Vayu | |
|---|---|
 Vayu in 2018 | |
| Born | Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Lyricist, Singer, Music Composer |
| Years active | 2009–present |
Vaibhav Shrivastava, more popularly known as Vayu, is an Indian singer and songwriter, who has been active in the industry for over 10 years. He signed on to Sony Music India as an exclusive artist in 2018. [1] [2]
Vayu was born in Madhya Pradesh and spent his childhood years in small towns like Singrauli and Rewa. His mother used to affectionately call him Vayu, and the nickname stuck. His parents moved to Bhopal after he finished his schooling.[ citation needed ]
Vayu moved to Indore to study Graphic Designing and later shifted to Pune to pursue Masters in Mass Communication from Symbiosis Institute of Mass Communication (SIMC). [3]
Vayu moved to Mumbai in 2009 and worked in advertising by writing for various mediums like print and TV. He finally got his first lyricist break by Ram Gopal Verma in the 2010 movie, Rann. With Oopar Oopar Renn De (Bro Anthem) in 2014 and Banno from Tanu Weds Manu Returns in 2015, he established his credentials as a quirky and hit lyricist, and found a name in the industry. Initially, Vayu started out in Bollywood with his friend Tanishk Bagchi, but the two have now gone separate solo ways, occasionally collaborating on a song or two. [3] [4]
Vayu wrote the lyrics for Arjun Kanungo's single Gallan Tipsiyaan [5] and Akasa's single "Thug Ranjha". [6]
Vayu has written and co-composed Sanedo from Mitron, 2018 (starring Jackky Bhagnani and Kritika Kamra). He has written the lyrics for Chad Gayi Hai and Monobina from the Akshay Kumar movie, Gold.
He has also written the lyrics for 3 songs (Milegi Milegi, Kamariya, Nazar Na Lag Jaaye) in the latest hit movie Stree, starring Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor with Pankaj Tripathi, Aparshakti Khurrana, and Abhishek Banerjee appearing in supporting roles.
Badhaaiyan Tenu is a track written by Vayu, for the upcoming comedy drama film Badhaai Ho directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma.
Vayu wrote the Pepsi Anthem Swag Se Solo and also composed it along with Tanishk Bagchi.
He is a composer, lyricist and singer of a song under label of Sony Music India named as Baatein Karo. It was released in March 2020. Shot in India and Sri Lanka. A soulful track on smartphone life consuming the importance of in person talks. [7]
Vayu has contributed to several Bollywood movies as lyricist and performer. Following is his discography.
| Year of Release | Song name | Movie | Role | Composer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Sikkon Ki Andhi Bhook Hai | Rann | Lyricist | |
| Karma Dharma | Rakht Charitra | |||
| Mila To Marega | ||||
| 2011 | Jab Se Mein Choti Thi | Not A Love Story | ||
| Rangeela Re | ||||
| Woh Ek Pal | ||||
| 2012 | Kammo | Department | ||
| Mumbai Police | ||||
| Bad Boys | ||||
| 2013 | Jhooth Boliya | Jolly LLB | Krsna Solo | |
| 2015 | Banno Tera Swagger | Tanu Weds Manu Returns | Lyricist, Composer | Tanishk-Vayu |
| 2016 | Beat Pe Booty | A Flying Jatt | Lyricist, Singer | Sachin-Jigar |
| Khair Mangda | Lyricist | |||
| 2017 | Kankad | Shubh Mangal Savdhan | Lyricist, Composer | Tanishk-Vayu |
| Kanha | ||||
| Kanha (Male) | ||||
| Laddoo | ||||
