Sansara (BAND)

Sansara comprising of three extremely talented girls, Sophie Chaudhary, Shinata Patel and Monica Nath are `desi' all-girl band, all the way from London. Sansara (Band) (Sophie Chaudhary, Shinata Patel and Monica Nath) were British Asian, They thought that there are so many solo artists, but few girl groups in India, it would be nice to have a blend of East and West.

Sansara came out because of Sophie's long standing friendship with music director Biddu who worked on films such as Disco Deewane & Made in India. Evetually Sophie done backing on a lot of Indipop albums such as Made In India (Alisha) and Johnny Joker (Shweta Shetty) As soon as she finished university she decided to form a three girl band.

Sophie had met Shinata, one of the girls through family friends and met Monica about six months later at a singing contest. The decision to have three girls in the band was because all three of them bought an important element to the band.

They were all together early '99. In April they did some demo's and by May they had a contract with Universal Music India, by June they started to record the album. Biddu did all the music, since the other girls didn't speak Hindi, Sophie wrote all the lyrics, in October all-girl band went to India to shoot the video and in December, the album was released; Yeh Dil Sun Raha Hai.

The music for their 1 st album ‘Yeh Dil Sun Raha Hai' has been released in December 1999 is burning up the charts. The title video is here, there and everywhere. Played over and over again, channel after channel everyday. At the time the excitement was immense, however they missed out all the feedback since they were in the UK, whereas the album was released in India.

At Gatsby 2000, the band captivated the audience with another remix of `Disco Deewane', other remixes of popular Egyptian peppered `Habibi' and the Spanish-Arabic flavoured `Alabina'. Of course, they also `sang' the title track, `Yeh Dil Sun Raha Hai'. Given the standards of live Indi-pop performances, that has more of lip-sync, the obvious question the media posed to the girls was: ``Are you going to sing or `lip-sync'?''. ``Well, a little bit of both,'' the girls retorted with smiles. ``We would love to sing but for the tough routines. But then, we'll sing for you. And we won't take more than a minute,'' they said. `Habibi', they crooned.

They meant to shoot a second video in February, however with Shinata and Monica still studying, things had become increasingly difficult, rehearsals were constantly cancelled, They were offered many shows, but they couldn't take them on because of the lack of availability. Once the delays started in regards to the video, it became disheartening for the record company, for Biddu and for Sophie as well.  Sophie Says : "You only become a success in Pop if you do live shows and promotions, and we weren't doing any, that is also the only way to make money, and thus we weren't making any". And in May earlier , Shinata's parents decided she would only be available during college holidays, that was the decisive factor and made things extremely difficult. Considering Sansara was always three, never two the band just could not continue anymore. It was simple, the commitment just wasn't there from the rest of the girls.

When They got together they had so many aspirations, they really wanted to make a difference to the pop scene, maybe even cross over into mainstream. The secret is focus on commitment, both of which were unfortunately lacking from certain members of the group. Sophie says :" I am not annoyed, I am more upset, for over a year we were really close, we danced, sang, fought, laughed and even cried together, it's a shame, but one has to go on. I've been doing a lot of shows all over the UK, and in Los Angeles. I have also been concentrating on my Zee TV shows, and now I'm working on my solo material with Biddu. My future plans are to have no plans, I just have my own personal ambitions which I hope to achieve in the world of singing primarily, in showbiz, opportunities crop up all the time, so you need to be open minded, who knows what my destiny has in store for me. All I can do is work sincerely, with humility. I leave the rest up to the Big Boss!".

Sansara came about because of Sophie's long standing friendship with music director Biddu. All of which makes Sansara and their debut album "Yeh Dil Sun Raha Hai" a delight for the visual and audio senses. One hopes this all girl band stays on unlike Models which disintegrated after a couple of hits.

Discography

Yeh Dil Sun Raha Hai

Track List

• Alabina Sansara
• Habibi (Remix) Sansara
• Habibi Mujhko Pukare Sansara
• Jiyo Is Tarah Sansara
• Kab Hogi Meri Shaadi Sansara
• Kyu Sansara
• Pyar Mein Deewani Sansara
• Yeh Dil Sun Raha Hai Sansara

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DJ Aqeel

DJ Aqeel, an artist who's redefined the term DJ/ Producer in the last decade and is going stronger by the second and rocking the dance floors around the world.

DJ Aqeel is a DJ, singer and composer from India. He became known after his "Shake it daddy Mix" song became very popular in early 2000. His popularity grew when his song "Tu hai wahi" song which was a remix of the "Yeh Wada Raha" song from the 1982 movie of the same name became popular in the 2000.

Aqeel is the most sought after DJ and has played in more countries that most people can name. He is also the only Indian DJ to fill up concert size venues internationally. Besides playing for every celebrity one can imagine, he has been the only DJ to play twice at the World Economic Forum in Davos (Swiss) representing India and entertaining the likes of Bill Clinton, Kofi Annan etc.

