Shekhar Ravjiani
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Shekhar Ravjiani | |
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 Ravjiani at the special screening of Neerja in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 29 November 1978 |
| Origin | Bhuj, Kutch district, Gujarat, India |
| Genres | Indian Film Music, Indian pop |
| Occupation(s) | Music director, record producer, singer, actor |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Associated acts | Vishal & Shekhar |
Shekhar Ravjiani (born 29 November 1978) is an Indian singer, music director, record producer, and actor. He is one half of the Bollywood composing/producing duo Vishal & Shekhar, since 1999.
Personal life[]
Ravjiani was born in a Kutchi family. He lives in South Mumbai with his wife Chhaya and daughter Bipasha.[1]
Career[]
Ravjiani started his career by advertising. He auditioned for Sa Re Ga Ma Pa and was selected. Then he became a part of the duo Vishal-Shekhar. The duo produced many Bollywood songs and they were judges at Sa Re Ga Ma Pa in 2007 and 2010. Ravjiani has sung the hit tracks "Tujhe Bhula Diya", "Bin Tere" and "Meherbaan".
Filmography[]
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Neerja | Jaideep | Hindi | Nominated – Stardust Awards for Superstar of Tomorrow |
Music director (Vishal and Shekhar)[]
- Chehre (2021)
- Baaghi 3 (2020)
- War (2019)
- Bharat (2019)
- Student of the Year 2 (2019)
- Naa Peru Surya (2018)
- Tiger Zinda Hai (2017)
- Befikre (2016)
- Banjo (2016)
- Akira (2016)
- Sultan (2016)
- Fan (2016)
- Happy New Year (2014)
- Bang Bang! (2014)
- Hasee Toh Phasee (2014)
- Gori Tere Pyaar Mein (2013)
- Chennai Express (2013)
- Balak Palak(Marathi) (2013)
- Student of the Year (2012)
- Shanghai (2012)
- Kahaani (2012)
- Arjun – The Warrior Prince (2012)
- The Dirty Picture (2011)
- Ra.One (2011)
- Rascals (2011)
- Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap (2011)
- Tees Maar Khan (2010)
- Break Ke Baad (2010)
- Anjaana Anjaani (2010)
- I Hate Luv Storys (2010)
- Aladin (2009)
- Dostana (2008)
- Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008)
- Chintakayala Ravi (2008) (Telugu)
- Tashan (2008)
- De Taali (2008)
- Bhoothnath (2008)
- Om Shanti Om (2007)
- Cash (2007)
- Ta Ra Rum Pum (2007)
- Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. (2007)
- I See You (2006)
- Golmaal (2006)
- Tathastu (2006)
- Taxi Number 9211 (2006)
- Zinda (2006)
- Bluffmaster (2005)
- Ek Ajnabee (2005)
- Salaam Namaste (2005)
- Dus (2005)
- Karam (2005)
- Home Delivery: Aapko... Ghar Tak (2005)
- Shabd (2005)
- Musafir (2004)
- Shukriya (2004)
- Popcorn Khao! Mast Ho Jao (2004)
- Shaadi Ka Laddoo (2004)
- Plan (2004)
- Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part II (2003)
- Jhankaar Beats (2003)
- Supari (2003)
- Kaante (2002)
- Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi (1999)
As singer[]
| Year | Song | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | "Chehre - Title Track" (Reprise) | Chehre | |
| 2020 | "Tehas Nehas" | Khaali Peeli | |
| 2019 | "The Hook Up Song" | Student of the Year 2 | |
| 2018 | "Lover also, Fighter also" | Naa Peru Surya, Naa Illu India | Telugu film |
| 2016 | "Kehkasha Tu Meri" | Akira | |
| 2016 | "Rise of Sultan" | Sultan | |
| 2014 | "Sharabi" | Happy New Year | |
| 2014 | "Meherbaan",
"Meherbaan (Reprise version)" |
Bang Bang! | |
| 2014 | "Zehnaseeb" | Hasee Toh Phasee | |
| 2013 | "Haravali Pakhare" | Balak-Palak | Marathi film |
| 2012 | "Ishq Wala Love", "Radha", "Vele" | Student of the Year | |
| 2012 | "Imported Kamariya", "Duaa", "Khudaaya" | Shanghai | |
