Abhijeet Bhattacharya Explained

Abhijeet Bhattacharya
Birth Date:30 October 1958
Birth Place:Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Occupation:Playback Singer Music Composer Entrepreneur
Instrument:Vocals, guitar, drums
Label:Yash Raj Films, T-Series, Tips, Venus Records & Tapes, Red Chillies Entertainment, Sony Music, Zee Music, Saregama, Ishtar Music, HMV Records, Eros International, SVF, Sony BMG, Times Music, B4U Music
Years Active:1982–present

Abhijeet Bhattacharya (born 30 October 1958), known professionally as Abhijeet, is an Indian playback singer who primarily sings in Hindi Film Industry. Apart from Hindi, he has also sung in other languages including Marathi, Nepali, Tamil, Bhojpuri, Punjabi, Odia and his native language Bengali both in West Bengal and Bangladesh. Abhijeet has sung 6034 songs in more than 1000 films. He was nominated for Forbes Popular 100 Indian Celebrity in the year 2014.

Personal life

Abhijeet was born in Uttar Pradesh to a Kanpur-based Bengali Brahmin family the youngest of four to news editor Dheerendranath Bhattacharya and his wife Kamla Bhattacharya in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. He graduated in commerce (B.Com.) from Christ Church College, Kanpur in 1977. He started singing on stage from 1970. He left home in 1981 to pursue a career in singing in Bollywood.[1] He is married in a punjabi family to his long time love.

Film career

He was launched by R. D. Burman in a Bengali film with a duet song with Asha Bhosle.He did stage shows as a singer with R. D. Burman in his starting career.He has sung for Bollywood actors Mithun Chakrabarty, Vijay Anand, Sunil Shetty, Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Sunny Deol, Govinda, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Hrithik Roshan, Ranbir Kapoor, Chandrachur Singh, Bobby Deol, Jitender Kumar and Jimmy Shergill.[2] He has been deeply influenced by the singer Kishore Kumar.[3] His career started with .The songs were Chandni raat ha etc became his first massive hit composed by Anand-Milind then, in 1992 came Khiladi where he sang songs wada raha sanam,khudko kya samjhti ha,kya khabar thi jana composed by Jatin-Lalit following this he gave many massive hits in the 90's .

His 2000s career included Red Chillies Entertainment's first film Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani, Dhadkan, Josh, Asoka. Following with Dhoom's Dilbara,Gangster's Lamha Lamha,Joru Ka Ghulam with Sunidhi Chauhan, Om Shanti Om's Dhoom Tana Na with Shreya Ghoshal. Later he sang for Ranbir Kapoor in film Besharam. The song was Dil ka jo haal hai with Shreya Ghoshal.In May 2019, Abhijeet Released Chakde Fatte which is the Cricket World Cup Song for 2019. The song was well appreciated by listeners. Many of his iconic songs are now being remade by new age composers, such as Tan Tana Tan from Judwaa 2, Ole Ole from Jawani Janeman where the actor was himself Saif Ali Khan, Mai Khiladi Tu Anadi from Selfiee, Husnn Hai Suhana from Coolie No. 1, Sheher Ki Ladki from Khandaani Shafakhana and many more in the list. His Salman Khan duo famous song Chunnri Chunnri was recreated by famous South Korea band BTS in 2020 and it became very famous in reels from Instagram. In 2020 his first released song came for the Movie Shukranu, a 70s feel like song "Khwaab hai ya haqeqaat" duet with Indian Idol fame Krishnakali Saha released from Zee Music Company. In September 2021 Abhijeet is judged 'Sangeet er Moha Juddho', a reality show airing on Colours Bangla Channel along with other judges Jeet Ganguli, Ustad Rashid Khan.

He did his powerful comeback in 2024 with the song Thaame dil ko in the season 3 of popular webseries Panchayat released in Amazon Prime.