As a Producer he has given the world some of the best remixes. His 8 albums sold over 7 million copies worldwide redefining the landscape Bollywood music forever. His seventh album is due for release in mid 2010. Besides his albums he has also introduced the first ever DJ owned record label in the country under the brand Power Play Records and has released compilations albums featuring some India’s finest talent.

Also to his credit he has introducing concept of The Super Club in India under the brand ‘Poison’ that had franchises in Hyderabad & Goa as well as a high end exclusive members club under the name ‘Bling’ at one of Mumbai’s upmarket 5 star hotels “The Leela”.

Aqeel’s newest Venture is ‘Hype’ - India’s first luxury nightclub presenting the finest entertainment and redefining standards of lifestyle clubbing. The look and feel of this hedonistic venue is a customized luxury den with state of the art sound, lights, décor with a world class Food & Beverage Concept and Design.

Expect the unexpected from this Top Notch DJ/Producer and Business Honcho in the near future.

Contents

    1 Biography
    2 Discography
        2.1 Singles and collaborations
    3 Albums
    4 Arrest in Dubai
    5 References
    6 External links

Biography :

DJ Aqeel lives in Mumbai with his wife Farah Khan Ali, who is the daughter of actor Sanjay Khan, and is the sister of the Bollywood actor Zayed Khan.

He recently opened a club named Hype, in Atria Mall in Worli, Mumbai, as well as in Hotel Shangrila in Delhi.

Discography :

Singles and collaborations :

•     Shake It Daddy Mix
•     Tu hai wahi
•     Fanna for you in the movie Fanaa

Albums :

•     The Daddy Mix
•     The return to the Daddy Mix
•     Ek Hasina Thi
•     Forever
•     DON
•     Forever 2 (2012)

Arrest in Dubai :

DJ Aqeel was arrested in Dubai in 2010 for carrying the party drug ecstasy. He was released a few days
later when after the authorities failed to prove that he had consumed the drug through tests conducted on
him.

External links :

DJ Aqeel

Falguni Pathak

Falguni Pathak (Gujarati: ફાલ્ગુની પાઠક, Hindi: फाल्गुनी पाठक), born March 12, 1964, is an acclaimed singer and is performing artist from India, based in Mumbai. Her music is based on traditional musical forms from the Indian state of Gujarat. Since her professional debut in 1998, she has developed into an artist with a large fan base across India.

Her debut album was released in 1998, and she has also recorded numerous songs for Bollywood movies. The theme of most of her songs is love. She has performed in many shows in India and other countries, backed by a band called Tha Thaiyaa. She has made her appearance in television shows like Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, Kaun Banega Crorepati & Star Dandiya Dhoom.

She has some very popular singles to her credit, still heard and appreciated all over India. Her albums are not only famous for the melodious songs but also for the cute love stories depicted with them. She is very popular with the Gujarati community where she is called to perform for popular festivals like Navratri.

Some of her popular songs include "Chudi jo khanki haath ma", "Maine payal hai chhankai", "Meri chunar udd udd jaye", etc.

Falguni Pathak, rightly coined as the undisputed 'Queen of Dandiya' is a hot favourite personality in the dandiya world. A very talented and energetic performer, Falguni is considered as a 'Diva' amongst today's young generation. She is not just famous for her powerful vocal talents but also for her stage appearance and entertainment. She is one of the most noted and respected singers in India and abroad with a lot of an-following. She could be rightly called today's 'mover & shaker' in the field of dandiya.

She is backed by a powerful and dedicated band 'Ta Thaiyaa' which provides the required punch to make the show a grand success. With a long list of shows in India and abroad Falguni has come a long way since she started off as a dandiya singer.

And now there is an added achievement in her success story. Falguni has released a pop album of which 'Yaad Piya Ki Ane Lagi' has become a chartbuster.

ABOUT Album Yeh Kisne Jadoo Kiya :

Falguni Pathak, a young and dynamic woman singer who always wears men's dress (trouser and shirt), is back with her another album after 'Yaad Piya Ki Aane Lagi'. The album is titled 'Yeh Kisne Jadoo Kiya' and is released by Universal. Lalit gives the music and Nida Fazli the lyrics. And the song is sung by sweett Falguni. The album consists of 10 tracks.

The first track of the album is the title track 'Yeh Kisne Jadoo Kiya' rendered by Falguni Pathak. The track starts with fine music and Falguni picks the rhythm very well. Nida Fazli's lyrics are fine and Lalit's music is excellent. The picturisation of the song is also excellent. On the whole, this track scores s a good position in the pop chartbusters and attracts lovebirds.

The second track of the album is 'Yeh Mera Kajal Haan Mera Kajal' by Falguni, starts with the fine pitcher beats. The lyrics are okay, and the music is fine. It's a routine song with nothing to mention.

