Mohsin Shaikh

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Mohsin Shaikh
Birth nameMohsin Shaikh
Born (1987-10-16) October 16, 1987 (age 36)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Occupation(s)Indian Music composer and Lyricist
Years active2012 – current

Mohsin Shaikh [1] (born 16 October 1987) is an Indian lyricist and composer who is part of the Javed - Mohsin musical duo for Indian films. He is known predominantly for his work as a music composer and lyricist in Hindi cinema. [2]

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Early life

Mohsin Shaikh was born in Mumbai to the writer Mustafa Shaikh and Safiya Shaikh.

Singer

Composer (as Javed-Mohsin)

Lyricist

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References

  1. "Music is theraphy, [sic] helps me overcome setbacks: 'Saawan Mein Lag Gayi Aag' lyricist Mohsin Shaikh". Deccan Herald. September 28, 2020.
  2. "Composer-lyricist Mohsin Shaikh: Lyrics are the soul of a good song – Times of India". The Times of India. 28 September 2020.
  3. "Payal Dev and Mohsin Shaikh lend an eclectic vibe to Mika Singh's Sawan Mein Lag Gayi Aag". www.indulgexpress.com.
  4. "Vikrant Massey-Yami Gautam's Sawan Mein Lag Gayi Aag Lyricist Mohsin Shaikh Talks About Collaborating With Mika Singh, Badshah And Neha Kakar- EXCLUSIVE". www.spotboye.com.
  5. "90s Sawan Mein Lag Gayi Aag recreated the song in the new generation trending style: Lyricist Mohsin Shaikh". BW Businessworld.
  6. "Lyricist Mohsin Shaikh: Payal Dev gave me full freedom to pen down lyrics for 'Sawan mein lag gayi aag'". www.radioandmusic.com.