| 2012 | "Aahatein (Remix)" | Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu | |
| 2012 | "Samay" | Arjun: The Warrior Prince | |
| 2011 | "Dildaara (Stand by Me)", "Bhare Naina", "Raftaarein" | Ra.One | |
| 2011 | "Haal-E-Dil" | Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap | |
| 2011 | "Wallah Re Wallah" | Tees Maar Khan | |
| 2010 | "Dhoop Ke Makaan Sa", "Dhoop Ke Makaan Sa" | Break Ke Baad | |
| 2010 | "Tumse Hi Tumse", "Tujhe Bhula Diya" | Anjaana Anjaani | |
| 2010 | "Bin Tere (Reprise)" | I Hate Luv Storys | |
| 2009 | "Yeh Zindagi Bhi" | Luck by Chance | |
| 2009 | "You May Be" | Aladin | |
| 2008 | "Jogi Mahi" | Bachna Ae Haseeno | |
| 2008 | "Aaj Mein Boond Hoon", "Hone Lagi" | De Taali | |
| 2007 | "Cash" (Theme Mix), "Zara Bachke Jee" | Cash | |
| 2007 | "Sajnaji" | Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. | |
| 2006 | "Subah Subah", "Kehna Hai Jo", "Halo Halo" | I See You | |
| 2006 | "Aage Peeche" | Golmaal: Fun Unlimited | |
| 2006 | "Aazmale" | Taxi No. 9211 | |
| 2005 | "Cucu – Mann Dole Tann Dole" | Home Delivery | |
| 2003 | "Chaha Maine Chaha Bas Tujhi Ko Maine Chaha" | Supari | |
| 1999 | "Dil Se Mere" | Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi |
Awards and nominations[]
Following is the list of awards and nominations received by Shekhar Ravjiani alone. List of awards and nominations received by Vishal-Shekhar can be seen here.[citation needed]
Mirchi Music Awards[]
| Year | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Song Recording/Sound Engineering of the Year | "Titli" (from Chennai Express) | Won |
Filmfare Awards[]
| Year | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60th Filmfare Awards | Best Male Playback Singer | "Zehnaseeb " (from Hasee Toh Phasee) | Nominated | [2] |
Stardust Awards[]
| Year | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stardust Awards | Superstar of Tomorrow | Neerja | Nominated |
Television[]
| Year | Title | Channel | Co-Judges |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007 | Zee TV | Himesh Reshammiya, Ismail Darbar, Bappi Lahiri, Vishal Dadlani |
| 2008 | Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar | Star Plus | Vishal Dadlani, Farah Khan |
| 2010 | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Singing Superstar | Zee TV | Vishal Dadlani, Sajid–Wajid, Daler Mehndi |
| 2013 | Indian Idol Junior | Sony TV | Vishal Dadlani, Shreya Ghoshal |
| 2016–17 | Dil Hai Hindustani | Star Plus | Karan Johar, Shalmali Kholgade, Badshah |
| 2016 | The Voice India Kids | &TV | Shaan, Neeti Mohan |
| 2017 | Om Shanti Om | Star Bharat | Kanika Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha, Baba Ramdev |
| 2018 | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2018 | Zee TV | Wajid Khan, Sona Mohapatra / Richa Sharma |
Interviews[]
Interview with Shekhar Ravjiani by HKYantoYan.com
References[]
- ^ "Shah Rukh is and will always remain a family member: Shekhar Ravjiani - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
- ^ Parande, Shweta (28 February 2014). "Mirchi Music Awards 2014 winners: Shahrukh Khan, Farhan Akhtar honoured; Aashiqui 2 wins 7 trophies". India.com. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
Categories:
- Indian film score composers
- Bollywood playback singers
- Indian male film singers
- Living people
- 1978 births
- Kutchi people
- Singers from Mumbai
- People from Bhuj
- Indian male pop singers
- Indian pop-folk singers
- 21st-century Indian composers
- 21st-century Indian singers
- Indian male film score composers
- 21st-century male singers