Jonita Gandhi

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Jonita Gandhi
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Jonita Gandhi in 2019
Born
Jonita Gandhi

(1989-10-23) October 23, 1989 (age 35)
New Delhi, India
NationalityCanadian
Occupations
Musical career
Origin Ontario, Canada
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • keyboard
Years active2011–present
Labels91 North Records
Website jonitagandhi.com

Jonita Gandhi (born October 23, 1989) is a Canadian singer known for her work in the Indian film and music industries. [1] [2] She has recorded songs predominantly in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu ,languages with few in Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali. Some of her most acclaimed songs include "The Breakup Song", "Mental Manadhil". She is also well known for her YouTube presence. Her singing debut started through Chennai Express in 2013. [3] [4] [5]

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Personal life

Gandhi was born in a Punjabi family from Delhi. [6] Her family emigrated to Brampton, Canada when she was nine months old, where she was raised. [7] [8] Her family later settled in Mississauga. [9]

Gandhi studied in Turner Fenton Secondary School and attended the Ivey Business School of the University of Western Ontario where she completed her degrees in health science and business in 2012. [10] She has had formal training in Western and Hindustani classical singing. [11] [7]

Career

Gandhi grew up around music as both her father and brother were part time musicians. They would often perform cover songs together at live community events. At age 16, she auditioned for Canadian Idol but did not get past the audition rounds. She began making YouTube covers from her bedroom, sometimes featuring other local musicians including Akash Gandhi. [12] The videos quickly went viral and contained notable covers of popular Hindi-film songs, including "Pani Da Rang", "Tujhko Jo Paaya", "Tum Hi Ho", "Suhaani Raat", "Yeh Honsla". [11]

Gandhi's career in playback singing began with an opportunity to perform alongside Sonu Nigam on a tour. This tour crossed various countries including Russia, UK, US and the Caribbean. Gandhi started playback singing with Chennai Express . The music for this film was composed by Vishal–Shekhar. She further worked in other Bollywood movies like Highway, singing both "Kahaan Hoon Main" and "Implosive Silence". [13]

Gandhi worked as a playback singer with music directors including A. R. Rahman and Pritam. Rahman featured Gandhi in the concert film One Heart. Gandhi performed at the 2016 Jubilee Games in Dubai with Salim–Sulaiman and with Amit Trivedi on MTV Unplugged. [14]

In 2020, Jonita Gandhi was involved in mentoring and judging the Indian kids singing reality show Taare Zameen Par on StarPlus [15]

As of 2021, Gandhi is set to make her film debut with director Vignesh Shivan's Tamil film Walking/Talking Strawberry Icecream, starring Krishnakumar Balasubramanian. [16]

Gandhi performs at Aurora, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, Gwalior Jonita Gandhi performs at Aurora, IIIT Gwalior (2018).jpg
Gandhi performs at Aurora, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, Gwalior

As a part of IPL 2023 Closing ceremony, Jonita gave her musical performance along with DIVINE at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. [17]

Discography

Film Songs

Hindi

YearMovieSongMusicLyricsCo-Singer(s)Note
2013 Chennai Express "Chennai Express" Vishal–Shekhar Amitabh Bhattacharya S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
2014 Highway "Implosive Silence" A. R. Rahman Irshad Kamil
"Kahaan Hoon Main"
Kochadaiiyaan (D)"Dil Chaspiya" Arijit Singh Hindi Dub
Lekar Hum Deewana Dil "Maaloom" Amitabh Bhattacharya Hriday Gattani, Nakash Aziz
"Tasalli"Bonus Track
Gang of Ghosts "Rimco - Machis Ki Tilli"Dharam Sandeep Rashmi Singh Malini Banerjee, Ashwarya Nigam, Sandeep Patil (Rap)
2015 Main Aur Charles "Woh Tho Yahin Hai Lekin" Vipin Patwa Dr. Sagar
2016 Dishoom "Sau Tarah Ke" Pritam Kumaar, Ashish Pandit Amit Mishra
Pink "Pink Anthem" Anupam Roy Irshad Kamil EPR Iyer
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil "The Breakup Song" Pritam Amitabh Bhattacharya Arijit Singh, Badshah, Nakash Aziz Nominated, Most Entertaining Singer (Female) at Big ZEE Entertainment Awards

