4 August 2021 | Bollywood Singer

Kishore Kumar Biography

The Voice of the Nation Kishore Kumar was born on August 4^th 1929. Kishore Kumar was born in a Bengali Brahmin Ganguly family in Khandwa, Central Provinces (now in Madhya Pradesh) as Abhas Kumar Ganguly. His father, Kunjalal Ganguly (Gangopadhyay) was a lawyer and his mother, Gouri Devi came from a wealthy Bengali family and was a home-maker.

Kunjalal Gangopadhyaya was invited by the Kamavisadar Gokhale family of Khandwa to be their personal lawyer. Kishore was the youngest of four siblings, the older three being Ashok (the eldest), Sati Devi, and Anoop.

Family

Kishore Kumar got married 4 times in his entire lifetime. The very first time he got married was when he in his 30s and he was married to Ruma Guha Thakurta and their marriage lasted for only 8 years.

Kishore Da’s 2^nd wife was the most beautiful actress Bollywood had ever seen was Madhubala (Mumtaz Jahaan Begum Dehlavi) who had worked with him in many films including his home production Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958) and Jhumroo (1961).

When Kumar proposed to her, Madhubala was ill and was planning to go to London for treatment.

She had a ventricular septal defect (hole in the heart), and he was still married to Ruma. After his divorce, the couple had a civil wedding in 1960 and Kumar converted to Islam and reportedly changed his name to Karim Abdul.

His parents refused to attend the ceremony. The couple also had a Hindu ceremony to please Kumar’s parents, but Madhubala was never truly accepted as his wife. Within a month of their wedding, she moved back to her bungalow in Bandra because of tension in the Kumar household.

They remained married, but under great strain for the remainder of Madhubala’s life. Their marriage ended with Madhubala’s death on 23 February 1969.

Kishore Kumar’s 3^rd wife was Yogeeta Bali and lasted from 1976 to 4 August 1978. Kishore was married to Leena Chandavarkar from 1980 until his death. He had two sons, Amit Kumar with Ruma, and Sumit Kumar with Leena Chandavarkar.

Career

Kishore Kumar’s elder brother was a star already settled in the Bollywood cinema world he had already been working in the film industry.

Later in the years Abhas Kumar changed his name to Kishore Kumar to launch himself in the industry as a chorus singer.

Kumar’s first film appearance was in Shikari (1946), in which his brother, Ashok played the lead role. Music director Khemchand Prakash gave Kumar a chance to sing “Marne Ki Duayen Kyon Mangu” for the film Ziddi (1948).

After this, Kishore Kumar was offered many other assignments, but he was not very serious about a film career. In 1949, he settled in Bombay. Kumar played the lead in the Bombay Talkies film Andolan (1951), directed by Phani Majumdar.

Although he got some acting assignments with the help of his brother, he was more interested in becoming a singer. But Ashok wanted Kumar to be an actor like him.

Between 1946 and 1955, Kumar appeared in 22 films of which 16 were flops and since he was disinterested in taking up acting as a career, he would find ways to be in the bad books of the director or producer, so that they throw him from their films.

It was only after the success of films such as Ladki, Naukari, Miss Malaysia, Char Paise and Baap Re Baap that Kumar developed an interest in acting seriously, which resulted in him having successful films as the lead actor between 1955 and 1966.

At the time of his acting career he was deeply influenced and inspired by the K.L Saigai and he tried to intimate his style of singing in some of his early films he had a respect from Rabindranath Tagore.

Kumar employed yodeling in many of his songs including; Tum bin jaaon kahan, Zindagi ek safar hai suhana, and Chala jata hoon. The style eventually became an essential feature of his singing and was inspired by Jimmie Rodgers and Tex Morton.

Kishore Kumar acted in Bimal Roy’s Naukari (1954) and Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s directorial debut Musafir (1957). Salil Chowdhury, the music director for Naukari, was initially dismissive of Kumar as a singer when he found that Kumar had no formal training in music.

However, after hearing his voice, Chowdhury gave him the song Chhota Sa Ghar Hoga, which was supposed to be sung by Hemant Kumar. Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958), his home production, had the three Ganguly brothers and Madhubala in main roles.

Kumar played a car mechanic who has a romance with a city girl (Madhubala) with a subplot involving the brothers.
In the movie Half Ticket, for one of the songs – “Aake Seedhi Lagi Dil Pe” – the music director Salil Chowdhary had a duet in mind and wanted Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar to sing the song.

However, since Lata Mangeshkar was not in town and Salil Chowdhury had to record that song before she could return, Kumar solved the problem by singing both the male and female parts of the song himself.

The duet is actually for Pran and Kishore Kumar on the screen dressed as a woman. It just turned out to be fine as he did admirably well singing both in male and female voices.

As a Director

Kishore Kumar had also produced many movies in his and also directed some of the movies in the late 1970s and early 1980s Pyar Zindagi Hai, Badhti Ka Naam Dadhi (1978), Sabaash Daddy, Zindagi (1981), Door Wadiyon Mein Kahin (1980) and Chalti Ka Naam Zindagi (1982) which was his last appearance as an actor. Kishore Kumar’s son Amit Kumar became a Bollywood singer in the 1974 with the song “Apne Bas Ki Baat Nahi“, composed by Kumar for the film Badthi Ka Naam Daadi.

Amit Kumar became popular with success of the song “Bade Achche Lagte Hai“.

Kishore continued singing for several actors even in 1980s. Kishore Kumar performed stage shows right from 1969 to earn money to pay his income tax arrears.

Kumar stopped singing for Amitabh Bachchan in the year 1981, after Bachchan refused to appear as a guest in the film Mamta Ki Chhaon Mein, which Kishore Kumar produced.

Kishore declined to give voice for Amitabh in Naseeb, Coolie, Mard and Desh Premee. Kishore said he would give his voice to Randhir Kapoor in the film Pukar. Since Kishore shared good rapport with R. D. Burman, he agreed to sing in Mahaan, Shakti and Bemisal.

Later, Kishore called a truce by singing for Amitabh in a solo song in Shahenshah and later in Toofan. Kishore sang the song “Mera Geet Adhura Hai” for his production Mamta Ki Chaon Mein and pictured the song on Rajesh Khanna.

Music Directors working with Kishore Da

S.D (Sachin Dev) Burman

S.D Burman being an excellent music director in his time started using Kishore Kumar’s voice for the films. Some of the very famous songs include:

Phoolon Ke Rang Se
Shokhiyon Mein Ghula Jaaye’’ from Prem Pujari.
Pal Bhar Ke Liye – Johnny Mera Naam.
Aaj Madhosh Hua Jaaye Re – Sharmilee
Khilte Hain Gul Yahaan – Sharmilee
O Meri Sharmilee – Sharmilee
Meet Na Mila – Abhimaan
Jeevan Ki Bagiya Mehkegi – Tere Mere Sapne
Badi Sooni Sooni Hain – Mili

R.D (Rahul Dev) Burman

O Manjhi Re – Khushboo
Ye Shaam Mastani – Kati Patang
Ye Jo Mohobbat Hain – Kati Patang
Raat Kali Ek Khwaab Me Aayi – Buddha Mil Gaya
Chingari Koi Bhadke – Amar Prem
Kuch Toh Log Kahenga – Amar Prem
Zindagi Ke Safar Me Jo Guzarjate Hain Jo Makam – Aap Ki Kasam
Aane Wala Pal – Golmaal
Hume Aur Jeene Ki Chaahat Na Hoti – Agar Tume Na Hote
Raha Pe Rehte Hain – Namkeen

Laxmikant – Pyaarelal

Mere Mehboob Qayamat Hogi – Mr. X in Bombay
Mere Naseeb Mein Aye Dost – Do Raaste
Yeh Jeevan Hai – Piya Ka Ghar
Mere Dil Mein Aaj Kya Hai – Daag
Nahi Mai Nahi Dekh Sakta – Majboor
Mere Diwanepan Ki Bhi – Mehboob Ki Mehndi
Naach Meri Bulbul – Roti
Chal Chal Chal Mere Haathi – Haathi Mere Saathi
Tu Kitne Baras Ki – Karz.

Khayyam

Hazaar Raahein and Ankhon Mein Humne – Thodisi Bewafaii
Chandni Raat Mein – Dil-E-Nadaan
Zindagi Aa Raha Hoon Main – Mashaal

Kalyanji – Anandji

Jeevan Se Bhari – Safar
O Saathi Re – Muqaddar Ka Sikandar
Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas – Blackmail
Neele Neele Ambar Par – Kalaakaar

Bappi Lahiri

Pag Ghunghroo Bandh – Namak Halaal
Manzilen Apni Jagah Hai – Sharaabi
Chalate Chalte Mere Ye Geet Yad Rakhana – Chalte Chalte, Saason Se Nahi Kadmose Nahi – Mohabbat
Albela Mausam and Pyar Ka Tohfa – Tohfa

Rajesh Roshan

Bhool Gaya Sab Kuchh (duet with Lata Mangeshkar)
Dil Kya Kare Jab Kisise – Julie
Yaadon Mein Woh – Swami
Chhookar Mere Man Ko Kiya Toone Kya Ishaara – Yaarana
Kaha Tak Ye Manko Andher Chalenge – Baton Baton Mein
O Yara Tu Yaro Se Hai Pyar,Laharon Ki Tarah – Yaadien
Kahiye, Suniye (duet with Asha Bhosle) – Baton Baton Mein.

