Mohit Chauhan(born 11 March 1966) is an Indian playback singer, known for his work inHindifilms. He was a part of theSilk Routeband. Chauhan has received twoFilmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singerand threeZee Cine Award For Best Male Playback Singerawards.[1]He has recorded several songs for films and albums many different languages, and is one of the most prominentIndipopsingers.
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| Born | 11 March 1966 Nahan,Himachal Pradesh,India |
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| Instruments | Harmonica, Guitar, Flute |
| Years active | 1998–Present |
Early life
editMohit Chauhan was born in the town ofNahan,Sirmaur district,Himachal Pradesh, on 11 March 1966.[2]He has an elder brother and a younger sister. Because of his father's transferable job, he studied in various schools of Himachal Pradesh, including Our Lady of Snows Highschool inKullu,andSt. Luke's Senior Secondary School,Solan.[2]Chauhan earned a Master of Science in Geology from a government college atDharamshalaaffiliated toHimachal Pradesh University.[3]He has not received any formal training in music, but he often practiced singing with his brother. He got influenced by his grandfather who was a classical singer and played harmonium. He was also influenced by legendary singerKishore Kumar.[4]He wanted to become an actor before his debut in the music industry.[5]
Career
editChauhan, Kem Trivedi, Atul Mittal and Kenny Puri formed the bandSilk Route.[6][7]Chauhan was the vocalist, while Kem played the keyboards, Atul Mittal was the lead guitarist and Kenny Puri played the drums. Their first album,Boondein,was released in 1998 and featured the popular songs "Dooba Dooba" and "Pehchan". The second album was released in 2000. After Silk Route was discontinued in 2008, he released another album "Fitoor" in 2009.[8]
Chauhan's film singing career began in 2002 when he sung "Pehli Nazar Mein Dari Thi" from the filmRoad.His songs "Khoon Chala" fromRang De Basantiand "Tum Se Hi" fromJab We Metare regarded as his most notable.[9][10]He won theFilmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singerprize in 2010 for the songMasakali.[11]
In 2011, he was featured in the third episode ofThe Dewaristsfor his song "Maaya". He was also featured onMTV Unpluggedin the same year.[12]In 2017, he made hisGujarati languagedebut with the song "Jaag Re Banda" from the movieLast Chance.[13]He sang for the firstHimachalimovie "Puchhe Amma" and "Deva Mere" from the filmSaanjh.[14]
Bollywood Debut: 2002-07
editAfter the massive success of "Dooba Dooba" and "Boondein", which earned him awards and recognition, Chauhan was approached by composerSandesh Shandilyato sing in films. Chauhan made his debut with Shandilya's composition of the song "Pehli Nazar Me Dari Thi" from the 2002 filmRoad.[citation needed]The next year, he sang for the filmsMain Madhuri Dixit Banana Chahati HoonandKyun,but didn't get any recognition.
This was followed by "Sabse Peeche Hum Khade" for the 2004 filmLet's Enjoy,"Paintra" and "Guncha Koi" for the 2005 filmMain Meri Patni aur Wohin which he also served as composer, and the song "Angna" and "Rowan Akhiya" for the filmAdharma.
A.R. Rahman,who had noticed Chauhan at the award win for Silk Route, called him to sing "Khoon Chala" for the filmRang De Basanti.The song proved to be a breakthrough for him, and in 2007, he followed this up with his first major hit song in thePritam-composed romantic ballad "Tum Se Hi" for the filmJab We Met,penned byIrshad Kamil;both Pritam and writer-directorImtiaz Aliwanted Chauhan to lend his voice for this romantic track.
2008-10
editChauhan followed the success of "Tum Se Hi" with the song "Kuchh Khaas Hai" in 2008, composed bySalim–Sulaiman,forFashion.He reunited withPritamforKismat Konnectionwhere he performed "Kahi na Lage Man (Is This Love)" along withShreya Ghoshal."Ankhon Hi Ankhon Mein", a soft romantic number fromEMI,had him appear on screen for the first time in the song's music video. He also sang for his first animated filmBoltwhere he sang the Hindi version of "I Thought I Lost You".
2009 was the most successful year in Chauhan's career, as of the 8 songs he recorded, 4 of them — "Masakali"fromDelhi-6,"Yeh Dooriyan" fromLove Aaj Kal,"Pehli Baar Mohabbat" fromKamineyand "Tune Jo Na Kaha" fromNew York— were huge chartbusters, establishing him as an audience favourite among the younger generation. 2010 proved to be a moderately successful follow-up to Chauhan's success from the previous year, as his songs became popular. Among his 2010 songs, the romantic number "Pee Loon" fromOnce Upon A Time In Mumbaai,picturized onEmraan Hashmi,was a rage.
2011
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Chauhan had his biggest rise to national prominence in 2011 as he attracted mainstream attention for his contribution to the soundtrack ofRockstar,which reunited him with Ali and Rahman after almost half-a-decade; the 9 songs he recorded for the film as the voice of theprotagonistJordan played byRanbir Kapoorwere all massive chartbusters at the time of release, and continue to be treated as cult songs till date. Among other successful songs he recorded that year, "Abhi Kuch Dino Se" fromDil Toh Baccha Hai Jiand "Khwabon Ke Parinday" fromZindagi Na Milegi Dobara,"Acha Lagta Hai" fromAarakshanwere highly popular.
2015-Present
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In 2020, Chauhan sang "Dheere Dheere Se" for the film Guns of Banaras, composed bySohail Senand written bySameer.[15]He sang "Yeh Dooriyaa" which is composed byPritamfrom the film Love Aaj Kal (2020).[16]This song is new version of "Yeh Dooriyaan" chartbuster from the film Love Aaj Kal (2009). Both the version are written byIrshad KamilThere is a remix version too which is released bySony MusicIndia. He sang "Meethi Meethi Gallan", "Kisi Gair Ka Nahi", and "Salaam". Salaam is a tribute to corona warriors by Chauhan. He also features in a video of "Hum Haar Nahi Maanenge" composed byAR Rahman.
