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{{short description|Indian Singer (born 1967)}}
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| occupations = Singer, musician
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| 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]]
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| label = [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]], [[Tips Industries|Tips]], [[Saregama]], [[Venus Records & Tapes]]
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| years_active = 1989–present
| instrument = Vocals
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| label = [[Sony Music]], [[T-Series]], [[Tips Industries|Tips]], [[Saregama]], Venus Records & Tapes
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| years_active = 2001-Present
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'''Rakesh Pandit''' (born 8th 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>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>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==


Rakesh Pandit was born on 8th 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. His brother, Deepak Pandit is also a composer/violinist. <ref>http://www.indianexpress.com/news/lilting-melody/765906</ref>
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==
==Career==
Rakesh Pandit debuted in 1994 when he rendered the high-pitched [[alaap]]s and the sargam for ''Tu Cheez Badi Hai Mast Mast'' from [[Mohra]].
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:-
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He won recognized after his song in Maqbool and Omkara. His songs ''Tum Jo Aaye Zindagi Mein'' and ''Pee loon'' in [[Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai]] were big hits.
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''Yeh Jo Tera Zikr Hai'' from '''''Guzaarish''''' (2010)
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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1438298/soundtrack?ref_=tt_trv_snd
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''Tum Jo Aaye Zindagi Mein'', ''Pee loon'' '''''in Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai''''' (2010)


He sings genres like classical and folk to [[bhajan]], [[ghazal]], [[qawwali]] and [[Sufi music|Sufiana]] songs.
He sings in varied genres including Classical, [[Folk music|Folk]], [[Bhajan]], [[Ghazal]], [[Qawwali]] and [[Sufi music|Sufiana]].


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
* [[Guzaarish]]
* [[Guzaarish (2010 film)|Guzaarish]]
* [[Omkara]]
* [[Omkara (2006 film)|Omkara]]
* [[Maqbool]]
* [[Maqbool]]
* [[Pyaar Ke Side Effects]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{IMDb name|1224626}}
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1224626/ IMDB profile]


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Latest revision as of 16:13, 16 October 2024

Rakesh Pandit
GenresClassical Singing, Semi-Classical Singing, Ghazals Singing, Sufi Singing, Folk Singing, Bhajan Singing, Playback Singing
OccupationsSinger, musician
InstrumentsVocals, Harmonium
Years active1989–present
LabelsT-Series, Tips, Saregama, Venus Records & Tapes

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

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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

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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

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References

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  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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