Nominated, Zee Cine Award for Best Playback Singer – Female

Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer

Nominated, Best Playback – Female at Stardust Awards

2017 Dangal "Gilehriyaan" Neha Kakkar Winner, Critics' Choice Female Vocalist of The Year at Mirchi Music Awards
Shorgul "Tere Bina" Niladri Kumar Kapil Sibal Arijit Singh, Awaaz Children's Choir
Ok Jaanu "Saajan Aayo Re" A. R. Rahman Gulzar Nakash Aziz
Meri Pyaari Bindu "Ye Jawaani Teri" Sachin–Jigar Kausar Munir
Dear Maya "Kehne Ko" Anupam Roy Irshad Kamil
Mom "Raakh Baakhi" A. R. Rahman Irshad Kamil, RianjaliRianjali
A Gentleman "Chandralekha" Sachin–Jigar Vayu Vishal Dadlani
Jab Harry Met Sejal "Yaadon Mein" Pritam Irshad Kamil Mohammed Irfan, Cuca Roseta, Arjun Chandy
Simran "Lagdi Hai Thaai" Sachin–Jigar Vayu Guru Randhawa
Bhoomi "Will You Marry Me" Anvita Dutt Divya Kumar
2018 Pad Man "Sayaani" Amit Trivedi Kausar Munir Amit Trivedi, Yashita Sharma, Yashika Sikka, Rani Kaur
3 Storeys "Bas Tu Hai" Clinton Cerejo Puneet Krishna Arijit Singh
Phamous "Dil Beparwah"Sundeep Gosswami, Surya VishwakarmaNaveen Tyagi Jubin Nautiyal
When Obama Loved Osama"Nasha Tera"Rishabh Sambhav JainSambhav Jain
Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster 3 "Lag Ja Gale" Madan Mohan
(recreated by Rana Mazumder)
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
Race 3 "Allah Duhai Hai" Pritam
(recreated by JAM8)
Shabbir Ahmed, Shloke Lal, Raja Kumari (rap lyrics) Amit Mishra, Sreerama Chandra, Raja Kumari (Rap)
Laila Majnu "Aahista" Niladri Kumar Irshad Kamil Arijit Singh
Manmarziyaan "Sacchi Mohabbat" Amit Trivedi Shellee Shahid Mallya
2019End Counter"Main To Jee Rahi"Rahul Jain
SP Chauhan"Jhumka Bareli Wala"VibhasDr. Devindra Kafir Dev Negi, Harshdeep Kaur, Navraj Hans, Wasim
"Sadke Jawaan (Reprise)" Sonu Nigam
Total Dhamaal "Speaker Phat Jaaye"Gourov-Roshin Kumaar Harrdy Sandhu, Abuzar Akhtar, Aditi Singh Sharma
Kalank "Rajvaadi Odhni" Pritam Amitabh Bhattacharya
The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir "Angrezi Luv Shuv" Amit Trivedi Anvita Dutt Amit TrivediEnglish film
Dream Girl "Dil Ka Telephone" Meet Bros Kumaar Nakash Aziz
The Sky Is Pink "Pink Gulaabi Sky" Pritam Gulzar Shashwat Singh
Made In China "The Naari Naari Song" Sachin–Jigar Vayu Vishal Dadlani, Sachin–Jigar
2020 Bhangra Paa Le "Peg Sheg"A Bazz, Nilotpal Munshi (Jam8)Shloke Lal, A Bazz Akasa Singh, Shashwat Singh, A Bazz
"Sun Sajna" Rishi Rich, Kiranee, Yash Narvekar Shloke Lal, Kiranee Navraj Hans, Yash Narvekar, Kiranee
Baaghi 3 "Bhankas" Tanishk Bagchi, Bappi Lahiri Shabbir Ahmed Bappi Lahiri, Dev Negi
Maska "Chuney Chuney" Mikey McCleary, Ketan SodhaHerself
Dil Bechara "Main Tumhara" A. R. Rahman Amitabh Bhattacharya Hriday Gattani Winner, Best Original Song at FOI Online Awards
Waah Zindagi "Naino"Parag Chhabra Shellee Devender Pal Singh, Parag Chhabra
Indoo Ki Jawani "Single Ladies " Rochak Kohli Gurpreet Saini, Gautam G SharmaRochak Kohli, Sukhe
2021 The Girl on the Train "Mahi Mera Ranjha" Sunny and Inder Bawra Kumaar Navraj Hans
Time to Dance "Baby! Tu Na Jaa"Gurinder Seagal Kunaal Vermaa Gurinder Seagal
My Indian Boyfriend"Wo Deewana Ladka"Shravan Bharadwaj
2022 Raw (D)"Halamathi Habibo" Anirudh Ravichander Raqueeb AlamAnirudh RavichanderHindi version of Beast soundtrack
Pyar Mein Thoda Twist"Tutak Tutak Tutiya" Bappi Lahiri Minoo Singh
Jayeshbhai Jordaar "Nanki’s Theme" Sanchit Balhara and Ankit BalharaN/A
Brahmāstra "Deva Deva" Pritam Amitabh Bhattacharya Arijit Singh Nominated, Best Playback Singer - Female at IIFA 2023

