Jaspreet Jasz (born Jaspreet Singh Kohli in New Delhi, India) is an Indian singer whose vocals have been featured in Bollywood and Telugu cinema, as well as advertisement jingles. He won recognition through the music reality television series Indian Idol.
Jaspreet Jasz | |
|---|---|
| Born | New Delhi, India |
| Genres | Playback singing |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2006–present |
Early years
editJasz began to sing at the age of four and would perform in functions and competitions. As a child, he would riyaaz, practicing guitar and harmonium while others of his age would play outside. During his teenage years he won various trophies and awards for performing in his school band as the lead vocalist.
Career
editJasz moved to Mumbai soon after college as a result of the exposure he received on Indian Idol. He stepped into the world of playback singing in 2006 with the Bollywood film, Dil Kabaddi. He followed with his first project with A.R. Rahman, the title track of the movie Blue.
Jasz was introduced to a global audience with Rahman's "Nimma Nimma" which featured in the Isles of Wonder sequence directed by Danny Boyle at the 2012 Summer Olympics.[1]
Discography
editHindi songs
edit| Year | Film | Song | Music Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Dil Kabaddi | Ehsaan | Sachin Gupta |
| 2009 | Blue (2009 film) | Blue Theme | A. R. Rahman |
| 2009 | Three – Love, Lies and Betrayal | This Beat Is Really Thumping | Chirantan Bhatt |
| 2010 | Hide & Seek | Friday Night | Chirantan Bhatt |
| 2010 | Shaapit | Chahta Kitna Tum | Chirantan Bhatt |
| 2010 | Tere Bin Laden | Kukduk | Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy |
| 2011 | Sahi Dhandhe Galat Bande | Baraf Main Tension | Dhruv Dhalla |
| 2011 | Jo Hum Chahein | Peepni | Sachin Gupta |
| 2012 | Will You Marry Me | Supermen | Sachin Gupta |
| 2012 | Ek Deewana Tha | Dost Hai | A. R. Rahman |
| 2013 | Table No. 21 | Kal Kare So Aaj Kar | Sachin Gupta |
| 2013 | Mere Dad Ki Maruti | Main Senti Hoon | Sachin Gupta |
| 2014 | O Teri | Butt Patlo | GJ Singh |
| 2014 | Ummbakum | GJ Singh | |
| 2014 | Ankha Vich | GJ Singh |
Telugu songs
edit| Year | Film | Song | Music Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Dhada | "Ye Pilla Pilla" | Devi Sri Prasad |
| Oosaravelli | "Yelango Yelango" | ||
| 2012 | Damarukam | "Kanyakumari" | |
| 2013 | Naayak | "Nellore" | S. Thaman |
| Mirchi | "Barbie Girl" | Devi Sri Prasad | |
| Baadshah | "Welcome Kanakam" | S. Thaman | |
| Toofan | "Mumbai Ke Hero" | Meet Bros | |
| 2014 | Chinnadana Nee Kosam | "Everybody Chalo" | Anup Rubens |
| Loukyam | "Pink Lips" | ||
| Manam | "Piyo Piyo Rey" | ||
| Alludu Seenu | "Oh Bujji Konda" | Devi Sri Prasad | |
| 2015 | Pataas | "Arey O Samba" | Sai Karthik |
| Rey | "Dance" | Chakri | |
| 2016 | Supreme | "Taxiwala" | Sai Karthik |
| 2017 | Khaidi No. 150 | "Sundari" | Devi Sri Prasad |
| Duvvada Jagannadham | "Seeti Maar" | Devi Sri Prasad | |
| Jai Lava Kusa | "Tring Tring" | ||
| Middle Class Abbayi | "Family Party" | ||
| 2018 | Jai Simha | "Ammakutti Ammakutti" | Chirrantan Bhatt |
| Amar Akbar Anthony | "Don Bosco" | S. Thaman | |
| Inttelligent | "Naa Cell Phone" | S. Thaman | |
| 2019 | Vinaya Vidheya Rama | "Thassadiyya" | Devi Sri Prasad |
| 2021 | Alludu Adhurs | "Hola Chica" | |
| "Alludu Adhurs" | |||
| Uppena | "Jala Jala Jalapaatham" | ||
| 2022 | Induvadana | "Chilipi Chupulu" | Siva Kakani |
| Rowdy Boys | "Preme Aakasamaithe" | Devi Sri Prasad | |
| Good Luck Sakhi | "Yegire Thiranga Janda" | ||
| Khiladi | "Catch Me" | ||
| Aadavallu Meeku Johaarlu | "Mangalayam" |
Awards and nominations
edit- Nominated for "Best Playback Singer" in Maa Music Awards 2013.
- Nominated for "Fresh New Voice" in Mirchi Music Awards 2011.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Jaspreet Jasz: The Indian voice heard at Olympics". IBN Live. 3 August 2012. Archived from the original on 9 September 2012.
- ^ "Achievements – Jaspreet Jasz". 27 November 2018.