Sandeep Shirodkar is an Indian film score composer, music director and record producer.[1] He has also worked as an arranger of songs for other composers.[2]
He has composed background scores for notable films like Dabangg, Bodyguard, Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai and Prince.
He has recently debuted as an original song composer. Sandeep along with Anu Malik composed the Chalti Hai Kya 9 Se 12 remake, Unchi Hai Building 2.0 remake for Judwaa 2.
Early life and career
editSandeep's father Hemant Shirodkar, was a sessions musician who played guitar for the famous yesteryear composer duo, Kalyanji–Anandji. As a child, Sandeep used to frequently accompany his father at session recordings.
He learnt to play the synthesizer from his father at the age of seven. Sandeep's professional career as a musician started when he played at his first recording session at the age of 12. He soon realized that this was what he was going to do in life; make music.
Sandeep also apprenticed under composer Viju Shah (son of Shri Kalyanji), whom he regards as his ‘Guru’.[3]
Partial filmography as Background Score Composer
editBelow listed films are in Hindi language.
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | C Kkompany | |
| 2010 | Prince | |
| 2010 | Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai | |
| 2010 | Dabangg | |
| 2011 | Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji | |
| 2011 | Thank You | |
| 2011 | Ready | |
| 2011 | Bodyguard | |
| 2011 | Desi Boyz | |
| 2011 | The Dirty Picture | |
| 2012 | Players | |
| 2012 | Housefull 2 | |
| 2012 | Teri Meri Kahaani | |
| 2012 | Ajab Gazabb Love | |
| 2013 | Dabangg 2 | |
| 2013 | Himmatwala | |
| 2013 | Chashme Baddoor | |
| 2013 | Ramaiya Vastavaiya | |
| 2013 | Once Upon ay Time in Mumbai Dobaara! | |
| 2013 | Boss | |
| 2014 | Main Tera Hero | |
| 2014 | Samrat & Co. | |
| 2014 | Humshakals | |
| 2014 | Raja Natwarlal | |
| 2015 | Phir Se... | |
| 2015 | Singh Is Bliing | |
| 2014 | Heropanti | |
| 2016 | Azhar | |
| 2016 | One Night Stand | |
| 2017 | Machine | |
| 2017 | Judwaa 2 | |
| 2019 | Total Dhamaal | |
| 2019 | Dabangg 3 | |
| 2020 | Tanhaji | |
| 2021 | Murder at Teesri Manzil 302 | |
| 2022 | Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 | |
| 2023 | Zara Hatke Zara Bachke |
Original Songs
edit| Year | Film | Song | Singer(s) | Writer(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Judwaa 2 | "Chalti Hai Kya 9 se 12" remake | Dev Negi, Neha Kakkar | Dev Kohli | with Anu Malik |
| "Unchi Hai Building 2.0" remake | Anu Malik, Neha Kakkar | ||||
| 2018 | Baaghi 2 | "Mundiyan" remake | Navraj Hans, Palak Muchhal | Ginny Diwan | with Punjabi MC |
| "Ek Do Teen" remake | Shreya Ghoshal, Parry G | Javed Akhtar | original by Laxmikant–Pyarelal | ||
| "Ek Do Teen" remake (Film version) | Palak Muchhal | ||||
| 2019 | Thackeray | "Thackeray Theme" | Himself | Instrumental | |
| Housefull 4 | "The Bhoot Song" | Mika Singh, Farhad Samji | Farhad Samji, Vayu | with Farhad Samji | |
| Satellite Shankar | "Jai He" | Salman Ali | Manoj Muntashir | ||
| 2024 | Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam | "Rang Udaye" | Asees Kaur, Varun Jain | Kumaar |
Awards
edit- Global Indian Music Award (GIMA) 2011 and Zee Cine Award 2011 and Mirchi Music Award 2011 for Best Background Score – Dabangg[4][5]
- BIG Star IMA 2011 Award for Best Background Score – Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai[4]
References
edit- ^ "Sandeep Shirodkar". IMDb.
- ^ "Hit Songs". Sandeep Shirodkar. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
- ^ "Profile". Sandeep Shirodkar. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
- ^ a b "Awards". Sandeep Shirodkar. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
- ^ "Winners - Mirchi Music Award Hindi 2010".