings-home-20-metals-at-2018-apac-effie-awards/|title=India brings home 20 metals at 2018 APAC Effie Awards|website=www.bestmediaifo.com|access-date=2019-10-25|date=30 April 2018 }}</ref>
|-
|-
|3
|''[[Sawaal (film)|Sawaal]]''
|May-18
|WAARC Innovation Awards to The Womb (agency)
|Special Award for Category Innovation and Silver for Effective Innovation<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.warc.com/newsandopinion/news/carvaan_wins_warc_prize_for_asian_strategy/41269|title=Carvaan wins WARC Prize for Asian Strategy {{!}} WARC|website=www.warc.com|language=en|access-date=2019-10-25}}</ref>
|-
|-
|4
|rowspan="3"|1986
|Aug-18
|''[[Ijaazat]]''
|IndIAA Awards 2018
|The Perfect Gift<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.afaqs.com/company-briefs/60974_chrome-pictures-victorious-at-the-indiaa-awards|title=Chrome Pictures Victorious at The INDIAA Awards|website=afaqs!|date=4 September 2018 |access-date=2019-10-25}}</ref>
|-
|-
|5
|''[[Karma (1986 film)|Karma]]''
|Aug-18
|Marquees 2018
|Reimagining for the Better<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/advertising-club-honours-best-brands-with-marquees-2018/article24874636.ece|title=Advertising Club honours best brands with Marquees 2018|date=2018-09-05|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-10-25|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
|-
|-
|6
|''[[Amrit (1986 film)|Amrit]]''
|Aug-19
|IndIAA Awards 2019
|Shaadi ka naya gift<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.campaignindia.in/article/ogilvy-dominates-the-indiaa-awards/453885|title=Ogilvy dominates the IndIAA Awards|website=Campaign India|access-date=2019-10-25}}</ref>
|}
 
== Yoodlee Films ==
{{main|Yoodlee films}}
Yoodlee Films is the film division of Saregama India. Founded in 2017, it is headquartered in Mumbai and has made 17 films across genres and languages, for both theatrical release and for video streaming platforms like [[Netflix]], [[Disney+ Hotstar]] and [[ZEE5|Zee 5]]. The film [[Hamid (film)|''Hamid'']] by [[Ajaz Khan|Aijaz Khan]] was bestowed with two National Awards in the 66th National Awards for Best Film in Urdu and Best Child Artist for Talha Arshad Reshi.{{Citation needed|date=August 2021}}<ref>{{Cite news|date=August 10, 2019 |title=Talha Arshad Reshi, winner of Best Child Actor is clueless about his National Award. Deets inside|work=[[India Tv News]]|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/regional-cinema-talha-arshad-reshi-winner-of-best-child-actor-is-clueless-about-his-national-award-deets-inside-541497}}</ref> ''Hamid'' also won the Muhammad Al-Ameen Award, a diploma of honour for the best film on peace at the 37th [[Fajr International Film Festival]].{{Citation needed|date=August 2021}}<ref>{{Cite news|title=37th Fajr Intl. Film Festival Concludes with Announcing Winners|work=[[Tasnim News]]|url=https://www.tasnimnews.com/en/news/2019/04/26/1997911/37th-fajr-intl-film-festival-concludes-with-announcing-winners}}</ref> At the 67th National Film Awards, actor Naga Vishal won the National Award for 'Best Child Artist' for his role in the film.{{Citation needed|date=August 2021}}<ref>{{Cite news|date=March 24, 2021 |title=Naga Vishal on winning National Award for Best Child Artist: I wasn't prepared for it|work=[[India Tv News]]|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/celebrities/naga-vishal-on-winning-national-award-for-best-child-artist-i-wasn-t-prepared-for-it-693170}}</ref> Additionally, Sushama Deshpande received a special mention for her acting in the movie ''[[Ajji]]'', at the [[Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles]].{{Citation needed|date=August 2021}}<ref>{{Cite news|date=April 26, 2019 |title=37th Fajr Intl. Film Festival Concludes with Announcing Winners|work=[[Tasnim News Agency]]|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/cmcm/yoodlee-films-ajji-wins-prestigious-awards-at-international-film-festivals}}</ref> Ali Haji also won the Best Child Actor Award for the movie ''Noblemen'' at the [[New York Indian Film Festival]] in 2018.{{Citation needed|date=August 2021}}<ref>{{Cite news|date=18 May 2018|title=accolades for yoodlee films noblemen at new york indian film festival|work=United News Of India|url=http://www.uniindia.com/~/accolades-for-yoodlee-films-noblemen-at-new-york-indian-film-festival/Entertainment/news/1234318.html}}</ref>
 