Awards and Recognitions

FilmFare Award for Best Playback Singer – Roop Tera Mastana – Aradhana.
FilmFare Award for Best Playback Singer – Dil Aaisa Kisine Mera – Amanush.
FilmFare Award for Best Playback Singer – Khaike Paan Banaras Wala – Don.
FilmFare Award for Best Playback Singer – Hazaar Rahein Mudke Dekhe – Thodisi Bewafai.
FilmFare Award for Best Playback Singer – Pag Ghonghroo Band – Namak Halaal.
FilmFare Award for Best Playback Singer – Agar Tum Na Hote – Agar Tum Na Hote.
FilmFare Award for Best Playback Singer – Manzilein Apni Jagah Hain – Sharaabi.
FilmFare Award for Best Playback Singer – Saagar Kinaare – Saagar.
Bengal Film Journalists Association Awards – Best Playback Singer – Aradhana 1971
Bengal Film Journalists Association Awards – Best Playback Singer – Andaz 1972
Bengal Film Journalists Association Awards – Best Playback Singer – Hare Ram Hare Krishna 1973
Bengal Film Journalists Association Awards – Best Playback Singer – Kora Kagaz 1975

30 July 2021 | Bollywood Singer

Sonu Nigam Biography

Sonu Nigam was born in a successful musical family on July 30,1973 in the city of Faridabad, Haryana. Sonu Nigam’s father Mr Agam Kumar Nigam and mother Mrs Shobha Nigam was from Agra and Garhwal respectively.

Sonu Nigam started singing at the age of 4 and he was previously singing with his father Mr Agam Nigam on the stage with a Mohammad Rafi song named ‘’Kya Hua Tera Wada’’ Sonu Nigam used to sing at various functions.

He moved to Mumbai with his father to begin his Bollywood singing career at the age of 26. He was trained by Hindustani classical singer Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan.

He married Madhurima Mishra on 15 February 2002. They have a son named Nevaan.

Career

Sonu Nigam made his Bollywood debut with the song O Aasman Wale. He released his first album named ‘’Rafi Ki Yaadein’’ in 1992.

After this, he sung in some movies including Muqabla (1993) Veerta (1993) Meherban (1993) Shabnam (1993) Kasam Teri Kasam (1993) Aag (1994) Khuddar (1994) Hulchul.

Sonu Nigam was supposed to playback the song “Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh” from 1942: A Love Story and Sonu was the first choice of music director R. D. Burman for this song, but the song was eventually recorded by Kumar Sanu.

Sonu Nigam’s album Deewana, with music directed by Sajid-Wajid, was released by T-Series in 1999 and is one of the most selling and celebrated albums till date. His album Deewana, with music directed by Sajid-Wajid, was released by T-Series in 1999 and is one of the most selling and celebrated albums till date.

Sonu Nigam provided playback singing for Hindi movies, including the title song for the film Kal Ho Naa Ho in 2003 to “Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin” for Agneepath in 2012 and many more.

However, from the past few years, he has become selective about his songs so that he can focus more on creative works. His upcoming project with Bickram Ghosh named “Bollywood Retro” is one such project. In 2008, soon after releasing Classically Mild,

He released a single Punjabi track entitled “Punjabi Please” and Rafi Resurrected, a two-disc collection of Rafi songs with music by the Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. He contributed to the lyrics of several songs and directed the music for his album Chanda Ki Doli.

Sonu has always been loved and respected by the Bollywood industry. Among the new generation of singers, Lata Mangeshkar likes Sonu Nigam the most. Shah Rukh Khan has been always seen heaping praises on Sonu Nigam whom he considers as a true artist. Shankar Mahadevan considers Sonu Nigam as his favorite singer in recent times.

Music director Himesh Reshammiya also believes that Sonu is the best singer in the industry. Filmmaker Shirish Kunder is full of praises for Sonu. Shekhar of Vishal-Shekhar duo considered him as the finest live performer.

In the year 2008, at the inauguration of Harvard University’s 28th president, Drew Gilpin Faust, Sonu Nigam sang Mahatma Gandhi’s favorite bhajan, “Vaishnav Jan To Tene Kahiye“, with the Harvard College Sangeet.

In July 2008, he participated in a three-city tour of the United Kingdom, singing Rafi songs with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO). This followed the release of these songs by the CBSO and the Indian music company Sa Re Ga Ma on Rafi Resurrected.

He participated in a US tour with Sunidhi Chauhan in 2009 called The Explosion 2009 tour and in a UK tour titled All Izz Well in November 2010. In 2011, Nigam collaborated with Kakas Entertainment and Laxmikant–Pyarelal for a Maestros Concert performing Mohammed Rafi songs.

Sonu Nigam has also collaborated with international artists such has Britney Spears for the remixes of her ‘I Wanna Go’, DJ Avicii on his song ‘Indian Levels’.

Music in other Languages

Sonu Nigam has recorded Romantic, Rock, Sad, Devotional, Ghazal and Patriotic songs. He has sung in Hindi, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Kannada, Maithili, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Tamil and Telugu till date.

Nigam has released pop albums in Hindi, Kannada, Odia, Chhattisgarhi and Punjabi, as well as Hindu and Islamic devotional albums. He has released several Buddhist albums.

Kannada Music

In 1996 Sonu Nigham, gave his debut in Kannada for the film Jeevanadhi for the song ‘Yello Yaro Hego’ from the film Majnu, composed by Gurukiran “Titanic Heroine Nee Nanna Cheluve” from the film Snehaloka the title track from the film Monalisa composed by Valisha Sandeep “Hamsave Hamsave” from the film Gatti Mela composed by Hamsalekha, “Kannale Kannale” from the film Aham Premasmi, composed by V.Ravichandran and “Baaninda Baa Chandira, from the movie Kanti, composed by Gurukiran.

The 2006 film Mungaru Male created a sensation and spawned several records, mainly in Karnataka. The songs “Mungaru Maleye” And “Anisuthide” were composed by Mano Murthy and written by Yogaraj Bhat and Jayant Kaikini respectively. Nigam has said that he finds Kannada songs more fulfilling than the Hindi numbers.

In an interview with Deccan Herald he said “Kannada songs make me feel positive”. He went on to say: “I highly respect the musicians of Karnataka and many of my favorite songs are in Kannada. I consider Bangalore as my second birthplace. Even if someone requests me to sing a Kannada song while I’m performing in the West Indies, I will sing it for them”.

Television

Sonu Nigam like other singers had also been on the television for some point of his career.
After gaining his experience and having his name with one of the best singers in Bollywood industry he had been judging the reality shows.

He has hosted the show named Sa Re Ga Ma music show from 1995 till 1999 and became very famous because of hosting the show and those were the time that there were not much music shows which were aired. He was also a celebrity judge on Sa Re Ga Ma Grand finale.

Nigam was a judge/mentor on Chhote Ustaad – Do Deshon Ki Ek Awaaz (July – October 2010) with Rahat Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, and was a judge/mentor on the first season of X Factor (India) (29 May – 2 September 2011) along with Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Shreya Ghoshal. On 23 August 2015, he appeared on ‘’The Anupam Kher Show’’ sharing his life experiences.

He has been also one of the three judges of Indian Idol 2016–17. Nigam’s acting career started as a child in films including Betaab (1983). As an adult, he acted in films such as Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani, Kash Aap Hamare Hote and Love in Nepal.

Collaborations

Rahul Dev Burman – O Aasman Wale, Aaja Meri Jaan (Aaja Meri Jaan)
Dilip Sen – Chal Chaliye Wahan Pe Diljani, Chhodo Mujhe Jaane Do, Naino Ko Karne Do.
Nadeem – Shravan – Aaj Kal Ki Nahin, Ek Haseen Ladki Ki, Ishq Me Ek Pal.
Anu Malik – Border, China Gate, Badal, Har Dil Jo Pyaar Karga, Chori Chori Chupke Chupke.
A.R Rahman – Saathiya, The Legend Of Bhagat Singh, Meenaxi: A Tale Of Three Cities.
Pritam – Ankahee, Naksha, Dhoom 2, Just Married, Kya Love Story Hain, Naqaab, Speed.

