Abhishek Ray
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Abhishek Ray | |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer, composer |
| Years active | 2002–present |
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| Website | abhishekray |
Abhishek Ray is an Indian film composer, playback singer, instrumentalist, music arranger, and producer working in Bollywood . He is well known for having composed the music and done playback vocals for popular and award-winning Bollywood films such as: Paan Singh Tomar, Welcome Back, Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster, Wedding Anniversary, I Am Kalam, Shagird, Chaar Din Ki Chandni, Prem Mayee, Thoondil, Yeh Saali Zindagi, and Tera Kya Hoga Johnny.
Apart from feature films, Ray has composed and sung on solo albums like Udaas Paani, Raat Chand Aur Main,[1] Kab aate ho with the poet Gulzar. In May 2016, he has come up with a set of seven classic singles written once again by the lyricist Gulzar featuring the voices of Shreya Ghoshal, Hariharan, Alka Yagnik, Abhijeet Bhattacharya, Udit Narayan and Kavita Krishnamurthy.[2] [3] [4] Ray has many other world music albums to his credit like Jaisalmer-Call of the desert,[5] Symphonies of the Taj[6], Echoes of Khajuraho[7], Ritu: The Magic of the Six Indian Seasons,[8]Raga Rendezvous.[9]
He composed "Aye Jahaan Aasmaan", the concerto of love with a hundred piece live orchestra and the voices of Sonu Nigam and Shreya Ghoshal. This song won the best song of the year at Mirchi Music Awards 2017[10][11][12] and his song Yeh Dil Ajeeb Hai[13] written by Gulzar and sung by Hariharan simultaneously won the nomination in the same category.
He has also composed music for numerous documentaries like The Maharaja Of Jodhpur: The Legacy Lives On for which he received the 2006 Indian Telly Award for best Music. Others include The Shiamans Of The Himalayas, Apatanis of Arunachal Pradesh, Forced to Kill, and Nirvana for the Discovery Channel. He began his career composing and singing for TV shows and advertisements. Today he is one of the most well known Bollywood composers and fusion artiste.
Ray sings, composes, arranges, and mixes his songs and film scores. He works out of his recording studios in Versova, Andheri, Mumbai and Asiad Village, New Delhi.[citation needed] He plays instruments including the piano, electronic keyboards, accordion, wavedrum, conga, thumba, darbouka, electronic drum, and bass.
Ray is also a naturalist and a bonafide government tiger and leopard tracker. He is an avid birder and wildlife conservationist and runs his own wildlife reserve next to Corbett National Park called the Sitabani Wildlife Reserve.[14][15][16][17] He is known to have invested all that he earned from Bollywood into rewilding an entire barren hill into dense forest. Today Sitabani Wildlife Reserve is known for wild Bengal tiger and Leopard presence.[citation needed]
He is also the composer singer of India's national anthem on tiger conservation.[18]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Wedding Anniversary | |
| 2016 | Saat Uchakkey | |
| 2015 | Welcome Back | |
| 2012 | Paan Singh Tomar | |
| 2012 | Chaar Din Ki Chandni | |
| 2012 | Prem Mayee | |
| 2011 | Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster | |
| 2011 | Shagird | |
| 2011 | Yeh Saali Zindagi | |
| 2010 | I Am Kalam | |
| 2009 | Tera Kya Hoga Johnny | |
| 2008 | Thoondil |
Non film albums
| Year | Album | Comments | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | "Jismojaan" | with Shreya Ghoshal | AR music |
| 2018 | "Ujli Ujli" | with Shaan | AR music |
| 2018 | "Sochona Rokona" | with Shreya Ghoshal | AR music |
| 2018 | "Aye Jahaan Aasmaan Trance Reprise" | with Shreya Ghoshal | AR music |
| 2018 | "Chulbula" | with Ankita | AR music |
| 2018 | "Earth Voices" | with Shreya Ghoshal | AR music |
| 2018 | "Manbasiyaan" | with Anwesha | AR music |
| 2018 | "Dushwaari" | with Anwesha | AR music |
| 2018 | "Resha Resha" | with Kavita Krishnamurthy | AR music |
| 2018 | "Yaadon Ke Panchi" | with Anwesha | AR music |
| 2017 | "Reshmi Dhaage" | with Anwesha | AR music |
| 2017 | "Larzish" | with Anwesha | AR music |
| 2017 | "Sukha Patta" | with Anwesha | AR music |