Nominated, Best Playback Singer (Female) at Filmfare Awards 2023

"Deva Deva (Film Version)"
Cirkus "Current Laga Re"Lijo George–DJ Chetas Kumaar Nakash Aziz, Dhvani Bhanushali, Lijo George, Vivek Hariharan
99 songs "Drugs (Background Score)" A.R. Rahman N/ABackground Score only
Thai Massage"Kyon" Joi Barua Irshad Kamil Amit Mishra
2023 Ponniyin Selvan: II (D)"Megha Re Megha" A. R. Rahman Gulzar Antara NandyHindi Dubbed
Jogira Sara Ra Ra "Torture" Meet Bros Kumaar Meet Bros
8 A.M. Metro "Hey Fikar"Mark K Robin Kausar Munir
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani "What Jhumka?" Pritam, Madan Mohan Amitabh Bhattacharya Arijit Singh, Ranveer Singh
"Saregama Caravan Medley" Pritam Shashwat Singh
Dream Girl 2 "Dil Ka Telephone 2.0" Meet Bros Kumaar Jubin Nautiyal, Meet Bros
"Jamnapar"Kumaar, HerselfMeet Bros, Neha Kakkar, Maanuni Desai, Samaaira Chandhoke
Jawan "Faraatta" Anirudh Ravichander Kumaar Arijit Singh, Badshah
Aankh Micholi "Ve Dholna" Sachin-Jigar Priya Saraiya Shashwat Singh
2024 Fighter "Dil Banaane Waaleya" Vishal–Shekhar Kumaar Arijit Singh
Woh Bhi Din The "Higher" Joi Barua Irshad Kamil
Amar Singh Chamkila "Vida Karo" A. R. Rahman Arijit Singh
Ishq Vishk Rebound "Soni Soni" Rochak Kohli Gurpreet Saini Darshan Raval

