Vishal–Shekhar
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| Vishal–Shekhar | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Mumbai, India |
| Genres | Indian film music |
| Occupation(s) | Music director |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Associated acts | Akon, Indian idol, Indian Idol Junior |
Vishal–Shekhar is a music directing duo consisting of Vishal Dadlani and Shekhar Ravjiani. The duo has worked in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Marathi films including Jhankaar Beats (2003), Dus (2005), Bluffmaster (2005), I See You (2006), Left Right Left (2006) , Om Shanti Om (2007), Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008), Dostana (2008), Anjaana Anjaani (2010), Ra.One (2011), Student of the Year (2012),Chennai Express (2013), Bang Bang! (2014) and Happy New Year (2014).[1]
Contents
Musical film career
The duo rose to prominence when they composed the score for the film Jhankaar Beats which included the song "Tu Aashiqui Hai". They won the Filmfare RD Burman Award for New Music Talent for Jhankaar Beats. The music for the film Musafir combined techno music with Indian sounds.[citation needed] The score included "Saaki" and "Door Se Paas". In 2005 they composed the scores for three films: Salaam Namaste, Dus and Bluffmaster.
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.The duo is looking forward for a bang in 2016 by composing the music for much awaited Salman khan film Sultan.
Discography
Lyricist
- Anjaana Anjaani - 2010 ( Hindi )
- Bluffmaster - 2005 ( Hindi )
Discography Vishal Dadlani
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Singer
- Sarrainodu- 2016 (Telugu)
- Neerja- 2016 (Hindi)
- Bajirao Mastani - 2015 (Hindi)
- Vedhalam - 2015 (Tamil)
- Ko 2 - 2015 (Tamil)
- 10 Endrathukulla - 2015 (Tamil)
- Romeo Juliet - 2015 (Tamil)
- All Is Well - 2015 (Hindi)
- Bajrangi Bhaijaan - 2015 (Hindi)
- Welcome To Karachi - 2015 (Hindi)
- ABCD 2 - 2015 (Hindi)
- Kaaki Sattai - 2015 (Tamil)
- Kaththi - 2014 (Tamil)
- Bewakoofiyaan - 2014 (Hindi)
- Hasee Toh Phasee - 2014 (Hindi)
- Ninnindale - 2014 (Kannada)
- Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania - 2014 (Hindi)
- Ungli - 2014 ( Hindi )
- Happy New Year (2014 film) - 2014 (Hindi)
- Bang Bang - 2014 (Hindi)
- Gunday - 2014 (Hindi)
- Yaariyan - 2014 (Hindi)
- Vanakkam Chennai - 2013 (Tamil)
- Gippi - 2013 (Hindi)
- AkaashVani - 2013 (Hindi)
- Boss - 2013 (Hindi)
- Chennai Express - 2013 (Hindi)
- Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani - 2013 (Hindi)
- Abcd - Anybody Can Dance - 2013 (Hindi)
- Race 2 - 2013 (Hindi)
- Shanghai - 2012 (Hindi)
- Talaash: The Answer Lies Within - 2012 (Hindi)
- Ishaqzaade - 2012 (Hindi)
- No One Killed Jessica - 2011 (Hindi)
- Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl - 2011 ( Hindi )
- Ra.One - 2011 ( Hindi )
- Pyaar Ka Punchnama - 2011 ( Hindi )
- Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge - 2011 ( Hindi )
- Stanley Ka Dabba - 2011 ( Hindi )
- Game - 2011 ( Hindi )
- Patiala House - 2011 ( Hindi )
- Break Ke Baad - 2010 ( Hindi )
- We Are Family - 2010 ( Hindi )