==Film Discography==
===Hindi===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year
! Film
|-
|-
|rowspan="3"|1988
|rowspan="4"|1988
|''[[Ram Lakhan]]''
|''[[Ram Lakhan]]''
|-
|-
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|''[[Rukhsat]]''
|''[[Rukhsat]]''
|-
|-
|rowspan="2"|1989
|''[[Parbat Ke Us Paar]]''
|''[[Chandni (film)|Chandni]]''
|-
|rowspan="3"|1989
|''[[Chandni (1989 film)|Chandni]]''
|-
|-
|''[[Maine Pyar Kiya]]''
|''[[Maine Pyar Kiya]]''
|-
|-
|rowspan="2"|1990
|''[[Jaadugar (1989 film)|Jaadugar]]''
|-
! colspan="2" style="background:Orchid" | 1990s
|-
|rowspan="7"|1990
|''[[Lekin...]]''
|''[[Lekin...]]''
|-
|-
|''[[Henna (film)|Henna]]''
|''[[Henna (film)|Henna]]''
|-
|-
|rowspan="5"|1991
|''[[Sailaab (1990 film)|Sailaab]]''
|-
|''[[Hum (film)|Hum]]''
|-
|''[[Jeevan Ek Sanghursh]]''
|-
|''[[Haatim Tai (1990 film)|Haatim Tai]]''
|-
|''[[Dharam Sankat|Dharm-Sankat]]''
|-
|rowspan="6"|1991
|''[[Lamhe]]''
|''[[Lamhe]]''
|-
|-
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|''[[Bekhudi]]''
|''[[Bekhudi]]''
|-
|-
|rowspan="5"|1992
|''Badi Bahen''
|-
|rowspan="14"|1992
|''[[Damini]]''
|''[[Damini]]''
|-
|''[[Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja]]''
|-
|-
|''[[Dil Aashna Hai]]''
|''[[Dil Aashna Hai]]''
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|''[[Hasti]]''
|''[[Hasti]]''
|-
|-
|rowspan="2"|1993
|''[[Tyagi (film)|Tyagi]]''
|-
|''[[Prem Shakti|Jab Jab Pyar Hua]]''
|-
|''[[Humlaa]]''
|-
|''Swarg Se Pyaara Ghar Hamara''
|-
|''[[Muskurahat (1992 film)|Muskurahat]]''
|-
|''[[Prem Deewane]]''
|-
|''[[Gurudev (film)|Gurudev]]''
|-
|''[[Antham|Drohi]]''
|-
|rowspan="9"|1993
|''[[Darr]]''
|''[[Darr]]''
|-
|-
|''[[Aaina (1993 film)|Aaina]]''
|''[[Aaina (1993 film)|Aaina]]''
|-
|-
|rowspan="5"|1994
|''[[Geetanjali (1993 film)|Geetanjali]]''
|-
|''[[Gumrah (1993 film)|Gumrah]]''
|-
|''[[Jazbaat (1994 film)|Jazbaat]]''
|-
|''Kanyadaan''
|-
|''[[Dhanwan (1993 film)|Dhanwaan]]''
|-
|''Mohabbat Ki Arzoo''
|-
|''[[Phool (1993 film)|Phool]]''
|-
|rowspan="10"|1994
|''[[Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!]]''
|''[[Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!]]''
|-
|-
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|-
|-
|''[[Majhdhaar]]''
|''[[Majhdhaar]]''
|-
|''[[Rock Dancer]]''
|-
|''[[Prem (film)|Prem]]''
|-
|''[[The Gentleman (film)|The Gentleman]]''
|-
