Kabir Rafi

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Kabir Rafi
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Background information
Born24 June 1993
Visakapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
Origin Chandole, Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh, India
GenresFilm score & music producer
Occupation(s)Music composer & playback singer
Instrument(s)Vocalist, keyboards, guitars
Years active2010–present
LabelsAnanda Audio, T series-Lahari, Aditya Audio
Website www.kabirrafi.com

Kabir Rafi [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] is an Indian music composer, playback singer, independent pop artist, and background score artist. He made his full-fledged music direction debut with his first multilingual feature film in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada & Malayalam is #PK, Released in Aug 2022 and made his first Kannada commercial debut with Sugar Factory [6] [7] released in Nov 2023. before that he did his 1st Big banner web series like Mana Mugguri Love Story [8] under producer Swapna Dutt banner swapna cinema who made movies like Kalki 2898 AD, sita ramam, Mahanati. then he did Mrs Subbalaxmi [9] [10] under Manchu Lakshmi banner manchu telefilms & Zee5. previously he has worked predominantly for 200 plus digital short films, independent films & mini movies from 2015 to present in English, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Silent films and other foreign languages which accumulated lot of awards and recognition. Presently he is working on 1 Kannada & 3 Telugu features movies to be released in 2024 - 2025.

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Early life

Kabir Rafi [11] was born to an Indian army soldier Shaik Abdul Khader in Vishakapatnam, lived in and then travelled to various cities in India including Gujarat (Bhuj), Bengaluru, Assam (Silchar) and Mumbai then settled in Hyderabad. His family has an army background with his great-grandfather a "freedom fighter". His grandfather and father also served in the Indian army where his father, a retired subedar major, His Father is a huge fan of singer Mohammed Rafi and used to listen and cherish his songs and films during his service days in borders, with the inspiration and influence of mohammed Rafi on him, he gave that name to his child. Documented name Mohammed Rafi (Kabir Rafi screen name) works professionally in the music field today following the encouragement of his father and mother. He finished his entire Schooling from (KV) Kendriya Vidyalaya Central school. He did his bachelor's degree in hotel management from Regency College of culinary arts in 2009 and was an MBA graduate of 2011 From Malla Reddy college. He then worked with Just Dial Company for 2 years on a contract basis as a video vendor after MBA . But his music career was on the go along with his studies since childhood. Rafi started performing at the age of 12 with various musical stage shows and learned Hindustani classical music in vocals & Tabla (Pratham swash 1st grade). His mother recognised his talent in his early schooling days and encouraged him to learn music tabla classes and participate in various stage shows, singing competitions, etc. His father was serving in the Indian Army transferred to Mumbai where Rafi started his professional career singing various jingle and dubbing songs & tracks for music directors including Dilip Sen who guided him in 2005. As his father Posted from Mumbai to Hyderabad, Rafi dint left Mumbai for 2 years staying in his uncle's room struggling hard for food and work, tried his luck in music and acting industry too in Bollywood he acted in small roles under Balaji telefilms Ltd and also sang lot of jingles and dubbing songs. Rafi's Father then insisted him to come down to Hyderabad and concentrate in studies and music alongside, as there is Tollywood industry, so he suggested him to try his luck in telugu film industry. So he got shifted to Hyderabad in 2006. He then given lot of singing audition, sang chorus and track singing for various music director in telugu film industry. Then he developed his music skills too and given a lot of background musical works for various top music directors as Asst. Composer, singer and keyboard player. He also sang track songs for them. One of the music directors who encouraged him was late Chakri in his early stages. Then he joined Composer Jeevan Thomas in 2009 worked with him for four years, observed, worked & learnt various professional aspects of Music under his class.

