Abhijeet Sawant

Infobox Musical artist
Name = Abhijeet Sawant


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Background = solo_singer
Born = Birth date and age|1981|10|7|mf=y
Origin = Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Genre = Pop
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Abhijeet Sawant ( _mr. अभिजीत सावंत, born October 7, 1981) is an Indian singer. He was the winner of India's first "Indian Idol", a show similar to "American Idol" from USA. He was the first runner up of Clinic All Clear Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar.

Biography

Abhijeet Sawant, son of Mr. Shridhar Pandurang Sawant was born in a Marathi family. He is originally from Mumbai, Maharashtra. The singer tied the knot with his childhood sweetheart Shilpa in a low-key affair on December 4, 2007.

The first Indian idol Abhijeet Sawant will have a biography written on him. It will be titled as Aaap ka Abhijeet. Reacting to this Abhijeet said, "I feel like I am living in a dream world. I had never imagined that one-day I would have a book to my name. I consider this a big achievement, People have been generous to me."

Publisher Harsha Bhatkal of Popular Prakashan said, "Abhijeet's success is prominent. He symbolizes modern India where talent, determination and luck can make you successful.

"Indian Idol"

Abhijeet Sawant competed in the first edition of "Indian Idol". Abhijeet beat Amit Sana from Bhilai, Chhattisgarh for the title. He won a contract worth Rs 1 crore from Sony and a car.

His most famous song, "Mohabbatein Lutaunga", was the song he sang on the final episode.

Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar

Abhijeet Sawant was a finalist of Clinical Clear Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar. He became the first runner up of the show.

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 second album, "Junoon - Abhijeet Sawant" was released on 10 July, 2007.

"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 didn't win he stood third out of the rest. Despite losing, he was credited by the judges for giving Asian audience a taste of Indian music. He is currently making his debut into acting by the movie Lottery.

Discography

Albums

* "Junoon - Abhijeet Sawant"
* "Aap Ka Abhijeet Sawant"
* "Indian Idol 1"

ingles

* "Mar Jawa Mit Jawa" (Aashiq Banaya Aapne)
* "Yaad Teri Yaad" (Jawani Diwani)

Nach Baliye 4

Abhijeet Sawant has been confirmed to be participating in the foruth season of Nach Baliye with his wife.

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