|''[[Criminal (1994 film)|Criminal]]''
|-
|''[[Aswamedham (film)|Akhiri Intaqam]]''
|-
|-
|rowspan="3"|1995
|rowspan="3"|1995
|''[[Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge]]''
|''[[Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge]]''
|-
|-
|''[[Criminal (1994 film)|Criminal]]''
|''[[Dushmani: A Violent Love Story]]''
|-
|-
|''[[Dushmani: A Violent Love Story]]''
|''[[Thiruda Thiruda|Chor Chor]]''
|-
|-
|rowspan="6"|1996
|rowspan="7"|1996
|''[[Dastak (1996 film)|Dastak]]''
|''[[Dastak (1996 film)|Dastak]]''
|-
|-
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|''[[Daayraa]]''
|''[[Daayraa]]''
|-
|-
|rowspan="3"|1997
|''[[Himalay Putra]]''
|-
|rowspan="4"|1997
|''[[Virasat (1997 film)|Virasat]]''
|''[[Virasat (1997 film)|Virasat]]''
|-
|-
|''[[Dil To Pagal Hai]]''
|''[[Dil To Pagal Hai]]''{{ref label|PhysicalOnly|P}}
|-
|-
|''[[Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya]]''
|''[[Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya]]''
|-
|''[[Minsara Kanavu|Sapnay]]''
|-
|-
|rowspan="6"|1998
|rowspan="6"|1998
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|''[[Aa Ab Laut Chalen]]''
|''[[Aa Ab Laut Chalen]]''
|-
|-
|rowspan="3"|1999
|rowspan="4"|1999
|''[[Hum Saath-Saath Hain]]''
|''[[Hum Saath-Saath Hain]]''{{ref label|PhysicalOnly|P}}
|-
|-
|''[[Thakshak]]''
|''[[Thakshak]]''
|-
|''[[Kartoos]]''
|-
|-
|''[[Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai]]''
|''[[Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai]]''
|-
|-
|rowspan="8"|2000
! colspan="2" style="background:Crimson" | 2000s
|''[[Mohabbatein]]''
|-
|rowspan="10"|2000
|''[[Mohabbatein]]''{{ref label|PhysicalOnly|P}}
|-
|-
|''[[Refugee (2000 film)|Refugee]]''
|''[[Refugee (2000 film)|Refugee]]''
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|''[[One 2 Ka 4]]''
|''[[One 2 Ka 4]]''
|-
|-
|''[[Chhupa Rustam (2001 film)|Chhupa Rustam]]''
|-
|''[[Love You Hamesha]]''
|-
|rowspan="18"|2001
|''[[Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein]]''
|-
|''[[Filhaal]]''
|-
|''[[Aks (2001 film)|Aks]]''
|-
|''[[Style (2001 film)|Style]]''
|-
|''[[Ansh: The Deadly Part]]''
|-
|''[[Deewaanapan]]''
|-
|''[[Yeh Mohabbat Hai]]''
|-
|''[[Pyaar Kiya Nahin Jaata]]''
|-
|''[[Bawandar]]''
|-
|''[[Auto Driver|Mujhe Pyar Hua Tumse]]''
|-
|''Dil Dhoondta Hai''
|-
|''Sai Baba''
|-
|''Yehi To Pyar Hai...''
|-
|''Taj Mahal - A Monument of Love''
