Utkarsh Dhotekar

Background

About Utkarsh Dhotekar

I am a music producer and film composer hailing from Mumbai India now based in Copenhagen Denmark. With over a decade of experience in media scoring and music production I bring a wealth of expertise to every project. My journey includes a Filmfare award for Best Background Score on the 2018 Marathi horror film 'Lapachhapi ' which garnered acclaim at prestigious international festivals. I've had the privilege to work on a diverse range of projects from films like 'Dilli Dark ' a satirical take on an African man navigating life in Delhi to documentaries like 'Black Sunshine Baby' for Netflix delving into the poignant journey of Ayesha Chaudhary battling SCID. I also contributed to the Netflix Anthology Series 'Zindagi in Shorts ' scoring films like 'Chajju ke Dahi Bhalle ' 'Thhapad ' 'Pinni ' and 'Swaaha ' each receiving recognition for their music. Collaborating with industry stalwart film composer Pritam I've played a pivotal role as a music producer on iconic films like 'Dangal ' 'Jagga Jasoos ' 'Jab Harry Met Sejal ' 'Bramhastra ' 'Love Aajkal ' 'Chhichore ' and numerous others. In addition to my work in the Hindi film industry I've had the honor of composing for Dharmatic a subsidiary of Dharma Productions on their upcoming film 'Ae Watan Mere Watan.' As the former Creative Head at Jam8 I spearheaded creative decisions assembled dynamic teams and crafted unique sounds for various media projects. In 2021 I co-founded Shraanti Studios a leading music production house based in Mumbai India where my colleagues and I have consistently delivered beautiful songs and scores for top-tier films and music labels. Our portfolio includes the evocative track 'Main Sherni' from the film 'Sherni' and 'Kachhi Doriyaan' from 'Maja Maa ' among others. We've also contributed music to the films 'Shiv Shastri Balboa' and 'The Wife ' as well as numerous ad campaigns for major brands. With a proficiency in various genres my specialization lies in crafting orchestral scores that forge a deep emotional connection featuring heartfelt melodies and harmonies. I'm dedicated to understanding the unique visions of directors and producers ensuring that their films boast a distinct character. I look forward to collaborating with you to create unforgettable film scores and songs that elevate the essence of your project.