Utkarsh Dhotekar

Utkarsh Dhotekar’s story kicks off in the chaos and color of Mumbai, where he first caught the music bug. Now, he’s making waves all the way from Copenhagen and, honestly, his track record is kind of wild. If you’ve heard of 'Ae Watan Mere Watan,' yeah, that’s him putting his finishing touches on a score that everyone’s itching to hear—working with Dharmatic, which is part of Karan Johar’s whole Dharma Productions machine. No big deal, right? But if you’re thinking he’s just some background guy, think again. Utkarsh snagged the Filmfare for Best Background Score back in 2018 for 'Lapachhapi,' a Marathi horror flick that freaked out more than just Indian moviegoers. Even Madrid gave him props. And, let’s be real, not everyone gets to jam with Pritam on mega-hits like 'Dangal' or 'Jagga Jasoos.' Utkarsh’s sound isn’t just wallpaper—it’s a core part of the story, pulling you right into the action. TV, films, streaming—you name it, he’s done it. From ‘Yeh Hai Aashiqui’ to the Netflix series ‘Zindagi in Shorts,’ and don’t sleep on 'Dilli Dark'—a satirical punch to the gut about life in Delhi, packed with wit and bite. These days, he’s running the show at Shraanti Studios, a powerhouse he built with his crew in Mumbai. Utkarsh isn’t just riding the wave; he’s making it, constantly pushing the sound of Indian cinema into new territory.