The next track 'O Mithu Miya, O Mithu Miya' is another fine and chunky one by Falguni with a fast beat music. Nida Fazli tries to fit words in Lalit's music through Falguni's voice, but fails. The second last track of side A is 'San San Ude Dupatta Hua Gulabi Mousam' by Falguni Pathak. The music is fast and loveable in the beginning, but later loses the track and Falguni's voice becomes louder than the music.

The last track of side A 'Jhonka Hawa Ka' is another wonderful track rendered by Falguni. This is another fast beat track. The lyrics of Nida Fazli are fine, but not impressive or soothing to listen again and again.

The first track of the side B is 'Sun Re Peepal Tere Patte Shor Machate Hai'. It is another song by Falguni with the same repeat music beats of Lalit. Lalit tries to put music without any major change in this track too. Nida's lyrics are fine. But this is slow and sad one in which the girl complains that the leaves of the 'peepal' tree moving with the wind disturb her.

The next track is 'Sajna Dekha Hai Jabse Tujhe' rendered by Falguni is another chunky one. Lyrics and music are so so. The repetition of the same beat irritates music lovers otherwise Nida and Falguni do their job well.

The third track of the Side B is 'Jate Jate Phool Kali Se Bol Gaya' is another wonderful track by Falguni, Lalit and Nida. The music is good and suits the lyrics of Nida Fazli. This song too scores a good position in the pop chartbuster and attracts lovebirds, especially young girls.

The second last of Side B is again the title track 'Yeh Kisne Jadoo Kiya' without any change from the earlier one. This shows that Falguni falls short of songs as she repeats the title track again without change.

The last track of the side B is 'Bola Chhat Pe Aakar Kaga' is another fast beat song. But this time Lalit gives the excellent music and Falguni sing this track in a Gujarati folk style. This is another good one by Falguni and her team

On the whole, we can say that Falguni Pathak tries to hit her album only by one or two songs of 'Yeh Kisne Jadoo Kiya'. The lyrics of Nida Fazli are fine but the repetition of music by Lalit irritates the audience and forces them to forward the track. Falguni Pathak is again lucky. The choreography in her songs is always her USP. This time too Falguni takes this album on her own.

DISCOGRAPHY :

ALBUMS :

• Yaad Piya Ki Aane Lagi
• Yeh Kisne Jadoo Kiya
• Marjhani Jhanjar
• Dil Jhoom Jhoom Naache
• Meri Chunar Udd Udd Jaye
• Saawariyan Teri Yaad Mein
• Teri Main Prem Deewani
• Maine Payal Hai Chhankai

TRACK LIST :

Yaad Piya Ki Aane Lagi Tracklist :

1. Chudi - Falguni Pathak 

2. Na Russia Na Japan Ki - Falguni Pathak 

3. Aayee Pardes Se - Falguni Pathak 

4. Indhana Winya - Falguni Pathak 

5. Pyar De De - Falguni Pathak 

6. Meri Aankhon Mein Kajal - Falguni Pathak 

7. Kaise Aankh Milaun - Falguni Pathak 

8. Ooi Maa - Falguni Pathak 

9. Kudi Panjab Di - Falguni Pathak

Yeh Kisne Jadoo Kiya Tracklist :

1. Yeh Kisne Jadoo Kiya - Falguni Pathak 
2. Mera Kajal - Falguni Pathak 
3. Mithu Miyan - Falguni Pathak 
4. San San Ude - Falguni Pathak 
5. Jhoka Hawa Ka - Falguni Pathak 
6. Sun Re Peepal - Falguni Pathak 
7. Sajna Dekha hai - Falguni Pathak 
8. Jate Jate Phool Kali - Falguni Pathak 
9. Yeh Kisne Jadoo Kiya - Falguni Pathak 
10. Bani Ka - Falguni Pathak

Marjhani Jhanjar Tracklist :

1. Ye Kisne Jadu Kiya - Falguni Pathak 
2. Aiyo Rama - Falguni Pathak 
3. Jhoom Jhoom - Falguni Pathak
4. Narjani Jhanjar - Falguni Pathak 
5. Meri Chunar Udd Udd Jaye - Falguni Pathak 
6. Mera Kajal - Falguni Pathak 
7. Chudi - Falguni Pathak 
8. Maine Payal Hai Chankaye - Falguni Pathak 
9. Pal Pal Teri Yaad - Falguni Pathak 
10. Saawan Mein - Falguni Pathak 
11. Mehndi Haathon Mein - Falguni Pathak 
12. O Piya - Falguni Pathak 

Dil Jhoom Jhoom Naache Tracklist :

