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Mohit Chauhan
Chauhan in 2009Background information Born March 11, 1974
Nahan, Himachal Pradesh, India[1]Origin Himachal Pradesh, India Genres Indian pop, Bollywood Occupations Singer Instruments Guitar, Harmonica, Flute Years active 1998 – present Associated acts Silk Route Website mohitchauhan.in Mohit Chauhan (Hindi: मोहित चौहान) (born March 11, 1974) is an Indian pop and playback singer, most known for his romantic ballads.[1] He started his career singing Indian pop songs with the band Silk Route, which released two albums, Boondein (1998) and Pehchan. The song "Dooba Dooba" became a rave in the Indipop music scene. However, the band dissolved. He would stay off the scene for a while until he came back with the song "Guncha" in 2005 from the "Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh" for which, he would also compose. Impressed by his vocals, he was then approached by A. R. Rahman to sing for the movie Rang De Basanti. The song "Khoon Chala" earned him rave reviews. However, it wouldn't be until 2007 when music director Pritam approached him for the song Tum Se Hi for the movie Jab We Met that Chauhan would finally achieve mainstream success.
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Early life and career
Mohit Chauhan was born in a Rajput family in the town of Nahan in Sirmaur district, Himachal Pradesh The Land of God (Dev Bhoomi), set on a hill top in the Shiwalik Hills, to Krishana Rana and B.K Rana. [1][2] He first attended St. Xavier's School, Delhi and then again moved to Himachal Pradesh to complete his education. Chauhan went to college in Nahan Sirmour, Bilaspur, Mandi, Kullu, and and graduated with a Master of Science in Geology from the Dharamshala College in Himachal.
Mohit has a brother, Rohit Chauhan who is a senior officer in Excise and Taxation office.[2]
He never received formal training in music, but sings and plays guitar, harmonica and the flute. After completing his education in Himachal, Chauhan came to Delhi where he formed the band Silk Route with his schoolmate Kem Trevedi (pianist) in 1996. Boondein was their first album and included the song "Dooba Dooba". In Bollywood, his career started when he sang the A. R. Rahman song "Khoon Chala" in Rang De Basanti.
Career
Mohit Chauhan had his first brush which success with the song "Dooba Dooba" from the Silk Route band's album Boondhein. The album debuted at number one on the album chart. Boondhein featured songs in Hindi, English, and Pahadi, and the band won several awards at the Channel V awards in 1998.[3]
Chauhan's career in Bollywood began when he sang for A. R. Rahman in the 2006 film Rang De Basanti.[4] His songs "Khoon Chala" and "Masakali" from the films Rang De Basanti and Delhi-6 respectively, composed by Rahman and "Tum Se Hi" from the film Jab We Met,[5] composed by Pritam, were successful. His subsequent chartbusters included the songs "Tu Ne Jo Na Kaha" for the 2009 film New York, "Ye Dooriyan" for Love Aaj Kal, and "Pehli Baar Mohabbat Ki Hai" for Kaminey. In 2010, he won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer for "Masakali".[6] He also sung two superhit tracks "Bheegi Si" from the Movie Raajneeti and "Pee Loon" from Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai both arranged and directed by Pritam. His songs "Pee Loon" from Once Upon A Time in Mumbai,"Tujhe Bhula Diya" from Anjaana Anjaani directed by Vishal-Shekhar became chartbusters. He then sang "Yun Hi" from Tanu Weds Maanu which is another addtion to his superhit songs. His songs from the movie Rockstar (2011 film) have become anthems. He sang his first Bengali song for the movie Sedin Dekha Hoyechilo and also he sang his second bengali song for the movie Paglu (2011).
In addition to film playback singing, Chauhan has sung many advertisement jingles for products including Alpenlibe, Parachute, Wheel (detergent), Nescafe, Hippo Munchies, Vicks Vapor Rub, Alchemist & Maruti Suzuki Alto (2011). He has also sung the theme song for Star Parivaar Awards 2011.
In 2007, he took part in singing reality show, Mission Ustaad on 9X, where he teamed with Vasundhara Das. He also took part in the singing reality show on STAR Plus, Music Ka Maha Muqqabla, where he lead the team Mohit's Fighhter.
In 2011 he featured in the third episode of The Dewarists collaborating with Indian Ocean.
