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IN10 Media Network announces its music business – Let’s Get LOUDER
Mumbai: IN10 Media Network, with multiple successful businesses spanning television, digital, film and more to its credit, is thrilled to announce the latest addition to its expanding portfolio – Let’s Get LOUDER, an innovative music business endeavour.
With a commitment to fostering creativity and nurturing talent, the music business vertical aims to serve as a prominent platform for both emerging and established artists from India and beyond. IN10 Media Network aims to redefine the music landscape and invest in assorted music offerings from various regions of the country and world to engage with a large audience.
IN10 Media Network MD Aditya Pittie expressed his pleasure in expanding the network’s vision, which aims to elevate the art of entertainment and its consumption. He said, “With the introduction of our music business, Let’s Get LOUDER, we will play a pivotal role in supporting and promoting exceptionally talented artists while delivering outstanding musical experiences to audiences worldwide. I welcome Rajitta Hemwaani, with her extensive industry experience, to lead this vertical.”
Commenting on her mandate, Let’s Get LOUDER COO Rajitta Hemwaani expressed her belief in the universal appeal of music transcending language barriers, and said, “Recent events have further solidified the notion that music is language agonistic and aided by cutting-edge technology can traverse the globe. This is an opportune moment to create and experiment, and one of our primary aims is to reach out to the young & global listeners. IN10 Media is a dynamic and youthful network, and I am happy to collaborate in establishing its music arm – Let’s Get LOUDER. As a platform, it shall welcome both emerging and established artists to deliver high-quality musical experiences to audiences.”
She added, “We are thrilled to welcome our new distribution partner on board as we embark on this journey. There is no better partner than Believe to help us achieve our goal to reach out to every music lover on the planet.”
On the association, Believe India director – label and artist solutions Vinay Guwalani said, “We’re thrilled to partner with Let’s Get LOUDER, an exciting music initiative that perfectly aligns with our mission of supporting artists and bringing people together through the universal language of music. With our platform & expertise, we are committed to amplifying their music on a global scale. Our collective aim is to resonate with music enthusiasts across the world.”
From soul-stirring melodies to energetic beats, the music vertical is set to curate a wide array of musical genres, catering to various tastes and preferences and aims to captivate audiences with a rich and diverse catalogue of releases.
The immediate music line-up consists of 10 singles under the IP of ‘Made in India’, with music from across the country focusing on regional beats. Popular artists like Nikhita Gandhi, Shilpa Rao, Harshdeep Kaur, Sreerama Chandra (SRC), Ankit Tiwari and others have collaborated with regional artists/folk singers to create foot-tapping fusion songs.
The vertical is also working with contemporary artists like Indian Idol winner Salman Ali, Punjabi Hip-Hopper Thoda Bai PiPi, Rapper LOC and many others to launch singles.
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Prime Video drops trailer for Lukkhe, a rap crime drama starring KING in his acting debut
Eight episodes of revenge, redemption and hard-hitting rap arrive on the streaming platform on 8th May
MUMBAI: Prime Video has unveiled the trailer for Lukkhe, an eight-episode musical action drama built around the world of rap, crime and bruised relationships — and it has done so in suitably loud fashion, launching it at a live concert in Mumbai featuring electrifying performances by KING, Amira Gill, Akshath, Raashii Khanna, Ruaa Kayy and RUTVXK. As if that were not enough, the show’s music album was also dropped at the event, in collaboration with exclusive music streaming partner Amazon Music and music label Warner Music India.
The series is directed by Himank Gaur and produced by Vipul D. Shah and Rajesh Bahl under the banners of Optimystix Entertainment and White Guerrilla LLP. It is created and executive produced by Agrim Joshi and Debojit Das Purkayastha.
The cast is the talking point. KING, the acclaimed Indian rapper and songwriter, makes his acting debut as MC Badnaam, a performer consumed by rivalry and hunger for recognition. Raashii Khanna, returning to Prime Video after Farzi, plays Gurbani. Palak Tiwari, making her streaming debut, plays Sanober. Lakshvir Singh Saran plays Lucky. The ensemble also includes Nakul Roshan Sahdev, Kritika Bharadwaj, Shivankit Parihar, Yograj Singh and Ayesha Raza Mishra in pivotal roles.
The trailer plants its flag squarely in the tension between MC Badnaam and his rival MC OG, played by Parihar, while threading in the love story between Lucky and Sanober. The soundtrack, which spans hard-hitting rap anthems to emotionally charged melodies, is as much a character in the show as any of its leads.
Gaur was candid about what drew him to the project. “Lukkhe gave me a chance to dive into a world that’s loud, emotional, and constantly on edge,” he said. “What stayed with me was how every character is chasing something personal, and music becomes their way of expressing it. Working with this cast, especially KING in his debut, along with Raashii, Lakshvir, and Palak, was incredibly rewarding because they brought honesty that elevated every moment.”
Khanna reflected on her character with evident relish. “Playing Gurbani in Lukkhe was a really intense and fulfilling experience,” she said. “What I found most interesting was how her strength comes from something deeply personal, which shapes every decision she makes. It was about finding that balance between vulnerability and grit.”
KING, stepping in front of the camera for the first time, was characteristically direct. “Stepping into Lukkhe as MC Badnaam has been a defining moment for me,” he said. “What drew me in was how real his hunger and need to be heard felt. It’s something I connect with as an artist. Bringing music into his journey made the experience even more personal.”
Tiwari described the role as a first on multiple fronts. “It was my first time working with Prime Video, and the whole experience felt new and creatively satisfying,” she said. “Being part of a story that has both intense and heartfelt moments, along with a team that brought so much honesty to it, made this journey truly memorable.”
Saran, for his part, zeroed in on what made Lucky tick. “Lucky is someone who’s trying to move forward while still carrying the weight of his past, and that push-pull made him really interesting to explore,” he said. “There’s a sincerity to his journey that I hope people connect with.”
Lukkhe premieres on Prime Video in Hindi on 8th May, across India and in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. In a streaming landscape drowning in crime dramas, this one is betting that putting a rapper at its centre – and meaning it – is enough to cut through the noise. On the evidence of the trailer, it might just be right.