1. Dil Jhoom Jhoom - Falguni Pathak
2. Dhire Se Chupke Se - Falguni Pathak 
3. Sajan Teri Yaad - Falguni Pathak 
4. Mehndi Hathon Mein - Falguni Pathak
5. Ankhon Mein Tu - Falguni Pathak
6. Piya La De - Falguni Pathak
7. Jaane Kyun - Falguni Pathak
8. Mere Mathe Pe - Falguni Pathak
9. Tere Naynon Se Dar Lagta Hai - Falguni Pathak

Meri Chunar Udd Udd Jaye Tracklist :

1. Meri Chunnar Udd Udd Jaye - Falguni Pathak 
2. Aiyo Rama - Falguni Pathak 
3. Gulabi Gaal - Falguni Pathak
4. Rim Jhim - Falguni Pathak
5. Julmi - Falguni Pathak
6. Jab Se Gaye Pardes - Falguni Pathak 
7. Mare Ghagre - Falguni Pathak
8. Meri Lal Chunariya - Falguni Pathak
9. Meri Payal Chhanki Jaye Hai - Falguni Pathak

Saawariyan Teri Yaad Mein Tracklist :

1. Saawan Mein - Falguni Pathak
2. O Piya - Falguni Pathak
3. Chham Chham Payaliya - Falguni Pathak
4. Dole Dole - Falguni Pathak
5. Dekho Dekho - Falguni Pathak
6. Banke Bawri - Falguni Pathak
7. Jhanjariya - Falguni Pathak
8. Umbre Ubhi - Falguni Pathak
9. Rangi Chunariya - Falguni Pathak

Teri Main Prem Deewani Tracklist :

1. Aayee Pardes Se - Falguni Pathak
2. Ankh Ladake - Falguni Pathak
3. Jab Se Gaye - Falguni Pathak
4. Mane Chudi Piravan Lagyo - Falguni Pathak
5. Mar Jani Jhanjar - Falguni Pathak
6. Mare Ghagre - Falguni Pathak
7. Na Russia Na Japan Ki - Falguni Pathak
8. Rim Jhim - Falguni Pathak
9. Sajna Tu Mat Jai Re - Falguni Pathak
10. Teri Main Prem Deewani - Falguni Pathak

Maine Payal Hai Chhankai Tracklist :

1. Aayi Re Milan Ki - Falguni Pathak
2. Ankh Ladake - Falguni Pathak
3. Ek Pagla Meri Gali Ka - Falguni Pathak
4. Maine Payal Hai Chhankai - Falguni Pathak
5. Maine To Khadi Chhat Ke Upar - Falguni Pathak
6. Mane Chudi Piravan Lagyo - Falguni Pathak
7. Mar Jani Jhanjar - Falguni Pathak
8. Pal Pal Teri Yaad - Falguni Pathak
9. Sajna Tu Mat Jai Re - Falguni Pathak

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Aasma (Band)

After Viva, the SECOND pop band produced by Channel V, initially called Popstars 2, has finally decided to name itself `Aasma'. The idea is, as all the four members of the group concur, "to aim towards reaching for the skies". And hence, "an apt description of their limitless ambitions".

The band members, Sangeet Haldipur, Neeti Mohan, Vasudha Sharma and Jimmy Felix, however, found the name-choosing task quite hard. Apparently, whoever had an idea put it on a board, and finally, the right word surfaced.

"Naming a band is perhaps the hardest thing that we have done since coming together. This will be our collective identity from now on and we had to ensure that all of us were comfortable with the name we chose. We explored several names, and finally chose Aasma, because it essentially means limitless, which is what our horizons are," the members said. For them, the Channel's Popstars 2 platform has come as "a wonderful canvas on which to paint our musical dreams, where there are no definitions or limitations." No wonder then, the title song of their debut album talks of Aasma too.

Four musically talented youngsters namely Sangeet Haldipur from Mumbai, a professional pianist, singer, composer and lyricist; Neeti Mohan from Delhi, an exemplary singer, dancer and actor and Jimmy Felix from Jaipur who was involved in creating and performing music even while a child formed India’s first male-female vocal pop band entitled Aasma. The band also comprised of Vasudha Sharma from Delhi who is multitalented in guitar, keyboard and also has an adaptable voice.

The band was brought to the limelight through a nation wide talent hunt conducted by a music channel. This band’s charm has not only mesmerized the Indian music industry but also all the youth who are actually living in hip and happy go way.

Aasma's first time rocker Chandu ke Chacha made people Get up, Get up and Dance. Three years down the line, the now mature artistes and performers, Jimmy Felix, Neeti Mohan, Sangeet Haldipur  and Vasudha Sharma feel it's their ability to gel with one another that has made them rock.Their introductory performance through the song 'Chandu ke Chacha' thronged the hearts of nearly 40,000 who danced and sang along with their tunes and also went mad behind their names. The second album entitled Aasma- The Infinite, had them compose and co write the lyrics of ‘Luv In Da Club’ with Costantino Francorsi.