Awards

Bharat Ratna Dr. Ambedkar Award by Govt. of Maharashtra (Presented by HE Shree Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Governor) 2020

Naushad Sanman 2020

Magnificent Performing Arts Award at the 21st Century Icon Awards 2019

Singer Kumar Sanu Award

Lokmat Most Stylish Singer – Male 2018

7th TIIFA Award 2018

Iconic Achiever’s Award 2018

Doctorate from Theerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad in recognition of his outstanding contribution in the field of music and inspiring youth to follow a path to success. 2018
Haryana Gaurav Samman by Haryana Government, Government of India 2017
Mirchi Music Awards for Indie Pop Song of the Year for “Aye Jahaan Aasmaan” 2017
Lions Gold Award for Favorite Evergreen Singer jal best 2016
Oscar 2015 nomination list “Jal” Sonu Nigam and Bickram Ghosh for their rustic compositions for the drama film – 2015
Socialathon Person of the Year 2015
Mirchi Music Awards South – Best Male Vocalist Kannada2014
MTV Video and Music Award 2013 for Best Male Vocalist for Abhi Mujhme Kahin 2013
Zee Cinema Award for Best Male Playback Singer for Abhi Mujhme Kahin from the film Agneepath 2013
Big Star Entertainment Award for Best Male Playback Singer for Abhi Mujhme Kahin from the film Agneepath 2013
Royal Stag Mirchi Music Award for Male Vocalist of The Year for the song “Abhi Mujhme Kahin” from the film Agneepath Filmfare Awards South – Nominated – Best Playback Singer Male for the song “Chendutiya Pakkadali” from the movie Drama.2012-2013
Lions Gold Award for Favorite Evergreen Singer 2012
GIMA for Best Global Indian Collaboration – This Is It ft Jermaine Jackson 2012
GIMA(Global Indian Music Award)for MTV Youth Icon. 2011
Gitanjali WoW Award for Live Personality(Music). 2011
Global Indian Music Award for Best Live Performer (Male) 2010
GIMA(Global Indian Music Award) for Best Live Performer Male. 2010
GIMA(Global Indian Music Award) for Most Popular Song – All Izz Well. 2010
Amar Rishtey Award for Zee Icoon– TVS Sa Re Ga Ma. 2010
Big Star Entertainment Award for Singer of the Decade. 2010
Indian Television Academy Award, Best Male Singer for Dil Mill Gaye title track. 2009
Filmfare Awards South, Kannada, Best Male Playback Singer for Yenagali from Mussanje Maathu 2009
GPBA (German Public Bollywood Award), Best Singer (Male) for Main Agar Kahoon, Om Shanti Om. 2009
Filmfare Awards South, Kannada, Best Male Playback Singer for Ninnindale from Milana. 2008
Indian Television Academy Award, Best Male Singer for Amber Dhara title track 2008
Lions Gold Award for the song ‘In lamhon ke Daaman me’ from the film ‘Jodha Akbar’. 2008
Annual Central European Bollywood Awards, Best Male Playback Singer for Mein Agar Kahoon, Om Shanti Om. 2007
Bollywood Music and Fashion Awards, Best Male Playback Singer for Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, Title Track. 2007
Indian Television Award Best Singer for Miliee Title Track. 2006
MTV Immies – Best Pop Album, for his self-composed album titled “Chanda Ki Doli”. 2005
Swaralaya Yesudas Award, for his outstanding performance in Music. 2005
Anadolok Award for “Chanda Ki Doli” album. 2005
Lion Gold’s Award for the song Main Hoon Na from the film “Main Hoon Na”. 2005
Star Screen Award Best Male Playback, for the song “Dheere Jalna”, from the film “Paheli”. 2005
Teachers’ Achievement Award 2005
Style Icon, MTV Style Awards. 2005
MTV Style Awards– Best Male Playback Singer – Bandhan 2004
MTV Immies – Best Male Singer, for the song “Main Hoon Na”, from the film “Main Hoon Na”. 2004
Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer, for the song “Kal Ho Naa Ho”, from the film Kal Ho Naa Ho. 2004
National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer: Kal Ho Na Ho for “Kal Ho Naa Ho”2004
Apsara Film Producers’ Guild Award for Best Male Playback Singer for “Kal Ho Na Ho” from the film Kal Ho Naa Ho. 2003
Bollywood Music Award for Best Male Playback Singer for “Kal Ho Na Ho” from the film Kal Ho Naa Ho. 2003
IIFA Best Male Playback Award, for the song “Kal Ho Naa Ho”, from the film Kal Ho Na Ho 2003
Style Icon, MTV Style Awards.2003
Filmfare Best Male Playback Award, for the song “Kal Ho Naa Ho”, from the film Kal Ho Naa Ho”. 2003
Filmfare Best Male Playback Award, for the song “Saathiya”, from the f ilm Saathiya. 2002
Bollywood Music Award for Best Male Playback Singer for the song “Saathiya” from the film “Saathiya”. 2002
MTV Immies – Best Male Singer, for the song “Saathiya” from the film “Saathiya”. 2002
Zee Cine Award Best Playback Singer- Male, for the song “Saathiya”, from the film “Saathiya”. 2002
IIFA Best Male Playback Award, for the song “Saathiya”, from the film “Saathiya”. 2002
Star Screen Award Best Male Playback, for the song “Tanhayee”, from the film “Dil Chahta Hai”. 2001
Bollywood Music Award for Best Pop Singer for the album “Yaad”. 2001
IIFA Best Male Playback Award, for the song “Suraj Hua Maddham”, from the f ilm “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham”. 2001

18 July 2021 | Bollywood Singer

Sukhwinder Singh

Sukhwinder Singer is one of the most famous and versatile singers of Bollywood. He hails from hathi gate from Amritsar, Punjab. He is one the versatile singers of Bollywood industry who has given many beautiful songs like Jai Ho – Slumdog Millionaire and Chak De India! – Chak De India.

Career

Sukhwinder Singh developed interest in music when he was mere 4 years old and at the age of 8 he gave his first performance on stage for the song Sa Re Ga Ma Pa from 1970 film Abhinetri.

After singing on the stage for the Bollywood film mentioned above people started to like his voice and music, Sukhwider Singh also tried his luck for a Punjabi music which was also a hit song after the release Munda South Hall Da

Alongside Laxmikant – Pyaarelal’s Troupe after this song was released he headed to south India in search of more music projects. Sukhwinder Singh had sang for a Tamil film Ratchagan.

Where the music was directed by the legendary A.R Rahman and there is where A R Rahman found Sukhwinder’s voice very intimidating and beautiful and crisp.

Sukhwinder Singh got his first Bollywood break in the blockbuster patriotic movie Karma in which he sang a few lines. Then, he sang the hit song “Aaja Sanam” in a film named Khilaaf.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwJ4Cb8d_TM

But he realized that something was missing in his voice, so he took a sabbatical and left Mumbai to tour England and America to see, hear, and understand various forms of music. After this broadening of his musical horizons, he returned to Mumbai to kick-start his musical career.

After returning back from his international tour of learning music Sukhwinder Singh again tried to enter Bollywood and he got his first project for the film Aaja Sanam which went unnoticed even when the Legendary Music duo Laxmikant – Pyarelal names were included.

Sukhwinder did not lose hope and still tried hi level hard to try his luck in the Bollywood, one day he got a call from the legendary Music Composer A.R Rahman he had signed Sukhwinder singh for the movie Dil Se… For the most famous song “Chaiyya Chaiyya”.

After the grand success of Chaiyya Chaiyya Sukhwinder Singh was noticed by everyone in the industry and he got many offers from the Bollywood Industry for the movies like –

Taal, Biwi No.1
1947: Earth
Daag: The Fire
Jaanwar, Dillagi
Moksha
Thakshak
Tere Naam
Apna Sapna Money Money
Shaadi Se Pehle
Shabd
Chak De! India
Om Shanti Om
Black & White — have given him a nationwide recognition.

Sukhwinder singh has got many acclamation for singing playback songs for the Superstar Shah Rukh Khan for more than songs like –

Dard-E-Disco (Om Shanti Om)
Haule Haule (Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi)
Marjaani (Billu)
Satakali (Happy New Year)
Udi Udi Jaye (Raees)

And also he had given his voice for many super star actors like Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan, Arjun Rampal, Anil Kapoor and many more. Sukhwinder Singh had also participated on in a dancing reality show Jhalak Dikhla Jaa which was judged by Remo Dsouza, Madhuri Dixit and Karan Johar. He did not win the competition but he had gain recognition throughout the country

Collaborations

Gulzar – Dil see.., Khoobsurat, Jhoom Barabar Jhoom, Office Office, Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola, Kaminey, Just Married, No Smoking, and Rangoon Madari.
A.R Rahman – Dil Se… – 1998, 1947 Earth – 1998, Doli Saja Ke Rakhna – 1998, Taal – 1999, Thakshak – 1999, Zubeidaa – 2000, One 2 Ka 4 – 2001, Lagaan – 2001, The Legend of Bhagat Singh – 2002, Tehzeeb – 2003, Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities – 2004 and Bombay Dreams- 2004
Vishal Bhardwaj – Ramji Londonwale 2005, The Blue Umbrella 2005, Omkara – 2006, No Smoking 2007, Kaminey 2009, Ishqiya 2010, Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola 2013, Dedh Ishqiya 2014, Haider 2014.