|-
|''[[Khatron Ke Khiladi (2001 film)|Khatron Ke Khiladi]]''
|-
|''[[Muthu (soundtrack)#Track listing|Muthu Maharaja]]''
|-
|''[[Little John (film)|Little John]]''
|-
|''Aakheer''
|-
|rowspan="13"|2002
|''[[Mujhse Dosti Karoge!]]''{{ref label|PhysicalOnly|P}}
|-
|''[[Saathiya (film)|Saathiya]]''{{ref label|PhysicalOnly|P}}
|-
|''[[Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai]]''{{ref label|PhysicalOnly|P}}
|-
|''[[Dil Vil Pyar Vyar]]''
|-
|''[[Jism (2003 film)|Jism]]''
|-
|''[[Na Tum Jaano Na Hum]]''
|-
|''[[Awara Paagal Deewana]]''
|-
|''[[Om Jai Jagadish]]''
|-
|''[[Leela (2002 film)|Leela]]''
|-
|''[[Love at Times Square]]''
|-
|''[[Indian Babu]]''
|-
|''[[Hum Pyar Tumhi Se Kar Baithe]]''{{ref label|PhysicalOnly|P}}
|-
|''[[Dhund (2003 film)|Dhund - The Fog]]''
|-
|rowspan="13"|2003
|''[[Koi... Mil Gaya (soundtrack)|Koi... Mil Gaya]]''
|-
|''[[LOC: Kargil]]''
|-
|''[[Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon]]''{{ref label|PhysicalOnly|P}}
|-
|''[[Kuch Naa Kaho]]''
|-
|''[[Paap]]''
|-
|''[[Pinjar (film)|Pinjar]]''
|-
|''Zinda Dil''
|-
|''[[Parwana (2003 film)|Parwana]]''
|-
|''[[Woh Tera Naam Tha]]''
|-
|''[[Supari (film)|Supari]]''
|-
|''[[Chupke Se]]''
|-
|''[[Police Force: An Inside Story]]''
|-
|''[[Nayee Padosan]]''
|-
|rowspan="1"|2016
|''[[Kahaani 2: Durga Rani Singh]]''
|-
|rowspan="1"|2019
|''[[Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga]]''
|-
|rowspan="2"|2023
|''[[Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani]]''
|-
|''[[12th Fail]]''
|-
|rowspan="4"|2024
|''[[Article 370]]''
|-
|''[[Singham Again]]''
|-
|''[[Stree 2]]''
|-
|''[[Kalki 2898 AD]]''
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2025
|''[[Dhurandhar]]''
|-
|''[[Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri]]''
|}
===Hindi non-films===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year
! Album
! Artist(s)
|-
! colspan="3" style="background:Orchid" | 1990s
|-
|1987
|''Senorita''
|rowspan="2" |[[Suneeta Rao]]
|-
|1990
|''Dhuan''
|-
|1995
|''Ganga Amar Ma Padma Amar Ma''
|Runa Laila
|-
|rowspan="2" |1996
|''Mere Wattan Ke Logo''
|Lata Mangeshkar
|-
|''Talaash''
|Suneeta Rao
|-
|1997
|''Farebí''
|[[Biddu]]
|-
|rowspan="6" |1998
|''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
|-
|''Zindagi''
|[[Suchitra Krishnamoorti]]
|-
|1999
|Y2K: Shaal Do Hazaar
|Raageshwari
|}
|}


