India’s First Artist-Owned Cultural Ecosystem

Goongoonalo is India's first artist-led, artist-owned cultural ecosystem, redefining how music and creativity are created, shared, and experienced. Co-founded by Javed Akhtar, Shankar Mahadevan, Sridhar Ranganathan, and Sherley Singh, Goongoonalo brings together over 30 iconic artists as collaborators and co-owners, ensuring every stakeholder benefits directly and equitably.

Our Vision
To create a self-sustaining ecosystem where music, poetry, and storytelling thrive through authentic expression, community support, and long-term artist ownership.

What Makes Us Unique

Artist-Ownership: Artists are co-owners, not just content providers.

Creative Freedom: No external influence, just pure expression.

Cultural Preservation: A living archive of India’s musical soul.

Community Ethos: Artists promote each other, amplifying discovery and appreciation.

Leadership Team

Javed Akhtar – Founder, Lyricist

Shankar Mahadevan – Founder, Composer

Sridhar Ranganathan – Founder, Technologist

Sherley Singh – CEO

Founding Artist Collaborators
Prasoon Joshi, Sonu Nigam, Arijit Singh, Shreya Ghoshal, Salim-Sulaiman, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Hariharan, and many more.

Beyond the Launch
The unveiling at NMACC on May 5, 2025, marked a historic shift in India’s music industry. Goongoonalo is not just a platform, but a cultural movement. Artists and fans can register at www.goongoonalo.com to gain exclusive access to virtual events, contribute to the platform’s development, and even join the team.

Work Culture
At Goongoonalo, we thrive on collaboration, mutual respect, and creativity. Our culture celebrates diverse voices, innovation, and artistic freedom. Join us to shape the future of music.

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