Film Production
Saregama India and Tamgha Entertainment announce major theatrical feature film
MUMBAI – Saregama India announced its partnership with the newly launched Tamgha Entertainment LLC for a major feature film. The upcoming production will bring to the screen the untold stories of the Indian Army’s elite Rashtriya Rifles, celebrating their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication to the nation.
The film, which is yet to be titled, will delve into the unique ethos of the Rashtriya Rifles, a premier counter-insurgency force that was formed just over two decades ago, is a specialist force of the Indian Army tasked with counter-terrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir. While well-regarded within military circles, the force remains relatively unknown to the public despite its remarkable success. This film aims to offer a rare and compelling look into one of India’s most effective military formations — a force that operates with silent resilience and extraordinary dedication. The story aims to move beyond battlefield action to explore the human-interest stories of the soldiers and the values they live by.
This project marks the first collaboration between Saregama and Tamgha Entertainment, a media company founded by Damyant Singh Khanoria and Major General RS Yadav, VSM. Tamgha is founded on the principle of bringing authentic and powerful narratives of the Indian Armed Forces to a global audience, anchored in the ethos of “Naam, Namak aur Nishaan” (Honor. Loyalty. Legacy.).
Saregama executive VP Siddharth Anand Kumar said, “At Saregama, we are constantly seeking powerful Indian stories that have the potential to resonate globally. The story of the Rashtriya Rifles is one of exceptional courage and conviction that deserves to be told on the big screen. In Tamgha Entertainment, we have found partners who are not only immensely passionate but also deeply knowledgeable and respectful of this world. We are confident that this collaboration will produce a film that is both authentic and inspiring.”
Tamgha Entertainment VSM, director Major General RS Yadav added, “This partnership is the perfect embodiment of our goals. Saregama’s legacy and unparalleled reach will allow this important story to be produced at a scale that does it justice. Our dedicated focus will ensure that the authenticity and emotional core of the narrative remain intact. This film is the foundational step in our mission to build a creative ecosystem that gives a voice to the stories of our heroes.”
Tamgha Entertainment founder & CEO Damyant Singh Khanoria stated, “Our vision for Tamgha was born from a deep-seated respect for the armed forces and a desire to tell their stories with the integrity they deserve. ‘Naam, Namak aur Nishaan’ is the moral compass for our storytelling. To begin our journey with a film about the indomitable spirit of the Rashtriya Rifles, and to do so with a creative powerhouse like Saregama, is a profound honour. We are committed to creating a film that will make the entire nation proud.”
Film Production
Priyanka Kaur Dhillon joins SVF Entertainment as lead for music distribution
A seasoned content dealmaker with 16 years in digital and satellite media joins the Bengali entertainment powerhouse as it pushes into the pan-India music market
Mumbai: Priyanka Kaur Dhillon has made her move. The content acquisitions and commercials veteran, most recently commercial manager at Sony Pictures Networks India, has joined SVF Entertainment as lead for music distribution, stepping into one of the more interesting briefs in regional entertainment right now.
SVF is no ordinary regional label. Over 30 years it has built a formidable legacy in Bengali cinema and music, driven by culturally resonant storytelling and a catalogue that consistently punches above its weight. Its recent success with Chiraiya underlines the point. But the Kolkata-based powerhouse now has its sights firmly set beyond Bengal, most visibly through Legacy, a rap reality series produced in collaboration with hip-hop label Kalamkaar that signals a deliberate push into the pan-India music ecosystem.
Dhillon brings precisely the kind of muscle SVF needs for that expansion. At Sony Pictures Networks India, she led film acquisition and commercials and handled music licensing across the entire satellite network. Before that, she spent nearly 15 years at Hungama, rising to assistant general manager and leading strategic content licensing for the platform’s digital entertainment business, with a particular focus on international markets. Her label relationships span the full roster: Sony Music, Universal Music, Warner Music, Believe International, Tunecore, The Orchard and a clutch of smaller aggregators. She has negotiated and closed deals with Hollywood studios, Bollywood production houses and regional content players alike, building pricing models and deal structures off data analysis rather than instinct.
Announcing the appointment, Dhillon said she was “thrilled to begin this journey with an iconic Bengali music label and content powerhouse,” adding that SVF’s “constant drive to push boundaries” was what drew her to the role.
SVF has spent three decades proving that regional does not mean limited. With a sharp commercial operator now steering its music distribution, its bid to go national just got a good deal more serious.
