Shekhar Ravjiani is an Indian singer, music director, record producer and actor, who has been one half of the Bollywood composing/producing duo Vishal–Shekhar, since 1999.
Shekhar Ravjiani | |
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 Ravjiani at the special screening of Neerja in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Bhuj, Kutch district, Gujarat, India |
| Genres | Filmi, Indian pop |
| Occupation(s) | Music director, record producer, singer, actor |
| Years active | 1999–present |
Personal life
editRavjiani was born in a Kutchi family. He lives in South Mumbai with his wife Chhaya and daughter Bipasha.[1]
Career
editRavjiani started his career by advertising. He auditioned for Sa Re Ga Ma Pa and was selected. Then he became a part of the duo Vishal–Shekhar. The duo produced many Bollywood songs, and they were judges at Sa Re Ga Ma Pa in 2007 and 2010. Ravjiani has sung the hit tracks "Tujhe Bhula Diya", "Bin Tere" and "Meherbaan". The duo had also composed background scores for many films. However, they parted in 2012. While they continued to compose songs together, Ravjiani composed background scores independently.
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Neerja | Jaideep | Hindi | Nominated – Stardust Awards for Superstar of Tomorrow |
Music Director (Vishal and Shekhar)
edit- Fighter (2024)
- Dunki (2023) (solo composition); only one song
- Pathaan (2023)
- Vikram Vedha (2022)
- Jayeshbhai Jordaar (2022)
- Bob Biswas (2021)
- Chehre (2021)
- Baaghi 3 (2020)
- War (2019)
- Bharat (2019)
- Student of the Year 2 (2019)
- Naa Peru Surya (2018)
- Tiger Zinda Hai (2017)
- Befikre (2016)
- Banjo (2016)
- Akira (2016)
- Sultan (2016)
- Fan (2016)
- Happy New Year (2014)
- Bang Bang! (2014)
- Hasee Toh Phasee (2014)
- Gori Tere Pyaar Mein (2013)
- Chennai Express (2013)
- Balak Palak(Marathi) (2013)
- Student of the Year (2012)
- Shanghai (2012)
- Kahaani (2012)
- Arjun – The Warrior Prince (2012)
- The Dirty Picture (2011)
- Ra.One (2011)
- Rascals (2011)
- Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap (2011)
- Tees Maar Khan (2010)
- Break Ke Baad (2010)
- Anjaana Anjaani (2010)
- I Hate Luv Storys (2010)
- Aladin (2009)
- Dostana (2008)
- Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008)
- Chintakayala Ravi (2008) (Telugu)
- Tashan (2008)
- De Taali (2008)
- Bhoothnath (2008)
- Om Shanti Om (2007)
- Cash (2007)
- Ta Ra Rum Pum (2007)
- Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. (2007)
- I See You (2006)
- Golmaal (2006)
- Tathastu (2006)
- Taxi Number 9211 (2006)
- Zinda (2006)
- Bluffmaster (2005)
- Ek Ajnabee (2005)
- Salaam Namaste (2005)
- Dus (2005)
- Karam (2005)
- Home Delivery: Aapko... Ghar Tak (2005)
- Shabd (2005)
- Musafir (2004)
- Shukriya (2004)
- Popcorn Khao! Mast Ho Jao (2004)
- Shaadi Ka Laddoo (2004)
- Plan (2004)
- Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part II (2003)
- Jhankaar Beats (2003)
- Supari (2003)
- Kaante (2002)
- Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi (1999)
As singer
edit| Year | Song | Film | Notes | Co Singers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | "Besharam Rang" | Pathaan | Shilpa Rao, Caralisa Monteiro, Vishal Dadlani | |
| "Jhoome Jo Pathaan" | Pathaan | Arijit Singh, Sukriti Kakar, Vishal Dadlani | ||
| 2022 | "Alcoholia" | Vikram Vedha | Vishal Dadlani, Snigdhajit Bhowmik, Ananya Chakraborty | |
| "O Sahiba" | Vishal Dadlani | |||
| "Firecracker" | Jayeshbhai Jordaar | Vishal Dadlani | ||
| "Firecracker (English)" | ||||
| "Dheere Dheere Sheekh Jaunga" | Priya Saraiya | |||
| "Dil Ki Gali" | Katyayni | |||
| 2021 | "Chehre - Title Track" (Reprise) | Chehre | ||
| 2020 | "Tehas Nehas" | Khaali Peeli | Prakriti Kakar | |
| 2019 | "The Hook Up Song" | Student of the Year 2 | Neha Kakkar | |
