Gajendra Verma

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Background information
Born (1990-04-20) 20 April 1990 (age 34)
Sirsa, Haryana, India
Occupations
Years active2010–present
Musical career
Genres
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YouTube information
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Years active2010–present
Genre Music
Subscribers4.2 million [1]
Total views2.7 billion [1]
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URL gajendraverma.com

Gajendra Verma (born April 20, 1990) is an Indian singer, songwriter, music composer, and sound engineer, known for his contributions to the Indian pop music industry. [2] [3] His debut single, "Emptiness (Tune Mere Jaana)," gained attention in 2010-11, which helped establish his presence as an independent artist in India. [4] [5] Gajendra has since released several other tracks, including "Phir Suna," "Mann Mera," "Ik Kahani," and "Tera Ghata." [6] [7] [8]

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Early life

Gajendra was born in Sirsa, Haryana, and raised in Jaipur, Rajasthan. [9] His father, Surender Verma, is a poet and lyricist, which influenced his early exposure to music and writing. [2] He began performing at the age of four and learned to play instruments such as the harmonium and guitar. [10] Gajendra later pursued sound engineering, enabling him to produce much of his own music. [11] [12] His brother, Vikram Singh, has also been a collaborator and producer in his music career. Gajendra later pursued sound engineering, which allowed him to produce much of his music independently.

Career

2010

Verma's initial breakthrough came with the release of "Emptiness (Tune Mere Jaana)" in 2010. [13] The song, which was associated with a fictional story, became widely circulated online. Following this, he released several tracks, including "Phir Suna," "Mann Mera," and "Ik Kahani." [10] [14]

2012-2017

He started producing independent songs and songs for Bollywood movies. "Phir Suna," “Saajna re”, “Tera Hi Rahun” "Mann Mera," and "Ik Kahani" were some of the significant milestones in his career.

2018

Verma released the song "Tera Ghata," which became popular, accumulating a significant number of views on YouTube. The song’s theme dealt with moving on after heartbreak, and it resonated with listeners in India and other countries such as Pakistan, Nepal, and the United Arab Emirates. [6] [15]

2021

Verma launched "Summary," a musical web series that combines music with visual storytelling. Each episode featured a song linked to a larger narrative. This project marked a different approach in his career. In 2022, He collaborated with an American Band “Flipsyde” for a single for international markets. [16]

2024

Gajendra released his album “Good Vibes Only” in 2024, featuring eight tracks that blend elements of Pop, R&B, Funk, and Synth Wave. [17] He embarked on a nationwide tour to promote the album, performing in major cities and further cementing his reputation as a versatile artist. [18]