Career

From 2012 to 2014 he was under observation and worked in the musical team of musician & music director Jeevan Thomas for the movies Kuberulu, [12] First love (2013) and Yavvanam Oka Fantasy (2015). He also got opportunity to sing songs in Telugu, Kannada and Hindi as playback singer for a few movies. He gave stage performances as singer for more than 100 plus events. In 2014 he finished his first movie as full-fledged music direction debut Manasu palike maya prema. [13] [14] audio got release but some how movie didn't got released. Then in 2016 his independent film Parinayam was released. His second feature film, Komali [15] [16] [17] [18] audio was released in 2017 i kannada. He finished with 200 Projects from the year 2015 to present [19] which includes short films, independent films, web series, feature films, adds etc. in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi & English. His most popular projects which went viral and brought fame are Mana Mugguri Love Story, [20] [21] Mrs Subbalaxmi [22] , Konchan Istam Chaala Kastam, I Hate You, Aa Gang Repu, Maa Naana Kosam, Pilli Kalla Papa, Oye Nandu, Atu itu nuvvey, etc. Critically acclaimed short films include She, Musalman, Papa, Anandmaaye, Chotu, Karmama and many more. His total musical view count on YouTube is nearing to 8 crores views which makes him the highest viewed musician in short film category 2015- 2018 on YouTube in India. His upcoming feature film projects are under production to be released in 2024- 2025.

Awards and nominations

  1. Awarded with siima [23] [24] [25] short film awards [26] [27] for the best music director [28] [29] for "KICK" short film [30] by Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam (Director of PELLICHUPULU), hosted by Allu Sirish, Rana Daggubati, and Navdeep.
  2. Won 'Best Short Film Music Director – Telugu' Award for Koncham Ishtam Chala Kashtam at 1st SIIMA Short Film Awards .
  3. (MCIFA) melbourne city independent film awards [31] for BEST SOUND DESIGNER for short film Insight directed by kamal Krishna
  4. Awarded With Studio One film awards for the best music director
  5. Awarded With Lotus Short film Awards 2018 for best music director for Aa Gang Repu 2.
  6. Nominated in Telangana_state_Language_and_Culture_department short film festival
  7. Awarded With Lotus Short film Awards 2017 for best singer for voice of eyes.
  8. Awarded with Indie Fest Short Film Award 2015 for best background music for short film "Aa gang repu" [32]
  9. Awarded with a national award from VR films national award 2016 for best music for song "yedo maya chesav". [33] in short film category.
  10. Nominated in Lotus Short film Awards 2016 for Maa Naana Kosam & parinayam for best song and singer.
  11. Nominated in Lotus Short film Awards 2016 for Aa gang repu & Koncham istam chaala kastam for best music.
  12. Felicitated with Short film Diamond Award 2017 towards Contribution of Music in Tollywood short film industry for 2 years to till date presented by Tollywood director and producers Raj Kandukuri, lyric writer Chandra Bose & producer T.Rama Satya Narayana.

Discography

Feature films

YearFilm TitleDirectorLead CastLanguageNotesAudio channelWorked AsGenre
2014 Manasu Palike Maya Prema [13] Munu SwamyMurali krishna, Kaajal Sakhare Telugu Audio Released Lahari Music Music DirectorLove Story, Drama
2017 Komali Vikas MadakariMurali krishna, Kaajal Sakhare Kannada Audio Released Silly Monk Music DirectorLove Story, Drama
2019RAHASYAM [34] [35] [36] Sagar saileshSagar sailesh, RithikaTeluguReleased 1 Feb 2019Mango MusicMusic DirectorHorror, Drama
2020PlayBackHari Prasad JakkaDinesh, Ananya Nagmalla,TeluguReleased 5 March 2021AHASound Foley ArtistSuspense Thriller
2022#pkHemanth pVinny Viyaan, Aashu ReddyTelugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam.Film Released 26 August 2022 Lahari Music Music DirectorLove Story, Action
2023Sugar FactoryDeepak Aras Darling Krishna, sonal moentroKannadaAudio ReleasedAnanda audioMusic DirectorRom-Com Drama
2024Thata ManavuduRam Mandapathi Rajendra Prasad TeluguAnnounced / Filming-----Music DirectorLove & Drama
2024chaavu kuda pelli laatidi brotherMalli k chandra----TeluguconfirmedMusic DirectorVillage Drama
2024----sashank voleti----Teluguconfirmed-----Music DirectorRom-Com Drama