Non film music

In his early career he recorded an album with tribute songs to Kishore Kumar. The name of the album was A Tribute To Kishore Kumar, distributed by Gulshan Kumar and T-Series. His show was aired on Doordarshan was a massive famous among Indian homes which was a tribute to the legend Kishore Kumar. Playback singer Anuradha Paudwal also recorded duets opposite Abhijeet in some duet songs.He released Gems of Kishore Kumar singing iconic songs of the legend.Abhijeet along with Anuradha Paudwal and Bhupinder Singh released an album A Tribute To R.D. Burman in honor of the composer recreating his compositions .

He released the Yaadein series where he sang many of the songs of Kishore Kumar along with singers Kumar Sanu and Vinod Rathod.

He has recorded many non-film pop music Albums. He released two albums, Main Deewana Hoon and Tapori No.1 in the early 1990s.He with other singers launched Dil Vil Pyar Vyar as a tribute to R. D. Burman and his compositions to Kishore Kumar. Other singers contributed including Kumar Sanu, Hariharan, Shaan and Kavita Krishnamurti. Later he launched Aashiqui.In early 2000s Abhijeet Bhattacharya released an album Salute To Legends singing the iconic songs of singers Manna Dey, Hemant Kumar, Kishore Kumar, Mukesh distributed by T-Series. In 2000s era he released pop albums like, Meri Wafaein(1997), Aashiqui (2000), Tapori No.1 (2001), Tu Meri Jaan(2002), Bandhan(Bengali), Tere Bina in (2003), Lamahe(2006) and Mai Deewana Hoo (2016). Tere Bina opened the career of Divya Khosla Kumar with the song Kabhi yaadon mein Aao.

Reality Shows

Abhijeet was on the panel of judges of reality show Ek Se Badhkar Ek with choreographer Ahmed Khan anchor was Ravi Kishan in 2008 on Zee Tv.The show was based on bringing several talents together.Abhijeet was on the panel of judges of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs in 2009 with music director, singer Bappi Lahiri and playback singer Alka Yagnik on Zee TV and anchor was Shaan.Abhijeet then was on judges panel with his Baaghi co-singer Kavita Krishnamurti on Zee Bangla TV for Saregamapa Lil Champs Bangla 2010.The reality show was based on the bringing talented singer kids from districts of WB.

His comeback as a judge was in 2020 with reality show SuperSinger on Star Jalsha. Then with Sangeeter Mahayuddho in 2021 on Colors Bangla channel.The other judges included singer Ustad Rashid Khan and Aashiqui 2 composer Jeet Ganguly.He attended as special guests in Indian Idol 2022, Saregamapa Zee TV on 2023.Recently attended Indian Idol 2024 on Sony TV in his honor of contribution in the Film Industry.He along with singer Anuradha Paudwal graced the stage of Saregamapa2024 season reality show on Zee TV.

Work with other singers

Abhijeet had sung multiple hit duet chartbusters with singers Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Neerja Pandit, K.S.Chithra, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Anuradha Paudwal, Alka Yagnik, Sadhana Sargam, Chandana Dixit, Sapna Mukherjee, Poornima, Hema Sardesai, Sunidhi Chauhan, Shreya Ghoshal, Akriti Kakkar, Jaspinder Narula, Mahalaxmi Iyer and others.As a singer his career started with music composers Anand-Milind and Jatin-Lalit.He sang many songs for them including A. R. Rahman, Anu Malik, Jagjit Singh, R. D. Burman, Rajesh Roshan, Nadeem-Shravan, Dilip Sen-Sameer Sen and other music composers.His maximum songs were with his friend singer Alka Yagnik.They sang as a successful duet in both 90's and later 2000's.