| Rocket Saiyyan | ||||
| Beat It Bijuriya | Munna Michael | |||
| Twist Kamariya | Bareilly Ki Barfi | |||
| Balma Yegh Karma | Brij Mohan Amar Rahe | |||
| Disco Disco | A Gentleman | Lyricist | Sachin-Jigar | |
| Chandralekha | ||||
| Bandook Meri Laila | ||||
| Lagdi Hai Thaai | Simran | |||
| Majaa Ni Life | ||||
| Single Rehne De | ||||
| Piya Aa | Haseena Parkar | |||
| Jai Mata Di | Bhoomi | Lyricist (Along with Utkarsh Naithani) | ||
| Manva Likes to Fly | Tumhari Sulu | Lyricist | Tanishk Bagchi | |
| Ye Waqt Maut Ka Hai | The House Next Door | |||
| 2018 | Monobina | Gold | Tanishk Bagchi | |
| Chad Gayi Hai | Sachin-Jigar | |||
| Milegi Milegi | Stree | |||
| Kamariya | ||||
| Nazar Na Lag Jaye | ||||
| Dil Ka Darzi | Lyricist, Singer | |||
| Sanedo | Mitron | Lyricist, Composer | Tanishk-Vayu | |
| Ice Cream | Lust Stories | |||
| Beat Junglee | Dil Juunglee | Lyricist | Tanishk Bagchi | |
| Badhaai Ho - Title Track | Badhaai Ho | |||
| Sajan Bade Senti | JAM8 | |||
| Shubh Din | Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran | Sachin-Jigar | ||
| Thare Vaaste | ||||
| Kasumbi | ||||
| 2019 | The Naari Naari Song | Made in China | ||
| Zumba | Good Newwz | Tanishk Bagchi | ||
| Mumbai Dilli Di Kudiyaan | Student of the Year 2 | Vishal-Shekhar | ||
| The Bhoot Song | Housefull 4 | Lyricist (Along with Farhad Samji) | Farhad Samji, Sandeep Shirodkar | |
| 2020 | Mile Sur | Street Dancer 3D | Lyricist, Singer | Sachin-Jigar |
| Start Stop | Laxmii | Lyricist, Composer | Tanishk-Vayu | |
| Raakh | Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan | |||
| Aisi Taisi | ||||
| Pyaar Kar Le | Lyricist Along with Ikka, Sameer | Tanishk Bagchi | ||
| Gabru | Lyricist | |||
| Kaafi | ||||
| Kya Karte | ||||
| Pass Nahi | Shakuntala Devi | Sachin-Jigar | ||
| Rani Hindustani | ||||
| 2021 | Kheench Te Naach | Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui | ||
| Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui 2.0 | Tanishk Bagchi | |||
| Zaalima Coca-Cola | Bhuj: The Pride of India | |||
| One Two Dance | Hello Charlie | |||
| Doli | Helmet | Composer, Lyricist | Tanishk-Vayu | |
| Raja Boy | Velle | Lyricist, Singer | Rochak Kohli | |
| Yaaron Ka Bhulava | Lyricist | |||
| 2022 | Badhaai Do - Title Track | Badhaai Do | Tanishk Bagchi | |
| Firecracker | Jayeshbhai Jordaar | Lyricist (Along with Kumaar) | Vishal-Shekhar | |
| Firecracker (English) | Lyricist (Along with Kumaar and Vishal Dadlani) | |||
| Bijli | Govinda Naam Mera | Lyricist | Sachin-Jigar | |
| 2023 | Shaadi Dope Hai | Aankh Micholi | ||
| Cocktail | Jogira Sara Ra Ra | Tanishk Bagchi | ||
| Le Aaunga | Satyaprem Ki Katha |
| Year of Release | Song name | Album | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Gallan Tipsiyaan | Single by Arjun Kanungo | Lyricist |
| 2018 | Thug Ranjha | Single by Akasa | |
| 2020 | Baatein Karo | Single By Vayu | Composer, Lyricist, Singer, Performer |
| 2021 | Tohfa | Lyricist, Singer |
| Year | Award Ceremony | Category | Film | Song | Result | Reference(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Mirchi Music Awards | Upcoming Music Composer of The Year | Tanu Weds Manu: Returns | "Banno" | Nominated | [8] |
| Upcoming Lyricist of The Year | ||||||
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