Composition, originality, Bollywood songs, remixes, live shows... a lot seems to be on their mind. In the city recently to perform at VJTI Institute of Technology, they set the place on fire with different genres from Tumse he pyaar karna hai, to Ban ja mere balma, to Rubabru, from the Rang de Basanti to the hip and happening Kajarare and finally building up the crescendo with Chandu ke Chacha Ne Chandu ke Chachi.

Now they have set their eyes on Bollywood numbers with one music video of a yet to be released film  Mirror that has been composed and sung by them.

"We will have to find our own path," says philosophy graduate Neeti, the lady who was chosen by dance as she puts it. What makes them stage pyromaniacs is not their songs but their inner harmony. "None of  us has ever done that consciously, whatever we do on stage is what we are," explains Jimmy.

Vasudha, youngest and a maniacal lyricist, says, "It also has to do with our relationship with each other, and the kind of space we give to each other."

The band has also sung for the music director Shamir Tandon in Corporate. They are fanatically awaiting the opportunity to work with maestro A.R. Rahman.

The unique feature of Aasma’s music is the fresh energy, vigour and the  harmonious tunes. Their work is  even more glorified as they have had the chance of getting most of their lyrical compositions done by  leading Bollywood composers such as Aadesh Shrivastav, Salim and Sulaiman Merchant and Pritam.

Discography :

Albums :

2003 - Aasma
2005 - Aasma: The Infinite

Trivia :

Have opened the show for Bryan Adams in Mumbai and New Delhi.

Have recorded songs with famous artists like Asha Bhosle, Abhijit, Sunidhi Chauhan, Udit Narayan etc. for  the album WAVES which is a tribute to the Tsunami disaster and have performed a single number in the  album.

Shot to the top of the charts across the country with the hugely popular ‘Chandu Ke Chacha’.

Amit Tandon

Amit Tandon (born 11 April, 1979) is an Indian musician and television actor. He is best known for playing the character of Dr. Abhimanyu Modi in the television series Dill Mill Gayye.

Contents 1 Biography 2 Career 2.1 Indian Idol 2.2 After Indian Idol 2.3 Other Reality Shows and Debut Album 2.4 Dill Mill Gayye 2.5 Jeannie Aur Juju 3 Personal life 4 Filmography 5 Discography 6 References 7 External links

Biography

Tandon is of American nationality, coming from New York,
graduated from Stony Brook University.

Career

Indian Idol

Tandon came to India to participate in the country's first reality TV show and had made his way to the final round of Indian Idol 1. He was the second to be eliminated on December 31, 2009. He provided vocals for the Indian Idol 1 album and another album also featuring the Idol finalists titled Yaaron.

 

After Indian Idol

After Idol, he was next seen as Prithvi in Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai alongside Iqbal Khan and Neha Bamb. Prithvi was a supporting character who later became an antagonist until he ended up dead in middle of the show.He was then cast in the role of Manthan, Karan and Tanya's son, in her popular soap opera, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. The show last aired on November 6, 2008. After Kyunki, his next show was the Zee TV drama, Saath Saath Banayenge Ek Aashiyaan. He played the role of an NRI, Abhay Singh.

Other Reality Shows and Debut Album

After taking part in Indian Idol, Tandon took part in two more reality shows - Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar and Zara Nachke Dikha.He performed in the Indian telly awards 2009 with sara khan on twist(love Aaj Kal).He was also there on an episode of Laughter Ke Phatke.Since January 15, 2011, he is the host of the reality show Dadagiri Season 4 on UTV Bindass. In 2008, he released his debut solo album, Tanha - Lonely At Heart on Tips.

Dill Mill Gayye

His best role till date is Dr. Abhimanyu Modi in Dill Mill Gayye oppposite Nikita Malhotra (portrayed by Shweta Gulati).

Jeannie Aur Juju

He is also seen as Jimmy/Rahul in Jeannie Aur Juju Gia (Neha Mehta) Jeannie(Gia Manek)s sister s crush and a pilot in Priya Airlines.

Personal life

Tandon married Ruby Tandon from Vancouver, Canada as she completed her pre-medical exams. She moved to Mumbai after her marriage with the aim of completing her medical degree at a future date. She gave birth to a baby girl in Canada on 30 June 2010.The couple have named the baby Jiyanka.

Filmography

In Television...

