Vishal Dadlani
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Born | 28 June 1973 Bombay, Maharashtra, India |
🏫 Education | Hill Grange High School |
🎓 Alma mater | Jai Hind College, MU HR College, HSNC University |
💼 Occupation |
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📆 Years active | 1994–present |
Vishal Dadlani (born 28 June 1973) is an Indian singer, songwriter and music composer. He is one half of the duo Vishal–Shekhar, Front Man and vocalist of one of India's leading rock bands called Pentagram. As a singer he has sung various hit songs for various genre's notably Dhoom Again, Kurban Hua, Jee le Zara, Marjaiyann, I feel Good, Jab Mila Tu, Tu Meri, Swag Se Swagat, Bala, Har funn Maula, Khuda Hafiz. In an interview he admitted that he can sing from Rock to Romantic, any genre as he has particular voice texture for kind of genre.[to whom?][peacock term] As a vocalist of band Pentagram, notable works are Voice, Tomorrow's Decided, Must I, Love Drug Climbdown and more to go. As music director, he has composed some Songs for Films such as Om Shanti Om, Anjana Anjani, Dostana, I hate Love Stories, Bang Bang, Sultan, Student of the Year, Befikre, War etc.
Dadlani has been in collaboration with many international artists like Imogen Heap, Diplo, The Vamps, and Akon.[1][citation needed]
Early life[edit]
Dadlani was born and raised in a Sindhi Hindu family in Bandra, West Bombay.[2] He went to Hill Grange High School in Pedder Road, Cumbala Hill, South Bombay and subsequently attended Jai Hind College, University of Mumbai for two years (1989–90), after which he went to H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, HSNC University, both in Churchgate, South Bombay. He graduated in 1994 with a bachelor's degree in commerce.
Career[edit]
Dadlani's musical journey started in 1994 with the Mumbai-based electronica/indie-rock band Pentagram, which he fronted. Pentagram has gained recognition as one of the pioneers of Indian independent music.[3][4]
While active with the band, Dadlani found fame as a Bollywood music composer, singer, and lyricist, with movies like Jhankaar Beats, Bluff Master, and Salaam Namaste.
Collaboration with Shekhar[edit]
In 1999, Vishal–Shekhar, the Bollywood composing/producing and performing music duo, was formed. Dadlani and Shekhar Ravjiani have worked together on Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Marathi films. Their notable works include Jhankaar Beats (2003), Dus (2005), Bluffmaster (2005), I See You (2006), Om Shanti Om (2007), Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008), Dostana (2008), Anjaana Anjaani (2010), Ra.One (2011), Student of the Year (2012), Chennai Express (2013), Bang Bang! (2014), Happy New Year (2014), Sultan (2016), and Befikre (2016).[5] The duo has gained nationwide recognition, and today are credited with being amongst the architects of the modern Bollywood sound, having composed music for over 60 films, released over 300 songs, and performed over 1,000 shows worldwide. The two rose to prominence in 2003 when they wrote the score for the film Jhankaar Beats, which included the song "Tu Aashiqui Hai". They won the Filmfare RD Burman Award for New Music Talent for their work on the film.[6]
Controversies[edit]
- In the aftermath of the Panama Paper leaks, the names of Dadlani and some of his family members surfaced due to investments they made through his company Sunny Blessing Holding Inc. in the British Virgin Islands. Some of these transactions are currently under investigation by the enforcement directorate.[7]
- In 2016, Dadlani received strong opposition for criticizing the Jain monk Muni Tarun Sagar in a tweet. He was accused of hurting religious sentiments and several First information reports were filed against him, though the monk is said to not have taken the issue seriously. Dadlani later wrote an open letter, saying that the tweets had been his biggest mistake.[8] He was fined by the Punjab and Haryana High Court for the tweet.[9]
Playback singer[edit]