Tamil

YearFilmSongMusicLyricsCo-singer(s)
2015 O Kadhal Kanmani "Mental Manadhil" A. R. Rahman A. R. Rahman, Mani Ratnam A. R. Rahman, Aalap Raju
"Mental Manadhil" (Female)
2016 24 "Mei Nigara" Madhan Karky Sid Sriram, Sanah Moidutty
Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada "Idhu Naal"Aditya Rao
2017 Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal "Kannadi Poovukku"Santhosh Dayanidhi Kabilan Haricharan
Kaatru Veliyidai "Azhagiye" A. R. Rahman Madhan Karky, Navneet Virk (Punjabi lyrics) Arjun Chandy, Haricharan
Velaikkaran "Iraiva" Anirudh Ravichander Viveka Anirudh Ravichander
2018 Irumbu Thirai "Azhagae" Yuvan Shankar Raja Vivek Arun Kamath
Kolamavu Kokila "Orey Oru" Anirudh Ravichander Vignesh Shivan Anirudh Ravichander
Sarkar "OMG Ponnu" A. R. Rahman Vivek Sid Sriram
Kaatrin Mozhi "Rekkai Thulirtha"A.H. KaashifMadhan Karky
2019 Pakkiri (Tamil version)"Engleesu Lovesu" Amit Trivedi Dhanush
Thumbaa "Jilebara" Vivek–Mervin Ku. KarthikVivek–Mervin
Kaappaan "Hey Amigo" Harris Jayaraj Vairamuthu Leslee Lewis
Sanga Thamizhan "Sandakari Neethan" Vivek–Mervin Prakash Francis Anirudh Ravichander, Mervin Solomon
Action "Nee Sirichalum" Hiphop Tamizha Pa. Vijay Sadhana Sargam, Srinisha Jayaseelan
2020 Teddy "Marandhaye" D. Imman Madhan Karky Pradeep Kumar
Kaatteri "En Peru Enna Kelu"S. N. PrasadSrikanth Varadan Maria Roe Vincent
Doctor "Chellama" Anirudh Ravichandar Sivakarthikeyan Anirudh Ravichander
2021 Mudhal Nee Mudivum Nee "Pudhidhaai" Darbuka Siva Keerthi
Sinam "Enil Paaindhidum" Shabir KarkyShabir
99 Songs (Tamil)"Seemanthapoo" A. R. Rahman Kutti Revathi Sharanya Srinivas, Sireesha Bhagavatula
Annabelle Sethupathi "Ghost Party"Krishna KishorKu. Karthik Aaryan Dinesh Kanagaratnam, Yashita Sharma
Border"Nenjae Nenjae" Sam C. S. VivekaKarthik
2022 Beast "Arabic Kuthu" Anirudh Ravichander Sivakarthikeyan Anirudh Ravichander
No Entry"Oh Reba" Ajesh Ku. Karthik Benny Dayal
Don "Private Party" Anirudh Ravichander SivakarthikeyanAnirudh Ravichander
The Legend "Vaadi Vaasal" Harris Jayaraj Snehan Benny Dayal
"Popopo" Madhan Karky KK, Prasad SN
Brahmāstra (Tamil version)"Deva Deva (Tamil)" Pritam Sid Sriram
Parole "Anbe Gadhi"Rajkumar AmalDwarakh Raja
2023 Varisu "Jimikki Ponnu" Thaman S Vivek Anirudh Ravichander
Jawan (Tamil version)"Pattasa" Anirudh Ravichander Vivek, Arivu Nakash Aziz, Arivu
Kick "Gilma" Arjun Janya
2024 Merry Christmas "Neela Ravile" Pritam
Inga Naan Thaan Kingu "Maayoney" D. Imman Muthamil Sean Roldan
Eleven"Azhagaana Arakkana"Vishnu Edavan
2025 Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam "Yedi" G. V. Prakash Kumar VivekDhanush

Telugu

YearFilmSongMusicLyricsCo-singer(s)Note
2015 Kick 2 "Nuvve Nuvve" S. Thaman Varikuppala Yadagiri Thaman S
"Janda Pai Kapiraju" Divya Kumar
Kerintha "Ye Kadhaa" Mickey J. Meyer Ramajogayya Sastry
OK Bangaram "Mental Madhilo" A. R. Rahman Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry Krishna Chaitanya
2016 24 (Telugu version)"Manasuke" Chandrabose Sid Sriram, Sanah Moidutty
"Deivam Raasina Kavitha"Haricharan
2017 Cheliyaa "Hamsaro"Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry, Navneet Virk (Punjabi lyrics) Arjun Chandy, Haricharan
Kaadhali "Ela Thelchaali"Prasan Praveen Shyam Vanamali
2018 Hello "Yevevo" Anup Rubens Chandrabose Akhil Akkineni
Anaganaga O Premakatha "Ninne Vidavanule"KC AnjanShreemani
Sarkar (Telugu version)"OMG Pilla" A. R. Rahman Vanamali Sid Sriram
Next Enti? "Love'Otsavam" Leon James Ramajogayya Sastry Benny Dayal
Lover "Anthe Kadha Mari" Ankit Tiwari Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry Ankit Tiwari
2019 Bandobast "Hey Amigo" Harris Jayaraj Vanamali Leslee Lewis, Haricharan
2021 Love Story "Evo Evo Kalale"Pawan Ch Bhaskarabhatla Ravi Kumar Nakul Abhyankar
Varun Doctor (Telugu version)"Chittemma" Anirudh Ravichander Srinivasa MoorthyAnirudh Ravichander
2022 Beast (Telugu version)"Halamathi Habibo"Sri Sai Kiran
Sarkaru Vaari Paata "Ma Ma Mahesha" S. Thaman Anantha Sriram Sri Krishna Nominated–SIIMA Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Telugu
Thank You "Ento Enteynto"
Brahmāstra (Telugu version)"Deva Deva (Telugu)" Pritam Chandrabose Sreerama Chandra
2023 Rangabali "Raya Raya Ro"Pawan CH Anantha Sriram Hiral Viradia
Jawan (Telugu version)"Galatta" Anirudh Ravichander Chandrabose Nakash Aziz, Arivu
Jorugaa Husharugaa "Kanulu Kalalu Vera"Praneet MuzicPurnachary
2024 Merry Christmas (Telugu version)"Vedi Chenthane" Pritam

