Mohit Chauhan

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Mohit Chauhan

Chauhan in 2009
Background information
Born March 11, 1974(1974-03-11)
Nahan, Himachal Pradesh, India[1]
Origin Himachal Pradesh, India
Genres Indian pop, Bollywood
Occupations Singer
Instruments Guitar, Harmonica, Flute
Years active 1998 – present
Associated acts Silk Route
Website mohitchauhan.in

Mohit Chauhan (Hindi: मोहित चौहान) (born March 11, 1974) is an Indian pop and playback singer, most known for his romantic ballads.[1] He started his career singing Indian pop songs with the band Silk Route, which released two albums, Boondein (1998) and Pehchan. The song "Dooba Dooba" became a rave in the Indipop music scene. However, the band dissolved. He would stay off the scene for a while until he came back with the song "Guncha" in 2005 from the "Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh" for which, he would also compose. Impressed by his vocals, he was then approached by A. R. Rahman to sing for the movie Rang De Basanti. The song "Khoon Chala" earned him rave reviews. However, it wouldn't be until 2007 when music director Pritam approached him for the song Tum Se Hi for the movie Jab We Met that Chauhan would finally achieve mainstream success.

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[edit] Early life and career

Mohit Chauhan was born in a Rajput Kshatriya family in the town of Nahan in Sirmaur district, Himachal Pradesh The Land of God (Dev Bhoomi), set on a hill top in the Shiwalik Hills, to Krishana Rana and B.K Rana.[1][2] He can speak fluently in Pahari & Hindi. He first attended St. Xavier's School, Delhi and then again moved to Himachal Pradesh to complete his education. Chauhan went to college in Nahan Sirmour, Bilaspur, Mandi, Kullu, and graduated with a Master of Science in Geology from the Dharamshala College in Himachal.

He never received formal training in music, but sings and plays guitar, harmonica and the flute. After completing his education in Himachal, Chauhan came to Delhi where he formed the band Silk Route with his schoolmate Kem Trevedi (pianist) in 1996. Boondein was their first album and included the song "Dooba Dooba". In Bollywood, his career started when he sang the A. R. Rahman song "Khoon Chala" in Rang De Basanti.

[edit] Career

Mohit Chauhan had his first brush which success with the song "Dooba Dooba" from the Silk Route band's album Boondhein. The album debuted at number one on the album chart. Boondhein featured songs in Hindi, English, and Pahadi, and the band won several awards at the Channel V awards in 1998.[3]

Chauhan's career in Bollywood began in 2005 when he sang “Guncha Koi” in the movie "Main, Meri Patni... Aur Woh!". His songs "Khoon Chala" and "Masakali" from the films Rang De Basanti and Delhi-6 respectively, composed by Rahman and "Tum Se Hi" from the film Jab We Met,[4] composed by Pritam, were successful. His subsequent chartbusters included the songs "Tu Ne Jo Na Kaha" for the 2009 film New York, "Ye Dooriyan" for Love Aaj Kal, and "Pehli Baar Mohabbat Ki Hai" for Kaminey. In 2010, he won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer for "Masakali".[5] He also sung two superhit tracks "Bheegi Si" from the Movie Raajneeti and "Pee Loon" from Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai both arranged and directed by Pritam. His songs "Pee Loon" from Once Upon A Time in Mumbai,"Tujhe Bhula Diya" from Anjaana Anjaani directed by Vishal-Shekhar became chartbusters. He then sang "Yun Hi" from Tanu Weds Maanu which is another addition to his superhit songs. His songs from the movie Rockstar (2011 film) have become anthems. He sang his first Bengali song for the movie Sedin Dekha Hoyechilo and also he sang his second Bengali song for the movie Paglu . He sang his first Tamil Song "Po Nee Po" for the Movie 3

In addition to film playback singing, Chauhan has sung many advertisement jingles for products including Alpenlibe, Parachute, Wheel (detergent), Nescafe, Hippo Munchies, Vicks Vapor Rub, Alchemist & Maruti Suzuki Alto (2011). He has also sung the theme song for Star Parivaar Awards 2011.