In 2019 Chauhan performed atKargil Vijay Diwas,he sung "Khoon Chala" his song fromRang De Basanti,as a tribute to the brave Indian Soldiers. Prime MinisterNarendra Modiand Defence MinisterRajnath Singhwere present. The event held atIndira Gandhi Indoor Stadiumin New Delhi.[17]
Discography
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Personal life and philanthropy
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Chauhan married Prarthna Gehlot on 29 June 2012.[18]
Mohit is an active participant in the not-for-profit public limited companiesNational Skill Development Corporation(NSDC), which encourages young people to follow beneficial vocational training initiatives.[19][20][21][22]
Chauhan regularly feeds 250+ stray dogs in Delhi which started at the time ofLockdownin India due toCOVID-19 pandemic."Before the Lockdown, there were people who would feed the strays. But now, they've stopped. The stray dogs in Delhi don't hunt and depend on humans to feed them. So, I've been going around giving them food and water", says Chauhan.[23] These efforts evolved into his own charity by the name of Animals Are People Too, registered under 80G & 12A.[24]
Filmography
edit| Year | Name | Role | Notes | Ref |
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| 2008 | Ankhon Hi Ankhon Mein | Himself | Appearance in a song titled "Ankhon Hi Ankhon Mein" from filmEMI | |
| 2009 | Kuchh ish Tarah | Himself | Appeared withTulsi Kumarin the song Kuchh Is Tarah from film8X10 Tasveer | |
| 2016 | Bolo Har Har | Himself | Appeared in song Bolo Har Har from movieShivaayit also featuresMithoon,Badshah | |
| 2012 | Main Hoon Shab | Himself | Appeared in the song Main Hoo Shab from filmTezz | |
| 2019 | Kyun Dil Mera | Himself | Appeared in the song "Kyun Dil Mera" from filmPaharganj | |
| 2024 | Baaja | Himself | Appeared in the song "Baaja" from the film Amar Singh Chamkila |
Awards and honours
editChauhan has received twoFilmfare Awards,oneIIFA Award,threeZee Cine Awards,and oneScreen Award.He was listed in theForbes Celebrity 100of 2012.
References
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- ^"Mohit Chauhan complete his PG in Geology from Dharamsala College".Archivedfrom the original on 13 August 2017.Retrieved20 July2017.
- ^"Mohit Chauhan Will Not Recreate Kishore Kumar Tracks; Calls It 'Blasphemy'"https:// outlookindia /website/story/entertainment-news-mohit-chauhan-refused-to-recreate-kishor-kumar-tracks-did-you-know-kumar-refused-to-cover-kl-saigal-songs/399540/amp
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- ^"Mohit Chauhan - Forbes India Magazine".Forbes India.Retrieved23 November2019.
- ^"The sounds of silk".The Times of India.16 March 2003.Retrieved23 November2019.
- ^Roy, Dhaval (30 September 2018)."Make music that comes from deep within: Mohit Chauhan".DNA India.Retrieved23 November2019.
- ^"The Mountain Song -".20 May 2009.Retrieved23 November2019.
- ^Hungama, Bollywood (24 October 2009)."Mohit Chauhan – The Man with the Silk Voice: Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama".Bollywood Hungama.Retrieved23 November2019.
- ^MairaS (10 December 2011)."Bollywood Awards: 2010 Filmfare Awards Winners (55th Filmfare Awards)".Film and Movies.Archived fromthe originalon 1 November 2019.Retrieved23 November2019.
- ^"Mohit Chauhan Jad Se Judien L'Oreal Paris India Song".Archived fromthe originalon 20 November 2013.Retrieved6 November2013.
- ^"Mohit Chaunan first Gujarati track".The Times of India.28 February 2017.Archivedfrom the original on 18 April 2017.Retrieved20 July2017.
- ^"Mohit Chauhan sings for first ever Himachali movie Saanjh – Lokmarg".lokmarg.9 April 2017.Archivedfrom the original on 13 August 2017.Retrieved20 July2017.
- ^"Guns of Banaras".The Times of India.Retrieved14 June2020.
- ^"Love Aaj Kal (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Pritam".Apple Music.14 February 2020.Retrieved14 June2020.
- ^Kumari, Surbhi (27 July 2019)."Kargil victory is an inspiration to future generation, says PM Modi at Kargil Vijay Diwas".indiatvnews.Retrieved17 November2020.
- ^"Mohit Chauhan And Prarthna Gehlot, A Perfect Couple: They Were Just Friends Before Marriage".BollywoodShaadis.29 March 2018.Retrieved7 October2020.
- ^"Mohit Chauhan join Skill India Mission".Archivedfrom the original on 13 August 2017.Retrieved23 July2017.
- ^"PadMan song Saale Sapne: This Akshay Kumar-Mohit Chauhan's track is about chasing your dream".13 January 2018.Archivedfrom the original on 14 June 2018.Retrieved14 June2018.
- ^"ROZANA LYRICS - Phir Se - Mohit Chauhan & Tulsi Kumar".Filmydog.Archivedfrom the original on 25 February 2018.Retrieved20 June2018.
- ^"Hafiz Hafiz song detail".The Times of India.Archived fromthe originalon 26 August 2018.
- ^"Mohit Chauhan: Have to take care of animals around us".Hindustan Times.3 April 2020.Retrieved14 June2020.
- ^https:// animalsarepeople.org/[bare URL]
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