Year	Title	Role
2004	Kaisa Yeh Pyaar Hai	Prithvi Bose
2007	Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi	Manthan Virani
2008	Saath Saath Banayenge Ek Aashiyaan	Abhay Singh
2008	Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar	Contestant
2008	Zara Nachke Dikha	Contestant
2009	Dill Mill Gayye	Dr. Abhimanyu Modi
2011	Dadagiri : Revenge of The Sexes	Amit Tondon
2012	Hum Ne Li Hai- Shapath	Sumit
2013	Welcome - Baazi Mehmaan-Nawaazi ki	Amit Tondon
2013	Jeannie Aur Juju	Rahul Chaturvedi Pilot

 

Discography

Year	Title	Label
2005	Indian Idol 1	Sony BMG
2005	Yaaron	Sony BMG
2008	Tanha - Lonely At Heart	Tips

External links

 

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A Band Of Boys

ABOB comprising of four extremely talented boys, Karan Oberoi, Sherrin Varghese, Chin2 Bhosle and Siddhaarth Haldipur are India 's First and only Boy Band!
The music for their 1 st album ‘Yeh Bhi Woh Bhi' has been released in August 2002 and obtained a phenomenal response (with the song ‘Meri Neend' spearheading the sales!) subsequently leading to sales crossing 1,00,000 units in less then a fortnight of its launch! The album sales did so well that two more videos were shot and the album re-released as ‘Gori' with the song Gori spearheading the sales this time!
ABOB's debut film, ‘ Kiss Kis Ko' , was released in October 2004 with the boys not just having starred in it but having composed the music themselves!

And more recently, in January 2006, ABOB released their 3 rd Album ‘Gaane Bhi Do Yaaron' with the video of the song ‘Nain katari' successfully driving the album sales followed by ‘Aa bhi ja' and ‘Sunn lo zara' . Not surprisingly the response has been phenomenal and the second run of production of tapes and CD's put in the market are fast depleting!

While ABOB are essentially singers, they have been trained in all aspects of stagecraft culminating in their stage shows being something to watch out for – the boys sing, dance & act, and their shows are modeled on Broadway performances abroad. While Hindi music (Indipop and film music) is their forte, they also sing English numbers.

Milestones

March 2001

Over 1,000 aspiring artists from all over India were interviewed and a shortlist of 250 candidates were auditioned in Mumbai. By the end of March, four boys were selected and ‘ A BAND OF BOYS' was born who were put through 16 hours of training every day in

• Hindustani Classical Music (Vocal) Training
• Physical training and body toning.
• Dance and aerobic rehearsals

On the basis of their selection and the training process, ABOB were nominated as MTV's ‘ Ubharta Sitara '. An honour never before given to any artiste without an album or music video to their credit!

September 2002

‘Yeh bhi woh bhi ', the debut album of ABOB is released by Asha Bhosle. The chartbuster ‘ Meri Neend ' makes it to the top 5 of all the Countdown Shows on radio and on the music channels within a week of it having been launched! Based on the overwhelming response, 3 more videos were shot – ‘Ishq' , ‘She drives me crazy' and ‘Gori' with 2 of these songs making it to the charts!

February – July 2003

Composed and recorded for ABOB's 2 nd music album (and Original Sound Track!) for their debut film ‘ Kiss Kis Ko '. The film was shot for 2 months in Bali and Jakarta , Indonesia starring ABOB

October 2004

ABOB's debut film ‘ Kiss Kis Ko ' was released and within 2 weeks the music album (composed by the Boys themselves) was sold out! Post which, ABOB has been performing live all over the world and India promoting their album and movie.

January 2006 - March 2007

ABOB released their 3 rd Album – ‘ Gaane Bhi Do Yaaron', the video release for which was the song ‘Nain Katari' which climbed to the top of the charts within a week! It became a huge radio hit and the video was widely acclaimed for its ‘kitsch' look and extreme fun approach! Based on the resounding success of which, 2 more videos have been canned – ‘Áa bhi ja' and ‘Sunn lo zara' and are on air and predictably the response has been overwhelming!

April 2007

ABOB collaborated with another band Nexus (live musicians, who include – Sangeet from Aasma, Gino Banks – Louiz Banks' son and Sheldon D'Silva) to give their fans a whole new music experience. Pioneering the International concept of IDM (Intelligent Dance Music) in India , the band now also performs as xen@bob where people who love dance music now can hear electronic music blended with live acoustic instrumentisation and extremely innovative and interesting vocalizations!

ABOB are currently directing music for films and performing live shows in India and worldwide.

Discography

• Gaane Bhi Do Yaaroon 
• Kiss Kis Ko  
• Ye Bhi Who Bhi 
•  Ghantaa - The Bell 

External Link

A Band Of Boys

Prajakta Shukre

Prajakta Shukre (born 29 November 1987), is an Indian singer who works in Bollywood films, as well as reality shows. She was studying science in 12th standard in Jabalpur when she decided to participate in Indian Idol Season 1. She finished at 4th place.

She was booked in rash driving case along with another indian idol Abhijeet Sawant on December 01, 2010. Prajakta Shukre and Abhijeet Sawant booked for Rash Driving

Discography

 

• Dhakka (2007)
• Hey Ganapati (2005)
• Shaadi No. 1 (2005)
• Jaan-E-Mann(2006)
• Kehna Hai Aaj(2009)
• Tees Maar Khan(2010)

External links

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• A Website of Prajakta Shukre

Rahul Vaidya

Rahul Vaidya (Marathi: राहुल वैद्य) (born September 23, 1987, in Nagpur, India) is an Indian singer.

