Tochi Raina
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Background information | |
Born | Darbhanga, Bihar, India[1] | 2 September 1971
Genres | Sufi,[2] Filmi, Hindustani classical music, Sufi |
Occupation(s) | Singer, composer |
Instrument | Vocals |
Tochi Raina (born 2 September 1971) is an Indian singer, composer and philosopher, best known as a playback singer in Hindi films.[2][4] His most notable works include the songs Kabira for the movie "Yeh jawani Hai deeewani", "Iktara" from "Wake up Sid", Ishq Waale Chor Hain[5] for the Hindi movie Kya yahi sach hai with Vishal Khurana,[6] Saibo for the Hindi movie Shor in the City a duet with Shreya Ghosal,[7][8] Maldar Ki Jeb for the movie Bhindi Baazaar Inc.[9] and Aali Re for the movie No One Killed Jessica.[10] He recorded a music album 'Tochinaamah' consisting 3 song – Saaiyaan,[11] Jamoora[12] and Akela[13]
Early life
He was born Sahib and Surjit Singh in Darbhanga, Bihar in Darbhanga, Bihar and went to school in Nepal where his father, a government employee, was posted.[14] His brother Arvinder is a composer in Malaysia and his sister Harmeet is a Ph.D. in classical music.
He hails from a family with music background. His father played the harmonium, his grandmother was a Sitar player, his uncle, Ratan Singh, a renowned Violin player and his grandfather, Akaali Kaur Singh, a saint. He later moved to Delhi where he started learning music under Pandit Vinod Kumar – a disciple of Indian classical singer Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan.[1] He also learnt music from Ustad Bhure Khan, Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Ustad Altaf Hussain Sarang, Pt. Mani Prasad and Pt. Sitaram. According to him his Gurus not only taught him music, but also to visualize his breath. Slowly, he started visualizing words and he turned to spirituality and Sufi music.[15]
He also sang the Song "Rabba" in Coke Studio @MTV Season 3 which is composed by Amit Trivedi.
Career
He moved to Mumbai to make a career as a Music Composer & playback singer. Tochi got his first commercial break with Bulleshah in A Wednesday! in 2008.[16]. He has been a part of a number of movies and albums as a Music Composer including Bezubaan Ishq, Note Pe Chot and a lot more. He is currently working with his Band of Bandagi and creating soulful Sufi music with the band. Band of bandagi has released their first album Sufi Acoustica with 6 Sufi Songs in it.
Personal life
He is married and has a daughter, Harleen. She was born the night he finished recording for Shor in the city.
List of songs
Released | Song | Album |
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2008 | Bulle Shah | A Wednesday! |
2009 | Pardesi | Dev D |
2010 | Iktara (Male Version)[17] | Wake up Sid |
2010 | Gal Mitthi Mitthi[18] | Aisha |
2011 | Aali Re[19] | No One Killed Jessica |
2011 | Mera Kaat Kaleja Dilli[20] | |
2011 | Saibo[21] | Shor in the City |
2011 | Maaldaar Ki Jeb[22] | Bhindi Baazaar Inc. |
2011 | Ishq Waale Chor Hain[5] | Kya Yahi Sach Hai |
2011 | Mallo Malli[23] | Mausam |
2011 | Shiv Ka Bajey Damroo[24] | Jo Dooba So Paar |
2011 | Kaari Kaari | Kaagaz Ke Fools |
2012 | Aaja Meri Jaan[25] | Maximum |
2012 | Hey Bhagwan[3] | Cigarette ki Tarah |
2012 | Motarwada[3] | Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana |
2013 | Khalbali[3] | 3G |
2013 | Gud Naal Ishaq Mitha[3] | I Love New Year |
2013 | Kabira[3] | Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani |
2014 | Saaiyaan | Tochinaamah |
2014 | Jamoora | Tochinaamah |
2014 | Akela | Tochinaamah |
2015 | Dil Parinda | Bezubaan Ishq |
2016 | Kalol Ho Gaya | Love Shagun |
2016 | Dooriyan | Single |
2017 | Parinda (Search) | Jab Harry Met Sejal |
2018 | Rab-E-Illahi[26] | Single |
2018 | Sone Piya[27] | Sufi Acoustica |
2018 | Piya Milan Ki Aas[28] | Sufi Acoustica |
2018 | jugni[29] | Sufi Acoustica |
2019 | Udd Ja | Khandaani Shafakhana |
2020 | Do Din Ka Ye Mela - Reprise[30] | Gulabo Sitabo |
References
- ^ a b "Tochi Raina's Official Website". TochiRaina.com, The Official Website of Tochi Raina. 11 November 2012. Retrieved 11 November 2012.