OTT Web series

YearSeries TitleLanguageDirectorLead CastReleased ChannelNotesGenre
2016Nuvvu Pakkanunte Baaguntaadhe [37] TeluguEeswar ReddyMohan Bhagath Shreyas Media 2 episodes releasedRom-Com
2017Mana Mugguri love story [38] TeluguShashank Yeleti Nandini Reddy Naveep, Tejeswini, Adith Yup TV All Episodes ReleasedRom-Com
2019Mrs. Subbalakshmi [9] [10] i [39] TeluguN Vamsi Krishna Lakshmi Manchu, Avasarala Srinivas Yup TV, Zee5 All Episodes ReleasedAction-Comedy-drama
2019Missamma PelliTelugugautami challagullaAd My, Tarun V6 chill Trailer ReleasedRom-Com
2021Ajatha ShatruvuTeluguFarooq RoyAnirudth, East West Entertainment / MX playerAll Episodes ReleasedAction Drama

Short, independent, mini movies & youtube series

YearFilm TitleDirectorLanguageChannelNotesYouTube Views
12014AdugadugunaBharat KumarTeluguFriends Forever CreationsReleased---
22014ManiaMadhusudhana ReddyTeluguTelugu OneReleased13000
32015Coffee With SiriMunneshwarTeluguIQlik channelReleased2 lakhs
42015I Hate YouPavan RachepalliTeluguIQlik channelReleased (Premiered in India)6 lakhs
52015Smart PhoneKoushik PegallapatiTeluguYeshwanth Sai CreationsReleased1.30 lakhs
62015PoraatamJay SureshTeluguRunway ReelsReleased5000
72015KICK – Koncham Istam Chaala KastamNagasri RaoTeluguIQlik channelReleased (Premiered in India & US)

Won SIIMA best music director award

3.5 million
82015D- A Dark TaleMaahesshh SkTeluguIQlik channelReleased (Premiered in India)8000
92015HarivilluDasari MurthyTeluguIQlik channelReleased1.5million
102015Love Re-defineRAMTeluguBroken Hearts ProductionReleased1 lakh
112015Oye NanduSathish TirupathiTeluguIQlik channelReleased1.5million
122015i CubeSreekanth PidikitiTeluguTelugu OneReleased2500
132015Interview @ Love.comVijay BharathTeluguIDEA FACTORYReleased40000
142015OorvasiSP NaiduTeluguIQlik channelReleased79000
152015Reverse RevengeKiran PanthulaTeluguWide AnglesReleased1.56 lakhs
162015Lovely LoveMunneshwarTeluguWide AnglesReleased7000
172015al-Ka-Hell (alcohol)Surya EntyTeluguReleased18000
182015SoSoGopi Nath ReddyTeluguIQlik channelReleased
192015RakhiVinay VajrakaruruTeluguTelugu OneReleased
202015Aa Gang RepuYogee Qumaar MutyaalaTeluguIQlik channelReleased & won the BEST MUSIC AWARD

