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Revenant Esports announces its Brawl Stars roster for upcoming tournaments
Mumbai: Revenant Esports has forayed into Supercell’s multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) title Brawl Stars with a new four-player roster. This new roster will be playing under Revenant’s banner in all the upcoming tournaments, debuting in the forthcoming ESL Snapdragon Pro Series India as well as the Brawl Stars Championship.
Revenant has also made appearances in eight different esports titles in addition to this roster. All the players on the rosters, namely Ashmit Raj Singh (Sergeant Clash), Moida Jain (Instinct), Prashant Malik (Trashant), and Shaurya Shukla (Hero), are notable names in the Brawl Stars community. Each player specialises in various in-game characters known as brawlers.
Singh excels with the attacking potential of epic brawler ‘Stu,’ Jain uses the high health and mobility of ‘Bibi’ to thrive, and Malik helps the squad with his quick speed as ‘Max.’ Shukla provides devastating damage output as ‘Spike’ to balance the team’s tactics and outperform the opponent perfectly.
“Revenant Esports has prominently focused on creating a sustainable ecosystem where multiple esports titles can thrive and aid in the growth of the industry as a whole. Numerous organisations in the country are branching out to explore different gaming titles, which will surely help the ecosystem thrive and be dynamic instead of being too dependent on specific titles. Brawl Stars is one of the upcoming titles with a lot of promise and potential to become an influential title in the mobile-dominated era in India for the esports community. I am happy that, as an outfit, we are able to create a holistic team that is versatile and progressive and has one of the most skilled rosters that is currently available in the industry. With multiple tournaments looming on the horizon, we are excited to see our teams in action and bring us success and glory,” said Revenant Esports founder and CEO Rohit Jagasia.
As a duo that has prevailed in various tournaments, Singh and Jain have been playing together since last year and are considered the pros of this gaming title, having recorded six monthly wins together in the Brawl Stars Championship 2022 SESA-ANZ finals and being world finalists at the Brawl Stars World Finals 2022. Malik joined the team after his impressive performance in the 2022 Brawl Stars Championships monthly finals, while Shukla had competed in Game.tv tournaments with Singh in the past.
Expressing eagerness to be in action for Revenant, Singh said, “It is a privilege for me and the boys to join one of the most reputed esports organisations in India. With our immense success in 2022, we are looking forward to continuing to scale new heights for Revenant Esports and becoming one of the country’s top Brawl Stars teams. Personally, winning the most MVP awards last year in the SESA and ANZ regions was one of the highlights of my career, and I hope to perform at a similar level here too. Playing with the same teammates is always a big plus, as we are already familiar with each other’s gameplay and have great synergy, which will come in handy for upcoming tournaments.”
Revenant will now aim to replicate their success in other esports titles such as BGMI, Call of Duty: Mobile, Valorant, Pokemon UNITE, CS:GO, Apex Legends, and Clash of Clans on the national and international stage, having assembled one of the most competent rosters in Brawl Stars.
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Warner Chappell Music launches India ops, Jay Mehta to lead unit
WMG shifts to direct model, unifying publishing and recorded music
MUMBAI: Warner Chappell Music has officially launched direct operations in India, marking a strategic shift by parent Warner Music Group to deepen its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing music markets.
The move replaces the company’s earlier sub-publishing model with a full-fledged, on-ground operation, aimed at giving Indian songwriters stronger access to global networks, rights management tools, and creative infrastructure.
To lead the push, Jay Mehta has been handed an expanded mandate. Already serving as managing director of Warner Music India, Mehta will now oversee both recorded music and publishing across India and neighbouring South Asian markets, effectively bringing the two sides of the business under one roof.
The unified structure is designed to streamline how artists and songwriters work with the company, offering a more integrated ecosystem that spans compositions, recordings, and global distribution.
Warner Music Group managing director, recorded music and publishing, India and SAARC Jay Mehta said, “India’s songwriters are world-class, constantly redefining genres and pushing creative boundaries. By establishing a direct footprint for Warner Chappell, we’re bridging the gap between local brilliance and global opportunity.”
The timing is no coincidence. According to CISAC, creator collections in India jumped 42 per cent year-on-year to Rs 7 billion in 2024, while IFPI ranks India as the 15th largest recorded music market globally. At the same time, the industry is undergoing a structural shift, with independent and non-film music gaining ground over traditional Bollywood soundtracks.
Warner’s bet is that a direct presence will help it capture this changing dynamic. The company is also offering India-based creators access to its proprietary tools, including AI-powered royalty matching systems and real-time analytics platforms, aimed at improving transparency and earnings visibility.
Warner Chappell Music co-chair and CEO Guy Moot said the move is about shaping a publishing ecosystem that “works for creators and ensures their music is heard, protected, and rewarded everywhere.”
Meanwhile, Warner Music Group CEO Robert Kyncl underlined India’s importance to the company’s global strategy, noting that the new structure creates a “unified powerhouse” for both creators and audiences.
With local studios, global reach, and tighter integration across its business lines, Warner is clearly doubling down on India. And as streaming habits evolve and independent music rises, the company is positioning itself to be not just a participant, but a key architect of the country’s next music chapter.
