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Master Saleem Birth name Saleem Shah koti Also known as Saleem Shahzada Born July 13, 1980 Origin Shahkot, Jalandhar Genres Sufi, Folk, Bollywood Occupations Musician Instruments Vocalist, harmonium Years active 1990-present Website SaleemOnline.com Master Saleem (Punjabi: ਮਾਸਟਰ ਸਲੀਮ; born July 13, 1980)[1] sometimes referred as Saleem Shahzada (Salim Shahzada)[2] is an Indian singer from Punjab, known for his work as a playback singer in Bollywood films, like Heyy Babyy (2007), Dostana and Love Aaj Kal (2009). He has also released private albums, of Punjabi Music, Religious and Sufi music.[3]
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Early life and training
He was born Saleem Shahkoti[4] (Saleem Shahzada),[2] in Shahkot, near Jalandhar, Punjab [1] He is the son of the famous Sufi singer Ustad Pooran Shah Koti, who was also the guru of folk singers, Hans Raj Hans, Jasbir Jassi and Sabar Koti. At the age of six Saleem also became his disciple and started learning singing.[5]
Career
At the age of 10, he gave his first public performance at the opening ceremony of Bathinda Doordarshan (TV station), with his song, Charkhe Di Ghook, and thus earned the name Master Saleem. Soon he started appearing on TV shows like, Jhilmil Taare.[4]
Saleem's first album, Charkhe Di Ghook, was released when he was 10 years old.[5][6] It was released on the label Sur Taal, created by his father's friend, Majnider Singh Goli, and went on to become a hit.[5] This led to several Punjabi music and religious albums and live shows. His song Dhol Jagiro Da also became a huge hit and giving him wide popularity.[5] In the late 1990s, however as he was growing his voice started changing, which lessened his popularity.[5] He made his comeback in 2000, with a hit Aj Hona Deedar Mahi da, which he sang at a New Year's programme at Doordarshan channel, and later released albums dedicated to Goddess Durga including, Mela Maiya Da (2004), Aj Hai Jagrata, Meri Maiya and Darshan Kar Lao.[3][6]
Around 2005, singer Jasbir Jassi introduced him to music director Sandeep Chowta, who subsequently called him to Delhi to record single Sajni in Sony Music album Teri Sajni.[6]
Eventually Shankar Mahadevan, of the music trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, heard his performances at a jagaran at the Devi Talaab Mandir, Jalandhar, being aired at a religious TV channel, and thus Saleem made his debut as playback singer with single "Mast Kalandar" from the film Heyy Babyy (2007) under their music direction. The song was a hit and launched his Bollywood career. This was followed by most well-known singles including "Tashan Mein" from the film Tashan and Maa Da Ladla from the film Dostana (2008), and Aahun Aahun in Love Aaj Kal (2009).[3][6] and in 2010 some of his hit songs have been "Humka Peeni Hai" from "Dabangg and "Shakira" in "No Problem and "Chamki Jawani" in Yamla Pagla Deewana. In 2011 one of his first hits was "Rola Pe Gaya" in Patiala House
Filmography
Movie Year Cinema Tracks Mehndi Wale Hath 2005 Punjabi Pardesi, Naina Delhii Heights 2007 Bollywood Aaja Nachle Heyy Babyy 2007 Bollywood Mast Kalandar Tashan 2008 Bollywood Tashan Mein Chamku 2008 Bollywood Trance Money Hai Toh Honey Hai 2008 Bollywood Rangeeli Raat Dostana 2008 Bollywood Maa Da Ladla Mini Punjab 2009 Punjabi Rabb Dilaan De Love Aaj Kal 2009 Bollywood Aahun Aahun, Aahun Aahun Remix Punnyan Di Raat 2009 Punjabi Cham Cham Chamke Tere Sang 2009 Bollywood Leja Leja Ruslaan 2009 Bollywood Maula Maula, Maula Maula Remix Dil Bole Hadippa! 