| 2018 | "Lover also, Fighter also" | Naa Peru Surya, Naa Illu India | Telugu film | |
| 2016 | "Kehkasha Tu Meri" | Akira | ||
| "Rise of Sultan" | Sultan | |||
| "Gehra Ishq" | Neerja | Composed by Vishal Khurana | Farhan Sabri, Shadaab Faridi | |
| 2014 | "Sharabi" | Happy New Year | Manj Musik, Nindy Kaur, Vishal Dadlani | |
| "Meherbaan", | Bang Bang! | Ash King, Shilpa Rao | ||
| "Meherbaan (Reprise) | ||||
| "Zehnaseeb" | Hasee Toh Phasee | Chinmayi | ||
| 2013 | "Haravali Pakhare" | Balak-Palak | Marathi film | |
| 2012 | "Ishq Wala Love" | Student of the Year | Salim Merchant, Neeti Mohan | |
| "Radha" | Shreya Ghoshal, Udit Narayan, Vishal Dadlani | |||
| "Vele" | Vishal Dadlani | |||
| "Imported Kamariya" | Shanghai | Richa Sharma, Vishal Dadlani | ||
| "Duaa" | Nandini Srikar, Arijit Singh | |||
| "Khudaaya" | Raja Hasan, DJ Kiran | |||
| "Aahatein (Remix)" | Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu | Composed by Amit Trivedi | ||
| "Samay" | Arjun: The Warrior Prince | |||
| 2011 | "Dildaara (Stand by Me)" | Ra.One | Shafqat Amanat Ali, Clinton Cerejo, Vishal Dadlani | |
| "Bhare Naina" | Nandini Srikar, Vishal Dadlani | |||
| "Raftaarein" | Vishal Dadlani, Jolly Mukherjee | |||
| 2010 | "Wallah Re Wallah" | Tees Maar Khan | Shreya Ghoshal, Kamal Khan, Raja Hasan | |
| "Dhoop Ke Makaan" | Break Ke Baad | Sunidhi Chauhan, Caralisa Monteiro | ||
| "Dhoop Ke Makaan (Acoustic)" | Sunidhi Chauhan | |||
| "Tumse Hi Tumse" | Anjaana Anjaani | Caralisa Monteiro | ||
| "Tujhe Bhula Diya" | Mohit Chauhan, Shruti Pathak | |||
| "Bin Tere (Reprise)" | I Hate Luv Storys | |||
| 2009 | "Yeh Zindagi Bhi" | Luck by Chance | ||
| "You May Be" | Aladin | |||
| 2008 | "Jogi Mahi" | Bachna Ae Haseeno | Sukhwinder Singh, Himani Kapoor | |
| "Aaj Mein Boond Hoon" | De Taali | |||
| "Hone Lagi" | ||||
| 2007 | "Cash (Theme Mix)" | Cash | ||
| "Zara Bachke Jee" | ||||
| "Sajnaji" | Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. | |||
| 2006 | "Subah Subah" | I See You | ||
| "Kehna Hai Jo" | ||||
| "Halo Halo" | ||||
| "Aage Peeche" | Golmaal: Fun Unlimited | |||
| "Aazmale" | Taxi No. 9211 | |||
| 2005 | "Cucu – Mann Dole Tann Dole" | Home Delivery | ||
| 2003 | "Chaha Maine Chaha Bas Tujhi Ko Maine Chaha" | Supari | ||
| 2001 | "Churaya Churaya" | Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein | ||
| "Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein" | Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai | |||
| 1999 | "Dil Se Mere" | Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi |
As a Lyricist
edit- Anjaana Anjaani (2010) - "Aas Pas Khuda", "Aas Pas Khuda (Reprise)" (Along with Vishal Dadlani)
- Ra one (2011) - "Chamak Chalo", "Chamak Chalo (International)" (Along with Vishal Dadlani, Niranjan Iyengar)
Awards and nominations
editFollowing is the list of awards and nominations received by Shekhar Ravjiani alone. List of awards and nominations received by Vishal–Shekhar can be seen here.[citation needed]
Mirchi Music Awards
edit| Year | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Song Recording/Sound Engineering of the Year | "Titli" (from Chennai Express) | Won |
| Year | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60th Filmfare Awards | Best Male Playback Singer | "Zehnaseeb " (from Hasee Toh Phasee) | Nominated | [2] |
Stardust Awards
edit| Year | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stardust Awards | Superstar of Tomorrow | Neerja | Nominated |
Television
editInterviews
editReferences
edit- ^ "Shah Rukh is and will always remain a family member: Shekhar Ravjiani - Times of India". The Times of India. 28 January 2014. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
- ^ Parande, Shweta (28 February 2014). "Mirchi Music Awards 2014 winners: Shahrukh Khan, Farhan Akhtar honoured; Aashiqui 2 wins 7 trophies". India.com. Retrieved 24 April 2018.