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Abhijeet Bhattacharya at launch Ravindra Jain's book Dil Ki Nazar Se in 2014
Background information
Birth name Abhijeet Bhattacharya
Also known as Voice of SRK, King of Melody, Baadshah of 1990s music
Born (1958-10-30) 30 October 1958 (age 66)
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Genres
Occupation(s) Playback Singer Music Composer Entrepreneur
Instruments Vocals, guitar, drums
Years active 1982–present
Labels Yash Raj Films, T-Series, Tips, Venus Records & Tapes, Red Chillies Entertainment, Sony Music, Zee Music, Saregama, Ishtar Music, Gramophone Company India, Eros International, SVF, Sony BMG, Times Music, B4U Music

Abhijeet Bhattacharya (born on October 30, 1958), known professionally as Abhijeet, is a famous Indian playback singer. A playback singer is someone who sings songs for actors in movies. He mainly sings in the Hindi film industry.

Abhijeet has sung in many languages. These include his native language Bengali, as well as Marathi, Nepali, Tamil, Bhojpuri, Punjabi, and Odia. He has sung over 6,000 songs in more than 1,000 films! Some of his most popular songs are even on BBC's "Top 40 Bollywood Soundtracks of all time."

About Abhijeet's Life

Abhijeet was born in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. He was the youngest of four children in a Bengali Brahmin family. His father, Dheerendranath Bhattacharya, was a news editor.

He finished his college degree in commerce in 1977. Abhijeet started singing on stage in 1970. In 1981, he moved away from home to become a singer in Bollywood, which is India's Hindi film industry.

Every year, Abhijeet and his family celebrate the Durga Puja festival. This is a special Bengali tradition. They celebrate it in Lokhandwala, a neighborhood in Mumbai. Abhijeet is a Hindu and enjoys these festivities with his family.

Abhijeet's Film Music Career

Abhijeet's singing career in films began with the famous music director R. D. Burman. He sang a duet song with Asha Bhosle in a Bengali film. He also performed in stage shows with R. D. Burman early in his career. Abhijeet has always been greatly inspired by the legendary singer Kishore Kumar.

Popular Songs from the 1990s

Abhijeet sang many hit songs in the 1990s. Some of these were for popular movies like Baadshah, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Darr, and Josh. He also sang in the Khiladi film series, including Main Khiladi Tu Anari and Sabse Bada Khiladi.

Hits from the 2000s and Beyond

In the 2000s, Abhijeet continued to sing for big films. He sang for Red Chillies Entertainment's first film, Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani. He also lent his voice to songs in Dhoom and Om Shanti Om.

Later, he sang for actor Ranbir Kapoor in the 2013 film Besharam. The song was "Dil ka jo haal hai," which he sang with Shreya Ghoshal.

In May 2019, Abhijeet released "Chakde Fatte." This was a special song for the Cricket World Cup that year. Many of his classic songs are now being remade by new music composers. For example, "Tan Tana Tan" from Judwaa 2 and "Ole Ole" from Jawaani Jaaneman are remakes of his original hits.

In 2020, the famous South Korean band BTS even recreated his popular song "Chunnri Chunnri." This song became very popular on social media platforms like Instagram. In 2024, he sang in two successful Bengali films, Shaastri and Khadaan. His song "Haaye Re Biye" was a trending hit.

Abhijeet's Non-Film Music

Early in his career, Abhijeet recorded an album called A Tribute To Kishore Kumar. This album honored the legendary singer Kishore Kumar. He also had a popular show on Doordarshan that paid tribute to Kishore Kumar.

He released a series called Yaadein, where he sang many of Kishore Kumar's songs. Other singers like Kumar Sanu and Vinod Rathod also joined him.

Abhijeet has also released many pop music albums that are not from films. These include "Main Deewana Hoon" and "Tapori No.1" in the 1990s. He also contributed to "Dil Vil Pyar Vyar," an album honoring R. D. Burman.