Vishal – Shekhar – Om Shanti Om 2007 Tashan 2008 Bhoothnath 2008 Tees Maar Khan 2010 Ra.One 2011 Kahaani 2012 Arjun: The Warrior Prince 2012 Gippi 2013 Gori Tere Pyaar Mein 2013 Happy New Year 2014 Sultan 2016

Salim – Sulaiman – Aaja Nachle 2007 Chak De! India 2007 Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi 2008 Fashion 2008 Kurbaan 2009 Luck 2009 Band Baaja Baaraat 2010 Chakravyuh 2012 Kaanchi: The Unbreakable 2014

Awards and Recognitions

Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Award – Dil Se… (Chhaiya Chhaiya)
Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Award – Haule haule (Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi)
National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Haider (Vishal Bhardwaj)
Golden Sparrow Award – 1st Diorama International Film Festival & Market – Kar har Maidan Fateh – (Sanju).

7 July 2021 | Bollywood Singer

Kailash Kher Biography

India’s Sufi Singer Kailash Kher was born on July 7^th 1973. He is known to singing style of Indian Sufi music and Indian Classical Music. Born in the city of Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. His father Mehar Singh Kher was a traditional folk singer. Kher’s first brush with music came in his childhood.

Brought up in a musical atmosphere, from his school days, he was enchanted and fascinated by music and used to listen to his father’s Indian folk’s songs all day. Even as a four-year-old,

Kailash Kher displayed natural musical talent and would often impress friends and family by belting out songs with his prematurely powerful voice.

Kailash Kher married Sheetal in February 2009 and their son Kabir Kher was born in December 2009.

Career

Kailash Kher left home at the mere age of 14 in search of a guru or an institution to further his musical training, and he embarked on years of classical and folk music study. According to Kher, “it was because I wanted to pursue my passion for music. It required me to stay in isolation“.

He also attended music classes and would teach students for just ₹150 per session to maintain himself, taking care of all his personal expenses from lodging to food, plus his education and musical expenses.

Although he couldn’t find the right guru or a school, Kher started learning music by listening to it. He listened to Indian classical singers like Pandit Gokulotsav Ji Maharaj, Pandit Kumar Gandharv, Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, and later even Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Lata Mangeshkar, and their contemporaries.

He then experimented with a family friend’s Indian handicraft export business until 1999. However, when the business collapsed, he became depressed and even attempted suicide in early 1999. He went to Singapore and Thailand, and stayed there for six months.

He graduated from New Delhi, after returning from international he completed his education through correspondence.

Kailash Kher’s struggle started as soon as he moved to Mumbai, he did not have much connection to the industry but he did his best to find.

Ram Sampath wanted a new voice for his jingle and was looking for a fresh voice and he had just came across Kailash Kher. Kher’s foray continued with him singing jingles for TV and radio commercials, receiving critical acclaim for his unique style of singing.

He sang in commercials for big brands such as Coca-Cola, Citibank, Pepsi, IPL and Honda Motor Cycles. Since Kailash Kher did not have any powerful connections in the Bollywood’s Music industry he had to struggle through a lot of time to finally get mixed up with,

Bollywood music maestros, after constant struggle he got an opportunity to sing a song for movie Andaaz and the song was ‘’ Rabba Ishq Na Hove’’

And his song ‘’Alla Ke Bande’’ from Waise Bhi Hota Hain was highly recognized and loved song of the Bollywood during that time.

After His another famous song is “O Sikander” from Corporate.

Kailash Kher founded his own fusion band ‘Kailasa’ in 200 4in the city where he was struggling to get set in the industry he and musical duo brothers Paresh – Naresh Kamath.

Their first ever album as a band was Kailasa which was the band’s first album. Their second album, Jhoomo Re, released in May 2007, went on to be an equally smash hit. With songs like “Saiyaan“

and “Agad Bamm” touching the right chords with Indian as well as international audiences.

Kailasa’s third album, Chaandan mein released in June 2009, was yet another smash hit! He made his first international album on the acclaimed independent record label Cumbancha.

He released his fourth album, Rangeele, which was released by his owned company Kailasa Records in January 2012.

This album was widely acclaimed amongst the fans of Kailasa, and was critically acclaimed worldwide. Kher has also sung a non-filmy Nepali pop song such as “Phool Ko Thunga“

“Bolnai parcha bhanne K cha ra” from the album called Only Love in 2011.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PepwIc-WDw

The song “Teri Deewani“

From the album of the same name by his band Kailasa and the song “Ya Rabba” from the movie Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love had record sales.

He got opportunity to sing for the film Baahubali 2: The Conclusion. In the film his song “Jay Jay Kara” and “Jal rahi hai chita” became much popular.

Music Style

There are many singers in Bollywood who has a master in Sufi and Ghazal music, but it requires a special talent to have a special sound which is a mixture of all the sounds, Kailash Kher has bought a unique style and a fresh , raw and natural sound of voice.

There are many living legend who Kailash Kher finds his influencers and they have set many examples of to many growing and upcoming music talents.

There are many influencers of Kher such as, Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Lata Mangeshkar, Pandit Kumar Gandharva, Hridaynath Mangeshkar and Pandit Bhimsen Joshi.

His songs have been famous for their unique, soulful music and classical lyrics. Kher is the only singer in India who often includes a classical lyrics and folk language in his solo albums and films.

Most of his film or non-film albums include romantic tracks with a touch of classical music, lyrics and traditional languages.

Bollywood Songs

Kailash Kher had also given his voice for many Bollywood movies like Chandni Chowk to China, Dasvidaniya, Sacred Evil, Sangini, Desi Kattey etc.
It is a very common for any of any artists to know many languages and to sing in many languages there are also many artists in the record who has sang in more than 30 languages but Kailash Kher have also sang songs for 20 languages. More than 500songs are been sang by Kailash Kher.

He has also ventured into the Kannada film industry. His hits from Kannada films include the songs “Hale Patre” from the movie Junglee and “Ekka Raaja Raani” from the movie Jackie.

He has composed and sung the title track of Star Plus’s serial Diya Aur Baati Hum along with Shubha Mudgal. He has also sung the title track of Colors serial “Udaan” along with the anthem for Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, the national campaign for cleaning India.

Television

Kailash Kher had appeared in many T.V Reality shows and have given his judgements for many contestants in many reality shows.

He has appeared in various television shows, including Wind of Change (Bangladesh) (Gaan Bangla), Saregamapa Li’l Champs (Zee TV), Mission Ustaad (9X), Indian Idol 4 (Sony), IPL Rockstar (Colors) and Rock On (MTV). In 2009, Kher appeared in Indian Idol 4 as a judge along with Javed Akhtar, Sonali Bendre and Anu Malik.

In 2013, Kailash Kher collaborated with singer Shreya Ghoshal for the first time for a mission titled ‘The Project Resound: Upgrade your Ears’, in which Kher wrote, composed, and invited Shreya to sing along a song named “Naina Chaar“.

This online initiative by Sony Music India, aimed to make people aware of the rising technological advancement in the field of music, which may make it difficult to distinguish between noise and music. The project also promoted the use of Sony headphones.

Collaborations

A.R Rahman – Nanhi Si Jaan (2.0), Salvadore (Couples Retreat), Mangal Mangal (Mangal Pandey: The Rising), Yuhi Chala Chal Raahi (Swades)
Anu Malik – Dum Laga Ke Haisha, Gali Gali Me Chor, Ab Tumnhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo.
Vishal – Shekhar – Allah Ke Bande, Barf Khushi Hain, Chal Rahi Hain Saansein
Himesh Reshammiya – Damadji Angana Hain Padhare, Meethi Meethi Baatein, Jhatka Maare

Awards

Star Screen Awards Best Male Playback Singer – Waisa Bhi Hota Hain
FilmFare Awards Best Male Playback – Fanaa
GIMA Award – Chaandan Mein
Indian Television Academy Award – Best Title Song – Tere Liye
Indian Telly Award – Diya Aur Baati Hum
Nandi Awards – Mirchi
Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Telugu – Pandagala Digivacchavu.
Nepal Tourism Year Goodwill Ambassdor 2011 – Overall Contribution.
Yash Bharti Award – Excellence in folk and classical music

28 June 2021 | Bollywood Singer

Vishal Dadlani Biography

Vishal Dadlani was born on June 28^th June 1977. He was born in a Sindhi Family in the City Of Dreams, Mumbai. Vishal Dadhlani got married to Priyali Dadlani. Vishal Dadlani is known for his Bollywood Jingles and many noted songs like Aas Paas Khuda and Malhari.

Career

He went to Hill Grange High School in Mumbai and subsequently attended Jai Hind College for two years (1989–90), after which he
went to H.R. College of Commerce and Economics.

He graduated in 1994 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce. Vishal Dadlani was always keen about music, it all started in the year 1994 where he came across indie-rock/electronica band Pentagram which he fronted for so many years.

Pentagram being the most prominent and prolific Rock band in India has gained recognition worldwide as one of the pioneers of Indian Independent Music.

