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Kaytranada to bring his Grammy-winning groove to Mumbai this December
MUMBAI: Mumbai is about to get a serious ‘Kay-tra’ dose of rhythm. Grammy-winning producer and DJ Kaytranada is set to make his long-awaited India debut, with District by Zomato announcing a one-night-only performance on 14 December 2025 at the NSCI Dome. The show is produced and exclusively ticketed by District, with HSBC India as the banking partner.
The Haitian-born, Montreal-raised artist, born Louis Kevin Celestin, has risen from viral bedroom remixer to one of the most influential electronic producers of the last decade. His breakout unofficial remix of Janet Jackson’s If put him on the global map, but it was his debut album 99.9 per cent that made critics sit up, earning him the Polaris Music Prize and a Juno Award.
His follow-up album BUBBA (2019) cemented his legacy, debuting at no. 1 on Billboard’s Electronic Albums chart and winning him two Grammy Awards: Best Dance/Electronic Album and Best Dance Recording for the hit track 10 per cent featuring Kali Uchis.
Along the way, Kaytranada has collaborated with some of music’s most distinctive voices, from Her and The Weeknd to Aminé, with whom he released the widely praised Kaytraminé album in 2023. Known for his unmistakable blend of hip-hop, house, funk and soul, his live sets are considered some of the most immersive and groove-heavy performances in contemporary music.
District by Zomato CEO Rahul Ganjoo said India is ready for global headliners of Kaytranada’s scale. “India’s appetite for world-class live experiences is growing. We’re bridging the gap between what happens in New York, London or Montreal and what happens in Mumbai, making India an essential stop on the global live music circuit.”
District by Zomato, the platform behind the show, is rapidly redefining how fans discover, book and experience live entertainment, from intuitive ticketing and personalised recommendations to curated on-ground experiences.
Fans can now add the event to their ‘Hotlist’ on the District app, where general tickets are already live. Details on the schedule and further updates will be posted on District’s social media channels.
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Prime Video bets big on India with global originals, films and franchise expansion
Execs highlight scale, travelability and new IP bets as India anchors global strategy
MUMBAI: At Prime Video Presents 2026, the message was clear and confident. India is not just part of the plan, it is central to it.
In a lively fireside chat hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar, Kelly Day, vice president of prime video and amazon mgm studios international, Nicole Clemens, vice president of international originals, and Gaurav Gandhi, vice president for Apac and Anz, laid out an ambitious roadmap. Think bigger stories, wider reach and a sharper focus on building franchises that travel.
Kelly Day, a regular visitor to India, set the tone early. Calling the country “one of the most important markets globally”, she pointed to the sheer scale and diversity of audiences as a driving force behind Prime Video’s growth. Indian Originals, she said, are not just local hits but global engines powering subscriptions and engagement.
That global appeal is already visible. According to Clemens, around 25 percent of viewership for Indian content now comes from outside the country. Shows rooted deeply in local culture are finding fans worldwide, proving that specificity, when paired with universal themes, travels well. From gritty dramas to sharp thrillers, Indian storytelling is increasingly crossing borders with ease.
Clemens, who joined recently to lead international originals, was particularly upbeat about India’s creative range. She highlighted a growing slate of over 100 shows in development and production, with more than 60 percent returning for multiple seasons. For her, the formula is simple. Authentic stories, told well, resonate everywhere.
Adding to the buzz, she teased new and returning titles, alongside a fresh superhero universe, the Kalyug Warriors. It signals a push into new genres while doubling down on familiar fan favourites.
If content is king, distribution is the clever courtier. Day outlined Prime Video’s layered business model in India, which blends subscription, rentals, add on channels and ad supported viewing through Amazon MX Player. The idea is straightforward. Give viewers choice, whether they want premium, free or pay per view.
India, she noted, has also become a testing ground for innovation. Tiered pricing, mobile only plans and language diversity have all been sharpened here before being exported to other markets. In many ways, the India playbook is now influencing global strategy.
For Gaurav Gandhi, the next chapter is about scale with intent. He outlined four priorities. Making Prime Video more accessible, pushing Indian content globally, building stronger franchises and supercharging the films business.
On films, the platform is moving beyond licensing into co productions and now theatrical releases in partnership with amazon mgm studios. These films will eventually stream on Prime Video, creating a full circle from cinema halls to living rooms across 240 countries.
Franchise building remains another key pillar. With hits like The Family Man, Mirzapur and Panchayat already enjoying multi season success, the focus is now on creating the next wave of enduring IP. Newer titles are already lining up for second seasons, signalling a steady pipeline.
What stood out through the conversation was a shared belief. Streaming in India is still in its early innings, and the runway is long. With a mix of local flavour and global ambition, Prime Video is betting that stories from India will not just stay at home, but travel far and wide.
Or as the executives seemed to suggest, the world is watching and India has plenty more to show.