- ^ a b "Tochi Rania,Sufi singer". The Times of India. 13 January 2011. Retrieved 13 August 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f "List of Tochi Raina's Acts". TochiRaina.com. 11 November 2012. Retrieved 11 November 2012.
- ^ "Tochi Raina". The Indian Express. 12 August 2011. Retrieved 13 August 2011.
- ^ a b "Ishq Waale Chor Hain". Facebook. Retrieved 6 March 2012.[non-primary source needed]
- ^ Sachin Chawla. "Music Director". Vishal Khurana. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
- ^ "A brand new sound cocktail – Culture". livemint.com. 6 May 2011. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
- ^ "Shor in the City". Outloolk. 16 May 2011. Retrieved 13 August 2011.
- ^ Harshit (17 April 2011). "Bhindi Baazaar Inc. Music Review – Bhindi Bazaar". HappySing. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
- ^ "dilli tochi – Free Music Playlist & Free Music Listen & Online Music Player". 123playlist.com. 7 January 2011. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
- ^ "Saaiyaan". Gaana.com. Retrieved 14 April 2016.
- ^ "Jamoora". Gaana.com. Retrieved 14 April 2016.
- ^ "Akela". Gaana.com. Retrieved 14 April 2016.
- ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/I-never-thought-that-I-wanted-to-be-a-singer-Tochi-Raina/articleshow/20682573.cms
- ^ http://movies.ndtv.com/music/singer-tochi-raina-corporates-must-back-indie-artists-637318
- ^ "Tochi Raina". gomolo.com. 7 November 2012. Retrieved 7 November 2012.
- ^ "Iktara ( Male Version ), Wake Up Sid , Sung by Tochi Raina". Retrieved 6 March 2012 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Gal Meethi Meethi Bol – Aisha | Sonam Kapoor & Abhay Deol". Retrieved 6 March 2012 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Aali Re-No One Killed Jessica-Tochi Raina,Sonu Kakkar". 30 November 2010. Retrieved 6 March 2012 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Dilli Song Lyrics from No One Killed Jessica". Top10bollywood.com. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
- ^ "Saibo Full Song – Shreya Ghoshal Ft. Tochi Raina". 13 April 2011. Retrieved 6 March 2012 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Maaldaar Ki Jeb (Bhindi Baazaar Inc Song) – TOCHI RAINA". 15 April 2011. Retrieved 6 March 2012 – via YouTube.
- ^ Lyricsmint (13 August 2011). "Mallo Malli Song Lyrics – Mausam – Tochi Raina And Hard Kaur". Lyricsmint.com. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
- ^ "Shiv Ka Bajey Damroo Song & Lyrics – Jo Dooba So Paar". Lyricsdna.com. 18 October 2011. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
- ^ "Tu aaja meri jaan Lyrics – Maximum 2013". Lyricstaal.com. 18 October 2011. Retrieved 29 June 2012.
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-2EMaxsAjo
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ik8v3fp5xw
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SA59qzTR21Q
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2QgjaeK_Pg
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkGjg5fyQkY
External links
- Conference for the release of single song 'Saaiyaan' at Moxx Music Company – YouTube Link
- Conference for the release of the single song 'Jamooran' at Moxx Music Company – YouTube Link
- Tochi Raina's Interview – YouTube Link
- Tochi Raina Official Website
- kabira song sung by tochi raina - website