Vishal – Shekhar

Vishal Dadlani and Shekhar Ravjiani rose to prominence when they composed the songs for the film Jhankaar Beats which included the song “Tu Aashiqui Hai”.

Which got them to win Filmfare RD Burman Award for New Music Talent for Jhankaar Beats. In 2005 they composed the songs for three films: Salaam Namaste, Dus and Bluffmaster.

Vishal – Shekhar also composed a song called “Nashe Si Chad Gayi” which went viral and was the first Indian song to clock 300 million views and then 400 million views on YouTube.

It currently has over 600 million views. Vishal-Shekhar composed “Swag Se Swagat” which became the fastest song in the world to hit 100 million views and clocked up to 650 million views on YouTube in its first year.

Vishal Dadlani is also the vocalist of Mumbai-based electronic band Pentagram. He collaborated with Imogen Heap on the song “Minds without Fear” for an episode of The Dewarists.

Shekhar Ravjiani is a trained classical singer (under Ustad Niaz Ahmed Khan). He learned to play the Accordion from his father, a music enthusiast, Hasmukh Ravjiani. Shekhar was a participant of Zee TV singing contest Sa Re Ga Ma Pa in 1997. He composed and sung Marathi songs “Saazni” in 2012 and “Saavli” (with Sunidhi Chauhan) in 2013.

On 16 August 2016, the duo collaborated with British rock band The Vamps for single “Beliya“.

Non – Bollywood Works

They have been judges on the star hunt show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007 and the musical talent show Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star with director and choreographer Farah Khan. They are the judges on Amul Star Voice of India Mummy Ki Superstars.

They were mentors and Judges in the reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa with Sajid-Wajid. Both Vishal and Shekhar appeared as judges in the reality singing show for children and teens, Indian Idol Junior, Season One, while only Vishal appeared in Season Two.

They composed the Indian Premier League theme song of season 3 and the anthem of Kolkata Knight Riders.

Following the 2008 Mumbai attacks, Vishal Dadlani launched a petition to ban live media coverage during the rescue operations.

They performed twice at Delhi Technological University -2014 and 2018. They composed the song “Allah Ke Bande” from Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part II.

On 23 January 2012, Vishal and Shekhar performed at Spring Fest 2012 in IIT Kharagpur on 22 January 2012 they also performed at Saarang in IIT Madras. And in February 2012, at Crossroads 2012 in SRCC. On 25 March 2012, Vishal and Shekhar with Shruti Pathak performed live at Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University in Flare.

Vishal–Shekhar composed the IPL 6 anthem “Jumping Japaang” and the IPL 7 anthem “Chalo Bulawa Aya Hai”.

Vishal Dadlani appeared in cameo roles in Om Shanti Om, Tees Maar Khan and Happy New Year. Vishal Dadlani was one of the first Indian celebrities to openly support the Aam Aadmi Party.

Collaborations

Tashan – Sukhwinder Singh, Sunidhi Chauhan, Udit Narayan.
Waisa Bhi Hota Hain – Shibani kashyap, Kailash Kher, Bali Brahmbhatt.
Love in Nepal – Sonu Nigam, Sapna Mukherjee, Hema Sardesai, Anu Malik
Musafir – Hameed Khan.
Shaadi Ke Laddoo – Sunidhi Chauhan, Mahalakshmi Iyer, Shaan, K.K
Dus – Sonu Nigam, Shaan, Alka Yagnik, Udit Narayan, Krishna Beura
Om Shanti Om – K.K, Sukhwinder Singh, Shreya Ghoshal, Sonu Nigam, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Richa Sharma, Shaam.

Awards

Annual Central European Bollywood Awards Best Soundtrack – Om Shanti Om & Ra. One.
Asian Film Awards Best Composer – Om Shanti Om
Filmfare Awards RD Burman Award for New Music Talent – Jhankaar Beats
Global Indian Music Academy Awards Best Film Song – Chammak Challo
International Indian Film Academy Awards Best Song Recording – Chammak Challo.

14 June 2021 | Bollywood Singer

Jubin Nautiyal Biography

This Amazing singer was born in Dehradun, Uttrakhand on June 14^th 1989. Jubin Nautiyal is known as one of the musicians who made it to the industry in the shortest period of time. His father Ram Nautiyal and mother Neena Nautiyal are both businesspersons and homemaker.

Jubin Nautiyal did his schooling up to eighth grade from St. Joseph’s Academy, Dehradun. Thereafter, he continued his schooling at Welham Boys’ School, Dehradun, where he formally studied music as a subject and built a base in classical music. He also learned to play instruments like guitar, piano, harmonium, and drums.

Career

Most of Jubin Nautiyal’s childhood Jubin Nautiyal was very good at singing and also had gained recognition among his neighbourhood as a good singers by the time he was 18. He performed live at many events and gave his support to several charities.

After completing his schooling, he moved to Mumbai in 2007 and joined Mithibai College. He continued to train in music (under Pandit ChhannuLal Mishra Ji in Varanasi) and explore the music scenario of Indian films.

During this time he met A.R. Rahman who appreciated his voice quality and suggested that he continue to work on and explore his voice for a few more years before entering into the Indian Music Industry. Taking Rahman’s advice, Jubin moved back to his hometown and continued to train under his schoolteacher, Mrs. Vandana Srivastava.

He also took additional music lessons in the Hindustani classical music from his guru Mr. Samant. Jubin spent four years polishing his skills in music, travelling and playing with different musicians. He traveled to Benaras to learn light classical from Chhannulal Mishra.

He also took training in western music at a music academy in Chennai where he had the opportunity to study under Veteran Guitarist Prasanna.

Jubin Nautiyal participated in the television music reality show X Factor where he went up to being in the top 25 participants.

Jubin Nautiyal made his debut in the Indian Music Industry with the song “Ek Mulakat” from the film Sonali Cable (2014), which was a hit. Jubin has since given several hit songs.

Jubin Nautiyal also sang ‘Meherbani‘ for The Shaukeens in the same year.

In 2015, he sang ‘Zindagi‘ for Bajrangi Bhaijaan, ‘Bandeyaa’ for Jazbaa, ‘Tu Itni Khoobsurat Hain Reloaded’ for Barkhaa & ‘Samandar’ with Shreya Ghoshal for Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon.

Jubin Nautiyal made his Telugu debut for Sarrainodu under the music direction of S. Thaman & Bengali debut in the movie ‘Aashiqui’.

Jubin Nautiyal performed on MTV Unplugged Season 5 and sang Dahleez’s track “Jiya Re“.

He worked with composer duo Sachin-Jigar for the title track of series Ek Duje Ke Vaaste & Amit Trivedi for the film Fitoor where he lent his voice for “Tere Liye” along with Sunidhi Chauhan.

Jubin also worked with composer Nadeem Saifi for the title track of Ishq Forever and also sang two songs for Kuch Kuch Locha Hai(2015) under them. He also collaborated with JAM8’s Kaushik & Akash for “Gumnaam Hai Koi” for the film 1920 London.

His songs “Le Chala” for One Night Stand and “The Sound of Raaz” & “Yaad Hai Na (Reprise)” for Raaz Reboot gave him an opportunity to work with composer Jeet Gannguli and this collaboration continued till “Dhal Jaun Main” for Rustom.

He was the lead singer of the Hrithik Roshan-starrer film Kaabil which had music by Rajesh Roshan. He also sang four songs for Dharma Production’s film Ok Jaanu, including the title track and “The Humma Song.”

He released a Hindi pop song along with Pawni Pandey named ‘Dil Budhhu’ on T-Series He sang for Raabta, Tubelight, Commando 2, Machine.

He sang ‘Bawra Mann’ for Jolly LLB 2, ‘Socha Hai’ Remake for Baadshaho & ‘Raat Baki’ Remake for Ittefaq. He sang the title track of Star Plus popular series Tu Sooraj, Main Saanjh Piyaji with Palak Muchhal & for Star Parivaar Awards 2017. In 2018, he sang ‘Gazab Ka Hai Din Remake’ with Prakriti Kakar for Dil Juunglee.

He sang ‘Boond Boond’ with Neeti Mohan for the film Hate Story 4. For the same film, he also sang ‘Tum Mere Ho’ with Amrita Singh under Mithoon’s composition. This was also his first collaboration with Mithoon following Baaghi 2. He also sang ‘Pehla Nasha Once Again’ with Palak Muchhal for Kuchh Bheege Alfaaz.

Collaborations

Amjad – Nadeem – Ek Mulakat (Sonali Cable), Ishq Da Maara (Kuch Kuch Locha Hain), Bandeyaa (Jazbaa), Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya (Pyaar Tune Kya Kia), Ishq Forever (Ishq Forever)
Pritam & JAM8 – Gumnam Hain Koi (1920 London), Zindagi Kuch Toh Bata (Bajrangi Bhaijaan), Ik Vaari Aa(Raabta), Tinka Tinka Dil Mera(Tubelight)
Payal Dev – Tu Hi Aana (Marjavaan), Dil Chahte Ho (Dil Chahte Ho)
Sukumar Dutta – Main Tujhsa Hogaya, Aadat.
Tanishk Bahchi – Ittefaq se (Ittefaq) Gazab Ka Din Hain (Dil Junglee).
A.R Rahman – Humma Humma (Ok Jaanu)

Awards

Mirchi Music Award – Upcoming Vocalist of the Year – Bajrangi Bhaijaan.
ITA Award for Best Singer – Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh Piyaji.