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|''[[Alai Payuthey]]''
|''[[Alai Payuthey]]''
|-
|-
|2001
|2001  
|''[[Minnale]]''
|''[[Minnale]]''
|-
|2022
|''[[Varalaru Mukkiyam]]''
|-
|rowspan="3"|2023
|''[[Veeran (film)|Veeran]]''
|-
|''[[Maaveeran (2023 film)|Maaveeran]]''
|-
|''[[Annapoorani: The Goddess of Food]]''
|-
|rowspan="5"|2024
|''[[Captain Miller (film)|Captain Miller]]''
|-
|''[[Inga Naan Thaan Kingu]]''
|-
|-
|''[[Teenz]]''
|-
|-
|''[[Amaran (2024 film)|Amaran]]''
|-
|-
|''[[Kanguva]]''
|-
| rowspan="3" |2025
|''[[Thug Life (2025 film)|Thug Life]]''
|-
|''[[Gangers (film)|Gangers]]''
|-
|''[[Idli Kadai]]''
|-
|2026
|''[[Parasakthi (2026 film)|Parasakthi]]''
|}
===Malayalam===
{{incomplete list|section=yes|date=May 2025}}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year
! Film
|-
|2021
|''[[Kurup (film)|Kurup]]''
|-
|rowspan=21 |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 (2022 film)|Kumari]]''
|-
|''Vivaha Avahanam''
|-
|''[[Romancham]]''
|-
|''[[Autorickshawkarante Bharya]]''
|-
|''[[Kaapa]]''
|-
|''Padachone Ingalu Katholi''
|-
|''[[The Teacher (2022 film)|The Teacher]]''
|-
|''[[Khedda (film)|Khedda]]''
|-
|''Bharatha Circus''
|-
|rowspan=30| 2023
|''[[Djinn (2023 film)|Djinn]]''
|-
|''[[Ayisha (film)|Ayisha]]''
|-
|''[[Ntikkakkakkoru Premondarnn]]''
|-
|''[[Jawanum Mullapoovum]]''
|-
|''[[Vaathil]]''
|-
|''[[Momo in Dubai]]''
|-
|''Bullet Diaries''
|-
|''[[Pendulum (2023 film)|Pendulum]]''
|-
|''[[Kasargold]]''
|-
|''AT - Welcome to The Dark Side''
|-
|''[[Pookkaalam]]''
|-
|''[[Enkilum Chandrike]]''
|-
|''Bhagavan Dasante Ramarajyam''
|-
|''Khajuraaho Dreams''
|-
|''[[Neymar (film)|Neymar]]''
|-
|''[[Within Seconds]]''
|-
|''[[The Great Escape (2023 film)|The Great Escape]]''
|-
|''Pappa''
|-
|''Njaanum Pinnoru Njaanum''
|-
|''Asthra''
|-
|''[[RDX (film)|RDX]]''
|-
|''[[Padmini (2023 film)|Padmini]]''
|-
|''[[Nadhikalil Sundari Yamuna]]''
|-
|''[[Antony (2023 film)|Antony]]''
|-
|''Mr. Hacker''
|-
|''[[Nadhikalil Sundari Yamuna]]''
|-
|''[[Little Miss Rawther]]''
|-
|''Philip's''
|-
|''[[Bandra (film)|Bandra]]''
|-
|''Kadhikan''
|-
|rowspan=4| 2024
|''[[Anweshippin Kandethum]]''
|-
|''[[Malaikottai Vaaliban]]''
|-
|''Thrayam''
|-
|''Kadha Innuvare''
|-
|rowspan=5| 2025
|''4 Seasons''
|-
|''[[Bazooka (film)|Bazooka]]''
|-
|}
===Gujarati===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year
! Film
|-
|2025
|''[[Shastra (2025 film)|Shastra]]''
|-
|-
|}
|}
===Telugu===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year
! Film
|-
|2022
|''[[Godfather (2022 film)|Godfather]]''
|-
|}
===Assamese===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year
! Film
|-
|2023
|''[[Dr. Bezbaruah 2]]''
|-
|2025
|''[[Roi Roi Binale (film)|Roi Roi Binale]]''
|-
|}
==Film content==
Films produced: ''[[Abhiyum Anuvum]]'' (2018)
==Television content==
==Television content==
Saregama produces content for TV channels in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi and Bengali. The company has created many serials and shows.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/striking-a-new-note-saregama-moves-into-film-content-creation/article9407473.ece|title=Striking a new note, Saregama moves into film content creation|work=@businessline|access-date=2018-08-17|language=en}}</ref>
Saregama produces content for TV channels in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam. The company has created many serials and shows.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/striking-a-new-note-saregama-moves-into-film-content-creation/article9407473.ece|title=Striking a new note, Saregama moves into film content creation|work=@businessline|access-date=2018-08-17|language=en}}</ref>
*''Soolam'' (2001)
*''Velan'' (2002)
*''My Dear Bhootham'' (2004)
*''Raja Rajeswari'' (2005)
*''Vepilaikari'' (2007-2008)
*''Athipookkal'' (2007-2012)
*''Pondadi thevai'' (2010-2012)
*''[[Valli (TV series)|Valli]]'' (2012-2019)
*''[[Pillai Nila (TV series)|Pillai Nila]]'' (2012-2014)
*''[[Bhairavi Aavigalukku Priyamanaval]]'' (2012-2017)
*''[[Roja (Tamil TV series)|Roja]]'' (2018–2022)
*'' [[Sevanthi (TV series)|Sevanthi]]''  (2019 - Present) [[Udaya TV]]
*''[[Roja (2019 TV series) |Roja]] ''(2019-2020) [[Gemini TV]]
*''[[Anbe Vaa  (2020 TV series)|Anbe Vaa]]''(2020–present)
*''Ilakkiya''  (2022-present)
*''[[Iniya (TV series)|Iniya]]'' (2022-present)


