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Personal life
Raju Singh was born into a Punjabi family on 03rd April 1969 in Mahim, Mumbai. He was born to father Charanjit Singh,

Indian Music industry for his caliber and for association with the likes of R.D. Burman and Shankar Jaikishan. Raju Singh, thus, didn't take much time, to imbibe the music.

Guitar was his consistent companion in school and college. He is married to Sherley Singh and has a son Joshua and daughter Rachel.

Early beginnings and music albums
His initial training in music was under Mentor Uttam Singh. In the year 1986 (at the age of 17), he worked under music director Uttam Singh as a session guitarist and also

polished his skill set at arranging music & programming the drum machine.

He then went on to play the guitar and drum machine for industry stalwart R.D. Burman

His first venture with “Aadesh Shrivastav” for the instrumental album “Power of Music” for a very new music company then, named ‘Venus’, went on to gain massive popularity.[2]

Raju Singh’s next collaboration was with “Tarlochan Singh Bilga”, sung by Malkit Singh of ‘Hai Jamalo’ fame called “I Love Golden Star” turned out to be quite a rage, in the

underground circles in Britain.

Raju Singh embarked on a journey to fulfil his musical legacy in Bollywood at an early age.

Some of his early compositions include of serials like "Dekh Bhai Dekh", "Filmi Chakkar", "Aahat", "Boogie Woogie(TV series)" "Chalti Ka Naam Antakashri", "Sunday ke

Sunday", "Daal Mein Kala", "C.I.D", "Kuch Kar Dikhana Hai", "Khullja Sim Sim" and many more.[3]

Despite his firm contacts in Bollywood he preferred working on his own and the result was his very first album "Koi Baat Nahin". It impressed Javed Akhtar so much that he got

ready to work with him in "Tum Yaad Aaye".[4]

seller of the year 1994.

The song ‘Saare Sapne Kahin Kho Gaye’ from this album, went on to become a superhit, the video for which was directed by Mahesh Bhatt. Thereafter, Javed Akhtar & Raju

Singh collaborated together for an album ‘Tum Aaye’ sung by Hariharan & Alka Yagnik for “Sony Music”.This album was awarded the best sounding album award by ‘AV MAX’.

Raju Singh went on to release his next album “Shairana” by Universal Music, sung by Shankar Mahadevan & Alka Yagnik.

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a musician, who commanded great respect in the

This famous album by Raju Singh brought Javed Akhtar and Alka Yagnik together for the first time and turned out to be the best

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Music Career

• MOVIES

Music Score

Raju Singh's style is marked with a brilliance and maturity that encompasses the light and graceful, as well as the dark and passionate. His profound understanding of rhythm

and its effect on listeners’ moods is evident in the scintillating background scores that he has done for over 80 main-stream Hindi films. Raju underlines his musical pedigree

with the lilting “Gungunati hai geet gaathi hai” (Asha Bhosle) from the film Satta to “Soniyo” (Shreya Ghoshal) from 'Raaz - The Mystery Continues'. He has to his credit 'Chandni

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, 'Satta', 'Prem Kaa Game', 'Khichdi', 'Raaz - The Mystery Continues' and many more. Background Music Acclaimed for his ability to make the guitar sing as well as

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his mastery of the keyboard, Raju today, is recognised as a highly talented and accomplished Indian music composer. Working side by side with industry stalwarts like R. D.

Burman, Laxmikant-Pyarelal, Anand-Milind, Anu Malik,Uttam Singh ,Viju Shah, Nadeem-Shravan, Jatin-Lalit amongst composers, Asha Bhosle, Hariharan, Udit Narayan, Kumar

Sanu, Sonu Niigaam, Shaan, KK, Shankar Mahadevan, Sunidhi Chauhan, Shreya Ghoshal, Javed Ali amongst singers and lyricists Javed Akhtar, Anand Bakshi, Sameer and

many others, Raju has carved a niche for himself and given his music a unique identity that truly redefines the meaning of ‘music to the ears’.[7]

melodies with a cosmopolitan touch was especially noticed in National Award winning films like Chandni Bar and Page 3. Raaz 3, Dangerous Ishhq, Jannat 2, Blood Money, Life

in a Metro, Murder 2, Jannat, Gangster, Traffic Signal,Zeher, Kalyug, Tum Mile, We Are Family are a few of the many films, done by Raju Singh

• TELEVISION

Channel Anthems

The title logo for popular channels such as Zee TV, Sony Entertainment Television, B4U Music, Sony Mix, SET Max and many more have been composed by Raju Singh

Title Music

His title music for the Serial “Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin” won critical as well as popular approval.