10 June 2021 | Bollywood Singer

Mika Singh Biography

Amrik Singh a.k.a Mika Singh was born on June 10, 1977 in Durgapur city in West Bengal. Mika Singh is the youngest of 6 brothers. His elder brother Daler Mehdi is a well-known Bhangra and Bollywood singer. Daler Mehendi is known to popularize Bhangra and Punjabi music to all over the world.

Mika and his brother found the inspiration from his father Shri Ajmer Singh Chandan, Mika cannot stop from thanking his father in his recent Instagram post, where he mentioned that his father was his only inspiration to the music, his fathers a Punjabi classical singer and would always use to Singh in the Gurudwara the holy song in Patna Sahib Gurudwara.

There is where Mika and Daler Mehendi got inspiration and decided to be a singer. Mika Singh has the most versatile voice and has a very energetic voice among all others.

Career

Mika Singh started playing Tabla when he was mere 8 Years old later after 4 years he learned to play harmonium and often used to go to Gurudwara alongside his father and big brother to perform. After two years of learning Tabla and Harmonium he learnt Guitar and started composing his own songs.

His interest in the folk music got developing during his visits to the Gurudwara and also he was very much keen towards the Punjabi music tradition.

Mika Singh entered into Bollywood with his smash hit song “Saawan me Lag Gayi Aag” and got immense fame from there.

He has also sang for the movie of Riteish Deshmukh and multi starrer Apna Sapna Money Money which was a hit movie at that time and the song was the party songs and were played at various public gathering and other social and religious events. It was basically considered as a party song and after party song. ‘Dil Mein Baji Guitar’ from the movie ‘’Apna Sapna Money Money”.

Mostly songs sung by Mika was played at the end the movie which is called as party anthem of that particular movie. He had also done many other movie songs and in many different languages.

Mika Singh can sing in many different languages as Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, Odia, Urdu and Hindi.

Mika Singh Songs List

Telugu Songs

Pila Naa Valla Kaadu
Pathikella Chinnadi
Yahoon Yahoon

Kannada Song

Nidde Bandilla
Vone Vone
A Darling Darling
Selfie

Bengali Songs

Paglu
Paglu 2
Hobe Re Hoichoi

Odia Song

Aaila re Aaila

Urdu Songs

Khul Jaaye Botal
Imagine
Ishq Brandy
Gabru
Maahi Kehan De
Mast Kalandar
Super Girl from China
Billo

Movies and Television

Mika Singh has also tried his luck in the movies without any prior acting lessons or studies. He has worked in two Punjabi movies Mitti (2010) & Loot (2011).

He had been a mentor, a judge as well as a team captain for the team called ‘Mika’s Blasters’ in the reality show called ‘Music Ka Maha Muqabla’, hosted on STAR Plus.

Divine Touch (NGO run by Mika Singh)

Mika Singh founded Divine Touch Foundation with an aim to provide education, healthcare, direction to earn a livelihood for the underprivileged society and empowering women. The objective of the Not-for-Profit Foundation is to wipe out poverty in the nation, by facilitating education along with soft skill development to the deprived people, focusing on children and women. Its objective is to set in pursuit of imparting the power of knowledge and education and to encourage them to employ that in earning their livelihood.

The Not-for-Profit Foundation targets to hold the hands of the people of the low-income community, to facilitate them a better education and to augment their innate potentials to change their lives.

They have a belief that, “Give a person a fish and you feed them for a day; teach them how to fish and you feed them for a lifetime” Various Programs Carried out by the organization:-

Livelihood Project

Earning livelihood is the spine of a man and supporting a family is his pride. Under the Livelihood Project of Divine Touch Foundation, we are focused to educate people through training and skill development classes and make them aware of the employment opportunities to increase their earning capacities.

The main aim of this Foundation is to provide education to the underprivileged part of society which cannot afford studies and other expenses.

Healthcare and Women Empowerment.

They are very keen in providing hygiene and free healthcare benefits to the weaker section of the society. So that they can have a better future for their family and their upcoming generations. Works beyond the caste, creed, religious barriers and targets to empower women from all sections of the society to help them earn resources and respect for themselves.

Awards and Recognitions

Indian Television Academy Award for Best Singer – 2015.
Indian Telly Award Best Judge On a T.V – 2015.
Mirchi Music Award Listner’s Choice Album of the Year – 2019.

6 June 2021 | Bollywood Singer

Neha Kakkar Biography

Neha Kakkar was born on June 6, 1988 in Rishikesh city of Utrakhand. She is one of the Kakkar siblings. That is she is younger sister of Sonu Kakkar and Tony Kakkar. Neha belongs to a normal middle class family where her father Mr Rishikesh Kakkar use to sell samosa outside a college in order to make the ends meet and her mother Mrs Niti Kakkar was a home maker.

They used to live in a rented flat and the house was so small that they have to make it into a kitchen but putting a wooden table.

Neha Kakkar alongside her brother Tony Kakkar would do stage shows and bhajan in order to earn living for their family.

In the early 1990s Neha Kakkar alongside her family shifted to Delhi, in order to make their life better, at the mere age of 4 Neha started singing at the local gathering from the age 4 to the age 16 Neha Kakkar had only sang bhajans she later realized since she is born in the house of singers she did not require any professional training in singing.

Neha Kakkar got married to her boyfriend Rohanpreet Singh who is a Punjabi music artists and also won sever award in the field of music.

Career

In the starting of the year 2006 Neha Kakkar tried her luck by participating in Indian Idol season 2. Being the youngest participant she can recollect the memories of pampering and how everybody used to treat her like a kid, although without any prior training in singing Neha Kakkar got eliminated from the show.

but she did not feel disheartened or sad about the fact infect, she worked on her pace and tone of her voice and made It better for her further opportunities.

Anyway, shad mentioned that the participation in Indian idol gave her a clear idea about her singing and it also fuel her confident in the field of singing. She alongside her brother Tony Kakkar was associated by Indian Idol.

After getting out of Indian Idol she struggled for nearly 5 years and did not get any work from the Bollywood side, as she did not much plead any director or music director for work according to her and in the meanwhile she got busy with her international tours and other stage shows.

And during that 5 years people started recognizing her talent and her voice and she started getting offers from the industry.

People would normally call her ‘Jai Mata Di’ girl as she had a record of singing many bhajans in her childhood for more than 10 years.

As Neha Kakkar started getting confidence Neha, in 2010 launched her own album ‘’Neha The Rockstar’’ alongside music duo Meet Bros in which she performed some of the romantic songs which were very melodious to listen.

During the time, she recorded for a music album, Romeo Juliet composed by her brother, Tony Kakkar. The song “Mohabbat Hai” from the album received limited recognition from the listeners which resulted in the offer to render her first Kotak Mahindra jingle, “Mera Jaisa Koi Mere Zindagi Main Aaye”.

After making albums and many singles Neha Kakkar finally got a call from Sandesh Sandilya who was looking for a new voice to record the song “Hai Rama” from Meerabai Not Out (2008).

Neha got lucky because following that year, she was featured in an A.R. Rahman’s composition, the theme song of Blue (2009) where she provided the chorus vocals for the song. She then lent her voice for the title track of the Hindi-language soap opera Na Aana Is Des Laado (2009) which holds a special place in her heart, as the “song was a touching experience since it focused on women”.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdwxFVLAPsI

One of the most successful A.R Rahman also help Neha to feature in one of his composition theme song of the movie ‘’Blue” where she had sang a song alongside other artists she sang a chorus track.

Bollywood Movie Debut

Neha also thought of trying her luck into acting and he was approached by the very talented and one of the most famous movie director on Bollywood Sooraj Barjatya. In the year 2010 he made a film called Isi Life Mein.

She portrayed a role of a college student. Neha Kakkar gave a nice performance but the film failed to impress people in India and in box office. Sooraj Barjatya was not able to impress much as he is known as main stream cinema director he was not very much happy about his production.

Then Neha realized that her luck is not going to work in movies so she decided to stick to the music and singing industry.

She had also made her debut with Kannada and Telugu music industry by performing 4 tracks for Sandeep Chowta.

Nodu Baare
Neeve an neeve na
Jaaniya Jaane
Woh Ek Pal

Television

Neha Kakkar was has been on episodes of ‘’Comedy Circus ke Tansen” alongside the king of comedy in India Kapil Sharma and his colleague Ali Asgar.

Recollecting the memories she had on the comedy circus Neha would say that she was always very much fascinated and very much happy about the atmosphere the team of comedy circus would keep.

