Akhil (singer)

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Akhil
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Background information
Also known asAkhil Pasreja
Born Jalandhar, Punjab, India
Genres Pop, Hip Hop, Bhangra
Occupation(s)
  • 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, [1] is an Indian playback singer, songwriter and music performer. [2] [3] He made his Bollywood singing debut in Luka Chuppi (2019). [4] 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). [5] He previously sang a song titled "Pee Lain De" in 2012 though. [6]

His Punjabi-language single "Khaab", which was released in February 2016 became popular on YouTube. [7] In February 2019, a Hindi remake of Khaab, Duniyaa, was recorded for the film Luka Chuppi . [8]

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. [9] A year later, he released the single "Life" starring Bollywood actress Adah Sharma. [10] [11]

In 2017 he was awarded "Best Breakthrough Act" at the Brit Asia TV Music Awards. [12]

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 [13]
LifePreet HundalPreet Hundal
Mere KhudaBOBBOB
RukhBOBAkhil [14] [15]
BollywoodPreet HundalBabbu [16]
Akh Lagdi2018Desi RoutzBittu Cheema [17]
Rang GoraBOBJass Inder [18]
Teri KhamiyaanB PraakJaani [19] Featuring Wamiqa Gabbi
BeautifulBOBAkhil / BOBG.K Digital, Lokdhun PunjabiFeaturing Sara Gurpal
Karde Haan2019Manni SandhuAkhilCrown Records [20]
GaddaarBOBAkhil / BOBPlanet Recordz
Kalla Sohna NaiMix SinghBabbuDesi Music Factory [21] Featuring Sanjeeda Shaikh
Deewana2020Desi RoutzManinder KaileyDesi Music Factory
BachaloEnzoNirmaanWhite Hill Music
Dooja Pyaar2021Sunny VikRaj FatehpurSony Music India
PerfectBOBBOBAkhil Music
PaaglaSunny VikRaj FatehpurDesi Music Factory [22] Featuring Avneet Kaur
Shopping Karwade [23] BOBNavi KambojWhite Hill Music

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