Discography

As a singer

Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Song name(s) Co-singer(s) Music Director(s)
1982 Aparupa (Bengali) "Ami Janina Keno Tomay"Asha BhosleR. D. Burman
1982 Situm (film) "Mumbai Amchi"Hari Haran, Subhash Gill, Vinod SehgalJagjit Singh
1983 Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye "Prem Duddth Aaya"Asha BhosleLaxmikant–Pyarelal
1983 Pyaar Bina Jag Soona "Dil Daro Dilwalo"Asha BhosleUsha Khanna
1984 Anand Aur Anand "Nasha Hai Mujhe Bhi", "Wadon Ki Sham Aai" Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar & Asha BhosleR. D. Burman
1984 Teri Baahon Mein "ABCD..." Bappi Lahiri
1985 Mujhe Kasam Hai "Jaisa Hai Jo" Ravindra Jain
1987 Guru Dakshina (Bengali) "Aaj E Probhate" Bappi Lahiri
1987 Pratikar (Bengali) "Dol Dolo Dol" Bappi Lahiri
1989 Asmaan Se Ooncha ""Zindagi Se Jab Mile"" Rajesh Roshan
1989 Goonj "Jawani Ke Din Hai Pyar Kiye Ja", "Suta Lagao Yaro, Lo Ek Dusre Ka Jhoota" Biddu
1990 Khatarnaak "Aasman Pe Bethi Chandni" ChorusAnu Malik
1990 Baaghi "Ek Chanchal Shook Haseena", "Chandni Raat Hain", "Har Kasam Se Badi Hain" Anand–Milind
1991 Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin "Dil Tujhpe Aa Gaya" Anuradha PaudwalNadeem-Shravan
1991 Ramgarh Ke Sholay "Shridevi Ji Bhaagyashri Ji" SoloAnu Malik
1991 Indrajeet "Reshmi Zulfen Nasheeli Aankhen" Jolly MukherjeeR. D. Burman
1991 Dalapathi "Aayi Holi" Udit NarayanIlaiyaraaja
1992 Khiladi "Wada Raha Sanam", "Khud Ko Kya Samajhti Hai", "Tu Shama Main Parwana Teraa" Alka YagnikJatin–Lalit
1992 Shola Aur Shabnam "Bole Bole Dil Mera Dole" ChorusBappi Lahiri
1992 Maa (Bengali film) "Chal Ghare Dhuke" Asha BhosleR. D. Burman
1993 Parampara "Phoolon Ke Is Shehar Mein" Shiv-Hari
Darr "Darwaza Band Karlo" Lata MangeshkarShiv-Hari
Pehchaan "Tu Mere Dil Mein", "Aankhon Mein Kya", "Sanam O Sanam" Solo, Kavita KrishnamurthyAnand–Milind
1994 Yeh Dillagi "Ole Ole", "Lagi Lagi Hai" Solo, Udit Narayan, Lata MangeshkarDilip Sen-Sameer Sen
Main Khiladi Tu Anari "Main Khiladi Tu Anari" Udit Narayan, Anu MalikAnu Malik
Raja Babu "A Aa E Ee" Solo Anand–Milind
Anjaam "Badi Mushkil Hai" SoloAnand–Milind
Teesra Kaun "Teesra Kaun", "Kya Aankhen Hain Kya Mukhra Hai" PoornimaAnand–Milind
Juaari "Haara Khiladi Jeet Gaye Hum", "Tum Hi Tum Ho" Sudesh Bhosle, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Pritha MazumdarBappi Lahiri
1995 Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge "Zara Sa Jhoom Loon Mein" Asha BhosleJatin–Lalit
Sabse Bada Khiladi "Bharo Meri Mang Baro", "Tu Hai Aandhi" Jyoti, Sadhna SargamRajesh Roshan
Coolie No. 1 "Goriya Chura Na" Chandana DixitAnand–Milind
Takkar "Aankhon Main Base Ho Tum" Alka YagnikAnu Malik
1996 Fareb "Yeh Teri Aankhen", "Yaar Ka Milna" Solo, udit NarayanJatin–Lalit
Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi "Itna Mujhe Pata Hai" Kavita KrishnamurthyAnu Malik
Jung "Deewana Deewana Yeh Dil" Kavita KrishnamurthyNadeem-Shravan
Rakshak "Shehar Ki Ladki" Chandana DixitAnand–Milind
Insaaf "Barah Aana De","Tana Tandana" Solo, Poornima Anand–Milind
Ek Tha Raja "Saawan Ki Raaton Mein" Kavita KrishnamurthyAnand–Milind
Zameer "Goriyaan Tu" PoornimaAnand–Milind
Army "De tali" Sadhna Sargam, Vindo Rathod, Jolly MukherjiAnand–Milind
Krishna "Jhanjhriya","Darwaze pe Tere Baarat" SoloAnu Malik
Daraar "Deewana Deewana Main Tere Liye", "Yeh Pyaar Pyaar Kya Hai" Sadhana Sargam, Kavita KrishmanurthyAnu Malik
Dastak "Tumhain Kaise Main Batoo" SoloRajesh Roshan
1997 Judwaa "Tan Tana Tan Tan Tara" PoornimaAnu Malik
Mohabbat "Meri Jaane Jaana","Tu Hain Akela" Kavita KrishnamurthyNadeem-Shravan
Yes Boss "Chaand Taare", "Suniye To", "Main Koi Aisa Geet", "Jaata Hai Tu Kahan" Solo, Alka YagnikJatin–Lalit
Judaai "Mujhe Pyaar Hua","Main Tujhse Aisi Milon", Oee Baba Alka Yagnik and Sapna MukherjeeNadeem-Shravan
Bhai "Khul Gaya Naseeb", "Mujhe Ek Bar" Chandana Dixit, Poornima, Aditya NarayanAnand–Milind
Sanam "Kasam Se Kasam Se" Kavita KrishnamurthyAnand–Milind
Daanveer "Chumma Chumma" Chandra DixitAnand–Milind
Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi "Jume Ke Jume", "Jab Tak Rahega Samosa Main Aloo" Poornima, Sapna MukherjeeAnu Malik
1998 Kudrat "Aab Tak Hai Puri Azadi" Sushma ShreshthaRajesh Roshan
Keemat "Koi Nahin Tere Jaise" Udit Narayan, Hema SardesaiRajesh Roshan
1999 Baadshah "Baadshah O Baadshah", "Woh Ladki Jo Saab Se","Main Toh Hu Paagal","Hum To Deewaney Huye Yaar" Solo, Alka YagnikAnu Malik
Dil Hi Dil Mein "Ae Nazneen Suno Na" SoloA. R. Rahman
Khoobsurat "Bahoot Khoobsurat Ho","Azmale Ye Formule" Neerja Pundit, Sharddha PanditJatin–Lalit
2000 Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani "I'm The Best", "Kuch To Bata", "Aur Kya" Solo, Alka YagnikJatin–Lalit
Chal Mere Bhai "Mere Baap Ki","Chori Chori Sapno Mein" Vinod RathodAnand–Milind
Josh "Mere Khyaloon Ki Malika","Zinda Hai Hum Toh" Jolly Mukherjee, Hema SardesaiAnu Malik
Dhadkan "Tum Dil Ki Dhadkan" Alka YagnikNadeem-Shravan
Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya "Dost Hamare" SoloJatin Lalit
Khiladi 420 "Dil Le Le" Alka YagnikSanjeev Darshan
2001 Asoka "Roshini Se", "Raat Ka Nasha" Alka Yagnik, K.S. ChithraAnu Malik
Tum Bin "Dekhte Hi Dekhte Dil Kho Gaya", "Pyar Humko Hone Laga"Anuradha Paudwal, K.S. ChithraNikhil-Vinay
"Chidiya Tu Hoti Toh"Sanjivani BhelandeA. R. Rahman
2002"Pyaar Se Pyaar Hum", "Main Agar Samne" Solo, Alka YagnikNadeem-Shravan
Awara Paagal Deewana "Maine To Khai Kasam" Sunidhi ChauhanAnu Malik
Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar "Hasate Ho" Alka YagnikAnand–Milind
2003 Chalte Chalte "Suno Na Suno Na", "Chalte Chalte", "Tauba Tumhare Yeh Ishaare" Solo, Alka YagnikJatin–Lalit, Aadesh Shrivastava
Haasil "Aankhen Bhi Hoti Hai Dil Ki Zubaan" Solo Jatin–Lalit
2004 Main Hoon Na "Title Song (Sad)", "Tumhe Jo Maine Dekha" Solo, Shreya GhoshalAnu Malik
Grahan Kehte Hai Jisko, "Chupi Chupi" Kavita Krishnamurthy, Asha Bhosle e Karthik Raja
Dhoom "Dilbara" Sowmya RaohPritam
2005 Bewafaa "Ishq Chupta Nahin" SoloNadeem-Shravan
Dosti "Aisa Koi Zindagi Mein" Alka YagnikNadeem-Shravan
2006 Gangster "Lamha Lamha"(2 versions) Solo (Version 1), Sunidhi Chauhan (Version 2)Pritam
2007 Kaafila "Sandesa Aaya" Sukhwinder Singh, Nabi MadjnunSukhwinder Singh
Om Shanti Om "Dhoom Taana" Shreya GhoshalVishal–Shekhar
2009Billu "Khudaya Khair-Reprise" Solo (not in the film) Pritam
2009 "Tum Sath Ho" Pritam
2011 Bhorer Alo (Bengali) "More Piya Piya More Saiyan" Mahalaxmi IyerJeet Gannguli
2011 Tum Hi To Ho "Tum Hi To Ho" Solo Anand–Milind
2012 Challenge 2 (Bengali) "Chor Police" Akriti KakkarJeet Gannguli
2013 Khoka 420 (Bengali) "Gobhir Joler Fish" Akriti KakkarSavvy
2013 Besharam "Dil Ka Jo Haal Hai" Shreya GhoshalLalit Pandit
2015 Jamai Baron (Bengali) "Andho Alo Chaya" Solo Sumit Acharya
2016 Guru "Bollywood Theme Song for World Cultural Festival" Lalit Pandit
2016 Tumse Milkar "Pyaasi Pyaasi"Shreya Ghoshal (another solo version) Abhishek Ray
2016 Mahayoddha Rama "Chalo Banao Setu" Shukhwinder Singh, Aadesh Shrivastava Aadesh Shrivastava
2017 Hason Raja Matiro Pinjirar Majhe Bondi Hoiya Re Solo Bappi Lahiri, Debojyoti Mishra
2017 Radhe (Nepali Film) "Malai Maaf Gara" Solo
2017 Mothers Day Special Song"Maa Ka Pyar" Solo
2017 Love 16 "Kalo Shey Dhushor" Sureli Roy Sarbarish Majumder
2017 "Dhadkan" Unplugged "Tum Dil Ki Dhadkan" Nadeem-Shravan
2017 Dhai Kurakur Dham Kurakur (Pujo Special Singles 2017) "Dhai Kurakur Dham Kurakur" Solo Shubhashis Bhattacharya
2018 "Suno Watan Ke Navjawano (Republic Day Song- 2018)" "Suno Watan Ke Navjawano" Solo Vitthal Patole
2018 "Auto Romance in Mumbai" "Kabhi Toh Lagta Hai Koi Hame Chahe" Solo Sidharrth Jaaju
2018 "Bhaijaan Elo Re" "Bhaijaan Elo Re (Title Track)" Solo Savvy
2018 "Hoichoi Unlimited" "Sujon Majhi Re" Solo Savvy
2018 "Bengali Puja Song 2018" "Joy Joy Durga Maa – The Pujo Song" Shaan, Jeet Gannguli Jeet Gannguli
2018 "Aye Zindagi" "Aye Zindagi – Single" Vishal Mishra
2019 "Tumi Achho Tai" "Aloor Chithi" Shikha Jeet-Ankit
"Chakde Fatte-World Cup Song-2019" "Cricket World Cup Song-2019" Solo Vitthal Patole
"Khandaani Shafakhana" "Shehar Ki Ladki" (Remake)
"Cheers to Team India" "CWC-2019 Theme Song- Motivational" Solo Abhijeet Bhattacharya
