Indian Artists profile for shows in USA and across the globe. -FCPL (India)

1. PROFILE OF ARTISTS

2. JAVED ALI
• Javed Ali has been singing in Hindi movies from 2000 but shot to fame in 2007
when he sang the song "Ek Din Teri Raahon Mein" from the movie Naqaab
and thereafter another big hit "Jashn-e-Bahaara" from the movie Jodhaa
Akbar (2008).
• Some of his other hit songs are “Tum Mile”, “Arziyan” and “Guzarish”

3. MONALI THAKUR
• Monali Thakur , a finalist of Indian Idol , is an Indian playback singer who
sings mainly in Bollywood movies.
• Her famous songs were Race in 2008 - "Khwab Dekhe (Sexy lady)" and
"Zara Zara Touch Me". Also she sang hit numbers for the movies Badmaash
Company and New York, Anjaana Anjaani, to name a few.

4. KAILASH KHER
• Kailash Kher, is a Kasmiri pop-Rock singer with very diverse music style often
influenced by Indian folk/Sufi music. After moving to Mumbai, the track Rabba
Ishq Na Hove from the movie Andaaz was well received. In 2002, his song
Allah ke Bande from relatively obscure movie Waisa Bhi Hota Hai made him a
household name.
• The band Kailasa includes Mumbai musician-brothers Naresh and Paresh
Kamath who were earlier associated with Bombay Black .
• Kher has a uniquely soulful, raw, high-pitched voice. He sang a number of the
songs in the Bollywood film Mangal Pandey

5. ZUBEEN GARG
• Zubeen Garg ,the singer of the super hit song “Ya Ali” from the movie
Gangster, his voice is a craze amongst the youngsters.
• With about 40 albums to his name, Zubeen continues his musical career
directing music to over 24 Assamese movies including a few Hindi and
bangla movies as well.
• He received the best Music Award in 2005, for the Bangla movie “Shudhu
Tumi”. He has sung more than 9000 songs in various languages.

6. SUNIDHI CHAUHAN
• Sunidhi Chauhan's breakthrough was Ram Gopal Varma's “Mast”, in which she
sang the hit song, “Ruki Ruki Si Zindagi”
• Her strength lies in her versatility and can sing songs of any genre
• She has done play back singing for movies like “Kaminey” , “Rab ne Bana Di
Jodi”, ”Dostana”, “Bachana Ae Haseeno”, ”Tashan”, ”Om Santi Om” and many
more…

7. KK
• Krishnakumar Kunnath also known as KK, is an award-winning Indian playback
singer. He is a prominent singer in Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and
Tamil films.
• It was the song “Tadap Tadap”, from the movie “Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam”,
that brought him into limelight.
• Some of his popular songs are “Zindagi Do Pal Ki”, “Tuhi Meri SHab Hai”,
“Yaaron Dosti”, “Labon Ko” and many more….

8. •Neeraj Shridhar is a Indian singer-songwriter,
who is lead vocalist of a pop and rock group
Bombay Vikings.
•He is also a popular Bollywood playback
singer.
• He is also a Music Director and a Lyricist.
•Bombay Vikings became popular with remix
hits like, Kya Soorat Hai, Woh Chali and Chod
Do Anchal

9. Akriti started learning Hindustani classical music at the
age of 5, from her mother, who is a post graduate in
Hindustani Classical music and her Guru (Late) Sh.
Byomkesh Banerjee. She gave her first stage
performance at the age of 5 years and from there
became a part of “Little Stars” the Anand Ji (Kalyanji
Anandji fame) troupe, where she made her way through
two world tours. Winner of TVS Sa Re Ga Ma National
Talent Hunt 1998 (Junior / Children’s Special) on Zee
TV,The most prestigious award from Sangam Kala Group
(New Delhi)

10. Hariharan is an Indian playback singer who has sung for Hindi, Tamil,
Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Bhojpuri and Telugu films, an established
ghazal singer, and one of the pioneers of Indian fusion music. His melody is
strongly appreciated by the film fraternity. In 2004, he was honoured with the
Padma Shri by the Government of India.
Hariharan won the national award for the best
playback singer for the soulful rendition of the
song "Mere Dushman Mere Bhai" from the
Hindi movie Border

11. Bhupinder joined Rahul Dev Burman's orchestra and played
guitar for many of his popular scores including Dum Maro Dum.
He became a good friend of R D Burman, who gave him a
chance to sing in Gulzar's Parichay (1972). Bhupinder sang two
songs in the movie, Beeti Na Beetai Raina and Mitwa Bole
Meethe Bai, which gave him recognition as a singer. Bhupinder
sang some more popular songs in Gulzar's movies. Some of
these songs included "Dil Dhoondta Hai" from Mausam, "Naam
Gum Jayega" and "Ek Akela Is Shaher Mein".
In the mid-1980s, Bhupinder married a Bangladeshi Hindu
singer Mitali and moved away from playback singing.Together,
they perform at ghazal and live performances.

12. SADHANA SARGAM
• Sadhana Sargam needs no introduction since she has one of the most
beautiful voices. Her soothing voice is a pure form of melody and due to her
versatility, she can choose to sound in numerous ways too.
• Not only did she perfect the talent of visualizing the nature of songs but also
she is definitely taking the art of singing to a new level and trying to expand
the horizon of singing standards.
• Today Sadhana became a household name in Sri Lanka and India.
• Some of her all time hit songs are “Pehla Nasha”, “Mere Sanam ”, “Yahan Ke
Hum Sikander ”, “ O Jaane Jaana” and many more..

13. 'Mesmerizing' is the word that sums up the music of Roopkumar and
Sunali Rathod, the singing duo, who has enthralled many a music lover
by the sheer beauty of their mellifluous voices.
The chemistry between Roopkumar and Sunali Rathod is hard to miss
- scintillating and captivating.
Their versatility in all genres of music has made waves all over the
country.
Music binds these soul mates in an unbreakable bond of love and
togetherness. Their intimate bonding reflects in their soul-stirring
renditions, whether individually or as duets. Brought together by their
love for music, it is music that sustains them through the highs and lows
of life.
Words are insufficient to describe their music. If music be the food of
life… play on Roopkumar and Sunali Rathod!

14. Kunal Ganjawala is popularly known as
Bollywood playback singer.
 But he also did a very well contribution to
Kanada film industry as well.
 Kunal began his career by singing jingles.
 He came to limelight with the song 'Bheege
Honth Tere' form film Murder in 2004.
 It was his first biggest hit.
The song earned him Zee Cine Award as Best
Playback Singer in 2005.

15. Vinod Rathod, the son of singer Pandit
Chhaturbhuj Rathod, is a Bollywood playback
singer.
 He has sung in numerous popular Bollywood
films including Chal Mere Bhai, Lage Raho
Munna Bhai, Mission Kashmir and Baazigar.

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