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Lucky Ali returns with new romantic indi pop song Tu Jaane Hai Kahan
MUMBAI: Some voices never fade, they simply wait for the right moment to return. Lucky Ali’s latest release, Tu Jaane Hai Kahan, does exactly that, drifting in with quiet confidence and a familiar sense of calm.
Launched by Tips Music Ltd., the Hindi indi pop single marks a fresh chapter for the original troubadour of Indian pop. Effortlessly romantic and gently upbeat, the song leans into Lucky Ali’s timeless storytelling style, offering comfort rather than drama, and melody rather than noise.
Written by Kausar Munir and composed by Mikey McCleary along with Suraj Gulvadi, the track pairs poetic simplicity with a contemporary pop sound. It is designed to be easy on the ears, easy to return to, and hard to forget. Think warm afternoons, unspoken feelings, and a tune that hums along even after it ends.
Tips Music Ltd. chairman and managing director Kumar Taurani, said the release felt long overdue. He described Lucky Ali as India’s first true Indipop star, whose music has shaped generations. According to Taurani, Tu Jaane Hai Kahan brings back the emotional honesty that defined Lucky Ali’s most iconic work, while still fitting naturally into today’s listening landscape.
For Lucky Ali, the song is rooted in memory and feeling. He shared that music, for him, should feel familiar from the very first note. Simple, romantic, and heartfelt, the track reflects moments of quiet longing and personal connection, inviting listeners to find their own meaning within it.
Lyricist Kausar Munir explained that the song captures a universal emotion, the soft curiosity of love, wondering where someone is and what they might be feeling. Composer Mikey McCleary added that the goal was to preserve the soul of Lucky Ali’s music while shaping a sound that feels current, intimate, and instantly hummable.
After a teaser released earlier in January sparked anticipation among fans, the full song and music video are now live across all major streaming platforms. With Tu Jaane Hai Kahan, Lucky Ali reminds listeners that sometimes, the quietest songs linger the longest.
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JioStar revenue hits Rs 9,784 crore as cricket fuels 22 per cent growth
A surge in digital viewership and sports dominance fuels a blockbuster quarter for the media giant
MUMBAI: JioStar is batting on a flat pitch. The media titan’s fourth-quarter results for the financial year 2026 reveal a business scaling new heights, propelled by an unprecedented appetite for premium sports and digital-first storytelling.
Gross revenue for the quarter soared by 22.15 per cent to Rs 9,784 crore, up from Rs 8,010 crore in the third quarter. Operationally, the momentum was equally strong; revenue from operations climbed 21 per cent to Rs 8,372 crore. These figures underscore the firm’s successful integration following the Reliance and Disney merger, creating a dominant force in the Indian market.
The annual performance has been nothing short of a spectacle. Full-year gross revenue reached a massive Rs 36,248 crore, while annual profit after tax hit Rs 3,210 crore. This rapid expansion reflects JioStar’s ability to capture and monetise the massive growth in India’s media consumption.
Cricket proved to be the ultimate growth engine. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 and TATA IPL 2026 delivered “record-breaking viewership” across both television and digital screens. The World Cup final alone drew a global peak concurrency of 72.5 million on JioHotstar, cementing its status as the nation’s premier streaming destination. On television, JioStar maintained a commanding 34.2 per cent viewership share, reaching a staggering 810 million viewers nationwide.
The digital numbers were just as impressive. JioHotstar averaged 500 million monthly active users, driven by consistent subscriber growth and innovative AI-led content discovery tools. These advancements are ensuring that JioStar remains at the cutting edge of the global “Race for Attention.”
With a firm grip on the country’s most valuable sporting rights and a rapidly growing digital footprint, JioStar is perfectly positioned for the future. It has built the ultimate content powerhouse—one that is ready to dominate the Indian living room for years to come.