at Indie Fest Short Film Award

50 million
212015MuslmaanSanjay KarlapudiTeluguSai Akshaya ProductionsReleased10,000
222015Okariki Okarai UntunteyGopi Nath ReddyTeluguWide AnglesReleased
232015Time To LoveFaarooq RoyTeluguIQlik MoviesReleased (Premiered in India)
252015Yaar ArivaarSanthosh Gopa Tamil Tamil ShortCutsReleased
262015I 2Charan CherryTeluguTelugu OneReleased
272015Okariki OkaruSanthosh GopaTeluguTelugu OneReleased
282015 Nannu Dochukunduvate Rathnaker ReddyTeluguIQlik channelReleased
292015Inkonchem PremistaNagaraj ThakurTeluguGenuine picturesReleased
302015Chinni Chinni Aasalu Naalo ReganeyMani LakkimsettyTeluguIQlik channelReleased
312016MeghamRamesh KadumulaTeluguPVR ProductionsReleased (Premiered in India)
322016Maa Naana KosamFaarooq RoyTeluguIQlik channelReleased (Premiered in India)
332015KamalikaDevada MuraliTeluguTelugu OneReleased
34201524 HoursGuna GovindTeluguTelugu OneReleased
352016Nammadaniki Yentha BaagundiKiran BaleTeluguIQlik channelReleased
362016OoshodayamKalluri HariTeluguTelugu OneReleased
372016GangaVijay Kumar KalivarapuTeluguTelugu OneReleased
382016Anand VihariBharattTeluguIQlik channelReleased (Premiered in India)
392016SankalpamSiva KrishnaTeluguOnline TalkiesReleased
402016AdaalatDanish Khan Hindi Shalimar Hindi MoviesReleased
412016Yedo Maya ChesaavRam Reddy PannalaTeluguU&I EntertainmentsReleased
422016I am Your MotherSambashiva raoTeluguShort Film TalkiesReleased
432016Soggade Na Chinni NayanaJaveed PashaTeluguUFO PromotionsReleased (Premiered in India)
442016Kalyanam KamaniyamMahesh YennintiTeluguTelugu OneReleased
452016SwachaaSateesh KumarTeluguTelugu OneReleased
462016U – TurnRavi VarmaTeluguWide Angle PicturesReleased
472016SHEVijay BharatTeluguRunway ReelsReleased (Premiered in India)
482016Pilli Kalla PapaGopi Nath ReddyTeluguRunway ReelsReleased
492016Round The ClockVJ ShivanTeluguIQlik channelReleased (Premiered in India)
492016MITHYA/FALSEMahendra Hindi, EnglishFilmy mindsReleased
502016Ammai Amma PremaFaarooq RoyTeluguRunway reelsReleased as 50th Project

(premiered in India)