==Notes==
{|class="wikitable sortable"
! Year
!Title
!Channel
!Language
|-
|2001
|''Soolam''
|[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|[[Tamil Language|Tamil]]
|-
|2002
|''Velan''
|[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|[[Tamil Language|Tamil]]
|-
|2004
|''My Dear Bhootham''
|[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|[[Tamil Language|Tamil]]
|-
|2005
|''Raja Rajeswari''
|[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|[[Tamil Language|Tamil]]
|-
|2007-2008
|''Vepilaikari''
|[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|[[Tamil Language|Tamil]]
|-
|2007-2012
|''[[Athipookal]]''
|[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|[[Tamil Language|Tamil]]
|-
|2010-2012
|''Pondadi Thevai''
|[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|[[Tamil Language|Tamil]]
|-
|2012-2019
|''[[Valli (TV series)|Valli]]''
|[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|[[Tamil Language|Tamil]]
|-
|2012-2014
|''[[Pillai Nila (TV series)|Pillai Nila]]''
|[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|[[Tamil Language|Tamil]]
|-
|2012-2017
|''[[Bhairavi Aavigalukku Priyamanaval]]''
|[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|[[Tamil Language|Tamil]]
|-
|2014–2022
|''Chandralekha''
|[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|[[Tamil Language|Tamil]]
|-
|2018-2022
|''[[Roja (Tamil TV series)|Roja]]''
|[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|[[Tamil Language|Tamil]]
|-
|2019-2020
|''[[Roja (2019 TV series)|Roja]]''
|[[Gemini TV]]
|[[Telugu Language|Telugu]]
|-
|2020-2024
|''[[Anbe Vaa (2020 TV series)|Anbe Vaa]]''
|[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|[[Tamil Language|Tamil]]
|-
|2022–2026
|''[[Ilakkiya]]''
|[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|[[Tamil Language|Tamil]]
|-
|2022 - 2024
|''[[Iniya (2022 TV series)|Iniya]]''
|[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|[[Tamil Language|Tamil]]
|-
|2024–Present
|''Mangalyam Thanthunanena''
|[[Surya TV]]
|[[Malayalam]]
|-
|2024–Present
|''[[Malli (2024 TV series)|Malli]]''
|[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|[[Tamil language|Tamil]]
|-
|2025–Present
| ''[[Aadukalam (TV series)|Aadukalam]]''
|[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|[[Tamil language|Tamil]]
|-
|}
 
