In a historic move spotlighting contemporary Indian film music on the world stage, the soundtrack of the high-octane spy thriller Dhurandhar: The Revenge, headlined by Ranveer Singh, has entered the race for the prestigious 69th Grammy Awards. The ambitious awards campaign was officially confirmed by production banner B62 Studios, spearheaded by filmmaker Aditya Dhar and Lokesh Dhar. Following an overwhelming commercial and critical run at the box office across domestic and international markets, the makers announced their formal “For Your Consideration” (FYC) submission across nine diverse competitive categories. The development marks an expansive international push for an Indian cinematic album, seeking recognition beyond regional boundaries in mainstream global recording categories.

Shashwat Sachdev’s Groundbreaking Composition Across Nine Categories

Composed and curated by National Award-winning composer Shashwat Sachdev, the multi-genre soundtrack merges high-octane electronic production, classical Indian vocals, hip-hop, and emotive orchestral arrangements. The submission covers an extensive spectrum of competitive fields to showcase the sonic diversity of the album. Leading the campaign is the overall album submitted for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media. Meanwhile, the heartfelt emotional ballad “Phir Se”, voiced by playback maestro Arijit Singh, has been put forward in the marquee Best Song Written for Visual Media category. The high-energy track “Aari Aari”, featuring an eclectic ensemble comprising Bombay Rockers, Jasmine Sandlas, Khan Saab, Reble, Token, and Sudhir Yaduvanshi, is in contention for Best Asian Pop Music Performance.

Global Collaborations, Fusion Records, and Rap Categories

The makers have pushed boundaries by submitting records across specialized western and global categories. Sacred and soul-stirring tracks “Kanhaiyya” and “Jaan Se Guzarte Hai” have been entered in the Best Global Music Performance category. The romantic collaboration “Jaiye Sajana”, sung by Punjabi folk icon Satinder Sartaaj alongside Jasmine Sandlas, has been submitted for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. Expanding into modern club and hip-hop formats, “Destiny – Mann Atkeya” is competing in Best Rap Performance, while the club anthem “Vaari Jaavan” has been entered for Best Dance/Electronic Recording and “Hum Pyaar Karne Wale” for Best Remixed Recording.

Understanding the FYC Campaign and What Comes Next

While the submission represents a bold leap for Indian film music, makers and industry observers note that an entry in the “For Your Consideration” phase constitutes the preliminary voting ballot, and official nominations will be determined once voting members of the Recording Academy cast their ballots. Directed by Aditya Dhar and featuring an ensemble powerhouse cast including Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, and Sara Arjun, Dhurandhar: The Revenge has already created history at ticket windows. Music aficionados across Mumbai, Delhi, and the global diaspora are now watching closely to see if Sachdev’s daring soundtrack can secure formal nominations and bring home global recording honors.