Indian music label Zee Music Company has expanded its artist roster by signing iconic composer, singer, and pianist Adnan Sami for exclusive non-film music releases. As part of the same strategic move, the company has also onboarded contemporary pop artist and producer QARAN, reinforcing its focus on supporting independent and artist-driven music.
Founded in 2014, Zee Music Company has grown into one of India’s prominent music labels and publishers, with an extensive catalogue that includes both Bollywood film soundtracks and independent music releases.
With this collaboration, Padma Shri awardee Adnan Sami joins the label’s growing artist lineup, marking a new phase in his non-film music journey. Known as a celebrated singer, composer, and virtuoso pianist, Sami has played a pivotal role in shaping Indian pop and film music over the past three decades. He is widely recognised for chart-topping tracks such as Lift Karade, Kabhi To Nazar Milao, Tera Chehra, and Bheegi Bheegi Raaton Mein.
Under the new partnership, Sami will release a series of original non-film singles through Zee Music Company, marking the start of a fresh creative phase.
Alongside this, the label has also signed QARAN, a producer and composer widely regarded as one of the leading voices in modern Indian urban pop. Known for blending Indian musical elements with contemporary global production styles, QARAN has created popular tracks such as Haaye Oye and Tareefan, the latter becoming one of the most notable pop crossovers in recent years.
Sujal Parekh, Chief Business Officer, 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.”
Adnan Sami shared, “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.”
Adnan Sami is co-managed by Exceed Entertainment and Big Bad Wolf, while QARAN is exclusively represented by Big Bad Wolf.
With fresh music from both artists currently in development, Zee Music Company continues to strengthen its artist-led music portfolio as it expands beyond traditional film soundtracks into the broader independent music ecosystem.