Pankaj Tripathi Joins Velvet as Co-Founder
Actor Pankaj Tripathi, known for his performances in Stree 2, Gangs of Wasseypur, and Bareilly Ki Barfi, has stepped into the world of audio storytelling as the co-founder of Velvet. Launched in October 2024, Velvet is a cinematic audio story platform that aims to provide immersive storytelling experiences. The platform, co-founded alongside Vikas Kumar, Akshat Saxena, Varad Bhatnagar, and Sharib Khan, primarily focuses on Hindi audio content, with plans to expand into English and regional Indian languages.
Tripathi emphasized the deep-rooted storytelling tradition in Indian culture and aims to elevate it to a cinematic audio experience. The platform has already gained traction, attracting over 10,000 listeners on Velvet and over 1 million through distribution partners like Josh App in India and Future Today Group in the US.
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | Pankaj Tripathi Joins Velvet as Co-Founder |
| Platform Name | Velvet |
| Co-Founders | Pankaj Tripathi, Vikas Kumar, Akshat Saxena, Varad Bhatnagar, Sharib Khan |
| Content Type | Cinematic audio storytelling |
| Languages | Hindi (expanding to English & regional languages) |
| Listeners on Velvet | 10,000+ |
| Listeners via Partners | 1 million+ (Josh App, Future Today Group) |
| Tripathi’s Vision | Bringing Indian storytelling to a global audience through immersive audio experiences |
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