Nikhil Paul George Explained

Nikhil Paul George
Alma Mater:Royal College of Music, London, UK
Years Active:2008–present

Nikhil Paul George is a British-Indian music producer, singer, composer, and guitarist who is recognised for his efforts working under Indian Music Composer Pritam exclusively for a decade. He is known for collaborating with musicians from all around the world, recording in Mumbai, London, Los Angeles, and Nashville.

After graduating in film music from the Royal College of Music in London in 2009, Nikhil began his career as a music producer and singer. He has worked with renowned Indian composer Pritam, London Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, and traditional folk musicians from Africa, Central, and Eastern Europe.

Nikhil is best known in the Indian sub-continent and its diaspora for his work on the film soundtracks for Barfi! (2012) and Shaandaar (2015), where he lent his voice to the hit songs "Main Kya Karoon," "Aashiyaan," and "Nazdeekiyan."

Nikhil's most recent notable work was on the Amazon series Farzi, where he sang the song "Farq Nahi Padta," composed by Sachin–Jigar, and written by Priya Saraiya for series directors Raj & DK. Currently, Nikhil is working on the album "Love In America" as part of his for profit enterprise NPG Music, which aims to mentor, empower, and publish music creators.[1]

Discography

Movies, songs and other works in which George was involved include :[2] [3]

YearFilm / Album Songs Role Label / Studio
2023Chaanv HaiChaanv HaiSinger & Vocal ProducerBig Bat Music
2023Hostel DazeWaqt kahan GayaSinger & ProducerPrime Video India / TVF
2023FarziFarq Nahi PadtaSingerPrime Video India
2022Laal Singh ChaddhaMain ki Karaan?Chorus ArrangerT-Series
2022Laal Singh ChaddhaTere HawaaleT-Series
2022Kaisa ye NashaKaisa Ye NashaSingerMelodify Music
2021Ho Tum KahanHo Tum KahanSingerReesha Jay Music
2021Single by Nikhil Paul GeorgePrabhu Ke Gunn Gaoon MainSinger
2019Single by Ash KingAafreenProducer & PublisherRaymann Rayy Productions
2019Love in America10 Songs (Unreleased)Producer, songwriterNPG Music
2019The Sky Is PinkVocal Producer, Guitars, Lyrics (English)
2018Heeriye[4] Orchestral ProducerIndie Music Label
2017Phir WahiProducerT-Series
MusafirProducer
Khaana KhaakeProducer, guitars
Bad Lucky[5] Producer
Aaya Jagga[6] Producer
News Musical[7] Producer
Question Mark[8] Producer
World Of Jagga[9] Producer
Chocolaty Chunnu[10] Producer
Humko Usse Kya[11] Producer
Aflatoon[12] Producer
Bas Do Din Aur[13] Producer
Hotel Agapastala[14] Producer
Sab Jhoot[15] Producer
Background ScoreProducer
2016Ae Dil Hai MushkilAe Dil Hai MushkilOrchestral ProducerSony Music
Channa Mereya Producer
AlizehProducer, Lyrics (English)
Background ScoreProducer
2016DangalGilehriyaanProducer, guitarsZee Music
2015ShaandaarNazdeekiyaan SingerZee Music
GulaaboHorn Producer
Shaam ShaandaarHorn Producer
2015PhantomAfgaan JalebiProducerT-Series
2015DilwaleJanam JanamOrchestral ProducerSony Music
GeruaProducer
Tukur TukurProducer
2015Bajrangi BhaijaanSelfie Lele ReProducerT-Series
Tu ChahiyeProducer
Kuch To BataProducer
Bhar Do JholiProducer
Chicken SongProducer
2014Shaadi Ke Side EffectsI'm Sorry Par Tumse Pyaar Ho Gaya Singer, producerT-Series
Baawla Sa SapnaProducer
2014QueenTaake JhaakeGuitarsT-Series
2014HolidayShayaraanaProducerZee Music
Tu Hi To HaiProducer
2013Yeh Jawani Hai DeewaniBadtameez DilProducerT-Series
IlaahiProducer
Ilaahi (Reprised)Producer
KabiraProducer
Balam PichkariProducer
Background ScoreProducer
2013Dhoom 3Tu Hi JunoonGuitars, producerYRF Music
2013Race 2Be IntehaanProducer, guitars, Lyrics (English)Tips Music
2013R.. RajkmuarDhoka DhadiProducerEros Now
2013Phata Poster Nikla HeroJanam JanamProducerTips Music
2013AatmaJee Le Zyada SingerT-Series
2013Mickey VirusMickey VirusSingerT-Series
20133GKaise BataunGuitarsEros Now
2013MaaziZindagiSingerFilmyBox
2013Ragini MMS 2Main Khud KoGuitarsT-Series
2012Barfi!Main Kya Karoon Singer, guitars, producerSony Music
AashiyaanSinger, producer
Saawali Si RaatProducer
KyunProducer
Background ScoreProducer
2012CocktailDaaru DesiProducer, guitarsEros Now
2012Ferrari Ki SawaariRusy's ThemeProducer, guitarsT-Series
Life Ye Mausambi SiProducer, guitars
2012PlayersKyun DooriyanVocal ProducerT-Series
2012Oh My GodTu Hi TuVocal ProducerT-Series
2012RushChup Chup KeProducer, guitarsT-Series
2011MausamRabba Main TohProducer, guitarsT-Series
2011BodyguardI Love YouVocal ProducerT-Series
2011Dum Maaro DumTe AmoVocal ProducerT-Series
2010AishaAishaVocal ProducerSony Music
2009Slumdog MillionaireCheeky (unreleased)Guitars
2009A Road Apart(Background Score)Composer
2008Eve(Background Score)Composer