Kannada

YearFilmSongMusicLyricsCo-singer(s)Note
2016 Niruttara "Neenene Hosa Kanasu" Niladri Kumar Kaviraj
"Aalangisu Baa Nannanu"Balachandra Prabhu
2020 Butterfly "Manasu Eegaaitu" Amit Trivedi Jayanth Kaikini Nikhita Gandhi
2021 99 Songs "Sai Shirdi Sai" A. R. Rahman Vasuki Vaibhav Music Video
2022 Beast (Kannada version)"Halamathi Habibo" Anirudh Ravichander Varadaraj ChikkaballapuraDinker Kalvala
Brahmāstra (Kannada version)"Deva Deva (Kannada)" Pritam Hridaya Shiva Sanjith Hegde

Bengali

YearFilmSongMusicLyricsCo-singer(s)Note
2013Majnu"E Mon Aajkal" Rishi Chanda PrasenRishi Chanda
2014 Bangali Babu English Mem "Eai Ki Prem"
2017 Ami Je Ke Tomar "Bhalobeshe Felechi" Indradeep Dasgupta Ash King
Boss 2: Back to Rule "Yaara Meherbaan" Jeet Gannguli Pranjal Nakash Aziz

Malayalam

YearFilmSongMusicLyricsCo-singer(s)Note
2019 Pathinettam Padi "Kaattalakal"A.H. KaashifVinayak
2022 Beast (Malayalam version)"Halamathi Habibo" Anirudh Ravichander Deepak RamDinker Kalvala
2023Thrishanku"Dapper Maama"Jay UnnithanManu Manjith

Gujarati

YearFilmSongMusicLyricsCo-singer(s)Note
2018 Love Ni Bhavai "I Love You, Re Mari Savaar" Sachin–Jigar Niren Bhatt
Mijaaj "Bhinjaaun"Meghdhanush Priya Saraiya
Oxygen"Nokho Anokho" Parth Bharat Thakkar Chinmaay Purohit Parthiv Gohil

Marathi

YearFilmSongMusicLyricsCo-singer(s)Note(s)
2017 FU: Friendship Unlimited "Affoo Khudaya"Samir Saptiskar, Vishal Mishra (original by Kalyanji–Anandji) Anand Bakshi, Raj Shekhar Sonu Nigam, Earl Edgar
Dry Day"Ashi Kashi"Ashwin SrinivasanJai Atre Ash King
2024 Yek Number (film) "Majha Yek Number Title Song" Ajay-Atul 100RBH

Punjabi

YearFilmSongMusicLyricsCo-singer(s)Note
2017Jindua"Takdi Ravan" Arjuna Harjai Kumaar Akhil
Mahi NRI"One More Thumka"Anubhav Singh, Arjuna Harjai

Urdu

YearFilmSongMusicLyricsCo-singer(s)Notes
2017 Punjab Nahi Jaungi "Ae Dil" Shiraz Uppal Shakeel SohailShiraz UppalPakistani Film
Rangreza "Bagiya Mein" Qurram Hussain Tauqeer BhinderPakistani film; Nominated, Best Singer (Female) at Lux Style Awards
2022 Tich Button "Ehsaan Hai Tumhara"Adrian David EmmanuelShakeel Sohail Farhan Saeed Pakistani film
2023 Babylicious "Gazab Kurriye" Ahmed Jahanzeb

English

YearFilmSongMusicLyricsCo-singer(s)Notes
2016 Pelé: Birth of a Legend "Blessings from the Sky" A. R. Rahman