| 2018 | "Kuch Thikana Nahi" | with Anwesha | AR music |
| 2018 | "Bandagi" | Single | AR music |
| 2017 | "Sapney Suhaaney" | with Kavita Krishnamurthy | Single |
| 2016 | Aye Jahaan Aasmaan | with Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal | AR music |
| 2016 | "Jhine-Jhine" | with Kavita Krishnamurthy | AR music |
| 2016 | "Pyaasi-Pyaasi"[19] | with Gulzar, Shreya Ghoshal | Single |
| 2016 | "Saat-Din"[20] | with Gulzar, Alka Yagnik | Single |
| 2016 | "Asharfee"[21] | with Gulzar, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Udit Narayan | Single |
| 2016 | "Yeh Dil"[22] | with Gulzar, Hariharan | Single |
| 2016 | "Kaare-Megha"[23] | with Gulzar, Abhijeet Bhattacharya | Single |
| 2016 | "Doob Gaye"[24] | with Gulzar, Hariharan | Single |
| 2016 | "Sooraj-Sitarey"[25] | with Gulzar | Single |
| 2016 | "Ajnabee Zameen" | fusion-pop | AR music |
| 2016 | "Paathar" | with Bhoomi Trivedi | AR music |
| 2015 | Sounds of Nature | world music | Music Today |
| 2013 | Raat, Chand Aur Main[1] | with Gulzar | Times Music |
| 2007 | Ritu Magic of the Six Indian Seasons | Solo | Music Today |
| 2006 | Amazing India: Symphonies of the Taj[26] | Solo | Music Today |
| 2006 | Kab Aate Ho | with Gulzar | Times Music |
| 2005 | Amazing India: Khajuraho | Solo | Music Today |
| 2004 | Amazing India: Jaisalmer | Solo | Music Today |
| 2002 | Udaas Paani[27] | with Gulzar | Times Music |
| 2000 | Raga Rendezvous | Solo | T-Series |
Film background scores
| Year | Films |
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| 2017 | Wedding Anniversary |
| 2011 | Shagird |
| 2009 | Tera Kya Hoga Johnny |
| 2006 | Ahista Ahista |
| 2003 | Haasil |
Playback
Abhishek Ray as playback singer
| Year | Film/Album | Song | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | "Wedding Anniversary" | "The Rainbow Song" | with Bhoomi Trivedi |
| 2017 | "Wedding Anniversary" | "Ittefaqan- Valentine Waltz " | with Amika Shail |
| 2015 | Welcome Back | "Welcome Back Theme Song" | solo |
| 2013 | Raat Chand aur Main[1] | All Songs | with Gulzar |
| 2012 | Paan Singh Tomar | "Dhai Dhai"[28] | with Kailash Kher |
| 2012 | Paan Singh Tomar | "Jaao Dhal Jaao"[29] | with Kailash Kher |
| 2012 | Prem Mayee | "Palchin"[30] | with Shreya Ghoshal |
| 2011 | Yeh Saali Zindagi | "Yeh Saali Zindagi"[31] | with Chitrangada Singh |
| 2010 | I Am Kalam | "Chini Bhini"[32] | with Shreya Ghoshal |
| 2010 | I Am Kalam | "Chand Taare"[33] | with KK (singer) |
| 2008 | Thoondil | "Kadhal Kadavulai Pole" | with Sunidhi Chauhan |
| 2008 | Thoondil | "Time is Now" | with Harshdeep Kaur, Pop Shalini |
| 2008 | Thoondil | "Ratham Sindhaatha" | with Sunidhi Chauhan |
| 2008 | Thoondil | "Athuva Ithu Edhu" | with Pop Shalini |
| 2007 | Ritu[34] | All Songs | with Shanti Sharma[35] |
| 2006 | Amazing India – Symphonies of the Taj | All Songs | with Radhika Chopra, Sangeeta Pant |
| 2005 | Amazing India – Jaisalmer | All Songs | with Rehmat Khan Langa[36] |
| 2005 | Amazing India – Khajuraho | All Songs | with Radhika Chopra, Sangeeta Pant |
| 2002 | UDAAS PAANI[27] | All Songs | with Gulzar |
| 2000 | RAGA RENDEZVOUS | All Songs | Solo |
Music for documentaries
| Year | Documentary | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Shamans of the Himalaayas | Discovery Channel |
| 2012 | The Apatanis of Arunachal[37] | Discovery Channel |
| 2012 | The Konyak of Nagaland[38] | Discovery Channel |
| 2011 | Carnival of Spirituality | Discovery Channel |
| 2010 | Masters of the Jungle | Discovery Channel |
| 2009 | In Their Elements | National Geographic Channel |
| 2009 | Forced to Kill | Discovery Channel |
| 2008 | Chinese Checkers, Tibetan Ambivalence & Indian Delusions | Aim TV |
| 2004 | The Maharaja of Jodhpur: The Legacy Lives On[39] | Discovery Channel |
| 2000 | The Maharaja of Jodhpur: The Legacy Lives On[40] | Aim TV |
| 1999 | Shahjahanabad: The Twilight Years | Teamwork Films |
Sources
References
- ^ a b c "Raat Chand Aur Main The Spirit of the Night of Ghazal Music Album & Tracks Instant Download; from Times Music Online". timesmusic.com. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
- ^ "Asharfee (feat. Gulzar, Kavita Krishnamurthy & Udit Narayan) – Single by Abhishek Ray". 24 May 2016.