Abhijeet as a Reality Show Judge

Abhijeet has been a judge on several TV reality shows. These shows help find new singing talent.

  • In 2008, he was a judge on Ek Se Badhkar Ek on Zee TV.
  • In 2009, he judged Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs on Zee TV with Bappi Lahiri and Alka Yagnik.
  • In 2010, he judged Saregamapa Lil Champs Bangla on Zee Bangla TV.
  • He returned as a judge in 2020 for SuperSinger on Star Jalsha.
  • In 2021, he judged Sangeeter Mahayuddho on Colors Bangla channel.
  • He has also appeared as a special guest on shows like Indian Idol and Saregamapa in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Recent Comebacks and Projects

In 2013, Abhijeet sang for actor Ranbir Kapoor in the hit film Besharam. The song "Dil Ka Jo Haal Hai" became a big success.

In 2024, Abhijeet made a notable comeback with a 90s-style song called "Thame dil ko." This song was featured in Panchayat (TV series) Season 3, which is a popular show on Amazon Prime Video. This was also his first song released on an OTT (Over-The-Top) streaming platform.

Abhijeet's Songs

As a Singer

Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Song name(s) Co-singer(s) Music Director(s)
1982 Aparupa (Bengali) "Ami Janina Keno Tomay" Asha Bhosle R. D. Burman
1982 Situm (film) "Mumbai Amchi" Hari Haran, Subhash Gill, Vinod Sehgal Jagjit Singh
1983 Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye "Prem Duddth Aaya" Asha Bhosle Laxmikant–Pyarelal
1983 Pyaar Bina Jag Soona "Dil Daro Dilwalo" Asha Bhosle Usha Khanna
1984 Anand Aur Anand "Nasha Hai Mujhe Bhi", "Wadon Ki Sham Aai" Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar & Asha Bhosle R. D. Burman
1984 Teri Baahon Mein "ABCD..." Sharon Prabhakar Bappi Lahiri
1985 Mujhe Kasam Hai "Jaisa Hai Jo" Hemlata, Dilraj Kaur Ravindra Jain
1987 Guru Dakshina (Bengali) "Aaj E Probhate" Bhupinder Singh Bappi Lahiri
1987 Pratikar (Bengali) "Dol Dolo Dol" Chandrani Mukherjee Md Aziz Bappi Lahiri
1989 Asmaan Se Ooncha ""Zindagi Se Jab Mile"" Kumar Sanu, Sadhna Sargam, Anwar Rajesh Roshan
1989 Goonj "Jawani Ke Din Hai Pyar Kiye Ja", "Suta Lagao Yaro, Lo Ek Dusre Ka Jhoota" Hema Sardesai, Binjoo Ali Biddu
1990 Khatarnaak "Aasman Pe Bethi Chandni" Chorus Anu Malik
1990 Baaghi "Ek Chanchal Shook Haseena", "Chandni Raat Hain", "Har Kasam Se Badi Hain" Solo, Kavita Krishnamurthy Anand–Milind
1991 Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin "Dil Tujhpe Aa Gaya" Anuradha Paudwal Nadeem–Shravan
1991 Ramgarh Ke Sholay "Shridevi Ji Bhaagyashri Ji" Solo Anu Malik
1991 Indrajeet "Reshmi Zulfen Nasheeli Aankhen" Jolly Mukherjee R. D. Burman
1991 Dalapathi "Aayi Holi" Udit Narayan Ilaiyaraaja
1992 Khiladi "Wada Raha Sanam", "Khud Ko Kya Samajhti Hai", "Tu Shama Main Parwana Teraa", "Hum Yaar Hain Yaaron Ke" Alka Yagnik Jatin–Lalit
1992 Shola Aur Shabnam "Bole Bole Dil Mera Dole" Chorus Bappi Lahiri
1992 Maa (Bengali film) "Chal Ghare Dhuke" Asha Bhosle R. D. Burman
1993 Parampara "Phoolon Ke Is Shehar Mein" Lata Mangeshkar Shiv–Hari
Darr "Darwaza Band Karlo" Lata Mangeshkar Shiv-Hari