1.10 million
512016ParinayamAnu PrasadTeluguIQlik channelReleased (Premiered in India)
522016ZeroVenu GpoalTeluguOnline TalkiesReleased
532016Love ProposalsEswar Reddy GayamTelugu Shreyas Media Released
542016Naaku Pellaindi – Aina ParvaleduGowri NaiduTeluguTelugu OneReleased
552016PaapaYogee Qumaar MutyaalaTeluguTelugu OneReleased (Premiered in India)
562016The Christmas GiftKomali English ArtStreet CreationsReleased
572016Its My LifeBhaskar BantupalliTeluguSilly TubeReleased (Premiered in India)
582017A nightout with bossVirat VishnuTeluguVishal Creative WorksReleased
592017My Heart Is BeatingRajesh DevarapalliTeluguIQlik MoviesReleased
602017Slam BookVarunTeluguVie CutsReleased
612017Aatankwaadi Kaun ?Danish Khan Hindi Screened in India
622017Nuvvu Chaala Hot Guru RaaBrahma ChariTeluguRunway ReelsReleased
632017Na Pelli ChoopuluRameesh TamadaTeluguGenuine PicturesReleased
642017Software BichagaaduAnu PrasadTeluguGenuine PicturesReleased
652017Old City- The Gang WarSaleem SKTeluguTelugu oneTrailer Released
662017AvantikaBalaji PrasadTeluguRolling ReelsReleased
672017Beer Father (BF)Ravi VarmaTeluguRunway ReelsReleased70 million
682017Finding My ParentsShaik Azzagar AaliTeluguSilly TubeReleased
692017The UnknownSiva Sai Teja English pocket filmsReleased
702017Atu Nuvve Itu NuvveShoban NVTeluguteluguoneReleased
712017TenNagendra GuvvalaTeluguMonks N MonkeysReleased
722017PriyankaKoti ReddyTeluguRajnaath Kolli channelReleased
732017Love BugPavan RachepalliTeluguAnil ArtsReleased
742017nenu meeku telusaRahulTeluguGenuine PicturesReleased
752017InsightKamal Krishna English Kamal KrishnaPremiered World Wide
762017Om ShantiSagar SaileshTelugusilly tubeReleased
772017GundamgereD. K. PavanTelugusri vayunanda studiosTrailer Released
782017Ne kai ToduntaGaneshTeluguGenuine PicturesReleased
792016Voice of eyesVaali Daala Silent Vaali Varun VisualsReleased (Premiered in India)
802017VyuhaSV TriveraTelugusilly shotReleased
812017The DateSree ChaituTeluguJujubi TVReleased
822017AnandmayeAnu PrasadTeluguGenuine PicturesReleased
832017SandwichPavan RachepalliTeluguSilly ShotsReleased
842017Ninnu Kori (short film)Sharan NeheruTeluguRSFIReleased
852017preyasiK SyamaniTeluguRunway ReelsTrailer Released
862017ChotuRaj ViratTeluguHamsa ProdsReleased
872017Aa gang repu 2Yogee QumaarTeluguI qiliks channelReleased
882017kothaga rekkalocchenaMahaanTeluguNagavaruna ProductionsReleased
892017JatayuKaushik BabuTeluguI qiliks channelReleased
902018"X"Faarooq RoyTeluguI qiliks channelReleased
912018Auto Lo AmmaiDasari Chiranjeevi Silent Telugu OneReleased
922018Surya BhaiSagar saileshTeluguSagar saileshReleased
932018Night LightNagaraj ThakurTeluguTelugu OneReleased
942018No- say yes to noMadhavi PamulaTeluguRunway ReelsReleased
952018SurpriseMadhu GogulapatiTeluguWide angel PicturesReleased
962018DhruvtaraGauthami PadmanabhanTeluguKlapboard productionsReleased
972018Karmam maranamRethesha ReddyTeluguKlapboard productionsReleased
982018Rani Anu Raja nenuP Raj KumarTeluguKlapboard productionsReleased
992018AlekhyaCharan KasinadhuniTeluguKlapboard productionsReleased
1002018Okkare Iddaru AiyaaruShoban NVTeluguI qiliks channelReleased as 100th project2.50 lakhs
1012018Modati_GnapakamNagaraj ThakurTeluguZflicksReleased
1022018ZindagiKhaja MHindi & TeluguScreened
1032018Oosupodhu UndaneedhuKala ShankarTeluguTelugu OneReleased
1042018Driver's StoryVasantTeluguKlapboard productionsReleased
1052018Tribal TheorySubbu CherukuriTeluguRunway ReelsTrailer Released
1062018InsideSurya EntyTeluguTrio ReelsReleased
1072019ButterscotchVijay BharatTeluguTelugu OneReleased
1082019WomenVijay Bharat Telugu & Hindi Future FilmsReleased
1092019Apple ColonyJai S Telugu & Hindi Klapboard productionsReleased
1102019HEXSV TriveraTeluguSilly ShotsReleased
1112019KAADHALMahaan Tamil Tamil Short CutsReleased
1122019Hashtag KidnapSuneal Patel NTeluguTelugu OneReleased
1132019Swagatam KrishnaRadha KrishnaTeluguSilly ShotsReleased1 million
1142019Neerida Aa kshanaVikas Madakari Kannada Talent VisionReleased
1152019Istamaina SakudaVijay BharathTeluguKabir Rafi officialReleased
1162019Night U leftGautham KrishnaTeluguWide AngleReleased
1172020Visakha Theeram LoRaj KumarTeluguI qiliks channelReleased40000
1182020KrishnayanamVinod GaliTeluguCrazy N CatchyReleased
1192020TRANSITIONCuts CarthikSilentAntenna Pictures (Silent film)Released
1202020Mr HumanSunil Ankuri Hindi, EnglishSilly ShotsReleased
1212021SwardhamVamc GudavalliTelugu Madhura Audio / BhavaniHD MoviesReleased58000
1222021SHEGautham KrishnaTeluguAmazon Prime / MX playerReleased
1232022No String AttachedYogee QumaarTeluguI qiliks channelReleased3200
1242022Action CutDarshan AshKannadaA2 moviesReleased1.8
1252023SannaJeevamAshok TalluriTeluguchai bisketReleased
1262023navarasa madhanamprudhvi RajTeluguscreened in vishwanat memorialscreened in india
1272023Pareshaan ZindagiAbid BhushanTeluguSyed Studiosall 11 episodes released

Singles and album songs

YearAlbumAlbum/Song TitleLanguageChannelSinger(s)LyricistNotes
2015I Hate YouNee Kalale KunukeTeluguCinemama Anudeep Dev, VidyaPavan Rachepalli
2015Smart PhoneChinni GundeloTeluguKabir rafi OfficialSrikantKoushik Pegallapati
2015Inkonchem PremistaKaalama AagaveTeluguGenuine picturesKabir rafi, ApurvaShoban NV
2016Maa Naana Kosam Adugadugu TeluguIQlik channel Anudeep Dev, Apurva garimella, Kabir rafi Kittu Vissapragada Nominated in Lotus Short film Awards

