Ishtar Music is an Indian record label engaged in the acquisition, distribution and digital exploitation of music rights, with a catalogue spanning Hindi film music, regional Indian cinema soundtracks and non-film genres. The label operates in the recorded music segment of the Indian entertainment industry.
| Name | Ishtar Music |
|---|---|
| Industry | Recorded music |
| Country | India |
| Type | Record label |
| Catalogue focus | Hindi and regional film soundtracks, non-film music |
Indian record labels typically build their catalogues by acquiring soundtrack rights from film producers, commissioning original non-film recordings, and licensing music for use across radio, television, streaming platforms and digital download stores. Ishtar Music functions within this framework, distributing its catalogue through digital service providers and audio-video streaming platforms that serve the Indian market and the diaspora abroad.
Within the Indian music industry, labels such as Ishtar Music contribute to the preservation and continued circulation of soundtrack catalogues, particularly older recordings whose primary commercial life on physical formats has ended. By placing such material on streaming platforms, these labels extend the reach of legacy recordings to new audiences.