- Paathshaala - 2010 ( Hindi )
- Chance Pe Dance - 2010 ( Hindi )
- Tees Maar Khan - 2010 ( Hindi )
- Do Dooni Chaar - 2010 ( Hindi )
- Anjaana Anjaani - 2010 ( Hindi )
- I Hate Luv Storys - 2010 ( Hindi )
- Kites - 2010 ( Hindi )
- Hum Tum Aur Ghost - 2010 ( Hindi )
- Pyaar Impossible - 2010 ( Hindi )
- London Dreams - 2009 ( Hindi )
- 8x10 Tasveer - 2009 ( Hindi )
- Kurbaan - 2009 ( Hindi )
- Aladin (film) - 2009 ( Hindi )
- Kaminey - 2009 ( Hindi )
- Dostana - 2008 ( Hindi )
- Tashan - 2008 ( Hindi )
- Cash - 2008 ( Hindi )
- Golmaal Returns - 2008 ( Hindi )
- Bachna Ae Haseeno - 2008 ( Hindi )
- Dhoom 2 - 2007 ( Hindi )
- Ta Ra Rum Pum - 2007 ( Hindi )
- Taare Zameen Par - 2007 ( Hindi )
- Honeymoon Travels Pvt.Ltd - 2007 ( Hindi )
- Jhoom Barabar Jhoom - 2007 ( Hindi )
- Golmaal - 2006 ( Hindi )
- I See You - 2006 ( Hindi )
- Ek Ajnabee - 2005 ( Hindi )
- Karam - 2005 ( Hindi )
- Bluffmaster - 2005 ( Hindi )
- Shabd - 2005 ( Hindi )
- Home Delivery - 2005 (Hindi)
- Krishna Cottage - 2004 (Hindi)
- Popcorn Khao Mast Ho Jao - 2004 (Hindi)
- Balak palak (Marathi)
Actor
- Happy New Year - 2014 ( Hindi)
- Neerja - 2016 ( Hindi)
Lyricst
- Bang Bang - 2014 ( Hindi )
- Gippi - 2013 ( Hindi )
- Shanghai - 2012 ( Hindi )
- Kahaani - 2012 ( Hindi )
- Ra One - 2011 ( Hindi )
- I Hate Luv Storys - 2010 ( Hindi )
- Anjaana Anjaani - 2010 ( Hindi )
- Tashan - 2008 ( Hindi )
- De Taali - 2008 ( Hindi )
- Golmaal Returns - 2008 ( Hindi )
- Dostana - 2008 ( Hindi )
- Cash - 2008 ( Hindi )
- Hattrick - 2007 ( Hindi )
- Om Shanti Om - 2007 ( Hindi )
- Taxi No.9211 - 2006 ( Hindi )
- Zinda - 2006 ( Hindi )
- Golmaal - 2006 ( Hindi )
- I See You - 2006 ( Hindi )
- Ek Ajnabee - 2005 ( Hindi )
- Karam - 2005 ( Hindi )
- Bluffmaster - 2005 ( Hindi )
- Shabd - 2005 ( Hindi )
- Home Delivery - 2005 ( Hindi )
- Popcorn Khao Mast Ho Jao - 2004 ( Hindi )
- Shaadi Ka Laddoo - 2004 ( Hindi )
- Stop! - 2004 ( Hindi )
Other work
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.
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.[3]
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.[4] and in February 2012, at Crossroads 2012 in SRCC.[5][6] On 25 March 2012, Vishal and Shekhar with Shruti Pathak performed live at Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University in Flare.[7]
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 and Tees Maar Khan.
Vishal was one of the first Indian celebrities to openly support the Aam Aadmi Party.[8]
On 16 June 2014, duo Vishal–Shekhar performed in Bangalore crowd, despite not being paid their dues but plan to sue the organisers to recover their payment.[9][10]
On 28 September 2014, Vishal and Shekhar performed live at Festember at NIT Trichy.[11]
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 [12]
Vishal and Shekhar performed in 27th ICAI - Abu Dhabi chapter Annual Meet/Seminar in Abu Dhabi on November 20, 2015. They also performed in galgotias college of engineering and technology, gr. noida. NCR region
On 14th Feb, 2016, the duo performed at Hitex in Hyderabad for Oracle employees and their families.
References
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