Saurabh-Durgesh Explained

Saurabh Durgesh
Origin:Mumbai, India
Genre:Indian film music
Occupation:Music director
Years Active:2016–present
Associated Acts:Anaan, Maza Algaar, Pappu Ki Pugdandi, Monsoon Football

Saurabh Durgesh is a Chillout/Electronica/Pop Music Producer duo composed of Saurabh Shetye[1] and Durgesh Khot[2] hailing from Mumbai, India.

Musical career

Saurabh and Durgesh defined their musical tenacity with the release of their music video Aag Ka Gola L.A., an International Collaboration with the Step-Up 2 Famed Hollywood Actor Robert Hoffman. They were long-time friends, and having completed Engineering, shifted into the Music Field. They had been performing live for a couple of years from 2011-2014 with the band Indo Gypsies before moving on to the film industry as music directors. The duo has composed music in multiple films including Pappu Ki Pugdandi(2015), Amrita And I(2016), Anaan(2017)[3] and Maza Algaar(2017).[4] They are also behind the music for a variety of TV Commercials for brand campaigns like Jeep Compass, Kelloggs and Eva among others. Saurabh - Durgesh perform their originals in a unique EDM act laced with Live Vocals, Instruments and Samples which gives an edge in the traditional DJ Space as well.

Music Singles

Saurabh - Durgesh have composed, arranged and produced these songs as single releases.

Song Name Singer Lyrics
Ruk Ja [5] Saurabh Shetye, Smriti Thakur, Prim4l Saurabh Durgesh
Na Sata Saurabh Shetye Saurabh Durgesh
Dhalti Shaamein Yun Hi Saurabh Shetye Saurabh Durgesh
Badarwa [6] Saurabh Shetye Saurabh Durgesh
Phir Se Chalo Uss Ore Saurabh Shetye Saurabh Durgesh
So Jaa Re Saurabh Shetye Saurabh Durgesh
Dream Voyage - EP [7] Saurabh Shetye Saurabh Durgesh
Aag Ka Gola L.A. [8] Saurabh Shetye Arsala Qureishi
Naino Ki Aarziyaan [9] Chinmayi Sripada Dheeraj Kumar
Nee Venakale Nadichi [10] Chinmayi Sripada Anantha Sriram
Mandhira Kannilae [11] Chinmayi Sripada Kabilan Vairamuthu

Discography - Movies

Film Director
Tindey [12] Seema Desai
Ablakh [13] Anand Chavan
Monsoon Football [14] Milind Ukey
Maza Algaar Millind Raghunath Kamble
Rajesh Kushte
Amrita Aur Main Sumit Mishra
Pappu Ki Pugdandi Seema Pillay Desai

Awards

Award Nominated Work Category Result
Best Upcoming Music Composers of the year Won [15]
7th Indian Cine Film Festival Happy Birthday Best Background Score Won [16]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: IMDB - Saurabh Shetye. IMDB.
  2. Web site: IMDB - Durgesh Khot. IMDB.
  3. News: Anaan Music Launch - Saurabh Durgesh. Marathi Cineyug. 23 August 2017. 1.
  4. News: Maza Algaar - An Offering Of Music. Times Group. Mumbai Times. Maharashtra Times. 10 October 2017. 17, 26. Marathi. 3.
  5. News: Saurabh Durgesh and Prim4l collaborate for Ruk Ja. 19 May 2021.
  6. News: Saurabh Durgesh happy with success of Badarwa. 20 August 2020.
  7. News: Saurabh and Durgesh excited for Dream Voyage . 25 April 2020.
  8. News: Robert Hoffman launches Aag Ka Gola L.A.. 20 February 2020.
  9. News: Trilingual Single Featuring Vijay Deverakonda. 26 June 2018.
  10. News: Trilingual Single Featuring Vijay Deverakonda. 26 June 2018.
  11. News: Trilingual Single Featuring Vijay Deverakonda. 26 June 2018.
  12. News: Tindey Movie Review. 27 January 2020.
  13. News: Ablakh movie coming soon. 21 September 2018.
  14. News: Saurabh-Durgesh Excited for Monsoon Football. 18 August 2018.
  15. News: 6th Mirchi Music Awards Winners. 15 March 2018. Mirchi Music Awards.
  16. News: 7th Indian Cine Film Awards Winners. 15 January 2020.