Awards and nominations

YearAwardSongFilmTitleRoleResultRef.
2018Filmfare AwardsMusic AlbumJagga JasoosBest Music AlbumProducerNominee – Pritam[16]
2018Filmfare AwardsBackground ScoreJagga JasoosBest Background Score[17]
2018IIFA AwardsBackground ScoreJagga JasoosBest Background Score[18]
2018Mirchi Music AwardsBackground ScoreJagga JasoosBest Background Score[19]
2017Screen AwardsMusic AlbumJagga JasoosBest Music
2017Zee Cine AwardsMusic AlbumJagga JasoosBest Music [20]
2017Filmfare AwardsMusic AlbumAe Dil Hai MushkilBest Music
2017Mirchi Music AwardsMusic AlbumAe Dil Hai MushkilAlbum of the YearProducer – Nominee Pritan
2017Mirchi Music AwardsChanna MereyaAe Dil Hai MushkilSong of the Year[21]
2017Star Screen AwardsMusic AlbumDangalBest Music
2017Mirchi Music AwardsMusic AlbumDangalAlbum of the YearNominee- Pritam
2017Mirchi Music AwardsMusic AlbumDangalListeners' Choice Album of the Year
2016Screen AwardsMusic AlbumAe Dil Hai MushkilBest Music
2016Stardust AwardsMusic AlbumAe Dil Hai MushkilBest Music
2016Filmfare AwardsMusic AlbumDilwaleBest Music Producer
2016Mirchi Music AwardsMusic AlbumDilwaleMusic Composer of the Year Producer
2015Mirchi Music AwardsSeflie Lele ReBajrangi BhaijaanBest Producer (Programming & Arranging) Producer
GeruaDilwaleBest Song Engineer (Recording & mixing) Producer
2014GIMA AwardsBadtameez DilYeh Jawaani Hai DeewaniBest Arranger & Programmer Producer[22]
2014Star Screen AwardsMusic AlbumYe Jawaani Hai DeewaniBest MusicProducer
2014Apsara Film Producers Guild AwardsMusic AlbumYe Jawaani Hai DeewaniBest Music Producer
2014Filmfare AwardsMusic AlbumYe Jawaani Hai DeewaniBest Music Producer
2014Zee Cine AwardsMusic AlbumYe Jawaani Hai DeewaniBest Music Producer
2014Zee Cine AwardsBackground ScoreYe Jawaani Hai DeewaniBest Background ScoreProducer
2014IIFA AwardsMusic AlbumYe Jawaani Hai DeewaniBest Music Producer
2013Filmfare AwardsMusic AlbumCocktailBest Music Producer
2013Mirchi Music AwardsMusic AlbumCocktailAlbum of the YearProducer
2013Filmfare AwardsBackground ScoreBarfi!Best Background ScoreProducer
2013Filmfare AwardsMusic AlbumBarfi!Best MusicProducer
2013IIFA AwardsBackground ScoreBarfi!Best Background ScoreProducer
2013Screen AwardsBackground ScoreBarfi!Best Background ScoreProducer
2013Times Of India Film AwardsBackground ScoreBarfi!Best Background ScoreProducer
2013Mirchi Music AwardsBackground ScoreBarfi!Best Background ScoreProducer
2013Mirchi Music AwardsBadtameez DilYeh Jawaani Hai DeewaniBest Programmer & arranger Producer
2013Filmfare AwardsMain Kya KaroonBarfiBest Playback Singer (Male)Singer, producer[23]
2013IIFA AwardsMain Kya KaroonBarfiBest Playback Singer (Male)Singer, producer[24]
2013TOIFA (Times Of India Film Awards)Main Kya KaroonBarfiBest Playback Singer (Male)Singer, producer[25]
2013Screen AwardsMain Kya KaroonBarfi Best Playback Singer (Male)Singer, producer[26]
2013Apsara Film Producers Guild AwardsMain Kya KaroonBarfi Best Playback Singer (Male)Singer, producer[27]
2013Stardust AwardsMain Kya KaroonBarfi!New Musical Sensation SingerSinger, producer[28]
2013GIMA AwardsDaru DesiCocktailBest Music Arranger & ProgrammerProducer[29]
2012Mirchi Music AwardsMain Kya KaroonBarfiBest Upcoming Vocalist of the YearSinger, producer
Aashiyaan BarfiBest Upcoming Vocalist of the YearSinger, producer

