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| genre = [[Classical Music|Classical Singing]], [[Semi-classical|Semi-Classical Singing]], [[Ghazals|Ghazals Singing]], [[Sufi|Sufi Singing]], [[Folk|Folk Singing]], [[Bhajan|Bhajan Singing]],[[Playback singer|Playback Singing]] |
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| years_active = 2001-Present |
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| Father = Shri. Shambhu Pandit |
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'''Rakesh Pandit''' is an Indian |
'''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> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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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 stageand began his [[Bollywood]] singing career at a very early age of 22. He learnt the |
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 stageand 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> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Rakesh Pandit debuted in 1994 when he rendered the high-pitched [[alaap]]s and the sargam for ''Tu |
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]]. |
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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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He sings genres like classical and folk to [[bhajan]], [[ghazal]], [[qawwali]] and [[Sufi music|Sufiana]] songs. |
He sings genres like classical and folk to [[bhajan]], [[ghazal]], [[qawwali]] and [[Sufi music|Sufiana]] songs. |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Indian playback singer |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Indian playback singer |
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| DATE OF BIRTH = 08-09-1967 |
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| PLACE OF BIRTH = Bombay, India |
| PLACE OF BIRTH = Bombay, India |
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| Genres | Classical Singing, Semi-Classical Singing, Ghazals Singing, Sufi Singing, Folk Singing, Bhajan Singing,Playback Singing |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Musician |
| Instrument | singing |
| Years active | 2001-Present |
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.[1][2]
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 stageand 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. [3]
Career
Rakesh Pandit debuted in 1994 when he rendered the high-pitched alaaps and the sargam for Tu Cheez Badi Hai Mast Mast from Mohra.
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.
He sings genres like classical and folk to bhajan, ghazal, qawwali and Sufiana songs.