Filmmaker Dane Renzu has launched Renzu Music, a label devoted to bringing Kashmiri music to mainstream audiences by way of collaborations with established artists and native rising expertise.
The label goals to showcase Kashmiri, Balti and Pahadi songs together with Hindi and English singles. Its roster contains artists comparable to Noor Mohammad, Huzaif Nazar, Masrat un Nisa, Abhay Sopori and Duha Shah, with “Hoshdar” marking its first unique launch.
“Music has been an integral a part of my filmmaking journey,” stated Renzu, who attended UCLA earlier than founding the manufacturing firm Renzu Movies. “This model is concentrated on sharing genuine Kashmiri tales and making a platform for native expertise.”
The model has collaborated with celebrities like Shankar Mahadevan, Sonu Nigam, Ali Sethi and Rashmeet Kaur. Notably, “Ae Savere” starring Soni Razdan explores the theme of Kashmiri Pandit legacy, whereas “Pehla Qadam” brings collectively artists from India, Pakistan and america throughout the pandemic .
“It’s a pleasure to collaborate with legendary Kashmiri folks artist Noor Mohammed underneath the unbelievable Renzu Music label,” stated Rashmeet Kaur. “This marks a historic fusion of Kashmiri and Punjabi folks – a ravishing fusion of two wealthy cultures.”
Actor Yaaneea Bharadwaj, who seems on the label’s debut album Hoshdar, describes working with Renzu as “really magical.” “He confirmed a relaxed and delightful aspect that I had by no means seen earlier than,” she stated. “It was an unforgettable expertise and holds a particular place in my coronary heart.”
“The music popping out of Kashmir is gorgeous and I am so pleased that this music is lastly getting the platform it deserves,” added Indian Oscar contender and Miss Misplaced star Nitanshi Goel, who collaborated with Renzu Music on Mohit Chauhan’s Hum Mile”. “Extra Silicon Valley success tales needs to be inspired. The time has come.
Upcoming songs embrace “Yusha Inna” sung by Kargil Balti Singers, “Jee Le Zara” sung by actor Mir Tafazul and “Chingari” sung by IP Singh. The model has additionally collaborated with Aabha Hanjura and Yashika Sikka on initiatives.
Renzu’s upcoming movie Paradise Tune, produced by Excel Leisure and impressed by legendary singer Raj Begum, is slated to be launched in early 2025.
The label maintains partnerships with main Indian music firms comparable to Zee Music, Sony Music, Saregama and Instances Music, whereas working with native Kashmiri manufacturing groups.