In 2007, he took part in singing reality show, Mission Ustaad on 9X, where he teamed with Vasundhara Das. He also took part in the singing reality show on STAR Plus, Music Ka Maha Muqqabla, where he lead the team Mohit's Fighhter. He has also performed at various college festivals across the country, including the Cultural Night of IIT Bombay, 2009.

In 2011 he featured in the third episode of The Dewarists collaborating with Indian Ocean for the song called Maaya.

[edit] Works

[edit] Albums

  • Boondhein – Silk Route (1998)
  • Pehchan – Silk Route (2000)
  • Kalaam – Poetry of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (2008)
  • Sar Utha Ke Jiyo – Made for HDFC Bank (2008)
  • FITOOR' – Solo Debut Album (2009) – Comprises 10 songs composed and sung by him
  • Aao Sai (2011) [Bhajan Album] [He sung one song]
  • Maaya maaya re [Indian Ocean and Mohit Chauhan]

[edit] Movies

[edit] Awards

Year Category Song Result
Filmfare Awards
2010 Best Male Playback Singer Masakali from Delhi-6 Won
2011 Best Male Playback Singer Pee Loon from Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Nominated
2012 Best Male Playback Singer Sadda Haq from Rockstar Nominated
2012 Best Male Playback Singer Jo Bhi Main from Rockstar Won[6]
Zee Cine Awards
2011 Best Male Singer Pee Loon from Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Won
2012 Best Male Singer Jo Bhi Main from Rockstar Won
Star Screen Awards
2011 Best Male Singer Pee Loon from Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Nominated
Apsara Film and Television Producers Guild Awards
2010 Best Male Singer Yeh Dooriyan from Love Aaj Kal Won
Mirchi Music Awards
2010 Best Male Singer Masakali from Delhi-6 Won
Global Indian Films And Television Awards
2011 Best Male Singer Pee Loon from Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Won
IIFA Awards
2011 Best Male Singer Pee Loon from Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Nominated
GIMA Awards
2011 Best Male Singer Pee Loon from Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Won
Colors Screen Awards
2011 Best Male Singer Sadda Haq from Rockstar Won
Big Star Entertainment Awards
2011 Best Male Singer Sadda Haq from Rockstar Won
2012 Best Male Singer Jo Bhi Main from Rockstar Won
Zee Cine Awards
2012 Best Male Singer Sadda Haq from Rockstar Won
Apsara Awards
2012 Best Male Singer Jo Bhi Main from Rockstar Won

[edit] Other Awards and Honors

  • 2011: RMIM Puraskaar - Male Singer of the Year[7]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c "Get ready to sway along his tunes". Hindustan Times. July 21, 2011. http://www.hindustantimes.com/Get-ready-to-sway-along-his-tunes/Article1-723718.aspx. 
  2. ^ "Mohit Chauhan dedicates Film fare award to Himachal". nvonews. March 2, 2010. http://nvonews.com/2010/03/02/mohit-chauhan-dedicates-film-fare-award-to-himachal/. 
  3. ^ Silk Route website. "Albums". Silk Route.net. http://www.silkroute.net/albums.htm. Retrieved 5 March 2010. 
  4. ^ "Jab We Met". The Hindu. 3 November 2007. http://www.hindu.com/mp/2007/11/03/stories/2007110350540500.htm. Retrieved 5 March 2010. 
  5. ^ Indo Asian News Service (28 February 2010). "Amitabh Bachchan, Vidya Balan claim top honours at 55th Filmfare Awards". Hindustan Times. http://www.hindustantimes.com/Big-B-Vidya-Balan-claim-top-honours/H1-Article1-513823.aspx. Retrieved 5 March 2010. 
  6. ^ "Filmfare Awards 2011 Winners". Times of India. 31 January 2012. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Filmfare-Awards-2011-Winners/articleshow/11676105.cms. Retrieved 20 February 2012. 
  7. ^ "RMIM Puraskaar 2011". http://awards.giitaayan.com/2011/indexen.htm. 

[edit] External links
1959–1960
  • No Award (1959)
  • Mukesh (1960)
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