Shabir Sulthan facts for kids
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Shabir Tabare Alam |
| Born | Singapore |
| Genres | Indiepop, Film Score, World, Rock, Folk |
| Occupation(s) | Music producer, composer, arranger, songwriter, vocalist, lyricist, actor |
| Instruments | Synth, harmonium, keyboards, guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Shabir Music, Think Music India, Sony Music India |
| Associated acts | M Ghibran, Drums Sivamani, Emcee Jesz, Naresh Iyer |
Shabir Tabare Alam, known as Shabir Sulthan, is a talented singer, songwriter, and actor from Singapore. He also produces and composes music. Most of his songs are in the Tamil language.
Shabir won the first-ever Vasantham Star singing competition in 2005. This show was on the MediaCorp Vasantham TV channel. His song "Yaayum" from the movie Sagaa became very popular in India and around the world.
In 2012, Shabir wrote "Singai Naadu," a Tamil song for Singapore's National Day Parade. The Prime Minister of Singapore, Lee Hsien Loong, even praised the song! For his achievements, Shabir received the Singapore Youth Award. This is a special award given by the Singapore government to young people who have done great things.
Shabir has also acted in several TV shows. He played the main character, Nantha, in the series Vettai (which means "The Hunt"). This show was very popular in Singapore and Malaysia. In 2011, Shabir won the Best Actor award at the Pradhana Vizha Awards for his role in Vettai. He also played Vettaiyan in Naam 2 and Major Habibullah Khan in This Land Is Mine.
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About Shabir
Shabir was born in Singapore. His father is from India and speaks Tamil. His mother speaks Malay and Tamil. Shabir started writing his own songs when he was just 12 years old.
Shabir's Music Journey
Shabir taught himself to play the keyboard. He also learned about Hindustani Classical Music and played the violin and guitar. He later earned a degree in music production and composition.
Albums and Style
Shabir is a well-known recording artist in Singapore. He has released three albums: Alaipayuthey, TraffiQ, and Swasam-Scents of Prose. His music mixes different styles like pop, indie, and rock. He likes to play with words and sounds in his lyrics.
Music for Movies
Shabir started composing music for movies with Sagaa. The music for this film was highly praised. The song "Yaayum" from Sagaa became a huge hit. It has been watched over 124 million times on YouTube! Shabir is the only Singaporean who creates music for movies in India.
Independent Songs
Shabir is a leader in the international Tamil music scene. His first album, "Alaipayuthey," came out in 2005. His next album, TraffiQ, was played on channels like MTV Asia. This helped him become known across South East Asia.
His album "Swasam – Scents of Prose" was released in 2012. This album mixed different music styles with poetry readings by famous Singaporeans.
Shabir's Work
As a Playback Singer
Shabir has sung songs for many movies. Here are some of them:
| Year | Title | Language | Song |
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| 2013 | Vathikuchi | Tamil | Singer-Songwriter for "Amma Wake Me Up" & "Ari Unnai" |
| 2013 | Pranam Kosam | Telugu | Singer for Erugara |
| 2014 | Arima Nambi | Tamil | Singer for "Yaaro Yaar Aval" |
| 2016 | Babu Bangaram | Telugu | Singer-Songwriter for Babu Bangaram Theme |
| 2019 | Kadaram Kondan | Tamil | Singer & Rap Lyrics of Kadaram Kondan song written by Shabir |
| 2019 | Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja | Tamil | Singer for "Nenjamundu" |
| 2021 | Maara | Tamil | Singer & Lyricist for "Pagada" |
| 2022 | Aalambana | Tamil | Singer for "Oorukulla Pudusa" |
| 2023 | Thunivu | Tamil | Singer-Songwriter & Lyricist for "Gangstaa" |
As a Film Composer
Shabir has also composed music for these movies:
| Year | Title | Language |
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| 2017 | Together Apart, The Manifest | English |
| 2017 | Sangu Chakkaram | Tamil |
| 2019 | Sagaa | Tamil |
| 2019 | Neeya 2 | Tamil |
| 2019 | Dhilluku Dhuddu 2 | Tamil |
| 2019 | Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja | Tamil |
| 2019 | Raju Gari Gadhi 3 | Telugu |
| 2021 | Maafkan Mak | Malay |
| 2022 | Sinam | Tamil |
As an Independent Artist
Here are some of Shabir's independent music releases:
| Year | Title | Language |
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| 2006 | Alaipayuthey | Tamil |
| 2008 | TraffiQ | Tamil |
| 2012 | Singai Naadu | Tamil |
| 2014 | Maybe | Tamil / Hindi |
| 2014 | Oonjalaadum | Tamil |
| 2014 | Boomi Athirum | Tamil |
| 2020 | Aayizhai | Tamil / English |
| 2020 | Ezhuvom | Tamil |
| 2020 | Together | Tamil |
| 2021 | Thanimai | Tamil |
| 2022 | Rubaiyat Kavithai | Tamil / English |
| 2023 | VinnMin | Tamil / English |
As an Actor
Shabir has acted in these TV shows:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2011 | Vettai | Nantha | Won Best Actor in the Pradhana Vizha Awards 2011 |
| 2021 | This Land Is Mine | Major Habibullah Khan | Nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the Asian Television Awards |
| 2022 | Naam 2 | Vettaiyan |
Awards and Recognitions
Shabir has won many awards for his music and acting:
- Vasantham Star 2005 (Winner)
- Derana TV Awards Best Music Video for Nagara Vaytei by Shabir ft Dinesh K & Ramya 2009 (Winner)
- Pradhana Vizha 2011 Best Actor (Winner)
- Singapore Indian Artistes Association (Honored Best Actor) 2011
- Pradhana Vizha 2012 Most Popular Song (Winner)
- Kannadasan Award 2012 by Association of Singapore Tamil Writers (Winner)
- Edison Awards 2013 Best International Singer (Winner)
- Highly Commended Award for Kshatriyan soundtrack at Asian Television Awards 2016
- Pradhana Vizha 2016 Best Soundtrack (Won for Nee Indru Kshatriyan)
- Singapore Youth Award 2017
- Artistic Excellence Award 2022 by COMPASS
- Best Original Song for an Asian TV programme or Movie 2022 by ContentAsia Award
- Best Original Track Award for "Vettai" by Pradhana Vizhna 2022
See also
In Spanish: Shabir para niños