She was always laughing with Kapil there was always jokes which was said around, in an interview Neha Kakkar revealed that ‘’Atmosphere on the sets was positive and the jokes had us all cracking up. I particularly enjoyed it since I am bubbly and always smiling”.

Neha has also been a judge on a very famous and one of the oldest singing reality T.V show in India ‘’Indian Idol’’ which acts as a platform for many singers in India and abroad Anu Malik being the judge on the show for the most time.

Neha Kakkar alongside Vishal Dadhlani and Anu Malik are judging the show since the year 2018 till present.

Neha is known to be very emotional kind of a person so, whenever a contestant comes who has a very sad past or a sad story to tell Neha usually break down and try to control her feelings and make sure she doesn’t not judge then on the grounds of their story but their singing talent.

Collaboration with various Music directors and Singers

Pritam

Neha had collaborated alongside pritam for various songs, pritam happened to be a kick-start for Neha’s Bollywood career as he gave her a big opportunity to work with his legacy in the industry.

Second Hand Jawani
Dhating Naach
Tutur Tutur
Naina

Pritam invited iconic DJ Marshmello to Jam8 for his first visit to a recording studio, in India on February 14th. The duo recently collaborated on the song Biba.

During this special visit they were jamming and sharing notes on music. Pritam also introduced Marshmello to the stalwarts of the Music Industry such as Baadshah, Neha Kakkar, Armaan Malik, Arijit Singh and the singer whose vocals are on BIBA-Dev Negi.

In true tradition of Indian hospitality, Pritam gifted Marshmello a personalized jacket with their song name and logo that was curated by ace at leisure designer Narendra Kumar. Warmed by the gesture, Marshmello instantly put it on and posed for pictures.

Yo Yo Honey Singh

Manali Trance
Sunny Sunny
Aao Raja

Taniskh Bagchi

Kudiya Sheher Dia
Aashiq Banaya Apne
Dilbar
Morni Banke
Aankh Maare
Kala Chashma

Included in the list of the most viewed Bollywood songs on YouTube, “Kala Chashma” was admired by the critics for its use of “dub-step, hip-hop beats, and a very groovy bass” for which Surabhi Redkar from Koimoi applauded Kakkar’s “powerful vocals” in the song.

She worked with Epic Bhangra for the film Sanam Re, where they released the song “Humne Pee Rakhi Hai“, a mix of club and EDM which was deemed as an “unnecessary addition to the album” and Kakkar vocals were noted to be “awfully shrill”.

She also provided her vocals for an additional song in the album, “Akkad Bakkad“, a rap song performed along with Baadshah to celebrate the music of the film.

Apart from lending her vocals to the party song, “Kar Gayi Chull” from Kapoor & Sons, which was a remake of the Haryanvi track “Chull” and her first recording for Dharma Productions

Kakkar performed several other recreated songs during the year including, “Maahi Ve”–a remake of the song “Maahi Ve” from Kaante (2002) and “O Janiya”–a remake of the song “Kaante Nahi Kat Te” from Mr. India (1987) for Wajah Tum Ho and Force 2 respectively.

Joginder Tuteja a critic from Bollywood Hungama opined that Kakkar’s rendition in the former is “decent but not as good as the original” while he noted that “Kakkar, the young woman is just the right follow up to Alisha Chinai as her voice comes with the right mix of naughtiness and seduction” in the latter.

Inspiration for Neha Kakkar

Every one of us in our lives at some point of time need to get inspired from somebody, it could either out friend, teacher or any big person who we adore very much. Many a times in the music industry mainstream singers always find their magic of learning and inspiration from the past legendary singers or the current legendary singers.

But mostly it is from our own family members Neha Kakkar has said that her own elder sister Sonu Kakkar was always her inspiration and always will be, and her brother Tony Kakkar is a pillar for her career.

Apart from her siblings, Kakkar mentioned Arijit Singh, Shreya Ghoshal and Sunidhi Chauhan as her favorite music artists. “Like, there have been singers like Kishore Kumar, Mohammed Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar who have defined music and left their legacies, I believe they fit in the same league”.

Also inspired by Sonu Nigam’s versatility, she “hopes” that she will be able to sing diverse kinds of music. In spite of the musical artists, she called Govinda an “inspiration” and a “role model” to her.

“I have been following him since an age where we ourselves do not have an understanding about life” said Neha Kakkar in an Interview.

Collaborations

Yo Yo Honey Singh – Sunny Sunny, Manali Trance, Aao Raja, Chhote Chhote Peg, Moscow Suka
Pritam – Tukur Tukur, Dhating Nach, Second Hand Jawani,
A.R Rahman – Blue Theme
Amit Trivedi – Halka Halka, London Thumakda,
Tony Kakkar – Ek, Do, Teen , Chaar, Mile Ho TUm Hamko, Dheeme Dheeme.

Awards

PTC Punjabi Music Awards – 2017
Zee Rishtey Awards – Favourite Judge Award 2017.
Brit Asia TV Music Awards – 2018.
15^th Mirchi Music Award – 2020.

17 May 2021 | Bollywood Singer

Pankaj Udhas Biography

Pankaj Udhas is one of the well-known Ghazal artists on India. Born on 17^th May, 1951. Belonging to a singing family Pankaj was born in Jetpur in Gujarat. Today Pankaj udhas age 71 years.

Family

Many famous singers happen to be a part of musical family. One might even call them lucky enough to be born in that family and also been raised around musical environment in their life.

Pankaj Udhas was no less lucky to be born in a musical family.
His father Keshubhai Udhas was a farmer and his mother was Jituben Udhas.

Pankaj’s is the youngest of the three brothers, they are also referred as “Udhas Brothers” His eldest brother Manhar Udhas achieved some success as a Hindi playback singer in Bollywood movies. His second elder brother Nirmal Udhas is also a well-known Ghazal Singer and was the first of the three brothers to start singing in the family.

Udhas brothers are very well known ghazal artists, their contribution to the music industry is very inspiring. Their contribution to the industry hails from singing more than 300 songs.

Pankaj Udhas wife Farida Udhas and has two daughters Reva Udhas and Nayaab Udhas.

Career

Growing up in a musical family Pankaj Udhas was quite fascinated by his brothers, they would usually do stage performances and get recognized by the audiences. Pankaj Udhas found his interest growing up slowly towards music.
And was introduced to ghazals and stage singing by his elder brother Manhar Udhas. He gave his maiden stage performance at the time of crisis during the Indian-Sino war. He sang the song “Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo“.

During his performance he was mere 11 years old and there were a crowd of 5000 people gathered during an event of Navratri (Gujarati Festival) and this particular song was written by Kavi Pradeep , and he had sang this songs during the sentimental time when there was a war situation, so basically this song was written and sung in order to dedicate and pay respect to our soldiers who has lost their lives during this war, as audience was very much emotional due to the situation Pankaj Udhas got chance to sing that song and he did it and somebody from the audience gave him Rs. 51 (5000-10000) according to today’s inflation.

Here’s a video of Pankaj Udhasji recollecting the memory of his first ever song he had sang in front of the audience on the stage.

Pankaj Udhas got his motivation to take singing as a career. He had studied in Sir BPTI Bhavanagar. His family moved to Mumbai and Pankaj attended St. Xavier’s College in Mumbai.

Four years later he joined the Sangeet Natya Academy in Rajkot and learned the nuances of playing the tabla. After that, he pursued a Bachelor of Science degree at Wilson College and St Xavier’s college, Mumbai and started training in Indian classical vocal music under the tutelage of Master Navrang.

Pankaj Udhas first song was in the film “Kamna” a solo composed by Usha Khanna and written by Naqsh Lyallpuri, the film was a flop but his rendition was very much appreciated.

As time flew he started developing interest in Tabla (a musical intrument) he started training in Ghazals.

He wanted to be a full time Ghazal player. He learned Urdu and spent a lot of time in the US and Canada and did various Ghazal concerts.

His confidence was sky high when he returned. Upon his return, his debut Ghazal album called Aahat released in the year 1980.

After which, he has released over 50 ghazal albums and all of them are well received. It is difficult though to pinpoint one but his album Mehak was arguably the biggest hit album of his career.

This album’s songs Chupke Chupke Sakhiyo Se Wo, Mekhane Se Sharab Se, Mere Khat Ka, Na Kajre Ki Dhar, Jiye to Jiye.

As a Ghazal singer, he himself appeared in films such as Saajan, Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayi and Yeh Dillagi.

His success was on the peak, till 2011 he was successful enough to release more than 50 albums and 100s of compilation songs.

Pankaj Udhas got his fame from the movie ‘’Naam’’ in the 1986 film in which his song “Chitthi Aayee Hai” became an instant hit.

In 1994, Udhas sang the notable song, Na Kajre Ki Dhar, from the film Mohra. His album Shagufta launched by Music India in December 1987 was the first to be released on compact disc in India.