Dadlani got his first break as a playback singer when Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy asked him to sing "Kiss Of Love" for the movie Jhoom Barabar Jhoom.[citation needed] But because of some reasons[citation needed] the track delayed and he had recorded a track called "Dhoom Again" for Pritam as asked by Aditya Chopra which came out before "Kiss of Love".[citation needed]
Partial list of films Dadlani has recorded vocals for:
- ShyamSinghaRoy (2021)
- DNA mein Dance (2020)
- Kareeb (2021)
- Har Funn Maula (2021)
- Khuda Hafiz (Titletrack)(2020)
- Solo Brathuke So Better (2020)
- Khaali Peeli (2020)
- Bunty Aur Babli 2 (2020)
- Angrezi Medium (2020)
- Baaghi 3 (2020)
- Lage Raho Kejriwal (2020)
- Housefull 4 (2019)
- Made in China (2019)
- Saand Ki Aankh (2019)
- War (2019)
- Four Weddings and a Funeral (2019)
- Student of the Year 2 (2019)
- Malal (2019)
- Thugs of Hindostan (2018)
- Open Tuborg (with Diplo) (2018)
- Namaste England (2018)
- Bogda (2018)
- Mulk (2018)
- Chacha Vidhayak Hain Humare (2018)
- Naa Peru Surya, Naa Illu India (2018)
- Gold (2018)
- Kaalakaandi (2018)
- One (2017)
- Tiger Zinda Hai (2017)
- Chef (2017)
- A Gentleman (2017)
- Befikre (2016)
- Banjo (2016)
- Sultan (2016)
- Sarrainodu (2016)
- Miruthan (2016)
- ABCD 2 (2015)
- Bajirao Mastani (2015)
- Vedalam (2015)
- Romeo Juliet (2015)
- Kaaki Sattai (2015)
- Ungli (2014)
- Bang Bang! (2014)
- Happy New Year (2014)
- Hasee Toh Phasee (2014)
- Kaththi (2014)
- Vanakkam Chennai (2013)
- Chennai Express (2013)
- Gippi (2013)
- Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013)
- Akaash Vani (2013)
- Race 2 (2013)
- Student of the Year (2012)
- Talaash (2012)
- Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum (2012)
- Shanghai (2012)
- Vicky Donor (2012)
- Ishaqzaade (2012)
- Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu (2012)
- Don 2 (2011)
- Ladies vs Ricky Bahl (2011)
- Ra.One (2011)
- Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge (2011)
- Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011)
- Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap (2011)
- Pyar Ka Punchnama (2011)
- Game (2011)
- Patiala House (2011)
- No One Killed Jessica (2011)
- Tees Maar Khan (2010)
- Break Ke Baad (2010)
- Knock Out (2010)
- Anjaana Anjaani (2010)
- We Are Family (2010)
- I Hate Luv Storys (2010)
- Kites (2010)
- Paathshaala (2010)
- Hum Tum Aur Ghost (2010)
- Pyaar Impossible (2010)
- Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year (2009)
- Kurbaan (2009)
- Aladin (2009)
- London Dreams (2009)
- Kaminey (2009)
- 8 x 10 Tasveer (2009)
- Dostana (2008)
- Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008)
- Krazzy 4 (2008)
- Tashan (2008)
- Taare Zameen Par (2007)
- Cash (2007)
- Ta Ra Rum Pum (2007)
- Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. (2007)
- I See You (2006)
- Dhoom 2 (2006)
- Golmaal (2006)
- Taxi Number 9211 (2006)
- Bluffmaster (2005)
- Ek Ajnabee (2005)
- Karam (2005)
- Shabd (2005)
- Popcorn Khao! Mast Ho Jao (2004)
- Jhankaar Beats (2003)
Lyrics by Vishal Dadlani[edit]
- Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi – "Musu Musu Hasi"
- Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part II - "Allah ke Bande" (2003)
- Jhankaar Beats – all songs
- Popcorn Khao! Mast Ho Jao – all songs
- Karam – "Tinka Tinka" (2005)
- Bluffmaster! – (2005)
- I See You - all songs (2006)
- Golmaal – Vishal and Kumar (2006)
- Cash – all songs (2007)
- Dostana – "Kuch Kum" (2008)
- Aladin – "You May Be" (2007)
- Om Shanti Om – "Ajab Si" (2007)
- I Hate Luv Storys – "Bin Tere, Jab Mila Tu"
- Anjaana Anjaani – "Hairat, Aas Pas Hai Khuda, I Feel Good" (2010)
- Tees Maar Khan – "Sheila Ki Jawani" (2010)
- Kahaani – Vishal and Anvita Dutt (2012)
- Shanghai – Vishal and Anvita Dutt (2012)
- Gippi – Vishal and Anvita Dutt (2012)
- Ra.One – "Chamak Chalo", "Raftarein", "Criminal", "Bhare Naina"
- Bang Bang! – Tu Meri" (2014)
- Banjo – "Banjo Party" Vishal and Ravi Jadhav (2016)
- Sultan – "Tuk Tuk Rap"
- Tiger Zinda Hai – "Swag Se Swagat Rap"(2018)
- War – "Khalid's theme English Rap" (2019)
Discography[edit]
Pentagram
- We're Not Listening (1996)
- Up (2002)
- It's OK, It's All Good (2007)
- Bloodywood (2011)
Awards and nominations[edit]
The following is a list of awards and nominations received by Vishal Dadlani alone. A list of awards and nominations received by Vishal—Shekhar can be seen here.