For Best song, singer & Lyric

2016Nee ParichayamNee ParichayamTeluguSMART CREATIONSkabir rafiSunder
2016Edo Maya ChesavEdo Maya ChesavTeluguU&I Entertainmentskabir rafiPoorna ChaariWon the BEST SONG & SINGER award at

VR films national award

2016Parinayamneeku nenuTelugu Madhura Audio Suresh Kumar, Harini Rao

Panchali Tanisha, Kabir rafi

Shoban NVNominated in Lotus Short film Awards

For Best song, singer & Lyric

2017Dream of the nationDesh Pukare reHindikabir rafi OFFICIALKabir rafiKabir rafi
2017Madahosh Hui HawaMadahosh Hui HawaHindiDJS FILM PRODUCTION HOUSEPanchali mallik and Aradhya sindeShafi
2018KarmamaSirulaTeluguKlapboard ProductionsRavi prakashLakshmi Priyanka
2018PadipoyaPadipoyaTeluguTelugu OneKabir rafiArhat bodhi
2018Okkare Iddaru AiyaaruEmo EmoTeluguKlapboard ProductionKabir rafi, Amrita nayakShoban NV
2018Bonaalu SongDhum Dhum DhumaarTeluguGenuine picturesUma nehaVeeru Gaddam
2020SankuratriSankuratri PandagaTeluguKabir Rafi OfficialManasa acharya, kabir rafiLakshmi Priyanka
2021Software AmmaiSoftware AmmaiTeluguKabir Rafi OfficialKabir rafiNikesh kumar
2022Emo emo ManaseEmo emo ManaseTeluguMarina OfficialKabir rafiVamsi Krishna

As playback singer

YearAlbumSong TitleLanguageChannelMusic DirectorLyricist/Co-SingerNotes
2015Inkonchem PremistaKaalama AagaveTeluguGenuine picturesKabir rafiShoban NV/Apurva
2016Maa Naana Kosam Adugadugu TeluguIQlik channelKabir rafi Kittu Vissapragada/

Anudeep Dev,

Apurva garimella,

Nominated in Lotus Short film Awards

For Best song, singer & Lyric

2016Nee ParichayamNee ParichayamTeluguSMART CREATIONSKabir rafiSunder
2016Edo Maya ChesavEdo Maya ChesavTeluguU&I EntertainmentsKabir rafiPoorna Chaari/tanishaWon the BEST SONG & SINGER award at

VR films national award

2016ParinayamYemautunndoTelugu Madhura Audio Kabir rafiShoban NV/Panchali Tanisha
2017Dream of the nationDesh Pukare reHindiKabir rafi OFFICIALJeevan ThomasKabir rafi
2018Okkare Iddaru AiyaaruEmo EmoTeluguAmrita NayakKabir rafiShoban NV/Amrita Nayak
2020#PKKhoya KhoyaHindiLehari TseriesKabir rafiNitin/Amrita Nayak
2023Sugar factorykalkonda ee premigeTeluguananda audioKabir rafiArasu Anthre

As Sound Designer

YearFilm TitleDirectorLanguageNotes
2015Aa Gang RepuYogee QumaarTelugu
2015ShashaDivyaEnglish
2016Shiva 143Sagar SaileshTelugu
2016SHEVijay BharathTelugu
2017BeepRaj viratTelugu
2017The UnknownSiva TejaEnglish
2017Amma Ammay PremaFarooq RoyTelugu
2017Second ChanceKrishna kumarTelugu
2017addictedAkhil rajTelugu
2017ChotuRaj viratTelugu
2018Mangamma Gari ManavaduAnu PrasadTelugu
2018HamsaaroSiva TejaTelugu
2018SleepwalkerGopi narraTelugu
2018Okkare Iddaru AiyaaruShoban NVTelugu
2020From The Night U LeftGautham KrishnaTelugu
2020Vizag Teeram LoRaj KumarTelugu

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