Contents 1 Life before fame 2 Career 3 Aajaa Mahi Vay 4 Music Ka Maha Muqqabla 5 Jo Jeeta Wahi Super Star 6 Discography 6.1 Singles 7 Albums 8 External links

Life before fame

 

The son of an engineer with the Maharashtra State Electricity Board, Vaidya grew up in Mumbai, where he studied music under Suresh Wadkar and entered various child talent competitions. While he was a Second Year Junior College student in Mithibai College, he participated in Indian Idol. He also participated in "aao jhoomein gaayein" in his boyhood. A very talented singer who has been a part of many shows since his childhood.

Career

He finished third on the first season of Indian Idol.Although he was hotly tipped to win, Rahul faced his defeat in the penultimate round, on February 18, 2005. Eight months later, he released his debut album Tera Intezar. Sajid-Wajid composed the music for his debut album. He also sang a duet, "Hello Madam, I am your Adam", with fellow Indian Idol runner-up Prajakta Shukre, and "God Promise Dil Dola" with Shreya Ghoshal in the Bollywood film Shaadi No. 1. He has also sang the title song of drama "Ek Ladki Anjaani Si" which airs on Sony Entertainment Television. Other than that Rahul has performed in live shows and concerts in the United States, Bangladesh and The Maldives.


Rahul was the male anchor of the popular show "Jhoom India" on Sahara and was a playback for several films, such as Shaadi No. 1, Jigyaasa, Hot Money, and Krazzy 4.Rahul won the title of Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar, a reality singing show on Star Plus.Rahul would be back in the show to cheer the top 4 contestants in Grand Finale.


Rahul has performed for the famous sankalp group,mumbai in 2010 for navratri replacing Falguni pathak.
In 2013 Vaidya sung "Be Intehaan"(Unplugged Version) from Race 2 which became his first major hit crossing over 1million views in youtube after this success the directors of the film makes him sing the song on-screen like Atif Aslam.

Aajaa Mahi Vay

Rahul has hosted two television shows Jhoom India on Sahara One & Aaja mahi ve on Star Plus.

Music Ka Maha Muqqabla

In the year 2010, Rahul was declared the winner of another reality show Music ka Maha Mukabala where he shared the stage with maestro Shankar Mahadevan. Rahul Vaidya is a successful contestant of the singing show Music Ka Maha Muqqabla on STAR Plus on the Team Shankar's Rockstars and his team has won the Music Ka Maha Muqqabla contest, beating Shaan's Strikers in the Finale. He tried to propose Shreya Ghoshal on national television. He was also dating Prajakta Shukre the same time. Due to this reason, he was dumped by both of them.

Jo Jeeta Wahi Super Star

In the year 2008, Star Plus launched their singing reality show Jo Jeeta Wahi Super Star, which had the winners & runners up of different reality show competing, Rahul got declared as the winner and was crowned as the first Singing Superstar of India. 

Discography

 

Singles

• Hello Madam(Shaadi No. 1)
• God Promise Dil(Shaadi No. 1)
• Kabool Kar Le(Jaan-E-Mann)
• Ek Rupaiya(Krazy 4)
• Be Intehaan (Unplugged version) (Race 2)
• "It's All About Tonight"(Ishkq In Paris)

Albums

“Tera intezar” was his first successful album. He has two new albums coming out titled Mere Maula and Mere Sun. He has sung for a song kero mama in the album 'Burn d dance floor'.

External links

• Official Website

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Abhijeet Sawant

Abhijeet Sawant (Marathi: अभिजीत सावंत, born 7 October 1981) is an Indian singer.He is the winner of Indian Idol (Season 1). He was the first runner up of Clinic All Clear - Jo jeeta Wohi Superstar, and came at third place in Asian Idol.

Contents

• 1 Biography
• 2 Indian Idol
• 3 Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star
• 4 Career
• 5 Asian Idol
• 6 Discography
  • 6.1 Playback Singer
  • 6.2 Books
• 7 External inks

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Biography :

Abhijeet Sawant, son of Shridhar Pandurang Sawant was born in a Maharashtrain family. He is originally [Mumbai], Maharashtra.He studied at The Chetana college of Commerce & Economics located at Bandra(East),Mumbai. From his colleges days, he was keen on joining the Music Industry in India.


In April, 2013 Abhijeet Sawant launched his 3rd album 'Farida' under Universal Music. Abhijeet shot to fame by being the first winner of the Indian Idol franchise. The New Album Farida is a sufi Album. Before this, Abhijeet has two more successful albums to his name, Aap ka Abhijeet Sawant(in 2004) and Junoon(in 2007).

