Music and Youth
Guru Randhawa strikes the right chord with Warner Music India deal
MUMBAI: Guru Randhawa is hitting all the right notes as he embarks on a new musical journey with Warner Music India, marking a landmark partnership that promises to take his artistry to the next level. With a fresh creative direction and new management led by Gurjot Singh of BeingU Studios, the Punjabi pop icon is set to drop his highly anticipated studio album, Without Prejudice, later this year.
Packed with nine electrifying tracks, Without Prejudice fuses Afropop with Indian pop, delivering a genre-defying experience. Fans can expect bangers like Snapback, Sirra, New Age, Qatal, From Ages, Jaaneman, Kithe Vasde Ne, Surrey Connection, and Gallan Battan, the latter set to drop on 28, March 2025, alongside its music video. The album will also feature exciting collaborations with artists like Zehr Vibe, NSeeB, Bob.B Randhawa, Kiran Bajwa, and Prem Lata.
Speaking about his evolution as an artist, Guru Randhawa shared, “This album is about breaking barriers and embracing fresh sounds. I want to connect with a global audience while staying true to my roots. With Warner Music India by my side, I’m ready to create something truly special.”
Warner Music India managing director Jay Mehta stated, “Guru Randhawa has been instrumental in bringing Punjabi music to a global stage. This album marks an exciting new phase in his journey, and we’re committed to supporting his artistic vision while helping him build a well-rounded brand.”
As one of India’s most influential music exports, Randhawa has amassed over eight million monthly Spotify listeners and more than 14 billion streams across platforms. Known for crafting chart-topping anthems, his music transcends borders, cementing him as a true global force.
With Without Prejudice, Guru Randhawa isn’t just dropping an album he’s making a statement. And with Warner Music India backing his vision, the world is about to hear him louder than ever.
MUMBAI: Mumbai is about to witness something it has never seen before. The Global Youth Festival arrives on 6-7 December at Jio World Garden with 15,000 attendees and 60-plus experiences sprawled across six sprawling arenas. On its sixth edition, this is no ordinary jamboree—it is a carefully orchestrated collision of wellness, adventure, arts, music, yoga and social change.
Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis will throw open the proceedings with a landmark ceremony, signalling the state’s backing for a movement that has already mobilised youth across 20-plus countries and 170-plus cities. The sheer scale is staggering: 500-plus volunteers powering the machine, 600,000-plus volunteer hours logged across previous editions, and millions of lives touched annually.
The speaker roster is formidable. Diipa Büller-Khosla and Dipali Goenka, chief executive of Welspun India, will share the stage with Malaika Arora in conversations spanning leadership, creativity and culture. Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Mansukhbhai Mandaviya will also attend, reinforcing GYF’s reach into the corridors of power.
But this is not mere talk. The Solaris Mainstage promises concerts from renowned Indian artists. Innerverse delivers a 360-degree LED spectacle of art, technology and sound. The Love and Care Arena houses hands-on projects spanning women’s empowerment, child education, rural upliftment and animal welfare. India’s largest outdoor sound-healing experience awaits. An inflatable obstacle course, neon drifter karts and open-sky bouldering cater to thrill-seekers.
Some have branded GYF the “Coachella of Consciousness.” Others call it “India’s Largest Sober Festival.” Spiritual visionary Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji, who inspired the festival, will deliver the Wisdom Masterclass. Every rupee goes to charity.
After Mumbai comes Kolkata on 14 December. New York looms next year. For one weekend in December, Mumbai becomes the epicentre of youth-driven change—and nothing will be quite the same after.
Tickets available on BookMyShow. Visit youthfestival.srmd.org or follow @globalyouthfestival on Instagram.