- ^ "Saat Din". 26 May 2016.
- ^ "Pyaasi-Pyaasi (feat. Shreya Ghoshal & Gulzar) – Single by Abhishek Ray". 14 May 2016.
- ^ Amazing India – Jaisalmer by Abhishek Ray, 1 January 2004, retrieved 23 October 2018
- ^ Amazing India – Symphonies of the Taj by Abhishek Ray, 1 January 2004, retrieved 23 October 2018
- ^ Echoes of Khajuraho by Abhishek Ray, 1 January 2004, retrieved 23 October 2018
- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ "Raga Rendezvous by Abhishek Ray is a different experience". India Today. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
- ^ "Music director Abhishek Ray gets Mirchi music awards 2017 for Best Non film song | City Air News". www.cityairnews.com. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
- ^ "Abhishek Ray Bags Mirchi Music Awards 201". Nasheman. 5 April 2017. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
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- ^ Yeh Dil (feat. Gulzar & Hariharan) – Single by Abhishek Ray, 26 May 2016, retrieved 23 October 2018
- ^ "Sitabani Wildlife Reserve". sitabaniwildlifereserve.com. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
- ^ "This Music Composer Bought An Entire Hill And Turned It into A Wildlife Sanctuary!".
- ^ "The Bollywood Music Director Who Bought A Forest Land To Keep Humans Out Of It – The Logical Indian". 4 February 2016.
- ^ "This Bollywood Music Composer Put in All His Savings to Buy a Hill and Create a Wildlife Reserve". 21 March 2016.
- ^ "An anthem for stripey". Hindustan Times. 21 October 2010. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
- ^ "Pyaasi-Pyaasi". 14 May 2016.
- ^ "Saat Din (feat. Gulzar & Alka Yagnik) – Single by Abhishek Ray". 26 May 2016.
- ^ "Asharfee". 24 May 2016.
- ^ "Yeh Dil (feat. Gulzar & Hariharan) – Single by Abhishek Ray". 26 May 2016.
- ^ "Kaare Megha-An Ode to the Rainclouds (feat. Gulzar & Abhijeet) – Single by Abhishek Ray". 30 May 2016.
- ^ "Doob Gaye-The Sunset Ballad (feat. Gulzar & Hariharan) – Single by Abhishek Ray". 26 May 2016.
- ^ "Sooraj Sitarey-Seven Days of Passion (feat. Gulzar) – Single by Abhishek Ray". 31 May 2016.
- ^ "Amazing India: Symphonies of the Taj – Abhishek Ray – Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
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- ^ ARYEMAN RAJ. "ABHISHEK SINGS, COMPOSES & ACTS IN KICKASS VIDEO OF UNPLUGGED ROCK CONCERT-'PALCHIN'". indiatvtimess.com. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
- ^ "Album: Yeh Saali Zindag". songscloud.in. Archived from the original on 15 September 2014.
- ^ "Chini Bhini Song Lyrics – I Am Kalam". M.glamsham.com. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
- ^ "Chand Taare Song Lyrics of I Am Kalam : glamsham.com". Glamsham. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
- ^ "Ritu". Archived from the original on 15 September 2014. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
- ^ "Remembering Shanti Sharma". Itcsra.org. 22 April 2008. Archived from the original on 15 September 2014. Retrieved 15 May 2015.
- ^ "Ustad Rahmat Khan Langa". Archived from the original on 10 January 2014. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
- ^ Akhilesh. "The Apatani Of Arunachal Pradesh DVD". induna.com. Archived from the original on 3 April 2015. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
- ^ "The Konyak Of Nagaland DVD". Induna.com. Archived from the original on 7 November 2010. Retrieved 15 May 2015.
- ^ "The Maharaja Of Jodhpur: The Legacy lives On... DVD". Induna.com. Archived from the original on 16 August 2011. Retrieved 15 May 2015.
- ^ "upcScavenger". M.upcscavenger.com. n.d. Retrieved 15 May 2015.
- ^ "Music in his veins". The Hindu. 4 August 2008. Retrieved 15 May 2015.
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- ^ "hintustantimes.com". hintustantimes.com. Retrieved 26 March 2015.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "MixRadio – Abhishek Ray". ovi.com. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
- ^ "Abhishek Ray – Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
- ^ "PALCHIN (PREMMAYEE) ABHISHEK RAY,SHREYA GHOSHAL". firstpost.com. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
External links
- Abhishek Ray at IMDb
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