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Artiste First releases “Khwaab” music video
Mumbai: Artiste First has announced a monumental milestone in their musical journey: “Ishq” has surpassed 100 million streams, 150 million YouTube views, 500 million plus streams on Tik Tok and one billion Instagram audio plays. To mark this special occasion, Artiste First are excited to release the music video for “Khwaab,” a standout track from their acclaimed album, Lost; Found by Faheem Abdullah. This release coincides with the album’s two-month anniversary, which has captivated audiences with its 14 personal and evocative tracks.
“Khwaab” sung by Faheem and Pho beautifully captures the feeling of unrequited love, taking listeners on a heartfelt journey of dealing with emotions that are not returned. This nostalgic rock song, featuring the soulful voices of Faheem Abdullah and Pho, invites listeners to reflect on the bittersweet nature of love.
Faheem Abdullah shared, “Reaching two billion streams for ‘Ishq’ is more than just a number; it shows the strong connection we have with our listeners. ‘Khwaab’ reflects emotions we all feel, and I’m excited for everyone to watch the video.”
Pho added, “I am so happy for the love for ‘Ishq’ and can’t wait for fans to see the story in ‘Khwaab.’ This song is for anyone who has ever loved deeply and felt that love not returned.”
Artiste First curator Rohit Sobti expressed, “Lost: Found is our first curated album from scratch release as label with Faheem and very happy with the love of audience for Ishq & Lost; Found and giving few robust artiste to Industry with Faheem Abdullah, Amir Ameer and Rauhaan Mallick and presenting other rockstars. Khwaab is one the most favorite tracks of the team and audience and we wonder what better way to celebrate by releasing its beautiful music video. It is shot by a young Oun Mehdi and Imbesaat and we are excited to present to you.”
The Lost; Found album represents a journey from feeling “Lost” to being “Found,” symbolised by the semicolon—a pause for self-reflection and discovery. This album features various artists and styles, with each song telling a unique story and offering listeners a chance to heal through music.
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Epic Company launches unified Epic Studio for films and OTT
Vivek Krishnani to head films business; Samar Khan leads OTT & Television.
MUMBAI: Epic just merged its creative superheroes under one cape because when films and OTT need to fight for attention together, you don’t keep them in separate universes. The Epic Company has launched Epic Studio, a next-generation creative and production powerhouse that unites Juggernaut Productions and Movieverse Studio under a single banner. The move creates a streamlined, scalable platform for premium storytelling across theatrical films, OTT originals, television, digital-first formats and branded content.
Vivek Krishnani has been appointed chief executive officer, Epic Studio (Films), overseeing the theatrical and film business with a focus on culturally resonant narratives across Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Gujarati and Malayalam cinema. Samar Khan continues as chief executive officer, Epic Studio (OTT & Television) and retains his role as chief content officer for Docubay and Epic On.
The Epic Company managing director Aditya Pittie said, “Epic Studio brings together our entire creative ecosystem under one unified studio vision. This is not just an integration of verticals, but the creation of a collaborative environment where writers, filmmakers, creators, and brand partners can seamlessly develop and scale stories across formats and screens.”
Vivek Krishnani added, “We are building an audience-focused mainstream film studio committed to delivering fresh, engaging, and innovative stories for both theatrical and streaming platforms.”
Samar Khan commented, “This alignment allows us to approach storytelling with a unified studio mindset. We are building IP under one creative umbrella, with scale and longevity in mind from inception.”
The unified structure eliminates silos, enabling ideas to flow fluidly from concept to screen while adapting to evolving audience behaviour. Epic Studio positions itself as a creator-led ecosystem championing purposeful, resonant storytelling with commercial strength.
In an entertainment landscape where stories now leap between screens faster than plot twists, Epic isn’t just building a studio, it’s crafting a single launchpad where every tale gets the best shot at soaring across every platform.