Pehchaan "Tu Mere Dil Mein", "Aankhon Mein Kya", "Sanam O Sanam" Solo, Kavita Krishnamurthy Anand–Milind
1994 Yeh Dillagi "Ole Ole", "Lagi Lagi Hai" Solo, Udit Narayan, Lata Mangeshkar Dilip Sen-Sameer Sen
Main Khiladi Tu Anari "Main Khiladi Tu Anari" Udit Narayan, Anu Malik Anu Malik
Raja Babu "A Aa E Ee" Solo Anand–Milind
Anjaam "Badi Mushkil Hai" Solo Anand–Milind
Teesra Kaun "Teesra Kaun", "Kya Aankhen Hain Kya Mukhra Hai" Poornima Anand–Milind
Juaari "Haara Khiladi Jeet Gaye Hum", "Tum Hi Tum Ho" Sudesh Bhosle, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Pritha Mazumdar Bappi Lahiri
1995 Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge "Zara Sa Jhoom Loon Mein" Asha Bhosle Jatin–Lalit
Sabse Bada Khiladi "Bharo Meri Mang Baro", "Tu Hai Aandhi" Jyoti, Sadhna Sargam Rajesh Roshan
Coolie No. 1 "Goriya Chura Na" Chandana Dixit Anand–Milind
Takkar "Aankhon Main Base Ho Tum" Alka Yagnik Anu Malik
1996 Fareb "Yeh Teri Aankhen", "Yaar Ka Milna" Solo, udit Narayan Jatin–Lalit
Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi "Itna Mujhe Pata Hai" Kavita Krishnamurthy Anu Malik
Jung "Deewana Deewana Yeh Dil" Kavita Krishnamurthy Nadeem-Shravan
Rakshak "Shehar Ki Ladki" Chandana Dixit Anand–Milind
Insaaf "Barah Aana De","Tana Tandana" Solo, Poornima Anand–Milind
Ek Tha Raja "Saawan Ki Raaton Mein" Kavita Krishnamurthy Anand–Milind
Zameer "Goriyaan Tu" Poornima Anand–Milind
Army "De tali" Sadhna Sargam, Vindo Rathod, Jolly Mukherji Anand–Milind
Krishna "Jhanjhriya","Darwaze pe Tere Baarat" Solo Anu Malik
Daraar "Deewana Deewana Main Tere Liye", "Yeh Pyaar Pyaar Kya Hai" Sadhana Sargam, Kavita Krishmanurthy Anu Malik
Dastak "Tumhain Kaise Main Batoo" Solo Rajesh Roshan
1997 Judwaa "Tan Tana Tan Tan Tara" Poornima Anu Malik
Mohabbat "Meri Jaane Jaana","Tu Hain Akela" Kavita Krishnamurthy Nadeem-Shravan
Yes Boss "Chaand Taare", "Suniye To", "Main Koi Aisa Geet", "Jaata Hai Tu Kahan" Solo, Alka Yagnik Jatin–Lalit
Judaai "Mujhe Pyaar Hua","Main Tujhse Aisi Milon", Oee Baba Alka Yagnik and Sapna Mukherjee Nadeem-Shravan
Bhai "Khul Gaya Naseeb", "Mujhe Ek Bar" Chandana Dixit, Poornima, Aditya Narayan Anand–Milind
Ishq "Mr. Lova Lova", "Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai", "Tu Jhootha" Udit Narayan, Sudesh Bhosle, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Poornima, Alka Yagnik, Sadhna Sargam Anu Malik
Sanam "Kasam Se Kasam Se" Kavita Krishnamurthy Anand–Milind
Daanveer "Chumma Chumma" Chandra Dixit Anand–Milind
Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi "Jume Ke Jume", "Jab Tak Rahega Samosa Main Aloo" Poornima, Sapna Mukherjee Anu Malik
1998 Kudrat "Aab Tak Hai Puri Azadi" Sushma Shreshtha Rajesh Roshan
Keemat "Koi Nahin Tere Jaise" Udit Narayan, Hema Sardesai Rajesh Roshan
1999 Baadshah "Baadshah O Baadshah", "Woh Ladki Jo Saab Se", "Main Toh Hu Paagal", "Hum To Deewaney Huye Yaar" Solo, Alka Yagnik Anu Malik
Dil Hi Dil Mein "Ae Nazneen Sunona" Solo A. R. Rahman
Khoobsurat "Bahoot Khoobsurat Ho", "Azmale Ye Formule" Neerja Pundit, Sharddha Pandit Jatin–Lalit
2000 Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani "I'm The Best", "Kuch To Bata", "Aur Kya" Solo, Alka Yagnik Jatin–Lalit