===Web series===
{|class="wikitable sortable"
! Year
!Title
!Channel
!Language
|-
| rowspan="3" |2025||''[[Roja (2018 TV series)|Roja 2]]''|| rowspan="3" |Saregama TV Shows Tamil|| rowspan="3" |[[Tamil language|Tamil]]
|-
|''Love Returns''
|-
|Bhairavi 2
|}
 
== Notes ==
{{notelist}}
{{notelist}}


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}
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==External links==
==External links==
 
{{commons category}}
*[https://www.saregama.com/ Official Website]
*[https://www.saregama.com/ Official Website]


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Latest revision as of 11:25, 16 March 2026


This article is about the music company. For the musical notes in Indian music, see Sargam (music). For other uses, see Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni (disambiguation).

Saregama India Ltd
Formerly
  • The Gramophone and Typewriter Ltd. (1901–1946)
  • The Gramophone Co. (India) Ltd. (1946–1968)
  • The Gramophone Company Of India Ltd. (1968–2000)
Traded as
IndustryMusic and entertainment
Founded1901; 125 years ago (1901)
Headquarters
Kolkata, West Bengal
,
India
Key people
ProductsPortable media players
Services
RevenueIncrease ₹817 crore (US$110 million) (2024)
ParentThe Gramophone Company Limited (1901–1931)
Electric and Musical Industries (1931–1985)
RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group (1985–present)
SubsidiariesYoodlee Films
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2013–present
Genres
Subscribers55.1 million
Views27.1 billion
Last updated: May 16, 2025
2=
Websitewww.saregama.com

Saregama India Ltd[lower-alpha 1] formerly known as The Gramophone Company of India Ltd., is an Indian music record label and content company headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal. It is the oldest music label in India, established in 1901 as the Indian branch of the British Gramophone Company. It later became a part of EMI (Electric and Musical Industries), and for several decades, used the His Master's Voice (HMV) trademark on its releases. The first song recorded in India by Gauhar Jaan in 1902 and the first film made in Bollywood with sound Alam Ara in 1931 were under the music label.

In 1985, the company was acquired by the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group.[1] Although the HMV trademark continued to be used until 2003, the licensing agreement with EMI ended that year. Saregama also distributed EMI's international releases in India during this period.[2]

The company is involved in music publishing, film production under the brand Yoodlee Films, and the creation of multi-language television content.[3] It also manufactures and sells Carvaan, a digital audio player pre-loaded with classic Indian music.[4]

Saregama is listed on the NSE and the BSE. Besides its head office in Kolkata, it has regional offices in Mumbai, Chennai, and Delhi.

History[edit | edit source]

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.[5][6] 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.[7]

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.[8]

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.[9] 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.[10] 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.[11][12]

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.[10] 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.[13][10]

As of 2024, Saregama's catalogue includes over 150,000 tracks.[10] 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.[14] 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.[10]

In 2023, the company launched Saregama Talent, a vertical focused on artist management and promotion.[15][10] 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.[16][10] Saregama also announced a plan to invest ₹1,000 crore over three years to acquire music content across multiple Indian languages.[17][10]

Saregama Carvaan[edit | edit source]

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.[18] 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.[19][20] In 2020, Saregama launched Carvaan Karaoke, which allows users to sing along with synchronised lyrics on a screen.[21]

Yoodlee Films[edit | edit source]

Main article: Yoodlee Films

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.[10]

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.[22][23] At the 67th National Film Awards, actor Naga Vishal received the award for Best Child Artist for his performance in K.D..[24] The studio’s early releases like Ajji and Noblemen were also recognised at international film festivals.[25][26]

Film discography[edit | edit source]

Hindi films[edit | edit source]

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[P]
Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya
Sapnay
1998 Dushman
Kudrat
Duplicate
Zakhm
Aarzoo
Aa Ab Laut Chalen
1999 Hum Saath-Saath Hain[P]
Thakshak
Kartoos
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
2000s
2000 Mohabbatein[P]
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![P]
Saathiya[P]
Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai[P]
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[P]
Dhund - The Fog
2003 Koi... Mil Gaya
LOC: Kargil
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon[P]
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

Hindi non-films[edit | edit source]

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 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
Zindagi Suchitra Krishnamoorti
1999 Y2K: Shaal Do Hazaar Raageshwari

Tamil[edit | edit source]

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

Malayalam[edit | edit source]

This list is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items with reliable sources.
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

Gujarati[edit | edit source]

