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January 6, 2026 11:01 am

BOW Blind Item: Music Giants Acquiring Stakes In Production Houses? The Real Story Behind These Strategic Investments Is Far More Calculated

January 6, 2026 11:01 am

Industry insiders reveal that music companies acquiring stakes in production houses are actually securing future music rights deals disguised as equity investments. Sources claim these labels will push their own artists into films while getting perpetual rights to all future soundtracks.

January 3, 2026 11:36 am

Excel Entertainment Partners With Universal Music Group: Farhan Akhtar And Ritesh Sidhwani’s Production House Becomes Most Valued Indian Banner In Landmark Minority Stake Deal

January 3, 2026 11:36 am

Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s Excel Entertainment has partnered with Universal Music Group International in a landmark minority stake deal. This is the biggest such investment in an Indian production house. The founders retain full creative control and majority equity as the banner marks its 25th year in the industry.