Akhil Pasreja, known mononymously as Akhil,[1] is an Indian playback singer, songwriter and music performer.[2][3] He made his Bollywood singing debut in Luka Chuppi (2019).[4] He was born in an Arora family in Jalandhar, Punjab.
Akhil | |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Akhil Pasreja |
| Born | Jalandhar, Punjab, India |
| Genres | Pop, Hip Hop, Bhangra |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2013—present |
| Labels | T-Series Akhil Music Official Desi Music Factory Speed Records Crown Records |
Career
editIn February 2014, his first single "Muradaan " was released under HSR Entertainment (formerly Yellow Music).[5] He previously sang a song titled "Pee Lain De" in 2012 though.[6]
His Punjabi-language single "Khaab", which was released in February 2016 became popular on YouTube.[7] In February 2019, a Hindi remake of Khaab, Duniyaa, was recorded for the film Luka Chuppi.[8]
In June 2016, he collaborated with music composer "Manni Sandhu" for a single titled "Gani" for his album Welcome to the Future, released by Speed Records.[9] A year later, he released the single "Life" starring Bollywood actress Adah Sharma.[10][11]
In 2017 he was awarded "Best Breakthrough Act" at the Brit Asia TV Music Awards.[12]
Discography
editFilm Songs
edit| Year | Film | Track | Co-Singer(s) | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Vaapsi | Saari Saari Raat | Speed Records | Punjabi Movies | |
| 2017 | Jindua | Takdi Ravan | Jonita Gandhi | ||
| 2018 | Ishqaa | Ishqaa | Times Music | ||
| 2019 | Luka Chuppi | Duniyaa | Dhvani Bhanushali | T-Series | Bollywood Debut |
Singles
edit| Track | Year | Music | Lyrics | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muradaan | 2014 | Anil Saberwal | Akhilll | HSR Entertainment (formerly Yellow Music) | |
| Supne | Storm DJ | Akhil | HSR Entertainment (formerly Yellow Music) | ||
| Makhual | 2015 | Manni Sandhu | Akhil | Speed Records | |
| Khaab | 2016 | BOB | Raja | Crown Records | Breakthrough single
Has crossed 700 Million Views |
| Gani | Manni Sandhu | Akhil / Vakeel Saab | Speed Records | ||
| Teri Kami | BOB | Happy Raikoti | |||
| Zindagi | 2017 | Desi Routz | Maninder Kailey | [13] | |
| Life | Preet Hundal | Preet Hundal | |||
| Mere Khuda | BOB | BOB | |||
| Rukh | BOB | Akhil | [14][15] | ||
| Bollywood | Preet Hundal | Babbu | [16] | ||
| Akh Lagdi | 2018 | Desi Routz | Bittu Cheema | [17] | |
| Rang Gora | BOB | Jass Inder | [18] | ||
| Teri Khamiyaan | B Praak | Jaani | [19] Featuring Wamiqa Gabbi | ||
| Beautiful | BOB | Akhil / BOB | G.K Digital, Lokdhun Punjabi | Featuring Sara Gurpal | |
| Karde Haan | 2019 | Manni Sandhu | Akhil | Crown Records | [20] |
| Gaddaar | BOB | Akhil / BOB | Planet Recordz | ||
| Kalla Sohna Nai | Mix Singh | Babbu | Desi Music Factory | [21] Featuring Sanjeeda Shaikh | |
| Deewana | 2020 | Desi Routz | Maninder Kailey | Desi Music Factory | |
| Bachalo | Enzo | Nirmaan | White Hill Music | ||
| Dooja Pyaar | 2021 | Sunny Vik | Raj Fatehpur | Sony Music India | |
| Perfect | BOB | BOB | Akhil Music | ||
| Paagla | Sunny Vik | Raj Fatehpur | Desi Music Factory | [22] Featuring Avneet Kaur | |
| Shopping Karwade[23] | BOB | Navi Kamboj | White Hill Music |
References
edit- ^ "Khaab singer Akhil's gig, police thrashing unruly crowd bring dramatic end to KMC fest ►". The Times of India. 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Akhil: Latest News, Videos and Photos of Akhil | Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "बीकानेर में पंजाबी सिंगर अखिल के गानों की मचेगी धूम". www.patrika.com. 18 November 2017.
- ^ "After Sunanda, Punjabi singers Karan and Akhil step into Bollywood". in.com. Archived from the original on 22 March 2019.
- ^ "Luka Chuppi Songs: Singer Akhil's 'Khaab' is now Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon's 'Duniyaa'". CatchNews.com.
- ^ Akhil Pasricha | Pee Lain De | OFFICIAL VIDEO | 2012, retrieved 22 January 2020
- ^ "Luka Chuppi song Duniyaa: Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon's sizzling chemistry will leave you impressed | Bollywood News". www.timesnownews.com.
- ^ Kapoor, Diksha (22 February 2019). "Akhil Steps into Bollywood With Khaab Remake For Luka Chuppi".
- ^ "Akhil screws up his 'Khaab' by letting Bollywood recreate it as 'Duniya'!". in.com. Archived from the original on 22 March 2019.
- ^ "Life (Punjabi Song) by Akhil - Here's the Official Video of the New Song". Chandigarh Metro. 16 June 2017.
- ^ "Life (Punjabi Song) by Akhil - Here's the Official Video of the New Song". 16 June 2017.
- ^ "BritAsia TV World Music Awards 2017 celebrated". New Asian Post. 4 March 2017. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- ^ "Punjabi singer Akhil unveils love single on V-Day)".
- ^ "एनआइटी में पंजाबी गायक अखिल और संस्थान के पूर्व छात्र विवेक के गीतों पर खूब थिरके भावी इंजीनियर". Dainik Jagran.
- ^ "Rukh (New Punjabi Song) by Akhil Out | Official Video". 17 August 2017.
- ^ "Bollywood by Akhil (Latest Punjabi Song 2017) | Official Video Out". 16 December 2017.
- ^ "Akh Lagdi by (Akhil ft Desi Routz) New Punjabi Song | Official Video Out". 15 February 2018.
- ^ "'Rang Gora': Akhil creates a romantic buzz on the internet". The Times of India. 30 June 2018.
- ^ "Teri Khaamiyan: Akhil's latest soft melody is out". The Times of India. 19 October 2018.
- ^ "Karde Haan: Akhil to release his latest song on February 1". The Times of India. 19 January 2019.
- ^ Kalla Sohna Nai - AKHIL ft. Sanjeeda Sheikh | Babbu | MixSingh | Latest Song 2019, retrieved 22 January 2020
- ^ "Paagla: Singer Akhil Shares The First Look Poster Of His Upcoming Romantic Track; Features Avneet Kaur". www.spotboye.com. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- ^ "Check Out Latest Punjabi Song Music Video 'Shopping Karwade' Sung By Akhil | Punjabi Video Songs - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
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