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, also known as Shabir Sulthan, is a talented singer, songwriter, and music producer from Singapore. He creates music and performs for audiences. Most of the songs he writes 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.
After performing in Singapore's National Day Parade in 2007, Shabir noticed there weren't many Tamil songs. So, he wrote "Singai Naadu," a Tamil song for the 2012 National Day Parade. The former Prime Minister of Singapore, Lee Hsien Loong, praised his song. Shabir also received the Singapore Youth Award, which is a special honor for young achievers in Singapore.
Shabir has also acted in several TV shows. He played the main character, Nantha, in the TV series Vettai (which means "The Hunt"). This show started in 2010 and was very popular in Singapore and Malaysia. In 2011, Shabir won the Best Actor award at the Pradhana Vizha Awards for his role.
He also played Vettaiyan in Naam 2, a follow-up to the popular series Naam. Shabir also acted as Major Habibullah Khan, a former war hero, in the show This Land Is Mine. He was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the Asian Television Awards for this role.
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Shabir's Early Life
Shabir was born in Singapore. His father is from Tiruvannamalai, India, and speaks Urdu and Tamil. His mother speaks Malay and Tamil. Shabir wrote his very first song when he was just 12 years old.
Shabir's Music Journey
Shabir began writing music at age 12. He taught himself to play the keyboard. He also studied Hindustani Classical Music and learned to play the violin and guitar. Later, he earned a degree in music production and composition.
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, alternative rock, and world music. He likes to use clever wordplay and metaphors in his song lyrics. Early rock bands like Rage Against The Machine and Metallica influenced his singing style.
Shabir's Film Music
Shabir first worked as a film composer for the movie Sagaa. His music for the film received great reviews. The main song from the movie, "Yaayum," became a huge hit. It has been viewed over 124 million times on YouTube and streamed over 13 million times on Spotify. Shabir is the only Singaporean who composes music for movies in India.
Shabir's Independent Music
Shabir is a key figure in the international Tamil music scene. His first album, "Alaipayuthey," came out in 2005. His next album, "TraffiQ," was played often on TV channels like MTV Asia and Channel V. This helped him become more famous across South East Asia.
His album "Swasam – Scents of Prose" was released on April 7, 2012. This album combined different music styles. It also featured poetry readings by famous Singaporeans, including the nation's 6th President, S.R Nathan.
Shabir's Work in Films and Music
As a Playback Singer
| 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
| Year | Title | Language | Notes |
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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
| Year | Title | Language | Notes |
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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 | ft. Prithivee |
As an Actor
| 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 at the Asian Television Awards for Best Supporting Actor |
| 2022 | Naam 2 | Vettaiyan |
Awards and Recognitions
Shabir has received 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
