Vishal Dadlani
Vishal Dadlani (born 28 June 1973) is an
Indian singer, songwriter and music composer.
Early life
Dadlani was born and raised in a Sindhi
Hindu family from Mumbai, Maharashtra. He went to Hill Grange High School in
Mumbai and subsequently attended Jai Hind College for two years (1989–90),
after which he went to H.R. College of Commerce and Economics. He graduated in
1994 with a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce.
Career
Dadlani's musical journey started in 1994
with the Mumbai-based electronica/indie-rock band Pentagram, which he fronted.
Pentagram has gained recognition as one of the pioneers of Indian independent
music.
While active with the band, Dadlani found
fame as a Bollywood music composer, singer, and lyricist, with movies like
Jhankaar Beats, Bluff Master, and Salaam Namaste.
Collaboration with
Shekhar
Vishal–Shekhar
In 1999, Vishal-Shekhar, the Bollywood
composing/producing and performing music duo, was formed. Dadlani and Shekhar
Ravjiani have worked together on Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Marathi films. Their
notable works include Jhankaar Beats (2003), Dus (2005), Bluffmaster (2005), I
See You (2006), Om Shanti Om (2007), Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008), Dostana (2008),
Anjaana Anjaani (2010), Ra.One (2011), Student of the Year (2012), Chennai
Express (2013), Bang Bang! (2014), Happy New Year (2014), Sultan (2016), and
Befikre (2016). The duo has gained nationwide recognition, and today are
credited with being amongst the architects of the modern Bollywood sound,
having composed music for over 60 films, released over 300 songs, and performed
over 1,000 shows worldwide. The two rose to prominence in 2003 when they wrote
the score for the film Jhankaar Beats, which included the song "Tu
Aashiqui Hai". They won the Filmfare RD Burman Award for New Music Talent
for their work on the film.
Controversies
In the aftermath of the Panama Paper
leaks, the names of Dadlani and some of his family members surfaced due to
investments they made through his company Sunny Blessing Holding Inc. in the
British Virgin Islands. Some of these transactions are currently under
investigation by the enforcement directorate.
In 2016, Dadlani received strong
opposition for criticizing the Jain monk Muni Tarun Sagar in a tweet. He was
accused of hurting religious sentiments and several First information reports
were filed against him, though the monk is said to not have taken the issue
seriously. Dadlani later wrote an open letter, saying that the tweets had been
his biggest mistake. He was fined by the Punjab and Haryana High Court for the
tweet.
Playback singer
Dadlani got his first break as a playback
singer when Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy hired him for the movie Jhoom Barabar Jhoom. He
recorded a track called "Dhoom Again", which became the most popular
song in the country and became Vishal's first as a playback singer.
List of songs recorded by
Vishal Dadlani
Partial list of films Dadlani has recorded vocals for:
1. Khaali Peeli (2020)
2. Bunty Aur Babli 2 (2020)
3. Angrezi Medium (2020)
4. Baaghi 3 (2020)
5. Lage Raho Kejriwal (2020)
6. Housefull 4 (2019)
7. Made in China (2019)
8. Saand Ki Aankh (2019)
9. War (2019)
10. Four Weddings and a Funeral (2019)
11. Student of the Year 2 (2019)
12. Malal (2019)
13. Thugs of Hindostan (2018)
14. Open Tuborg (with Diplo) (2018)
15. Namaste England (2018)
16. Bogda (2018)
17. Mulk (2018)
18. Chacha Vidhayak Hain Humare (2018)
19. Naa Peru Surya, Naa Illu India (2018)
20. Gold (2018)
21. Kaalakaandi (2018)
22. One (2017)
23. Tiger Zinda Hai (2017)
24. Chef (2017)
25. A Gentleman (2017)
26. Befikre (2016)
27. Banjo (2016)
28. Sultan (2016)
29. Sarrainodu (2016)
30. Miruthan (2016)
31. ABCD 2 (2015)
32. Bajirao Mastani (2015)
33. Vedalam (2015)
34. Romeo Juliet (2015)
35. Kaaki Sattai (2015)
36. Ungli (2014)
37. Bang Bang! (2014)
38. Happy New Year (2014)
39. Hasee Toh Phasee (2014)
40. Kaththi (2014)
41. Vanakkam Chennai (2013)
42. Chennai Express (2013)
43. Gippi (2013)
44. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013)
45. Akaash Vani (2013)
46. Race 2 (2013)
47. Student of the Year (2012)
48. Talaash (2012)
49. Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum (2012)
50. Shanghai (2012)
51. Vicky Donor (2012)
52. Ishaqzaade (2012)
53. Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu (2012)
54. Don 2 (2011)
55. Ladies vs Ricky Bahl (2011)
56. Ra.One (2011)
57. Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge (2011)
58. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011)
59. Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap (2011)
60. Pyar Ka Punchnama (2011)
61. Game (2011)
62. Patiala House (2011)
63. No One Killed Jessica (2011)
64. Tees Maar Khan (2010)
65. Break Ke Baad (2010)
66. Knock Out (2010)
67. Anjaana Anjaani (2010)
68. We Are Family (2010)
69. I Hate Luv Storys (2010)
70. Kites (2010)
71. Paathshaala (2010)
72. Hum Tum Aur Ghost (2010)
73. Pyaar Impossible (2010)
74. Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year
(2009)
75. Kurbaan (2009)
76. Aladin (2009)
77. London Dreams (2009)
78. Kaminey (2009)
79. 8 x 10 Tasveer (2009)
80. Dostana (2008)
81. Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008)
82. Krazzy 4 (2008)
83. Tashan (2008)
84. Taare Zameen Par (2007)
85. Cash (2007)
86. Ta Ra Rum Pum (2007)
87. Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. (2007)
88. I See You (2006)
89. Dhoom 2 (2006)
90. Golmaal (2006)
91. Taxi Number 9211 (2006)
92. Bluffmaster (2005)
93. Ek Ajnabee (2005)
94. Karam (2005)
95. Shabd (2005)
96. Popcorn Khao! Mast Ho Jao (2004)
97. Jhankaar Beats (2003)
Lyrics by Vishal
Dadlani
1. Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi – "Musu
Musu Hasi"
2. Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part II -
"Allah ke Bande" (2003)
3. Jhankaar Beats – all songs
4. Popcorn Khao! Mast Ho Jao – all songs
5. Karam – "Tinka Tinka" (2005)
6. Bluffmaster! – (2005)
7. I See You - all songs (2006)
8. Golmaal – Vishal and Kumar (2006)
9. Cash – all songs (2007)
10. Dostana – "Kuch Kum" (2008)
11. Aladin – "You May Be"
(2007)
12. Om Shanti Om – "Ajab Si"
(2007)
13. I Hate Luv Storys – "Bin Tere,
Jab Mila Tu"
14. Anjaana Anjaani – "Hairat, Aas
Pas Hai Khuda, I Feel Good" (2010)
15. Tees Maar Khan – "Sheila Ki
Jawani" (2010)
16. Kahaani – Vishal and Anvita Dutt
(2012)
17. Shanghai – Vishal and Anvita Dutt
(2012)
18. Gippi – Vishal and Anvita Dutt (2012)
19. Ra.One – "Chamak Chalo",
"Raftarein", "Criminal", "Bhare Naina"
20. Bang Bang! – Tu Meri" (2014)
21. Banjo – "Banjo Party" Vishal
and Ravi Jadhav (2016)
22. Sultan – "Tuk Tuk Rap"
23. Tiger Zinda Hai – "Swag Se
Swagat Rap"
Discography
Main article: Vishal–Shekhar discography
Pentagram
We're Not Listening (1996)
Up (2002)
It's OK, It's All Good (2007)
Bloodywood (2011)
Awards and nominations
The following is a list of awards and
nominations received by Vishal Dadlani alone. A list of awards and nominations
received by Vishal—Shekhar can be seen here.
Apsara Film and Television Producers Guild Award
|
Sl.
No. |
Year |
Category |
Recipient |
Result |
|
1. |
2008 |
Best
Lyricist |
"Ankhon
Mein Teri" (from Om Shanti Om)' |
Nominated |
|
2. |
2010 |
Best Male
Playback Singer |
"Dhan
Te Nan" (from Kaminey), (along with Sukhwinder Singh) |
BIG Star Entertainment Awards
|
Sl.
No. |
Year |
Category |
Recipient |
Result |
|
1. |
2013 |
Most
Entertaining Singer (Male) |
"Balam
Pichkari" (from Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani) |
Nominated |
Filmfare Awards
|
Sl.
No. |
Year |
Category |
Recipient |
Result |
|
1. |
2008 |
Best
Lyricist |
"Ankhon
Mein Teri" (from Om Shanti Om) |
Nominated |
|
2. |
2010 |
Best Male Playback
Singer |
"Dhan
Te Nan" (from Kaminey), (along with Sukhwinder Singh) |
|
|
3. |
2011 |
Best
Lyricist |
"Bin
Tere" (from I Hate Luv Storys) |
|
|
4. |
2012 |
Best
Lyricist |
"Chammak
Challo" (from Ra.One), (along with Niranjan Iyengar) |
|
|
5. |
2012 |
Best Male
Playback Singer |
"Chammak Challo" (from Ra.One), (along with
Akon)
|
Global Indian Music Academy Awards
|
Sl.
No. |
Year |
Category |
Recipient |
Result |
|
1. |
2011 |
Best
lyricist |
"Tujhe
Bhula Diya" (from Anjaana Anjaani), (shared with Kumaar) |
Nominated |
|
2. |
2013 |
Best Duet |
"Radha"
(from Student of the Year), (shared with Shekhar Ravjiani, Udit Narayan,
Shreya Ghoshal) |
|
|
3. |
2014 |
Best Duet |
"Balam Pichakari" (from Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani),
(shared
with Shalmali Kholgade) |
International Indian Film Academy Awards
|
Sl.
No. |
Year |
Category |
Recipient |
Result |
|
1. |
2010 |
Best Male
Playback Singer |
"Dhan Te Nan" (from Kaminey), (along with
Sukhwinder Singh) |
Nominated |
|
2. |
2011 |
Best Male
Playback Singer |
"Adhoore"
(from Break Ke Baad) |
Mirchi Music Awards
|
Sl.
No. |
Year |
Category |
Recipient |
Result |
|
1. |
2011 |
Album of
The Year |
Ra.One |
Nominated |
|
2. |
2012 |
Male
Vocalist of The Year |
"Jee
Le Zaara" (from Talaash) |
|
|
3. |
2014 |
Male
Vocalist of The Year |
"Tu
Meri" (from Bang Bang!) |
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