Non-film songs

YearSongAlbumLanguageComposerNote
2013"Pinjra" MTV Coke Studio India (Season 3) Hindi Clinton Cerejo
2014"Simply Sufi"Single Salim–Sulaiman Simply Sufi TVC ad
Raunaq "Aa Bhi Jaa" A. R. Rahman
"Geet Gaaon"
2015"Can't Forget You (Tujhe Bula Diya)"SingleHindi, English Arjun Music Video
2016"First Date"First Date: Musical Short Film [18] HindiVinay Jaiswal
"Deewaren: Unity Song for Holi"
"Tu Hai"SingleHindi Salim–Sulaiman Jammin'
"Yaara"Single A. R. Rahman
"Meetha Zeher"Playing Priya: Short Film Joi Barua
"Away & Beyond"SingleEnglish Arjuna Harjai Maruti Ciaz
"Satellite"Dance Under the Influence Sanjoy Music Album
2017"Udd Chal"SingleHindiSrihari JagannathanChennai Street Band
"Zikr (Celebrating Eid)"Single Salim–Sulaiman
"Raat Abhi Baaki Hai"SingleShayadshah ShahebdinTimes Music
"Lafz Unkahe"Lafz UnkaheAjay SinghaMusic Album
2018"Andekha, Ansuna, Anchua"Single Vishal Bhardwaj Zee Brand Anthem
"Aayat Bane Hum"Single Mickey J. Meyer T-Series Pop Chartbusters
"Castles"Future PerfectEnglish Anish Sood Music Album
"Lamhein Beetey Hue"SingleHindiAnurag Godbole
"Kaadhal"SingleTamilA.H.Kaashif
"Haq Hai"Budh: Short FilmHindiShreyas PuranikTimes Music
"Raahat"SingleAshish-VijayT-Series Pop Chartbusters
"Padharo Mawla"Single Salim–Sulaiman
"Jeeya Mar Ke (Tum Mile Dil Khile)"SingleParichaySaregama Music
"Kanne Kanne"SingleTamil Leon James 7UP Madras Gig
"Taajub Hai"SingleHindiGulraj SinghOnePlus Playback
"Sar Utha Ke Jiyo"Single Arjun Kanungo HDFC Life
"Jheeni Jheeni"Single Salim–Sulaiman Music Album
"Nis Din Nis Din"SingleHindi A. R. Rahman Jammin'
"Eh le Himmat"Single Ranjit Barot
2019"Ganga: The River of People"Single Prakash Apollo Tyres
"Haaye Oye (Acoustic)"SingleQARAN
"Nach Baliye"SingleHindiLijo George -Dj Chetas Nach Baliye season nine theme song
"Ab Aaja"Flip Gajendra Verma Music Album
"Humraahi"Single Arjuna Harjai OnePlus Playback
"Priyasakhi"SingleTamil
"Tere Bina" (Acoustic)SingleHindi Zaeden
"Bachpan Ki Dhun"SingleAnkur Tewari CRY – Child Rights and You
2020"Dil Kho Ke"Single Arjun Kanungo
"Roiyaan Ve"Single Arjuna Harjai
"Hum Haar Nahin Maanenge"Single A. R. Rahman
"Dusk Stories"SingleHindi Sanjoy
"Bin Bole Baby Tu"SinglePunjabiJitendra Vishwakarma, Ruhaan Rajput & Arvind KumarMusic Video
"Mai Ni Meriye"SingleHindi Lost Stories
"Jab Tum Paas Ho"Single Salim – Sulaiman Music Video
"India Together"Single Gajendra Verma
"Aage Ki Soch"SingleAkshay The One & Shashwat Singh
"Mastiyaapa" Bandish Bandits Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy An original Indian web series on Amazon Prime Video
"Couple Goals"
"Sajan Bin"
"Sansaar"EK Ricky Kej Music Album
"Ladd Chaley"Single Siddharth Mahadevan & Souumil The Indian Express: 26/11 Stories of Strength
"Kaun Tujhe (Finding The Light)"SingleHindi, English Arjun Original Music: Amaal Mallik
"Ruperi Valut Madanchya Banaat"MarathiSanket NaikSaregama Marathi, A tribute to Asha Bhosle.

