Mirzapur: The Movie Soundtrack Debuts as First Bollywood Album on Universal Music India's 'Hear It First' Model

First Bollywood Album on 'Hear It First'

The complete soundtrack ofMirzapur: The Movie has been released under Excel Music, the newly launched music label of Excel Entertainment, through Universal Music India's 'Hear It First' initiative. According to reports from Bollywood Hungama and NewsX, this makes the album the first Bollywood film soundtrack to adopt the premium subscriber-first model in India.

Under the 'Hear It First' initiative, new releases are first made available to Premium subscribers across music streaming services in India for an initial period. After that window, the tracks become accessible to all listeners on ad-supported tiers, as detailed in both reports. The approach is designed to give paying subscribers early access while encouraging the growth of a stronger paid music ecosystem, as explained in the coverage.

The Soundtrack and Its Artists

The full soundtrack features nine songs with a total runtime of around 25 minutes, as reported by NewsX. The tracklist includes "Vaaroon Forever," "Do Numbari," "Sanson Ki Mala," "Ghoom Ghoom," "Vindhyvasini Ki Jai Ho," "Kaan Phaad," "Vaaroon Reprise," "Sajanva Redux," and the "Mirzapur The Bhaukaal Theme."

The album brings together a range of artists, including Shreya Ghoshal, Anand Bhaskar, Romy, Dhanda Nyoliwala, Rashmeet Kaur, RAY, and Junaid Kumar, according to NewsX. The soundtrack also retains the franchise's signature musical identity through its returning theme.

Industry Significance and Executives' Views

Excel Entertainment CEO Vishal Ramchandani commented on the release strategy. As quoted in Bollywood Hungama, Ramchandani said, "Building a stronger paid music ecosystem is important for the long-term growth of the Indian music industry. 'Hear It First' gives fans another reason to subscribe while creating greater value for artists, labels and the entire ecosystem. As we build Excel Music, we want to be at the forefront of initiatives that help grow and strengthen the industry, and we're excited that Mirzapur: The Movie is the first Bollywood album to take this step."

NewsX also reported Ramchandani's view that the initiative could create greater value for artists, labels, and the wider music ecosystem.

Bollywood Hungama noted that this move marks an evolution in film-music release strategy, positioning the album as an exclusive early-access experience. The initiative is part of Universal Music India's broader effort to strengthen the premium music ecosystem in India.

Film Release and Cast

Mirzapur: The Movie is produced by Excel Entertainment and is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on September 4, 2026. This marks the franchise's first theatrical outing after three seasons of the streaming series, as reported by both Bollywood Hungama and NewsX.

The film reunites the cast from the series, including Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Divyenndu, Shweta Tripathi Sharma, Rasika Dugal, Shriya Pilgaonkar, and Abhishek Banerjee. New additions to the cast include Jitendra Kumar and Ravi Kishan, as confirmed in both sources.