Television performances and appearances, Tours

Year Show / Tour Role
2019 Love in America TourNo reference available
2018Pritam Live in America Producer, Choir Director
2017Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Little Champs (Reality TV Show)Juror
2016Sa Re Ga Ma Pa (Reality TV Show)Juror
2015GIMA Awards Singer, producer
2015MTV Unplugged (India) Season 05 ft. PritamProducer, guitarist
2014Singer, producer
2013GIMA AwardsSinger, producer
2013NTDV Support My School CampaignSinger
2012MTV Unplugged (India) Season 02 ft. AshKingProducer, guitarist

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Company Check . thecompanycheck.com.
  2. News: Nikhil George Interview. September 26, 2012 . The Hindu. M. Athira.
  3. Web site: Nikhil George Linkedin. August 28, 2012 . LinkedIn.
  4. 22 June 2018 . Heeriye – Latest Hit Song 2018 – Nakash Aziz Indie Music Label . Indie Music Label . YouTube . 27 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220128141649/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jl_yeUItt0M . 28 January 2022 . live.
  5. 24 February 2018 . Badlucky – Jagga Jasoos Musical Pritam . . YouTube . 27 March 2022.
  6. 12 July 2018 . Aaya Jagga – Jagga Jasoos Musical Pritam . . YouTube . 27 March 2022.
  7. 13 July 2018 . News Musical – Jagga Jasoos Musical Pritam . . YouTube . 27 March 2022.
  8. 11 July 2018 . Jagga Jasoos Question Mark Musical Pritam . . YouTube . 27 March 2022.
  9. 7 July 2018 . Jagga Jasoos World Of Jagga Pritam . . YouTube . 27 March 2022.
  10. 21 March 2018 . Chocolaty Chunnu – Jagga Jasoos Musical Pritam . . YouTube . 27 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180711082501/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53F6l5vhJBE&gl=US&hl=en . 11 July 2018 . live.
  11. 22 February 2018 . Humko Usse Kya – Jagga Jasoos Musical Pritam . . YouTube . 27 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210106233450/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QA0KY5O7B2M . 6 January 2021 . live.
  12. 20 February 2018 . Aflatoon – Jagga Jasoos Musical Pritam . . YouTube . 27 March 2022.
  13. 6 March 2018 . Bas Do Din Aur – Jagga Jasoos Musical Pritam . . YouTube . 27 March 2022.
  14. 26 March 2018 . Hotel Agapastala – Jagga Jasoos Musical Pritam . . YouTube . 27 March 2022.
  15. 12 July 2018 . Sab Jhooth – Jagga Jasoos Musical Pritam . . YouTube . 27 March 2022.
  16. [Jagga Jasoos]
  17. [Jagga Jasoos]
  18. [Jagga Jasoos]
  19. [Jagga Jasoos]
  20. [Jagga Jasoos]
  21. [Jagga Jasoos]
  22. Web site: Nikhil Paul George. .
  23. Web site: Filmfare Awards (2013). .
  24. News: Nominations for the 2013 IIFA awards have been announced with Barfi! Leading the pack with 13!. Bollyspice.com – the Latest Movies, Interviews in Bollywood. 23 April 2013.
  25. Web site: TOIFA 2013 Winners – Times of India. .
  26. Web site: Barfi! – IMDb. .
  27. Web site: Barfi! – IMDb. .
  28. [List of accolades received by Barfi!]
  29. Web site: GiMA 4 nominations announced. 13 September 2013.

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