Original Music Director: Anil-Arun

"Jheeni Jheeni"BhoomiHindi Salim–Sulaiman Music Album
2021"Tu Kabhi Kabhi"Songs of LoveHindi Amit Trivedi Music Album
"Arakkiye"SingleTamilAniVeeMusic Video
"Top Tucker"SingleHindi, Tamil Yuvan Shankar Raja
"Baggage (Ishq Mushkil Hai)"SingleHindi, English Arjun
"Main Janu Na"SingleHindi Arjuna Harjai
"Chamba/Maaye Ni Meriye "SingleAditya PushkarnaHimachal Folk Song, Co-singer: Armaan Malik
"Meherma"Single Samira Koppikar Zee Music Originals
"Hum Tum"SingleNaresh-AnandTimes Music
"Dildariyaan"MOODZParichayMusic Album
"Mera Jee Karda"SinglePunjabiJ StatikMusic Video, Co-singer: Deep Jandu
"Kinni Soni" Feels Like Ishq Punjabi, EnglishSameer Kaushal & Ayushmann Khurrana A Netflix original series
"Na Na"SinglePunjabiDj Lyan & Mickey Singh Music Video
"Gallaan Teriyaan"SingleHindi Salim–Sulaiman
"Ganeshay Dheemahi"SingleSanskrit Ajay – Atul Times Music Spiritual,

Recreated by Shailesh Dani

"Mehndi Te Vavi"SingleGujarati Lost Stories Music Video
"4 AM"SinglePunjabi Mickey Singh
"Chal Koi Na (Let it Go)"SinglePunjabiDJ Lyan, Jay Skilly & Mickey Singh Music Video
"Bach Ke Rehna (Red Notice)"SingleHindi R. D. Burman, Badshah, DIVINE,

Mikey McCleary

Music Video, Promotional Track for Red Notice (A Netflix original film)
"Belief Song"SingleEnglishSouumil and Siddharth Mahadevan Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
"Tera Ishq"SingleHindiSiddharth ParasharMusic Video
2022" Mujhko Pyaar Ho Gaya"SingleHindiAnkit KholiaMusic Video
"Hauli Hauli"SinglePunjabiCharanpreet SinghMusic Video
"Yeh hai India ka YouTube"SingleHindiSiddhant MagoMusic Video, YouTube Musical anthem
"Dildariyaan (Acousticz)"SingleParichayMusic Album
"Duvaa Duvaa" Suzhal -The Vortex Tamil Sam C. S. Indian web series on Amazon Prime Video
"Bahaar Hai"Beyond BollywoodHindi Salim–Sulaiman Music Album
"Honey Ke Sang"Single JAM8 Roposo Jamroom
"Sitara"GunehgarHindi, EnglishKaran KanchanMusic Album, Co-Singer: DIVINE

Lyrics: DIVINE, Jonita Gandhi

"Pipni" Mismatched: Season 2 Hindi Anurag Saikia A Netflix original series
"Hey, Enna Paarva?"SingleTamil Sanjoy Exclusively on Instagram
2023"Naya Sher"SinglePunjabiKaran Kanchan Royal Challenge,

Music Video ft. Virat Kohli, Co-singer: DIVINE.

"Sitara (Live Session)"GunehgarHindiKaran KanchanMusic Video, Co-Singer: DIVINE
"Dil Jashn Bole"SingleHindi Pritam 2023 Cricket World Cup anthem

Co-singers: Pritam, Nakash Aziz, Amit Mishra, Sreerama Chandra, AKASA and Charan.

2024"Tu Jaane"Love Like That - EPHindi, EnglishJonita Gandhi, Juan Ariza & Julia GarthaDebut EP [19]
"Love Like That (feat. Ali Sethi)"Punjabi,

English

Jonita Gandhi, Ali Sethi, Juan Ariza & Julia Gartha
"It Is What It Is (Madhaniya)"Jonita Gandhi, Harinderpal Singh, Juan Ariza & Julia Gartha
"Always & Forever (Naal Ve)"Jonita Gandhi, Harinderpal Singh, Juan Ariza, Rachel West & Sheikh Adnan Almuqta Dir

Filmography

Film

Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearFilmLanguageNotesRef.
TBAWalking/Talking Strawberry IcecreamTamilDebut; Filming [20] [21]

Television

YearTitleRoleNote
2020 Taare Zameen Par HerselfJudge; live singing reality show
2024 Dance Plus Pro HerselfSong promotion

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