Hera Pheri "Main Ladki Pom Pom", "Denewala Jab Bhi Deta", "Humba Leela" Kavita Krishnamurthy, Vinod Rathod, Hariharan Anu Malik
Chal Mere Bhai "Mere Baap Ki", "Chori Chori Sapno Mein" Vinod Rathod Anand–Milind
Josh "Mere Khyaloon Ki Malika", "Zinda Hai Hum Toh" Jolly Mukherjee, Hema Sardesai Anu Malik
Dhadkan "Tum Dil Ki Dhadkan" Alka Yagnik Nadeem-Shravan
Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya "Dost Hamare" Solo Jatin Lalit
Khiladi 420 "Dil Le Le" Alka Yagnik Sanjeev–Darshan
2001 Asoka "Roshini Se", "Raat Ka Nasha" Alka Yagnik, K. S. Chithra Anu Malik
Tum Bin "Dekhte Hi Dekhte Dil Kho Gaya", "Pyar Humko Hone Laga" Anuradha Paudwal, K. S. Chithra Nikhil–Vinay
Nayak: The Real Hero "Chidiya Tu Hoti Toh" Sanjivani Bhelande A. R. Rahman
2002 Raaz "Pyaar Se Pyaar Hum", "Main Agar Samne" Solo, Alka Yagnik Nadeem-Shravan
Awara Paagal Deewana "Maine To Khai Kasam" Sunidhi Chauhan Anu Malik
Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar "Hasate Ho" Alka Yagnik Anand–Milind
2003 Chalte Chalte "Suno Na Suno Na", "Chalte Chalte", "Tauba Tumhare Yeh Ishaare" Solo, Alka Yagnik Jatin–Lalit, Aadesh Shrivastava
Hungama "Hum Nahin" Alka Yagnik, Sonu Nigam Nadeem-Shravan
Haasil "Aankhen Bhi Hoti Hai Dil Ki Zubaan" Solo Jatin–Lalit
2004 Main Hoon Na "Title Song (Sad)", "Tumhe Jo Maine Dekha" Solo, Shreya Ghoshal Anu Malik
Dhoom "Dilbara" Sowmya Raoh Pritam
Grahan Kehte Hai Jisko, "Chupi Chupi" Kavita Krishnamurthy, Asha Bhosle e Karthik Raja
2005 Bewafaa "Ishq Chupta Nahin" Solo Nadeem-Shravan
Dosti "Aisa Koi Zindagi Mein" Alka Yagnik Nadeem-Shravan
2006 Gangster "Lamha Lamha"( 2 versions) Solo (Version 1), Sunidhi Chauhan (Version 2) Pritam
2006 Eri Naam Prem "Tor Pirite" Miss Jojo Jeet Gannguli
2007 Kaafila "Sandesa Aaya" Sukhwinder Singh, Nabi Madjnun Sukhwinder Singh
Om Shanti Om "Dhoom Taana" Shreya Ghoshal Vishal–Shekhar
2009 Billu "Khudaya Khair-Reprise" Solo (not in the film) Pritam
Ek: The Power of One "Tum Sath Ho" Shreya Ghoshal Pritam
Paran Jai Jaliya Re (Bengali) "Dhaker Taley" Parinita, Sudipto & Chorus Jeet Gannguli
2010 Kellafate (Bengali) "Premer Gale Chuma De" Monali Thakur Jeet Gannguli
2011 Bhorer Alo (Bengali) "More Piya Piya More Saiyan" Mahalaxmi Iyer Jeet Gannguli
2011 Tum Hi To Ho "Tum Hi To Ho" Solo Anand–Milind
2012 Challenge 2 (Bengali) "Chor Police" Akriti Kakkar Jeet Gannguli
2013 Khoka 420 (Bengali) "Gobhir Joler Fish" Akriti Kakkar Savvy
2013 Besharam "Dil Ka Jo Haal Hai" Shreya Ghoshal Lalit Pandit
2015 Jamai Baron (Bengali) "Andho Alo Chaya" Solo Sumit Acharya
2016 Guru "Bollywood Theme Song for World Cultural Festival" Asha Bhosle, Alka Yagnik, Javed Ali, Shaan, Akriti Kakkar, Kanika Kapoor Lalit Pandit
2016 Tumse Milkar "Pyaasi Pyaasi" Shreya Ghoshal (another solo version) Abhishek Ray
2016 Mahayoddha Rama "Chalo Banao Setu" Shukhwinder Singh, Aadesh Shrivastava Aadesh Shrivastava
2017 Hason Raja Matiro Pinjirar Majhe Bondi Hoiya Re Solo Bappi Lahiri, Debojyoti Mishra
2017 Radhe (Nepali Film) "Malai Maaf Gara" Solo Arjun Pokhrel
2017 Mothers Day Special Song "Maa Ka Pyar" Solo GS Gupta & PS Kainth
