Vishal Dadlani
Vishal Dadlani is an Indian playback singer and music composer.
Early life
Dadlani was born and raised in a Sindhi Hindu family from Mumbai, Maharashtra. He went to Hill Grange High School in Mumbai and subsequently attended Jai Hind College for two years, after which he went to H.R. College of Commerce and Economics. He graduated in 1994 with a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce.Career
Dadlani's musical journey started in 1994 with the Mumbai-based electronica/indie-rock band Pentagram, which he fronted. Pentagram has gained recognition as one of the pioneers of Indian independent music.While active with the band, Dadlani found fame as a Bollywood music composer, singer, and lyricist, with movies like Jhankaar Beats, Bluff Master, and Salaam Namaste.
Collaboration with Shekhar
In 1999, Vishal-Shekhar, the Bollywood composing/producing and performing music duo, was formed. Dadlani and Shekhar Ravjiani have worked together on Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Marathi films. Their notable works include Jhankaar Beats, Dus, Bluffmaster, I See You, Om Shanti Om, Bachna Ae Haseeno, Dostana, Anjaana Anjaani, Ra.One, Student of the Year, Chennai Express, Bang Bang!, Happy New Year, Sultan, and Befikre. The duo has gained nationwide recognition, and today are credited with being amongst the architects of the modern Bollywood sound, having composed music for over 60 films, released over 300 songs, and performed over 1,000 shows worldwide. The two rose to prominence in 2003 when they wrote the score for the film Jhankaar Beats, which included the song "Tu Aashiqui Hai". They won the Filmfare RD Burman Award for New Music Talent for their work on the film.Controversies
- In the aftermath of the Panama Paper leaks, the names of Dadlani and some of his family members surfaced due to investments they made through his company Sunny Blessing Holding Inc. in the British Virgin Islands. Some of these transactions are currently under investigation by the enforcement directorate.
- In 2016, Dadlani received strong opposition for criticizing the Jain monk Muni Tarun Sagar in a tweet. He was accused of hurting religious sentiments and several First information reports were filed against him, though the monk is said to not have taken the issue seriously. Dadlani later wrote an open letter, saying that the tweets had been his biggest mistake. He was fined by the Punjab and Haryana High Court for the tweet.
Playback singer
Partial list of films Dadlani has recorded vocals for:
- Khaali Peeli
- Bunty Aur Babli 2
- Angrezi Medium
- Baaghi 3
- Lage Raho Khujliwal
- Housefull 4
- Made in China
- Saand Ki Aankh
- War
- Four Weddings and a Funeral
- Student of the Year 2
- Malal
- Thugs of Hindostan
- Open Tuborg
- Namaste England
- Bogda
- Mulk
- Chacha Vidhayak Hain Humare
- Naa Peru Surya, Naa Illu India
- Gold
- Kaalakaandi
- One
- Tiger Zinda Hai
- Chef
- A Gentleman
- Befikre
- Banjo
- Sultan
- Sarrainodu
- Miruthan
- ABCD 2
- Bajirao Mastani
- Vedalam
- Romeo Juliet
- Kaaki Sattai
- Ungli
- Bang Bang!
- Happy New Year
- Hasee Toh Phasee
- Kaththi
- Vanakkam Chennai
- Chennai Express
- Gippi
- Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
- Akaash Vani
- Race 2
- Student of the Year
- Talaash
- Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum
- Shanghai
- Vicky Donor
- Ishaqzaade
- Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu
- Don 2
- Ladies vs Ricky Bahl
- Ra.One
- Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge
- Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
- Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap
- Pyar Ka Punchnama
- Game
- Patiala House
- No One Killed Jessica
- Tees Maar Khan
- Break Ke Baad
- Knock Out
- Anjaana Anjaani
- We Are Family
- I Hate Luv Storys
- Kites
- Paathshaala
- Hum Tum Aur Ghost
- Pyaar Impossible
- Kurbaan
- Aladin
- London Dreams
- Kaminey
- 8 x 10 Tasveer
- Dostana
- Bachna Ae Haseeno
- Krazzy 4
- Tashan
- Taare Zameen Par
- Cash
- Ta Ra Rum Pum
- Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
- I See You
- Dhoom 2
- Golmaal
- Taxi Number 9211
- Bluffmaster
- Ek Ajnabee
- Karam
- Shabd
- Popcorn Khao! Mast Ho Jao
- Jhankaar Beats
Lyrics by Vishal Dadlani
- Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi – "Musu Musu Hasi"
- Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part II - "Allah ke Bande"
- Jhankaar Beats – all songs
- Popcorn Khao! Mast Ho Jao – all songs
- Karam – "Tinka Tinka"
- Bluffmaster! –
- I See You - all songs
- – Vishal and Kumar
- Cash – all songs
- Dostana – "Kuch Kum"
- Aladin – "You May Be"
- Om Shanti Om – "Ajab Si"
- I Hate Luv Storys – "Bin Tere, Jab Mila Tu"
- Anjaana Anjaani – "Hairat, Aas Pas Hai Khuda, I Feel Good"
- Tees Maar Khan – "Sheila Ki Jawani"
- Kahaani – Vishal and Anvita Dutt
- Shanghai – Vishal and Anvita Dutt
- Gippi – Vishal and Anvita Dutt
- Ra.One – "Chamak Chalo", "Raftarein", "Criminal", "Bhare Naina"
- Bang Bang! – Tu Meri"
- Banjo – "Banjo Party" Vishal and Ravi Jadhav
- Sultan – "Tuk Tuk Rap"
- Tiger Zinda Hai – "Swag Se Swagat Rap"
Discography
- We're Not Listening
- Up
- It's OK, It's All Good
- Bloodywood
Awards and nominations
Apsara Film and Television Producers Guild Award
BIG Star Entertainment Awards
Filmfare Awards
| Year | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
| 2008 | Best Lyricist | "Ankhon Mein Teri" | rowspan=5 | |
| 2010 | Best Male Playback Singer | "Dhan Te Nan" | - | |
| 2011 | Best Lyricist | "Bin Tere" | - | |
| 2012 | Best Lyricist | "Chammak Challo" | - | |
| 2012 | Best Male Playback Singer | "Chammak Challo" | - |
Global Indian Music Academy Awards
| Year | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
| 2011 | Best lyricist | "Tujhe Bhula Diya" | rowspan=3 | |
| 2013 | Best Duet | "Radha" | - | |
| 2014 | Best Duet | "Balam Pichakari" | - |
International Indian Film Academy Awards
| Year | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
| 2010 | Best Male Playback Singer | "Dhan Te Nan" | rowspan=2 | |
| 2011 | Best Male Playback Singer | "Adhoore" | - | |
| 2011 | - | - | - | - |