Bollywood superstar Ayushmann Khurrana, an actor and recording artist known for his blockbuster films and chartbusting songs, has signed a global recording deal with the country's leading music label Warner Music India, in the next chapter of his career.

Signing with Warner Music India will give Khurrana access to the label's global ecosystem, helping him connect with audiences and artists beyond India's borders. The first releases from this partnership are expected next month.

Expressing his excitement about the partnership, Ayushmann Khurrana says: `I always look forward to collaborating with like-minded people in the pursuit of creative excellence. I want to take my music to a global audience and I am confident that with Warner Music India, I will make some significant progress in this area. I can't wait to present my next song to people. This will be a new voice that people haven't heard from me before which is extremely exciting for me personally.`

Jai Mehta, Managing Director, Warner Music India & SAARC, says: `Ayushmann has enjoyed unparalleled success with his films, and we are excited to see him now scale new heights as a pop star. With his passion for music, a versatile voice identity and our artiste-first ecosystem, we are thrilled to create an iconic roadmap for him on his musical journey.`

Alfonso Perez Soto, President, Emerging Markets, Warner Music, says: `Ayushmann already enjoys immense popularity in India and among the global Indian diaspora. We believe he has the potential to connect with even more audiences around the world and truly Has the talent and charisma to become a global music entertainment icon.`

Max Lousada, CEO of Recorded Music at Warner Music Group, said: `Ayushmann and his distinctive voice light up the stage and screen, and he has the star quality to enthrall audiences around the world. I'm very excited about the music culture in India right now - its diversity, pace and dynamism is inspiring - and we have big global plans for our artists and our company.`

Ayushmann has lent his voice to many iconic pop songs in the last decade, including hits like "Mitti Di Khushboo," "Pani Da Rang," and "Mere Liye Tum Kafi Ho," each of which garnered millions of views. In his cinematic journey, he stands out as the only Indian actor to be honoured by Time Magazine twice within just three years, recognizing his unprecedented use of cinema for social change and cementing his influence on a global scale.