2009 Bollywood Discowale Khisko Remix Ladd Gaye Peche 2010 Punjabi Oh ye...Oh ye.. Chance Pe Dance 2010 Bollywood Pe..Pe..Pepein, Pe..Pe..Pepein Remix Click 2010 Bollywood Aameen Suma Aameen Right Yaaa Wrong 2010 Bollywood Lakhnavi Kabaab, Lakhnavi Kabaab Remix Kedi 2010 Telugu Enduko Enthaki Thamassu 2010 Kannada Nodu Baare Krantiveer - The Revolution 2010 Bollywood Firangi Paani Badmaash Company 2010 Bollywood Jingle Jingle Tere Bin Laden 2010 Bollywood Kukudu Mel Karade Rabba 2010 Punjabi Dil Wali Kothi, Balle Balle, Dil Wali Kothi [Remix] Dabangg 2010 Bollywood Humka Peeni Hai, Humka Peeni Hai [Remix] Soch Lo 2010 Bollywood Faani Dayar Action Replayy 2010 Bollywood Zor Ka Jhatka [Remix] Band Baaja Baaraat 2010 Bollywood Ainvayi [Club Remix] No Problem 2010 Bollywood Shakira, Shakira [Remix] Mar Jawan Gur Khake 2010 Punjabi Bolliyan, Dard Bolde Ne, Mar Jawan Gur Khake [Remix] Yamla Pagla Deewana 2010 Bollywood Chamki Jawaani Toonpur Ka Superrhero 2010 Bollywood Nach Mere Naal, Nach Mere Naal [Remix] Patiala House 2011 Bollywood Rola Pe Gaya, Rola Pe Gaya [Remix] 7 Khoon Maaf 2011 Bollywood Awaara Thank You 2011 Bollywood Razia, Razia [Remix] U R My Jaan 2011 Bollywood Bin Tere We Mahi Sahi Dhandhe Galat Bande 2011 Bollywood Thap Denge Bas Ek Tamanna 2011 Bollywood Khuda Vandi Ye Stupid Pyar 2011 Bollywood Ajj Ishq Da Mausam Yaar Annmulle 2011 Punjabi Mera Peer Jaane Meri (Peerh) Na Jaane Kabse 2011 Bollywood Thand Pe Gayi Pure Punjabi 2011 Punjabi Daddy Kehnde Ne Discography
Music albums
- 1990 : Charkhe Di Ghook (CTC)
- 2003 : Jadon Da Saada Dil Tuttia (SAGA)
- 2004 : Ik Zindri (Speed Records)
- 2007 : Salaam (Speed Records), released as Tere Bin (Kamlee Records) in the UK
- 2010 : Jind Mahi(Speed Records)
Tracks on Compilations
- 2009 : Sajni, Teri Sajni (Sony BMG) [5]
- 2010 : Nach Ke Vikha, Jhanjar Chanak Payee (Speed Records)
- 2011 : Tu Hi Tu, Star Plus Anthem
Devotional albums
- 2007 : Aaj Hai Jagrata (T-Series)
- 2009 : Guru Ravidass Ji Di Bani (T-Series)
- 2010 : Maa Meharan Kardi (T-Series)[7]
- 2010 : Shiv Bhole Bhandari (T-Series)
- 2010 : Singh Jaikare Bolde (T-Series)
Singles
Album Year Tracks Label Dhol Jageero Da 2001 Dhol Jageero Da, Kuriyan Panjab Diya, Mahi Moviebox Birmingham Ltd. Vix It Up 2004 Aj Kal Kamlee Records Sun Ve Rabba 2005 Tu Badli, Sahaan Vargiye Speed Records GroundShaker-2 2008 Ik Vaari Haa Planet Recordz Teenagers 2008 Teenagers Speed Records Bas Kar 2008 Chakar 4Play Recordings 2009 Vich No Tension 2009 Julfan De Naag Speed Records Saada Punjab 2009 Ishq Diyaan Chotaan (Dholna) T-Series Project Rehab 2009 Choorian Kamlee Records Blacklisted 2009 Chari Jawani VIP Records Re-Lit 2009 Put Jattan Da Baliyeh, Put Jattan Da (Bounce) Organised Rhyme Jhanjar Chanak Payee 2010 Nach Ke Dikha Speed Records Jashan-2010 2010 Gidhe Vich Ik Boli Star Makers Ashke Mitran De 2010 Ishqe Di Guddi, Khair Nahi Spine Music Munde Punjabi 2010 Munde Punjabi Speed Records Dil Karda 2010 Dil Karda, Dil Karda (Acoustic Version), Dil Karda (Instrumental) Limitless Records Ltd American Desi 2010 Teray Hussan De Maare MovieBox, Speed Records Maahi - My Love 2010 Maahi Da Maahi Da T-Series Dramey Baazi 2011 By God MovieBox DJ Bhuvi XS 2011 Dream Girl T-Series Ek Gera 2011 Ek Gera Kamlee Records Unleashed 2011 Janeman Tere Bina Kamlee Records Bhangrafornia 2011 Ik Kurdi Punjaban Desi Impact Prod. Saari Saari Raat 2011 Aaja Sohniye Aaja Moviebox Sajna 2011 Sajna Stripes Productions References
- ^ a b "Master Saleem - official website". http://www.saleemonline.com/. Retrieved 20 January 2010.
- ^ a b Bollywood's new Laadla Master Salim (Interview) Planet Radio city.
- ^ a b c "‘Maa da ladla’ on right track". The Hindu. April 17, 2009. http://www.tribuneindia.com/2009/20090417/jplus.htm#11.
- ^ a b "This Master’s Voice". Indian Express. Apr 10, 2009. http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/this-masters-voice/445193/.
- ^ a b c d e f Haider, Abbas (29 April 2009). "Song sung true". The Hindu. http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/04/29/stories/2009042950540400.htm. Retrieved 20 January 2010.
- ^ a b c d Kapoor, Jigyasa (10 April 2009). "Ladla lad". The Tribune (Chandigarh). Archived from the original on 22 January 2010. http://www.webcitation.org/5myPVGou7. Retrieved 20 January 2010.
- ^ "Official Announcement by Master Saleem about Maa Meharan Kardi". Master Saleem. 10 July 2010. http://www.facebook.com/MasterSaleem?v=wall&story_fbid=118294191550719.
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Categories:- 1980 births
- Living people
- Indian film singers
- Indian folk singers
- Indian playback singers
- Indian singers
- Sufi Singers
- People from Jalandhar
- Performers of Hindu music
- Punjabi-language singers
- Indian Hindus
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