The album's title Farida, refers to the great sufi saint Baba Farid, He was a 12th-century Sufi preacher and saint of the Chishti Order of South Asia. Fariduddin Ganjshakar is generally recognised as the first major poet of the Punjabi language, and is considered one of the pivotal saints of the Punjab region. He is considered one of the fifteen Sikh bhagats, and selections from his work are included in the Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh sacred scripture.

The title song is a verse written in Punjabi by the great saint and details his immersion in the love and devotion of god almighty. Abhijeet has shown his versatility with this beautifully sung song in Punjabi, giving an international music feel to it. Another song 'Aao More piya...', is a happy song, where the singer is longing for their beloved. Both songs are about love. These particular genres not only connect to young listeners, but also cuts across spectrum of listeners of any age.

The songs are composed by Harpeet Singh, Rajeev Bhalla, Nakkash, Amit sawant. Farida will be consisting of 7 songs with lyrics from Baba Fareed and others.

Indian Idol

Abhijeet Sawant was the 1st Winner of the Indian Idol in 2005. Indian Idol is an adaptation of the Pop Idol format. It started airing in India with the first season in 2004–2005 and followed that with second (2005–2006), third (2007) and fourth (2008–2009) seasons. In February 2010, Sony Entertainment Television announced the launch of the Fifth season.

The winner of the first season of Indian Idol was Abhijeet Sawant, from Mumbai. This season was aired from October, 2004 to 5 March 2005 on Sony TV. Amit Sana from Bhilai, Chhattisgarh was declared the 1st runner-up, while Rahul Vaidya from Nagpur and Prajakta Shukre from Jabalpur, MP came 3rd and 4th respectively, in the competition.

The judges for the First season were Anu Malik, Sonu Nigam and Farah Khan. They retained the same spot for the Second Season. The first season was hosted by Aman Verma and Mini Mathur.

The winner, Abhijeet Sawant, went on to release his first album "Aap Ka Abhijeet". He participated in Asian Idol representing India and was placed third in the competition. He also released his second album Junoon which was a success and he also did play back for the movie, Ashiq Banaya Apne. Abhijeet also did some commercials for Spraymint. He started acting with his debut film "Lottery", which was released in March 2009, but did not do well at the box office.

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Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star

Abhijeet Sawant was a finalist of Clinic All Clear Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar (telecasted in the Indian Channel Star Plus). He became the first runner up of the show. Jeeta Wohi Super Star was an Indian reality television series which aims to bring the winners of 'all' singing reality shows completed previously and the runners-up together competed for the 'Superstar' title under 'one roof'. The series' grand-finale took place on July 12, 2008.

 

Career

His first solo album, Aapka Abhijeet Sawant, was released on April 7, 2005. The album contains songs sung by Abhijeet, Amit Sana and Prajakta Shukre. His first song "Mohabbatein Lutaunga" was the first major hit of this album and his career. His second album, Junoon - Abhijeet Sawant was released on 10 July 2007. The title track "Junoon" was a major hit and stayed on top of record charts for weeks. The second single "Ek shaqs" was also a minor hit. He has joined the Shiv Sena with a mandate to attract youth to the party fold.He gets his First break in bolly by Himesh Reshammiya in Aashiq Banaya Aapne movie by the smash hit "Marjawaan Mitjawaan."

He has made a special appearance in the very popular Kaisa Yeh Pyar Hai as himself for one episode in the very beginning of the drama.

He also performed at Star Parivaar Awards 2008, along with Ruprekha Banerjee, Ishmeet Singh Sodhi who were the champions and Rahul Vaidya, Prajakta Shukre, Vinit Singh who were the challengers; which was the theme of Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar.

He, along with his wife Shilpa, participated in the Dancing Reality Show, Nach Baliye (Season 4) in (2008–2009). Though being the Judges hot favorite pair, they were eliminated after facing public votes and could not make it to the finals. He made his debut into acting by the movie Lottery. He also made a small appearance at the end of film Tees Maar Khan.

He co-hosted Indian Idol 5 along with Hussain Kuwajerwala.

Asian Idol

Abhijeet Sawant competed in the first edition of Asian Idol which was held in Jakarta, Indonesia from December 15 to 16, 2007, which was won by Hady Mirza of Singapore Idol. He performed Everything I Do by Brian Adams and his own song Junoon in the platform. Though Abhijeet did not win he stood third out of the rest. Despite not winning, he was credited by the judges for giving Asian audience a taste of Indian music.

Discography

• Junoon
• Aapka Abhijeet Sawant
• Farida 

Playback Singer

• "Mar Jaavan Mit Jaavan" (Aashiq Banaya Aapne)
• "Yaad Teri Yaad" (Jawani Diwani - A Youthful Joyride)
• "Happy Ending"(Tees Maar Khan)with Prajakta Shukre, Debojit Saha, Harshit Saxena.
• "Bechain sapne"(Chittagong) with Mahalaxmi Iyer.

 Books

• Aapka Abhijeet

External links

• Abhijeet Sawant Official Site