The most popular serials Iss Pyaar ko kya naam doon?, Aahat, Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai, Amber Dhara, Dil Mil Gaye, Filmi Chakkar, Just Mohabbat, C.I.D, Kya Haadsa Kya

Haqeeqat and a lot more.[8]

“Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin” and many others weave a hypnotic aura that leaves both the casual listener and the connoisseur of music asking for more.

Background Music

He has done the background music for more than 12,000 episodes across 85 serials.

The list includes Ek Haazaron Mein Meri Behna Hai, Arjun, Geet, Sanjeevni, Aahat, Devi, Adaalat, C.I.D, Parvarrish – Kuchh Khatti Kuchh Meethi, Banegi Apni Baat

Theme Songs

Has composed the theme songs for Iss Pyar Ko Kya Naam Doon, Ek Hazaron Mein Meri Behna Hai & Geet.

Celebrity Guest Raju Singh along with Anand ji has been the Vocal trainer in Season 1 and Season 6 of Indian Idol. He was a judge/mentor on Boogie Woogie and had appeared

as a celebrity guest on Movers & Shakers along with television actress Irawati Harshe.

• AD JINGLES

The most popular and catchy ad jingles such as Doodh Doodh, Coke Ad – Hrithik, Essel – Premium Basmati Rice, Lizole detergent, Prafful Sarees and many more.

• ALBUMS

Music Albums

Completely at ease composing for situations as far fetched as they come and for voices as velvety or coarse as they sound musical versatility is one of Raju’s fortes. The fragrant

string of melodies for non film albums like “Tum Yaad Aaye”, “Tum Aaye”, “Koi Baat Nahin”,“Viva”,“Sangam” ,“Shairana” and many others weave a hypnotic aura that leaves both

the casual listener and the connoisseur of music asking for more.[7]

Kangabeats

Kangabeats is a novel ‘MUSICAL’ approach to STUDYING, that stimulates the brain, the emotions and the body simultaneously. Music holds many nutrients for the developing

mind of children through speech, movement & expression. Raju Singh has composed 8 such music albums for kids from the age of 3 to 7 years namely “A Gift for Me”, “Skippy’s

Animal Jamborie”, “Skippy’s Rhythmic Rhymes”, “Skippy’s Colour Magic”, “Skippy’s Underwater Adventure”, “Our India”, “Blue Planet” & “Body Machine”.

• EVENTS

Raju Singh has composed music for a couple of events such as Zee Rishtey Awards 2012, Jhumroo, GIMA Awards, Afro Asian Games 2003-Acts, IIFA Awards – Acts. The

opening act of DLF IPL 5, a recitation of a Prasoon Joshi poetry by Amitabh Bachchan, titled "Janm yadi phir se mile", an ode to the cricket lovers of the country, was performed

on 3rd April, 2012 in Chennai. The music track was composed by Raju Singh, with Tamil vocals by Sowmya Raoh. The Tamil lyrics were written by Vijay Raghavan. The act was

choreographed by Shiamak Davar. The event was designed by Wizcraft International.

Details of work done:

Feature Film Scores:

Year of Release Name of Movie Director

2011 Yeh Dooriyan Deepshika Nagpal

2010 Khichdi Aatish Kapadia

2010 Pankh Sudipto Chattopadhyay

2010 Prem Kaa Game Ashok Kheny

2010 Accident on Hill Road Mahesh Nair

2009 God Lives in Himalayas Sanjay Srinivas

2009 Karma Aur Holi Manish Gupta


 * 2009 || Raaz - The Mystery Continues || Mohit Suri |} | 2004 || Charas || Tigmanshu Dhulia |} | 2004 || Chot || Nabhkumar Raju |} | 2004 || School || Pratima Kulkarni |} | 2003 |


 * Satta || Madhur Bhandarkar |} | 2001 || Paagalpan || Joy Augustine |} | 2001 || Chandni Bar || Madhur Bandarkar |} | 2000 || Snehapoorvam Anna || Sangeeth Sivan |} | 1998 ||