Year Film
2025 Shastra

Telugu[edit | edit source]

Year Film
2022 Godfather

Assamese[edit | edit source]

Year Film
2023 Dr. Bezbaruah 2
2025 Roi Roi Binale

Film content[edit | edit source]

Films produced: Abhiyum Anuvum (2018)

Television content[edit | edit source]

Saregama produces content for TV channels in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam. The company has created many serials and shows.[27]

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–Present Mangalyam Thanthunanena Surya TV Malayalam
2024–Present Malli Sun TV Tamil
2025–Present Aadukalam Sun TV Tamil

Web series[edit | edit source]

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

Notes[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Saregama refers to the first four notes of the Indian musical scale

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "New IPL teams: Sanjiv Goenka's New Rising gets Pune, Intex gets Rajkot". The Economic Times. 9 December 2018. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  2. ↑ "How data is helping India's oldest music company Saregama revive its fortunes | FactorDaily". FactorDaily. 14 June 2017. Archived from the original on 29 May 2023. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  3. ↑ "SaReGaMa's production house Yoodlee Film's to release BrijMohan Amar Rahe on 1st December 2017". International Business Times. 21 November 2017. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  4. ↑ "Saregama Carvaan: A 5,000 song music directory". business standard. Retrieved 10 June 2017.
  5. ↑ "Saregama History". Value Stocks.
  6. ↑ "Saregama India Ltd". Money Control. 23 March 2018. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  7. ↑ "RPG Music: House of Music". Archived from the original on 11 May 1997. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
  8. ↑ "Saregama India Ltd". The Economic Times. 23 March 2018. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  9. ↑ "Saregama plans to sell land in revival bid". The Hindu Business Line. 8 May 2004. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 10.7 10.8 "Saregama India Ltd". Music Business Worldwide. 24 January 2025. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
  11. ↑ "Alam Ara turns 93". Hindustan Times. 14 March 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
  12. ↑ "Saregama India Ltd - Company History". Business Standard.
  13. ↑ "Facebook, Saregama ink global licensing deal". Mint. 27 May 2020. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
  14. ↑ "Dr M S Subbulakshmi". India Today. Archived from the original on 28 July 2021. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
  15. ↑ "Saregama launches Saregama Talent". Campaign India. 13 July 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
  16. ↑ "Breaking: Saregama acquires majority stake in Pocket Aces for ₹127.47 crores". Storyboard18. 29 September 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
  17. ↑ "Saregama plans to invest ₹1,000 cr in music content in 3 years". The Hindu Business Line. 19 February 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
  18. ↑ Munshi, Suman (10 May 2017). "Saregama Carvaan a journey with the time machine: Digital audio player with pre-loaded 5000 retro songs". IBG News. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
  19. ↑ "Saregama launches portable Carvaan Go speaker with 3,000 evergreen songs at Rs 3,990". The Indian Express. 16 April 2019. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
  20. ↑ "Saregama launches Carvaan Shrimad Bhagavad Gita; Lata, Jagjit bhajans in playlist". The Economic Times. 3 September 2019. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
  21. ↑ "Saregama Carvaan Karaoke with display launched in India". India Today. Retrieved 16 December 2020.
  22. ↑ "National Awards 2019: Hamid wins Best Urdu Film, director Aijaz Khan says 'didn't expect award at all'". Firstpost. 10 August 2019. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
  23. ↑ "Talha Arshad Reshi, winner of Best Child Actor, is clueless about his National Award". India TV News. 10 August 2019. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
  24. ↑ "Naga Vishal on winning National Award for Best Child Artist: I wasn't prepared for it". India TV News. 23 March 2021. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
  25. ↑ "Yoodlee Films' Ajji wins prestigious awards at international film festivals". The Free Press Journal. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
  26. ↑ "Accolades for Yoodlee Films' Noblemen at New York Indian Film Festival". United News of India. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
  27. ↑ "Striking a new note, Saregama moves into film content creation". @businessline. Retrieved 17 August 2018.

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