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Rakesh Pandit
Rakesh Pandit
Genres	Classical Singing, Semi-Classical Singing, Ghazals Singing, Sufi Singing, Folk Singing, Bhajan Singing, Playback Singing
Occupations	Singer, musician
Instruments	Vocals, Harmonium
Years active	1989–present
Labels	T-Series, Tips, Saregama, Venus Records & Tapes

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Rakesh Pandit (born 8 September 1967) is an Indian Singer whose songs have been featured mainly in Hindi Movies and sung over 100 Bollywood songs. He has released Indian pop albums and gave many live performances.^[1]^[2]

Personal life

Rakesh Pandit was born on 8 September 1967 in Borivali, Mumbai to a great classical artiste Shri. Shambhu Pandit (Well renowned Qawwali Duo in Music Industry as "ShankerShambhu"). He began his singing career at the age of three, when he joined his father Shri. Shambhuji. In his teenage years(12 years), he successfully gave live performances on stage and began his Bollywood singing career at a very early age of 22. He learnt the nuances of music from his dad and uncle Shri.Shanker Pandit.^[3]

Career

Rakesh Pandit debuted in 1989 when he rendered his high-pitched voice for Milte Hain Dil Se Dil from the movie Mera Dil Tere Liye. The music director of this movie 'Babul Bose' gave him his first break in Bollywood with a cracking Qawaali which was picturized on Kader Khan, Mamta Kulkarni and Dinesh.

He Won many accolades for his soulful songs:-
Yeh Jo Tera Zikr Hai from Guzaarish (2010)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1438298/soundtrack?ref_=tt_trv_snd
Tum Jo Aaye Zindagi Mein, Pee loon in Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai (2010)

He sings in varied genres including Classical, Folk, Bhajan, Ghazal, Qawwali and Sufiana.

Filmography

References

^ "Lata Mangeshkar, Pt Jasraj sing "aarti" for Marathi movie". The Hindu. 17 August 2010.
^ "Jagjit Singh mesmerises all - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 26 January 2013. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
^ "Lilting MELODY". 25 March 2011.

External links

Rakesh Pandit at IMDb

[1] "Lata Mangeshkar, Pt Jasraj sing "aarti" for Marathi movie". The Hindu. 17 August 2010.

[2] "Jagjit Singh mesmerises all - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 26 January 2013. Retrieved 3 February 2022.

[3] "Lilting MELODY". 25 March 2011.

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+{{Use Indian English|date=August 2014}}
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+| instruments  = Vocals, Harmonium
-| instrument   = singing
-| genre        = [[Bollywood songs|Bollywood]] and [[Playback singer|playback singing]]
+| genre        = Classical Singing, [[Semi-classical music|Semi-Classical Singing]], [[Ghazals|Ghazals Singing]], [[Sufi|Sufi Singing]], [[Folk music|Folk Singing]], [[Bhajan|Bhajan Singing]], [[Playback singer|Playback Singing]]
+| label        = [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]], [[Tips Industries|Tips]], [[Saregama]], [[Venus Records & Tapes]]
-| occupation   = [[singer]]
-| years_active =  2001-present
+| years_active = 1989–present
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-'''Rakesh Pandit''' is an Indian playback singer. He sang for hit movies like [[Omkara]], [[Guzaarish]].<ref>http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article575784.ece</ref><ref>http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-11-03/bollywood/28096267_1_jagjit-singh-jagjitji-art-and-music</ref>
+'''Rakesh Pandit''' (born 8 September 1967) is an Indian Singer whose songs have been featured mainly in Hindi Movies and sung over 100 Bollywood songs. He has released Indian pop albums and gave many live performances.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article575784.ece|title = Lata Mangeshkar, Pt Jasraj sing "aarti" for Marathi movie|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 17 August 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/mumbai/Jagjit-Singh-mesmerises-all/articleshow/5189087.cms |title=Jagjit Singh mesmerises all - Times of India |website=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=3 February 2022 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130126073524/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-11-03/bollywood/28096267_1_jagjit-singh-jagjitji-art-and-music |archive-date=26 January 2013 |url-status=live}}</ref>
-==Early life==
-He was born to renowned classical artiste Shambhu Pandit and nephew of Shankar Pandit. His brother is composer-violinist [[Deepak Pandit]].<ref>http://www.indianexpress.com/news/lilting-melody/765906</ref> He sings genres like classical and folk to [[bhajan]], [[ghazal]], [[qawwali]] and [[Sufi music|Sufiana]] songs.
+==Personal life==
+Rakesh Pandit was born on 8 September 1967 in [[Borivali, Mumbai]] to a great classical artiste Shri. Shambhu Pandit (Well renowned Qawwali Duo in Music Industry as "ShankerShambhu"). He began his singing career at the age of three, when he joined his father Shri. Shambhuji. In his teenage years(12 years), he successfully gave live performances on stage and began his [[Bollywood]] singing career at a very early age of 22. He learnt the nuances of music from his dad and uncle Shri.Shanker Pandit.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/lilting-melody/765906|title = Lilting MELODY|date = 25 March 2011}}</ref>
 ==Career==
+Rakesh Pandit debuted in 1989 when he rendered his high-pitched voice for '''''Milte Hain Dil Se Dil''''' from the movie '''Mera Dil Tere Liye'''. The music director of this movie 'Babul Bose' gave him his first break in Bollywood with a cracking Qawaali which was picturized on Kader Khan, Mamta Kulkarni and Dinesh.
-He won recognised after his song in Maqbool and Omkara.
+He Won many accolades for his soulful songs:-
+<br />
+''Yeh Jo Tera Zikr Hai'' from '''''Guzaarish''''' (2010)
+<br />
+https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1438298/soundtrack?ref_=tt_trv_snd
+<br />
+''Tum Jo Aaye Zindagi Mein'', ''Pee loon'' '''''in Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai''''' (2010)
+He sings in varied genres including Classical, [[Folk music|Folk]], [[Bhajan]], [[Ghazal]], [[Qawwali]] and [[Sufi music|Sufiana]].
 ==Filmography==
-* [[Guzaarish]]
+* [[Guzaarish (2010 film)|Guzaarish]]
-* [[Omkara]]
+* [[Omkara (2006 film)|Omkara]]
 * [[Maqbool]]
+* [[Pyaar Ke Side Effects]]
 ==References==
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 ==External links==
+* {{IMDb name|1224626}}
-* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1224626/ IMDB profile]
+{{authority control}}
+{{DEFAULTSORT:Pandit, Rakesh}}
 [[Category:Living people]]
 [[Category:Bollywood playback singers]]
 [[Category:Filmfare Awards winners]]
 [[Category:Hindi-language singers]]
-[[Category:Indian male singers]]
+[[Category:Indian male playback singers]]
-[[Category:Ghazal singers]]
+[[Category:Indian male ghazal singers]]
+[[Category:1967 births]]