Mentor to John Abraham

Bollywood handsome hunk John Abraham has revealed that when he was new to the industry and while started his career as a model, like any other do it as well in the same way. That when he was introduces new to the industry it was Pankaj Udhas who saw talent in him and appointed him as a model in one of his video.

Famous Albums

Aahat (1980)
Nasha (1997)
Mukarrar (1981)
Tarrannum (1982)
Mehfil (1983)
Shamakhana
Pankaj Udhas Live at Albert Hall (1984)
Nayaab (1985)
Legend
Khazana
Aafreen (1986)
Shagufta
Nabeel
Aashiana
Rubayee
Teen Mausam
Geetnuma
Kaif
Khayaal
Aman
Woh Ladki Yaad Aati Hai
Stolen Moments
Mahek (1999)

Bollywood Collaboration

Vaibhav Saxena – Maango Ram Ke, Japp Mann Mera, Sau Din Safal Ganeya, Pucho Sant Mero, Dhan Dhan Hamare, Das Tere Ki Banti(Shabad), Tu Sabni Thai, Tujh Bin Awar.
Mohan Sharama – Mata Ki Bhetein (Palchhin, Maiyya Pukaare Re, Aarti, Chandi Jaisa Rang)

Awards and Honours

Padmashri by Government of India for his contribution to the art of Ghazal singing 2006.
Awarded the prestigious “Kalakar” award at Kolkata for “Hasrat” as “Best Ghazal album of 2005”.
Special Felicitation at the Wembley Conference Center, London for Completing 20 Years of Performance at the Prestigious Venue 2004
MTV Immies Award for the successful album ‘In Search of Meer’ 2003

Special Achievement Award at the Bollywood Music Award, New York for Popularizing Ghazals across the Globe 2003
Dadabhai Naoroji Millennium Award conferred by the Dadabhai Naoroji International Society for Contribution to Ghazal and the Music Industry 2003
Award for Excellence in Music Field presented by Sahyog Foundation at Mumbai 2002
Honored by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce 2002

Vocational Recognition Award for Outstanding Performance as a Ghazal singer presented by Rotary Club of Mumbai Downtown 2001

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, USA Award for extraordinary services to Indian music, especially promotion of ghazals in India and abroad. Presented at the Festival of Ghazals held in New York 1999
Indian Arts Awards Gala presented by the Mayor of the City of Jersey City 1998
Outstanding Artistic Achievement Award presented by the American Academy of Artists at Atlantic City 1998
Indira Gandhi Priyadarshani Award for Outstanding Services, Achievement and Contribution to Music 1996
Honorary Citizenship of Lubbock Texas, USA 1994

Radio Lotus Award for Outstanding Achievement and for the many songs featuring on the official hit parade of the radio. Presented by Radio Lotus, South Africa at the University of Durban 1994
Giants International Award for extraordinary efforts to achieve the highest standards in the field of music thereby motivating the entire community to pursue excellence 1993
Outstanding Young Persons’ Award (1989–90) for positive leadership and distinguish services rendered to the nation. Presented by the Indian Junior Chambers 1990
K L Saigal Award for being the Best Ghazal Singer of the Year. 1985

13 May 2021 | Bollywood Singer

Benny Dayal Biography

Benny Dayal was born on 13th May, 1984 in the city of Kollam, Kerala, India. He did his initial schooling from Abu Dhabi, UAE and later went to Madras Christian College to complete his graduation in B.Com. After he completed his graduation from MCC, he did a diploma in Journalism from the same college.

Benny got married to his long time model girlfriend Catherine Thangam in a close-knit ceremony in Bengaluru.

Career

Benny Dayal was born and brought up in Abu-Dhabi, Dubai. He completed his schooling from Abu Dhabi Indian School in Abu Dhabi, Dubai. He went on to complete his B. Com and Masters in Journalism from Madras Christian College.

Dayal worked as an Event Coordinator with RR Donnelley. He quit his job in BPO to accomplish his career with music.

After getting his interests in music he form his own band named S5 Band.

S5 Band

Benny Dayal had formed a band named S5 is an Indian pop band formed in 2004. The members of the band are Benny Dayal, Anaitha Nair, Suvi Suresh, Bhargavi Pillai and Arjun Sasi. They were the winners of the first SS Music voice hunt competition.

The band’s only album “Isai” (English: “music”) with 8 songs in Tamil language composed by Praveen Mani was released in March, 2005.

They later sung and performed all songs for the Malayalam movie By the People. They also recorded a song “Vaa endru koopidum” as a band for composer Yuvan Shankar Raja for a movie named “Vyuham”, but it was never released.

After one year the contract came to an end and the band split. Since then, all of them are pursuing their own careers. Benny Dayal has become a famous playback singer, Suvi Suresh has sung many hit songs in Tamil and Bhargavi Pillai in Telugu, while Anaitha Nair has become a Bollywood actress.

Acting Debut

He made his acting debut in the Malayalam movie ‘By The People‘ and showed his acting skills and impressed the director as well as audience along with his ‘S5 Partners’. The film was a suspense thriller and all the songs were sung by S5 members and it was during that time when A.R. Rahman noticed him, took an audition and as they say rest is history.

Benny Dayal has got many more upcoming projects in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam languages as far as his singing is concerned. After churning out some hit numbers of A.R. Rahman, he is well on his way to become a permanent singer to be featured in his upcoming films as well and it’s a momentary achievement.

Live Performances

Benny Dayal, like every other artists he has also played in front of audiences and gave a remarkable performance.

After getting successfully launched in Bollywood film industry after the recognition of A.R Rahman, Benny had piled up a few live performances in his career.

He had performed live in many cities and countries all over the world. With his melodious voice and soulful songs like.

Rehna tu – from Delhi 6
Lat Lag gayi – Race 2
Rootha – TE3N
Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gayi – Gajini.

He brings so much of joy and emotion in his voice that listeners just get along with him and follows him in his rhythmic songs.

Following is the list of places where Benny Dayal had performed till now –

IIT jodhpur, on 23 February 2020
Riviera 2020, VIT Vellore, on 13 February 2020
Imperium 2019, Management Development Institute, Gurgaon
Festember 2019, National Institute of technology, Tiruchirapalli
At Bacardi NH7 Weekender, Pune on 7 December 2018.
Redbull Music festival, Kochi, 24 November 2018
At Goa (Royal Enfield Raider Maniya) Live in concert on 19 November 2017.

Manipal Institute of Technology on 11 March 2017 as part of Revels, the annual cultural festival of MIT.
At IIT Hyderabad (ELAN- NVISION) Live in Concert on 21 January 2017
At PBWA Powai Sarvajanin Durgotsav—Live in Concert on 21 October 2015
Spirit of Wipro Run 2015 – Wipro Limited, Bangalore on 20 September 2015
Zephyr 2013, the annual cultural festival of Orissa Engineering College in Bhubaneswar
2013 – Annual Cultural Fest, Siliguri Institute of Technology, Siliguri, West Bengal.
SSN College of Engineering on 5 March 2010, with Stephen Devassy and others
Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy, Tanjore as a part of the cult fest Kuruksastra in 2009
NIT Calicut on 26 March 2009 as part of the cultural festival Ragam ’09

Songs in other languages

Apart from Hindi language songs Benny Dayal has also sang songs in many different languages like Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malyalam, Gujarati, Marathi and Bengali.

Benny Dayal has been highly recognized not only in Hindi language films but with different languages films as well. His tone of voice and style of singing has given him so much of talent and face around the globe.

Following are some of his famous songs in

Tamil Language

Balleilakka
O Nenje
Chikku Bukku
Step Step
Sirikkalam Parakkalam

Telugu Songs

Gum Gum Yeyo
Bhoome Gundranga
Vegam Vegam
Sugar Honey

Malyalam Songs

Aaramam nirangal
Chalaname
By the People

Bengali Songs

O Modhu I Love You
Party All Night
Bonny

Hindi Songs

Badtameez Dil
Locha-E-Ulfat
Pepsi ki Kasam
Naach Meri Jaan
Lucky Tu Lucky Mein
Ude Dil Befikre

Collaboration

A.R Rahman – Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Na, Yuvraaj, Love Aaj Kal 2, Baba(Tamil), Sivaji(Balleilakka), Azhagiya Tamil Magan, Sakkarakatti (Tamil).
Salim- Sulaiman – Rocketsingh , Pyaar Impossible, Tarkeebein, Band Baja Baraat, Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl, Jodi Breakers, Heroine, Chakravyuh.
Pritam – Golmaal Returns(Vacancy), Badmaash Company (Badmaash Company), Always Kabhie Kabhie, Cocktain, Lat Lag Gayi, Ye Jawani Hain Deewani, Phata Poster NIkla Hero.
Vishal – Shekhar – Hasee Toh Phasee, Bang Bang, Befikre, War,

Awards

Filmfare Award – RD Burman Award for New Music Talent – Kaise Mujhe (Gajini)
Stardust Award – New Musical Sensation – Pappu Can’t Dance Sala (Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na)
Ananda vikadan Cinema Awards – Best playback singer – male.