Angaaray || Mahesh Bhatt

Film Background Score

Sr. No. Name of film Banner Year of Release

1 Dangerous Ishq ASA Productions 2012

2 Jannat 2 Vishesh Films 2012

3 Blood Money Vishesh Films 2012

4 Ghost Owl Village Films Pvt. Ltd 2012

5 Murder 2 Vishesh Films 2011

6 Shabri Ramgopal Productions 2011

7 Mar Jawan Gur Khake (Punjabi) Adityas films ltd 2010

8 Prem Kaa Game A K K Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. 2010

9 We Are Family Dharma Productions 2010

10 Khichdi The Movie Hats Off Productions 2010

11 Crook Vishesh Films 2010

12 Toh Baat Pakki Tips Films 2010

13 Admissions Open Aman Films Production 2010

14 Pankh White Feather Films 2010

15 Jashnn Vishesh Films 2009

16 Chintu Ji Kaleidoscope Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. 2009

17 Tum Mile Vishesh Films 2009

18 Fast Forward Anjum Rizvi Film Company 2009

19 Shadow Great Entertainments 2009

20 Accident On Hill Road Magna Films 2009

21 Jai Veeru Siddhi Vinayak Movies 2009

22 Raaz 2 - The Mystery Continues Vishesh Films, Sony BMG 2009

23 Khulay Aasman Ke Neechay (Pakistani) J.S. Productions 2008

24 Kidnap Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision 2008

25 Jannat Vishesh Films 2008

26 Krazzy 4 Film Kraft Production 2008

27 Thodi Life Thoda Magic NA 2008

28 Gauri The Unborn NA 2007

29 Aggar Siddhivinayak Creations 2007

30 Showbiz Vishesh Films 2007

31 Dus Kahaniyaan (Gubbare) Example 2007

32 Life in a Metro UTV Motion Pictures 2007

33 Awarapan Vishesh Films 2007

34 Traffic Signal Percept Picture Company 2007

35 Salaam Bacche Only Kidding Films & Entertainment (I) Pvt. Ltd. 2006

36 Killer Vishesh Films 2006

37 Dhoka Vishesh Films 2006

38 Woh Lamhe Vishesh Films 2006

39 Gangster Vishesh Films 2006

40 Corporate Sahara One Motion Pictures 2006

41 Aap Ki Khatir Venus Movies Pvt. Ltd. 2006

42 Jaane Hoga Kya P. K. Arts Creations 2006

43 Koi Aap Sa Balaji Telefilms Ltd 2005

44 Kalyug Vishesh Films 2005

45 Nazar Vishesh Films 2005

46 Zeher Vishesh Films 2005

47 Hum Joh Kehna Paaye NA 2005

48 Page 3 Light House 2005

49 Chot S. M. International 2004

50 Fida Tips Films 2004

51 School NA 2004

52 Ishq Vishk Tips Films 2003

53 Armaan NA 2003

54 Satta Example 2003

55 Na Tum Jaano Na Hum PFH Entertainment Ltd 2002

56 Yeh Mohabbat Hai Cine Vista Eagle Plus Media 2002

57 Chandni Bar Shlok Films 2001

58 Paagalpan NA 2001

59 2001: Do Hazaar Ek NA 2001

60 Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar Talking Pictures 2000

61 Lawaaris Dinesh Gandhi 1999

62 Qila Eagle Films 1998

63 Himmat NA 1996

64 Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi D.M.S. Films 1996

65 Sanshodan National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC) 1996

66 Sabse Bada Khiladi Sab Se Bada Khiladi 1995

67 Paandav Keshu Ramsay 1995

68 Baali Umar Ko Salaam Meghna Arts 1994

69 Sainik Manish Arts 1993

70 Ashaant D.M.S. Films 1993

71 Mr. Bond D.M.S. Films 1992

72 Haque Multichannel 1991

73 Saugandh Tridev Arts 1991

74 Dancer Ram LaExamplean Productions 1991

75 Adventures of Tarzan- Jungle Love Ram Lakhan Productions 1990

76 Karnama NA 1990

77 Churake Dil Mera NA NA

78 Saraswati NA NA

79 Girvi NA NA

Music Album

Yeh Naya Naya Mera Dil Chahe Dhun Mere Piya

Jassi Jaise Koi Nahi Teri Chahat Mein Aapka Abhijeet Sawant

Shairana VIVA Tum Aaye

Shantiago Bollywood goes Latino Caliche Mera Dil Chahe

Aira Gaira Nathu Khaira Ravi Sapne Ki Baat

Aaha Kaun Hai Wohh Tum Yaad Aye

Naya Naya Pyaar Koi Baat Nahin Sangam

Roop Inka Mastana Power of Music Wah Bhai Wah

'The Wet Mix Unique Colgate A Reason to Smile

Dance Blast Aish Kar Kashmakash

Kashmakash NA NA

Advertisements (AD Jingles/Commercials)

