Akhil (singer)

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Akhil
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Akhil
Background information
Also known asAkhil Pasreja
Born2 October 1990 [1]
Jalandhar, Punjab, India
Genres Pop, Hip Hop, Bhangra
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
  • Music composer
Years active2013—present
Labels T-Series
Akhil Music Official
Desi Music Factory
Speed Records
Crown Records

Akhil Pasreja, known mononymously as Akhil, [2] is an Indian playback singer, songwriter and music performer. [3] [4] He made his Bollywood singing debut in Luka Chuppi (2019). [5] He was born in an Arora family in Jalandhar, Punjab.

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Career

In February 2014, his first single "Muradaan" was released under HSR Entertainment (formerly Yellow Music). [6] He previously sang a song titled "Pee Lain De" in 2012 though. [7]

His Punjabi-language single "Khaab", which was released in February 2016 became popular on YouTube. [8] In February 2019, a Hindi remake of Khaab, Duniyaa, was recorded for the film Luka Chuppi . [9]

In June 2016, he collaborated with music composer "Manni Sandhu" for a single titled "Gani" for his album Welcome to the Future, released by Speed Records. [10] A year later, he released the single "Life" starring Bollywood actress Adah Sharma. [11] [12]

In 2017 he was awarded "Best Breakthrough Act" at the Brit Asia TV Music Awards. [13]

Discography

Film Songs

YearFilmTrackCo-Singer(s)LabelNotes
2016 Vaapsi Saari Saari RaatSpeed RecordsPunjabi Movies
2017 Jindua Takdi Ravan Jonita Gandhi
2018 Ishqaa Ishqaa Times Music
2019Luka ChuppiDuniyaa Dhvani Bhanushali T-Series Bollywood Debut

Singles

TrackYearMusicLyricsLabelNotes
Muradaan2014Anil SaberwalAkhilllHSR Entertainment (formerly Yellow Music)
SupneStorm DJAkhilHSR Entertainment (formerly Yellow Music)
Makhual2015Manni SandhuAkhilSpeed Records
Khaab2016BOBRajaCrown RecordsBreakthrough single

Has crossed 700 Million Views

GaniManni SandhuAkhil / Vakeel SaabSpeed Records
Teri KamiBOBHappy Raikoti
Zindagi2017Desi RoutzManinder Kailey [14]
LifePreet HundalPreet Hundal
Mere KhudaBOBBOB
RukhBOBAkhil [15] [16]
BollywoodPreet HundalBabbu [17]
Akh Lagdi2018Desi RoutzBittu Cheema [18]
Rang GoraBOBJass Inder [19]
Teri KhamiyaanB PraakJaani [20] Featuring Wamiqa Gabbi
BeautifulBOBAkhil / BOBG.K Digital, Lokdhun PunjabiFeaturing Sara Gurpal
Karde Haan2019Manni SandhuAkhilCrown Records [21]
GaddaarBOBAkhil / BOBPlanet Recordz
Kalla Sohna NaiMix SinghBabbuDesi Music Factory [22] Featuring Sanjeeda Shaikh
Deewana2020Desi RoutzManinder KaileyDesi Music Factory
BachaloEnzoNirmaanWhite Hill Music
Dooja Pyaar2021Sunny VikRaj FatehpurSony Music India
PerfectBOBBOBAkhil Music
PaaglaSunny VikRaj FatehpurDesi Music Factory [23] Featuring Avneet Kaur
Shopping Karwade [24] BOBNavi KambojWhite Hill Music

References

  1. ↑ "Akhil Born on 02 October 1990". Apple Music. 20 December 2024.
  2. ↑ "Khaab singer Akhil's gig, police thrashing unruly crowd bring dramatic end to KMC fest ►". The Times of India. 16 March 2019.
  3. ↑ "Akhil: Latest News, Videos and Photos of Akhil | Times of India". The Times of India.
  4. ↑ "बीकानेर में पंजाबी सिंगर अखिल के गानों की मचेगी धूम". www.patrika.com. 18 November 2017.
  5. ↑ "After Sunanda, Punjabi singers Karan and Akhil step into Bollywood". in.com. Archived from the original on 22 March 2019.
  6. ↑ "Luka Chuppi Songs: Singer Akhil's 'Khaab' is now Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon's 'Duniyaa'". CatchNews.com.
  7. ↑ Akhil Pasricha | Pee Lain De | OFFICIAL VIDEO | 2012 , retrieved 22 January 2020
  8. ↑ "Luka Chuppi song Duniyaa: Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon's sizzling chemistry will leave you impressed | Bollywood News". www.timesnownews.com.
  9. ↑ Kapoor, Diksha (22 February 2019). "Akhil Steps into Bollywood With Khaab Remake For Luka Chuppi".
  10. ↑ "Akhil screws up his 'Khaab' by letting Bollywood recreate it as 'Duniya'!". in.com. Archived from the original on 22 March 2019.
  11. ↑ "Life (Punjabi Song) by Akhil - Here's the Official Video of the New Song". Chandigarh Metro. 16 June 2017.
  12. ↑ "Life (Punjabi Song) by Akhil - Here's the Official Video of the New Song". 16 June 2017.
  13. ↑ "BritAsia TV World Music Awards 2017 celebrated". New Asian Post. 4 March 2017. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
  14. ↑ "Punjabi singer Akhil unveils love single on V-Day)".
  15. ↑ "एनआइटी में पंजाबी गायक अखिल और संस्थान के पूर्व छात्र विवेक के गीतों पर खूब थिरके भावी इंजीनियर". Dainik Jagran.
  16. ↑ "Rukh (New Punjabi Song) by Akhil Out | Official Video". 17 August 2017.
  17. ↑ "Bollywood by Akhil (Latest Punjabi Song 2017) | Official Video Out". 16 December 2017.
  18. ↑ "Akh Lagdi by (Akhil ft Desi Routz) New Punjabi Song | Official Video Out". 15 February 2018.
  19. ↑ "'Rang Gora': Akhil creates a romantic buzz on the internet". The Times of India. 30 June 2018.
  20. ↑ "Teri Khaamiyan: Akhil's latest soft melody is out". The Times of India. 19 October 2018.
  21. ↑ "Karde Haan: Akhil to release his latest song on February 1". The Times of India. 19 January 2019.
  22. ↑ Kalla Sohna Nai - AKHIL ft. Sanjeeda Sheikh | Babbu | MixSingh | Latest Song 2019 , retrieved 22 January 2020
  23. ↑ "Paagla: Singer Akhil Shares The First Look Poster Of His Upcoming Romantic Track; Features Avneet Kaur". www.spotboye.com. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  24. ↑ "Check Out Latest Punjabi Song Music Video 'Shopping Karwade' Sung By Akhil | Punjabi Video Songs - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
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