"Papa Bandook Dila Do" "Tribute to 20 years of Kargil" Solo Abhijeet Bhattacharya, Sameer (lyricist)(Lyrics)
"Babu Bhaijaan - The Real Story" "Humdum Mere" Malay Mishra
FLAMES- Term 2 (The Timeliners Original) "Thame Dil Ko" Solo Lalit Pandit
Bhagya Vidhata "Dil Mile Mile", "Pyar Ke Safar Mein" Dilip Sen-Sameer Sen
2020 "Shukranu" "Khwaab Hai Ya Haqeqaat" Krishnakali Saha Sanjay-Jaydip
2020 "Sreebhumi Theme Song 2020" "Pujo Elo Elo Pujo" Goutam Das
2020 "Coolie No. 1 (2020 film)" "Husnn Hai Suhaana New" Tanishk Bagchi, Anand–Milind
2021 "Smritir Collage E" "Ki Je Holo Ta Janina" Solo Raja Nag
2021 "Jayveer" "To Premare Padigali Ki" Japani Bhai
2021 "Sree Bhumi Puja Theme Song-2021 " "Maago Tomar Agomone" Solo Jeet Gannguli
2021 "Barsha Rani Ra Gelhi Jhia (Odia Song) " "Barsha Rani Ra Gelhi Jhia" Jyotirmayee Nayak Chinmay Dash & Bibhun
2022 "Indian Never Again Nirbhaya " "Tum Jo Mere Pass Ho" Anita Bhatt Rupesh Verma
2022 "Super Dhamaal.Com " "Dono Palko Pe Boonde" Solo Siddhant Madhav
2022 "Love You Loktantra (film) " "Chal Nikla Ek Vakil...Saari Duniya" Solo Lalit Pandit
2023 "The Purvanchal Files " "440 Watt" Shagun Gupta Somen Kutty Sarkar
2023 "Revive (Nepali Song)" "Mann Bhaye Pirati" Krish Rijal
2024 "Dhadkaye Mere Dil Ko (Single)" "Dhadkaye Mere Dil Ko" Shikhar Santosh
2024 "Panchayat" "Thame dil ko" Lalit Pandit
Tamil songs
Telugu songs
Year Film Song name(s) Co-singer(s) Music Director(s)
2000Azad"Koila Koila"Mani Sharma
2003Idi Maa Ashokgadi Love Story"Neeku Manasista", "Seetakoka Chilakala", "Vasantala Ee"Anand-Milind

Accolades

Honours
Filmfare Awards
  • Win
  • Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer

    Nomination

    1995 – Best Male Playback Singer for "Wada Raha Sanam" from (Khiladi)

    1995 – Best Male Playback Singer for "Ole Ole" from (Yeh Dillagi)

    1997 – Best Male Playback Singer for "Yeh Teri Aankhen Jhuki Jhuki" from (Fareb)

    2004 – Best Male Playback Singer for "Suno Na" from (Chalte Chalte)

    External links

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: 2016-07-06 . Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya finds himself in the spotlight again . 2022-05-07 . The Indian Express . en.
    2. Web site: Abhijeet Bhattacharya on sexual harassment: Most people coming out now are dirty and ugly . 10 October 2018 . India Today . 10 January 2019.
    3. Web site: I couldn't even thank Kishore Da: Abhijeet - video Dailymotion. 6 February 2015.
    4. Web site: Samrat Asoka (2001) - Anu Malik. https://web.archive.org/web/20150302061243/http://mio.to/album/Samrat+Asoka+%282001%29 . dead . 2 March 2015 .
    5. Vinayak Sinha. Be choosy about your music: Singer Abhijeet. The Times of India. 14 July 2002.