Discography

YearSongVersionFilm/ AlbumLabel
2008 Tune Mere Jaana Emptiness [10]
Phir Suna
Love Kiya Toh Darna Kya
Sun MereSingle
2011Tune Mere Jaana (Emptiness)SingleEmptiness [14] Sonotek Cassettes
Phir Suna
Tune Mere Jaana Reprise
2012Saajna ReSingleSaajna ReVirtual Planet Music
Taur Mittran DiFilm Taur Mittran Di Eros Now Music
2013Mann MeraFilm Table No. 21 Eros Now Music
O Sajna
Kudi Tu Butter' (Reprise) Bajatey Raho
Tujhse Door Jo Hota HunSingleTujhse Door Jo Hota HunVirtual Planet Music
Mujhe Ishq SeFilm Yaariyan T-Series
Yaariyan Mashup
2014BaarishFilm Yaariyan T-Series
O HumnavaaFilm Samrat & Co. Rajshri Music
Kyun Hai?SingleKyun Hai?Virtual Planet Music
2015AnjaamSingleAnjaamVirtual Planet Music
High High High HigherFilmChor Bazari T-Series
Hai KoiFilm
Hum Hain NaSingleHum Hain NaVirtual Planet Music
Maa Hai YaarSingleMaa Hai Yaar
ShorSingleShorDKP Music
2016Kudi Tu Butter (Reprise)Film Bajatey Raho Eros Now Music
Tera Hi RahunSingleTera Hi RahunVirtual Planet Music
2017Ik KahaniAlbumFrom Lost to FoundVirtual Planet Music
Mera Jahan
2018Tera Ghata AcousticAlbumFrom Lost to FoundVirtual Planet Music
Tera Ghata
Tera Ghata HipHop Version
Tera Ghata Rajasthani Version
Raati SaanuAlbumFrom Lost to FoundSagaHits
The Mercury Song - Jhankar BeatsFilm Mercury Saregama India Ltd.
2019Ja Ja JaAlbumFLIPVirtual Planet Music
Ab Aaja
Jaana Jaana
Main Aur Tu
Khelegi Kya [19] SingleKhelegi KyaVirtual Planet Music
Milo Na Tum [20] SingleMilo Na TumVirtual Planet Music
SafarSingleSafarVirtual Planet Music
Yaad Karke [21] SingleYaad KarkeVirtual Planet Music
2020Tere Nashe Mein ChoorAlbumFLIPVirtual Planet Music
Ab Aaja (Remix)
Ja Ja Ja (Remix)
Main Aur Tu (Remix)
Tere Nashe Mein Choor (Remix)
India TogetherSingleIndia TogetherVirtual Planet Music
Mera DeshSingleMera DeshVirtual Planet Music
Yaad Karke (Remix)SingleYaad Karke (Remix)Virtual Planet Music
2021Fakeer BandeyaSingleFakeer Bandeya Sony Music India
Jugnoo SitareySingleJugnoo SitareyARCHIT & SMIT
Na Hona Tumse DoorSingleNa Hona Tumse DoorVirtual Planet Music
Aaj Phir SeAlbumSummaryVirtual Planet Music
Pehla Pyar
Mushkil BadiAlbumSummaryVirtual Planet Music
Kitna Maza Aayega
Ratjage
Sun Baliye [22] SingleSun BaliyeVoila Digi Private Limited
Sun Baliye - Remix VersionSun Baliye - Remix Version
Sun Baliye (Remix)Sun Baliye (Remix)
Tera IshqSingleTera IshqVoila Digi Private Limited
DNA of LoveSingleDNA of LoveEntourage Music
2022Hum Se Hai LifeSingleHum Se Hai LifeVirtual Planet Music
Maar Sutteya [23] SingleMaar SutteyaVirtual Planet Music
Maar Sutteya AcapellaSingleMaar Sutteya AcapellaVirtual Planet Music
Milo Na Tum (Lofi)FilmMilo Na Tum (Lofi) Saregama India Ltd.
Mann Mera RemixFilm Table No. 21 Eros Now Music
O Sajna Remix
Mann Mera Lofi
Tera Ishq Lofi RemixSingleTera Ishq Lofi RemixVoila Digi Private Limited
Mann JaageFilmBittu Boss T-Series
2023Aaj Phir SeAlbumSummaryVirtual Planet Music
Tera Ghata ft. Neha KakkarSingleFrom Lost to FoundVirtual Planet Music
Tera Ghata RemixSingleFLIPVirtual Planet Music
Lag Jaa Gale (from Leela)Voila Digi Private Limited
Adhoore Hum T-Series
Love Kiya To Darna Kya (Sad Version)Virtual Planet Music
Sun Mere
Love Kiya To Darna KyaSingleLove Kiya To Darna KyaVirtual Planet Music
Love MashupSingleLove MashupVirtual Planet Music
Sun Baliye (Lofi Remix)SingleSun Baliye (Lofi Remix)Voila Digi Private Limited
Baarish LoFi MixFilmYaariyan T-Series
Paheliyan [24] SingleTimes Music
2024Milo Na Tum (New Age Mix)SingleMilo Na Tum (New Age Mix) Saregama India Ltd.
UdantashtariSingleGood Vibes Only [25] DroomMusic
Enna YaadAlbum
Goom Ho GayaAlbum
Mud Ke Tu AaAlbum
JhoomAlbum
Jeene DoAlbum
SunohAlbum
Taare GinkeAlbum

Musical style and influence

Gajendra Verma’s music blends pop, R&B, and electronic genres with emotional lyrics. His influences include A.R. Rahman, Lucky Ali, and Ed Sheeran. Verma's work is noted for balancing commercial appeal with lyrical depth, which has resonated with a wide audience. [26] [27]

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