Worldwide Records

Worldwide Records Limited also known as WWR is an Indian independent record label based in Mumbai. It was founded by Ratnakar Kumar and others in April 2001.[1] The company also distributed “Ministry of Sound” from UK in India. Worldwide Records produces CDs, remixes of dramas, television films, movies, and music.[2][3]

Worldwide Records Limited
Founded2001 (2001)
FounderRatnakar Kumar
Genretrance, dance, techno, world music.
Country of originIndia
LocationMumbai, Maharashtra
Official websitehttp://www.wwrindia.com

History

Worldwide Records Limited introduced lounge music in India with the launch of the world-renowned Buddha Bar and Claude Challe music series.[4][5][6] In 2009, Telecom operators in India were associated with the music distribution of the company. It distributed music for BBC World News TV on Reliance Mobile.[7] Worldwide Records operates as a VAS Service Provider for Indian Telecom Operators.

In 23 May 2003, Worldwide group partnered with the Fashion TV India as a marketing partner to showcase a new show called Fashion on TV.[8]

In 2016 the company ventured into regional markets with major work in Bhojpuri language and film productions.[9][10] Ratnakar Kumar, Signed with music director Arya Sharma for his movie, directed By Parag Patil, co-produced by Kuldeep Srivastav, Produced By Ratnakar Kumar.[11]

Worldwide Records bhojpuri distributes music in different languages including Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati and, Haryanvi.[12][13]

Artists
  • Alimchand Prakash
  • Biba Singh
  • Bikramjit Singh
  • Bhai Satwindar Singh Ji Machhiware
  • Chintoo Singh
  • Dr. Soma Ghosh
  • Goa Gil
  • Javed Ali
  • JSR Madhukar
  • Kunal
  • Mitali Chaudhary
  • Pandit Rupak Kulkarni
  • PT. Bhavani Shankar
  • PT. Ronu Majumdar
  • Raj Kumar Rizvi
  • Roop Kumar Rathod, Ritu Johri
  • Sangeeta Vyas
  • Sanjay Wandrekar
  • Ustad Sultan Khan
  • Vijay Batalvi
  • Arbesham
  • Amit Trivedi

Notable Albums
Year Title Artist Ref
2010 Admissions Open Amit Trivedi [14]
2010 Meri Dharkan Rustam Fateh Ali Khan [15]
2014 18.11: A Code Of Secrecy Jaan Nissar Lone [16]

See also

References
  1. Kangad, Hiren (2021-09-13). "Ratnakar Kumar". ALL ABOUT MUSIC. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
  2. "Worldwide Records". Discogs. Retrieved 2022-12-26.
  3. "रत्तनाकर कुमार ने कहा- भोजपुरी का अपना होगा ओटीटी प्लेटफॉर्म". Hindustan Smart (in Hindi). Retrieved 2023-01-01.
  4. Productions, Peaceman. "Pop-Dance Recording Artist Sir Ivan Releases His Album I Am Peaceman In India". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2022-12-26.
  5. "Arbeshams Ja Nanna on Worldwide Records - Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com. Retrieved 2022-12-26.
  6. Rao, Madanmohan (2013-06-22). "Karmix: Kuon Ganjo, Urban Lounge and Fusion | World Music Central". Retrieved 2022-12-26.
  7. Announcement (2009-06-26). "Reliance Mobile to offer BBC World Service Radio Live on R-World". Business Standard India. Retrieved 2022-12-26.
  8. indian television. "Fashion TV India has moved from Panamsat 10 to Asiasat 2". www.indiantelevision.com. Retrieved 2022-12-27.
  9. "Worldwide Records Signs Music Director Arya Sharma For Their Next Venture". News18. 2022-04-28. Retrieved 2022-12-26.
  10. "नवरात्री पर म्यूजिक कंपनी वर्ल्डवाइड रिकार्ड्स देवी गीतों की सीरीज करेगी रिलीज". NDTVIndia. Retrieved 2022-12-26.
  11. "भोजपुरी संगीतकार आर्या शर्मा की हुई बल्ले बल्ले मिला एक और मौका | Bhojpuri Musician Arya Sharma Music Company Worldwide Records Bhojpuri". Patrika News (in Hindi). 2022-05-01. Retrieved 2023-01-01.
  12. "Bhojpuri Holi Song 2022: Ankush Raja-Neelam Giri के 'होली में जीजा गरदा होई' सॉन्ग ने किया कमाल, मिले रिकॉर्ड तोड़ व्यूज". आज तक (in Hindi). 2022-03-18. Retrieved 2023-01-01.
  13. "'वर्ल्डवाइड रिकार्ड्स' से रिलीज हुआ माही का नया सांग". www.hindusthansamachar.in. Retrieved 2023-01-01.
  14. Amit Trivedi - Admissions Open, retrieved 2022-12-26
  15. Rustam Fateh Ali Khan - Meri Dharkan, retrieved 2022-12-26
  16. Jaan Nissar Lone - 18.11: A Code Of Secrecy, retrieved 2022-12-26
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