Apsara Film and Television Producers Guild Award[edit]
Year | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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2008 | Best Lyricist | "Ankhon Mein Teri" (from Om Shanti Om)' | Nominated | [10] |
2010 | Best Male Playback Singer | "Dhan Te Nan" (from Kaminey) (along with Sukhwinder Singh) |
[11] |
BIG Star Entertainment Awards[edit]
Year | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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2013 | Most Entertaining Singer (Male) | "Balam Pichkari" (from Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani) | Nominated | [12] |
Filmfare Awards[edit]
Year | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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2008 | Best Lyricist | "Ankhon Mein Teri" (from Om Shanti Om) | Nominated | [13] |
2010 | Best Male Playback Singer | "Dhan Te Nan" (from Kaminey) (along with Sukhwinder Singh) |
[14] | |
2011 | Best Lyricist | "Bin Tere" (from I Hate Luv Storys) | [15] | |
2012 | "Chammak Challo" (from Ra.One) (along with Niranjan Iyengar) |
[16] | ||
Best Male Playback Singer | "Chammak Challo" (from Ra.One) (along with Akon) |
Global Indian Music Academy Awards[edit]
Year | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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2011 | Best lyricist | "Tujhe Bhula Diya" (from Anjaana Anjaani) (shared with Kumaar) |
Nominated | [17] |
2013 | Best Duet | "Radha" (from Student of the Year) (shared with Shekhar Ravjiani, Udit Narayan, Shreya Ghoshal) |
[18] | |
2014 | "Balam Pichkari" (from Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani) (shared with Shalmali Kholgade) |
[19] |
International Indian Film Academy Awards[edit]
Year | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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2010 | Best Male Playback Singer | "Dhan Te Nan" (from Kaminey) (along with Sukhwinder Singh) |
Nominated | [20] |
2011 | "Adhoore" (from Break Ke Baad) | [21] |
Mirchi Music Awards[edit]
Year | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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2011 | Album of The Year | Ra.One | Nominated | [22] |
2012 | Male Vocalist of The Year | "Jee Le Zaara" (from Talaash) | [23] | |
2014 | "Tu Meri" (from Bang Bang!) | [24] |
References[edit]
- ↑ "Happy Birthday Vishal Dadlani,The Indian Express".
- ↑ Vora, Rutam (1 April 2016). "Tongue-tied in Sindhi". The Hindu. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
- ↑ Travel CNN – Retrieved 21 July 2010
- ↑ Maverickvedem Blog. Retrieved 24 March 2011
- ↑ "Vishal Dadlani music director of Happy New Year". PlanetBollywood. Retrieved 17 August 2015.
- ↑ "Jhankaar Beats". IMDb.
- ↑ "Offshoreleaks ICIJ (Indian Names)". 28 August 2016. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
- ↑ "Vishal Dadlani offers to quit political work after controversial tweet on Jain monk". 28 August 2016. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
- ↑ "Tehseen Poonawalla, Vishal Dadlani fined 20L for tweets against monk". 1 May 2019. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
- ↑ "Nominations for 3rd Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards". Apsara Awards. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
- ↑ "Nominations for 5th Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards". Apsara Awards. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
- ↑ "Nominations for 4th Big Star Entertainment Awards". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
- ↑ "53rd Filmfare Award Nominations". Indicine. 6 February 2008. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- ↑ "Nominations for 55th Idea Filmfare Awards 2009". Bollywood Hungama. 11 February 2010. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- ↑ "Nominations for 56th Filmfare Awards 2010". Bollywood Hungama. 14 January 2010. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- ↑ "Nominations for 57th Idea Filmfare Awards 2012". Bollywood Hungama. 11 January 2010. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- ↑ "Film Nominations: Chevrolet GiMA Awards 2011 Powered By Lava Music Phones". GiMA. 19 October 2014. Archived from the original on 15 July 2014. Retrieved 4 May 2015. Unknown parameter
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- ↑ "Winners at the big IIFA Awards 2011". NDTV. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
- ↑ "Nominations – Mirchi Music Award Hindi 2011". 30 January 2013. Archived from the original on 30 January 2013. Retrieved 24 May 2018. Unknown parameter
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- ↑ "Nominations – Mirchi Music Awards 2014". MMAMirchiMusicAwards. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
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