2017 Love 16 "Kalo Shey Dhushor" Sureli Roy Sarbarish Majumder
2017 "Dhadkan" Unplugged "Tum Dil Ki Dhadkan" Jolly Das Nadeem-Shravan
2017 Dhai Kurakur Dham Kurakur (Pujo Special Singles 2017) "Dhai Kurakur Dham Kurakur" Solo Shubhashis Bhattacharya
2018 "Suno Watan Ke Navjawano (Republic Day Song- 2018)" "Suno Watan Ke Navjawano" Solo Vitthal Patole
2018 "Auto Romance in Mumbai" "Kabhi Toh Lagta Hai Koi Hame Chahe" Solo Sidharrth Jaaju
2018 "Bhaijaan Elo Re" "Bhaijaan Elo Re (Title Track)" Solo Savvy
2018 "Hoichoi Unlimited" "Sujon Majhi Re" Solo Savvy
2018 "Bengali Puja Song 2018" "Joy Joy Durga Maa – The Pujo Song" Shaan, Jeet Gannguli Jeet Gannguli
2018 "Aye Zindagi" "Aye Zindagi – Single" Shaan, Sonu Nigam, Asha Bhosle, Alka Yagnik, Suresh Wadkar Vishal Mishra
2019 "Tumi Achho Tai" "Aloor Chithi" Shikha Jeet-Ankit
"Chakde Fatte-World Cup Song-2019" "Cricket World Cup Song-2019" Solo Vitthal Patole
"Khandaani Shafakhana" "Shehar Ki Ladki" (Remake) Badshah, Tulsi Kumar, Chandana Dixit Tanishk Bagchi, Anand–Milind
"Cheers to Team India" "CWC-2019 Theme Song- Motivational" Solo Abhijeet Bhattacharya
"Papa Bandook Dila Do" "Tribute to 20 years of Kargil" Solo Abhijeet Bhattacharya, Sameer Anjaan(Lyrics)
"Babu Bhaijaan - The Real Story" "Humdum Mere" Ira Mohanty Malay Mishra
FLAMES- Term 2 (The Timeliners Original) "Thame Dil Ko" Solo Lalit Pandit
Bhagya Vidhata "Dil Mile Mile", "Pyar Ke Safar Mein" Kavita Krishnamurthy, Sabita Mahapatra Dilip Sen-Sameer Sen
2020 "Shukranu" "Khwaab Hai Ya Haqeqaat" Krishnakali Saha Sanjay-Jaydip
2020 "Sreebhumi Theme Song 2020" "Pujo Elo Elo Pujo" Dipanwita Choudhury Goutam Das
2020 "Coolie No. 1 (2020 film)" "Husnn Hai Suhaana New" Chandana Dixit Tanishk Bagchi, Anand–Milind
2021 "Smritir Collage E" "Ki Je Holo Ta Janina" Solo Raja Nag
2021 "Jayveer" "To Premare Padigali Ki" Jyotirmayee Japani Bhai
2021 "Sree Bhumi Puja Theme Song-2021 " "Maago Tomar Agomone" Solo Jeet Gannguli
2021 "Barsha Rani Ra Gelhi Jhia (Odia Song) " "Barsha Rani Ra Gelhi Jhia" Jyotirmayee Nayak Chinmay Dash & Bibhun
2022 "Indian Never Again Nirbhaya " "Tum Jo Mere Pass Ho" Anita Bhatt Rupesh Verma
2022 "Super Dhamaal.Com " "Dono Palko Pe Boonde" Solo Siddhant Madhav
2022 "Love You Loktantra (film) " "Chal Nikla Ek Vakil...Saari Duniya" Solo Lalit Pandit
2023 "The Purvanchal Files " "440 Watt" Shagun Gupta Somen Kutty Sarkar
2023 "Revive (Nepali Song)" "Mann Bhaye Pirati" Alka Yagnik Krish Rijal
2024 "Shastri (2024 film)" "Dhangkurakur Taak" Antara Mitra, Ishan Mitra Indraadip Dasgupta
2024 "Khadaan" "Haye Re Biye" June Banerjee, Sudip Nandy Nilayan Chatterjee
2024 Shontaan "Pablo" Solo Jeet Gannguli
2025 Killbill Society "Shaatjawnmer Porichoy- Reprise" Solo Ranajoy Bhattacharjee
2025 Ya Gonna Miss Me - Single "Ya Gonna Miss Me" Nishtha Sharma Arnab Banerjee
Other Language Songs
Year Film Song name(s) Co-singer(s) Language Music Director(s)
2000 Azad "Koila Koila" Telugu Mani Sharma
2001 Samrat Asoka (Tamil dubbed version of Asoka) "Thaanguma kanaakalin", "Mogathile kannirandum" K. S. Chithra, Sadhana Sargam Tamil Anu Malik