Works
Albums
- Boondhein - Silk Route (1998)
- Pehchan - Silk Route (2000)
- Kalaam - Poetry of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (2008)
- Sar Utha Ke Jiyo - Made for HDFC Bank (2008)
- FITOOR' - Solo Debut Album (2009) - Comprises 10 songs composed and sung by him
- Aao Sai (2011) [Bhajan Album] [He sung one song]
- Maaya maaya re [Indian Ocean and Mohit Chauhan]
Movies
- Road (2002)
- Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon (2003)
- Let's Enjoy (2004)
- Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh (2005)
- Rang De Basanti (2006)
- Jab We Met (2007)
- Kismat Konnection (2008)
- Ugly Aur Pagli (2008)
- Welcome to Sajjanpur (2008)
- Fashion (2008)
- EMI (2008)
- Delhi-6 (2009)
- 8 x 10 Tasveer (2009)
- Let’s Dance (2009)
- New York (2009)
- Sikandar (2009)
- Love Aaj Kal (2009)
- Kaminey (2009)
- Tum Mile (2009)
- Well Done Abba (2010)
- Badmaash Company (2010)
- Rajneeti (2010)
- Once Upon A Time In Mumbai (2010)
- Lafangey Parindey (2010)
- Aashayein (2010)
- Robot (2010)
- Anjaana Anjaani (2010)
- Crook (2010)
- Dus Tola (2010)
- Isi Life Mein (2010)
- Sedin Dekha Hoyechilo (2010) [Bengali]
- Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji (2011)
- Tanu Weds Manu (2011)
- Dum Maaro Dum (2011)
- Teen Thay Bhai (2011)
- Love U...Mr. Kalakaar! (2011)
- Paglu (2011) [Bengali]
- Kucch Luv Jaisaa (2011)
- Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011)
- Chillar Party (2011)
- Aarakshan (2011)
- Rockstar (2011)
- Shakal Pe Mat Ja (2011)
Awards
Year Category Song Result Filmfare Awards 2010 Best Male Playback Singer Masakali from Delhi-6 Won 2011 Best Male Playback Singer Pee Loon from Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Nominated Zee Cine Awards 2011 Best Male Singer Pee Loon from Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Won Star Screen Awards 2011 Best Male Singer Pee Loon from Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Nominated Apsara Film and Television Producers Guild Awards 2010 Best Male Singer Yeh Dooriyan from Love Aaj Kal Won Mirchi Music Awards 2010 Best Male Singer Masakali from Delhi-6 Won Global Indian Films And Television Awards 2011 Best Male Singer Pee Loon from Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Won IIFA Awards 2011 Best Male Singer Pee Loon from Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Nominated GIMA Awards 2011 Best Male Singer Pee Loon from Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Won References
- ^ a b c "Get ready to sway along his tunes". Hindustan Times. July 21, 2011. http://www.hindustantimes.com/Get-ready-to-sway-along-his-tunes/Article1-723718.aspx.
- ^ a b "Mohit Chauhan dedicates Film fare award to Himachal". nvonews. March 2, 2010. http://nvonews.com/2010/03/02/mohit-chauhan-dedicates-film-fare-award-to-himachal/.
- ^ Silk Route website. "Albums". Silk Route.net. http://www.silkroute.net/albums.htm. Retrieved 5 March 2010.
- ^ Joginder Tuteja (26 January 2006). "Rang De Basanti". Bollywood Hungmaa. http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/musicreview/12493/. Retrieved 5 March 2010.
- ^ "Jab We Met". The Hindu. 3 November 2007. http://www.hindu.com/mp/2007/11/03/stories/2007110350540500.htm. Retrieved 5 March 2010.
- ^ Indo Asian News Service (28 February 2010). "Amitabh Bachchan, Vidya Balan claim top honours at 55th Filmfare Awards". Hindustan Times. http://www.hindustantimes.com/Big-B-Vidya-Balan-claim-top-honours/H1-Article1-513823.aspx. Retrieved 5 March 2010.
External links
- Mohit Chauhan at Lastfm
- Mohit Chauhan at the Internet Movie Database
Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer 1959–1960 No Award (1959) · Mukesh (1960)
1961–1980 Mohammed Rafi (1961) · Mohammed Rafi (1962) · No Award (1963) · Mahendra Kapoor (1964) · Mohammed Rafi (1965) · No Award (1966) · Mohammed Rafi (1967) · Mahendra Kapoor (1968) · Mohammed Rafi (1969) · Kishore Kumar (1970) · Mukesh (1971) · Manna Dey (1972) · Mukesh (1973) · Narendra Chanchal (1974) · Mahendra Kapoor (1975) · Kishore Kumar (1976) · Mukesh (1977) · Mohammed Rafi (1978) · Kishore Kumar (1979) · K. J. Yesudas (1980)
1981–2000 Kishore Kumar (1981) · Amit Kumar (1982) · Kishore Kumar (1983) · Kishore Kumar (1984) · Kishore Kumar (1985) · Kishore Kumar (1986) · No Award (1987) · No Award (1988) · Udit Narayan (1989) · S. P. Balasubrahmanyam (1990) · Kumar Sanu (1991) · Kumar Sanu (1992) · Kumar Sanu (1993) · Kumar Sanu (1994) · Kumar Sanu (1995) · Udit Narayan (1996) · Udit Narayan (1997) · Abhijeet (1998) · Sukhwinder Singh (1999) · Udit Narayan (2000)
2001–present Lucky Ali (2001) · Udit Narayan (2002) · Sonu Nigam (2003) · Sonu Nigam (2004) · Kunal Ganjawala (2005) · Himesh Reshammiya (2006) · Shaan and Kailash Kher (2007) · Shaan (2008) · Sukhwinder Singh (2009) · Mohit Chauhan (2010) · Rahat Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (2011)
Categories:- 1966 births
- Living people
- Indian playback singers
- Indian pop singers
- People from Himachal Pradesh
- Indian guitarists
- Filmfare Awards winners
- Indian musicians
- Harmonica players
- Bollywood playback singers
- Indian male singers
- Hindi-language singers
- Indian flautists
- Participants in Indian reality television series
- Ballad musicians
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