Shekhar Ravjiani

Shekhar Ravjiani (born 29 November 1976) is an Indian singer, music director, record producer, and actor. He is one half of the Bollywood composing/producing duo Vishal–Shekhar, since 1999.

Sheykhar Ravjiani
Ravjiani at the special screening of Neerja in 2016
Background information
Born (1976-11-29) 29 November 1976
OriginBhuj, Kutch district, Gujarat, India
GenresIndian Film Music, Indian pop
Occupation(s)Music director, record producer, singer, actor
Years active1999–present
Associated actsVishal–Shekhar

Personal life

Ravjiani was born in a Kutchi family. He lives in South Mumbai with his wife Chhaya and daughter Bipasha.[1]

Career

Ravjiani 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".

Filmography

Year Title Role Language Notes
2016 Neerja Jaideep Hindi Nominated – Stardust Awards for Superstar of Tomorrow

Music director (Vishal and Shekhar)

As singer

Year Song Film Notes Co Singers
2021"Chehre - Title Track" (Reprise)Chehre
2020"Tehas Nehas"Khaali PeeliPrakriti Kakar
2019"The Hook Up Song"Student of the Year 2Neha Kakkar
2018"Lover also, Fighter also"Naa Peru Surya, Naa Illu IndiaTelugu film
2016"Kehkasha Tu Meri"Akira
2016"Rise of Sultan" Sultan
2014"Sharabi" Happy New Year Manj Musik, Nindy Kaur, Vishal Dadlani
2014 "Meherbaan",

"Meherbaan (Reprise version)"

Bang Bang! Ash King, Shilpa Rao
2014 "Zehnaseeb"Hasee Toh Phasee Chinmayi
2013 "Haravali Pakhare" Balak-Palak Marathi film
2012 "Ishq Wala Love", "Radha", "Vele" Student of the Year Shreya Ghoshal, Udit Narayan, Vishal Dadlani, Salim Merchant, Neeti Mohan
2012 "Imported Kamariya", "Duaa", "Khudaaya" Shanghai Richa Sharma, Vishal Dadlani, Arijit Singh, Nandini Srikar, DJ Kiran, Raja Hasan
2012 "Aahatein (Remix)" Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu
2012 "Samay" Arjun: The Warrior Prince
2011 "Dildaara (Stand by Me)", "Bhare Naina", "Raftaarein" Ra.One
2011 "Haal-E-Dil" Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap
2011 "Wallah Re Wallah" Tees Maar Khan Shreya Ghoshal, Kamal Khan, Raja Hasan
2010 "Dhoop Ke Makaan Sa", "Dhoop Ke Makaan Sa" Break Ke Baad
2010 "Tumse Hi Tumse", "Tujhe Bhula Diya" Anjaana Anjaani
2010 "Bin Tere (Reprise)" I Hate Luv Storys
2009 "Yeh Zindagi Bhi" Luck by Chance
2009 "You May Be" Aladin
2008 "Jogi Mahi" Bachna Ae Haseeno
2008 "Aaj Mein Boond Hoon", "Hone Lagi" De Taali
2007 "Cash" (Theme Mix), "Zara Bachke Jee" Cash
2007 "Sajnaji" Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
2006 "Subah Subah", "Kehna Hai Jo", "Halo Halo" I See You
2006 "Aage Peeche" Golmaal: Fun Unlimited
2006 "Aazmale" Taxi No. 9211
2005 "Cucu – Mann Dole Tann Dole" Home Delivery
2003 "Chaha Maine Chaha Bas Tujhi Ko Maine Chaha" Supari
1999 "Dil Se Mere" Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi

Awards and nominations

Following 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.

Mirchi Music Awards

Year Category Recipient Result Ref.
2013 Song Recording/Sound Engineering of the Year "Titli" (from Chennai Express) Won

Filmfare Awards

Year Category Recipient Result Ref.
60th Filmfare Awards Best Male Playback Singer "Zehnaseeb " (from Hasee Toh Phasee) Nominated [2]

Stardust Awards

Year Category Recipient Result Ref.
Stardust Awards Superstar of Tomorrow Neerja Nominated

Television

Year Title Channel Co-Judges
2007Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007Zee TVHimesh Reshammiya, Ismail Darbar, Bappi Lahiri, Vishal Dadlani
2008Jo Jeeta Wohi SuperstarStar PlusVishal Dadlani, Farah Khan
2010Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Singing SuperstarZee TVVishal Dadlani, Sajid–Wajid, Daler Mehndi
2013Indian Idol JuniorSony TVVishal Dadlani, Shreya Ghoshal
2016–17Dil Hai HindustaniStar PlusKaran Johar, Shalmali Kholgade, Badshah
2016The Voice India Kids&TVShaan, Neeti Mohan
2017Om Shanti OmStar BharatKanika Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha, Baba Ramdev
2018Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2018Zee TVWajid Khan, Sona Mohapatra / Richa Sharma

Interviews

Interview with Shekhar Ravjiani by HKYantoYan.com

References

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