Awards and Recognitions

Abhijeet Bhattacharya has received many awards and honors for his singing.

Special Honors

  • MTV ASIA Award (2004)
  • Uttar Pradesh Gaurav Samman
  • Yash Bharati Samman (2013)
  • Sangeet Maha Samman (2015)
  • Vishesh Shamman Award by West Bengal Government (2017)
  • Vikramaditya Award (2018)
  • Banga Bibhushan (2022)

Filmfare Awards

Abhijeet won a Filmfare Award, which is a very important award in Indian cinema.

Win Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer

Year Song Film Music director(s)
1998 "Main Koi Aisa Geet Gaaon" Yes Boss Jatin–Lalit
  • He also won the Screen Award for Best Male Playback in 1998 for "Main Koi Aisa Geet" from Yes Boss.
  • In 2004, he received the Global Indian Film Awards for Best Male Playback for "Tumhe Jo Maine Dekha" from Main Hoon Na.

Nominations Abhijeet was also nominated for several Filmfare Awards:

  • 1995 – Best Male Playback Singer for "Wada Raha Sanam" from (Khiladi)
  • 1995 – Best Male Playback Singer for "Ole Ole" from (Yeh Dillagi)
  • 1997 – Best Male Playback Singer for "Yeh Teri Aankhen Jhuki Jhuki" from (Fareb)
  • 2004 – Best Male Playback Singer for "Suno Na" from (Chalte Chalte)

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