Ashok Masala Honda Generator Hindutwa Newspaper

T-Series Washing Powder Praful Sarees Protection Toothpaste

Baba Zarda Shakti Company Rani Oil

Hello Chips T-Series Concorde Fans Surya Namak

Wheel Essel Premium Basmati Rice OK Saboon

Spirit Sanitary Packs Free Of Mind Red Label Tea

Add Gel pen Snuggy Doodh Doodh

Coke Ad – Hritik Xenon Tata Tetley Tea

Bharat Petroleum Cell One Prestige Whisky

Veera – 2002 Afro Asian Games – 2003 Chaini Chaini

Mehek Smiling Doll Excotica NA

TV Serials Title Music

Jaane Pehchaane Se Yeh Ajnabi Dil Mil Gaye Love Ne Mila Di Jodi Pari Hoon Main Iss Pyaar ko kya naam doon

Kya Hadsa Kya Haqeeqat Shhhhh …… Shanno Ki Shaadi Kisme Kitna Hai Dhum Khulja Sim Sim

Annu Ki Ho Gayee Waah Bhai Waah Gharwali Uparwali Meri Mrs. Chanchala Tanha Chalti Ka Naam Antakashri

Kuch Kar Dikhana Hai Jadoo Kya Masti Kya Dhoom Hum Saath Aath Hain Dal Me Kala

Jhoome Jiiya Re Colgate Top Ten The Thief of Bagdad Khanna Khazana Parvarish

Jab Love Hua Karawas Filmi Chakkar Sanam V 3

Samjauta Nathkhat Music Mag Tanaav Dil Se Dosti

Jane Kaha Mera Jigar Gaya Boogie Woogie Just Mohabbat Star Yaar Kalakar Dhadkan

Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin Aahat CID Ek Ladki Anjani Si Devi

Amber Dhara Sunday Ke Sunday Uncensored 5 Star Xpressit Missing

Jane Kaha Mera Jigar Gaya Tujpe Dil Qurban Khel Sahib Biwi Aur Ghulam Kohinoor

Raat Hone Ko Hai Baal Baal Bache Dekh Bhai Dekh Kashma Kash Baaje Paayal

Metro Club Magic Mission Aasman Se Aage Maan Jane Kya Baat Hui

Jab Khelo Sab Khelo LOC Paisa Vasool Dhoom Machao Dhoom Safar

Uf Ye Mohabbat Veer M I 4 Hee Hee Ha Ha Good Morning India

Bombay Talkies Mr. Hero Ret Kama Sutra Ready Steady Go

Priya Tendulkar Show Café Dil Nawaz Akbar Birbal Jaal Tara Rum Pum

Husband And Wife Do Aur Do Paanch Kiran Manzile Aur Bhi Hain Daayra

Gaate Raho.Com Humare Tumhare Saaj Agni Chakra Kangan

Kahin Deep Jale Kahin Dil Aasman Se Tapka Tumhareliye Jab Jab Fool Mile Phalki

Dil Ki Baatein Dhadkan XYZ Hum Hai Dilwale Zaroorat Hai Zaroorat

[edit]References

1. ^ Singh, Raju. "Raju Singh". Brief Biography. planet radiocity. Retrieved 25 February 2013.

2. ^ Singh, Raju. "Adesh & Raju - The Power of music". Music Album. Discogs. Retrieved 25 February 2013.

3. ^ Singh, Raju. "Raju Singh". Raju Singh. HindiLyrix. Retrieved 25 February 2013.

4. ^ Singh, Raju. "Raju Singh". Tum Yaad Aaye. Planet Radiocity. Retrieved 25 February 2013.

5. ^ Singh, Raju. "'Shairana' Music Launch". 'Shairana' Music Launch. Bollyvista. Retrieved 25 February 2013.

6. ^ Singh, Raju. "Chandni Bar". Background Score. Wikipedia. Retrieved 25 February 2013.

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b Singh, Raju. "Raju Singh". Raju Singh works. Ceepee Biz. Retrieved 25 February 2013.

8. ^ Singh, Raju. "Music Composers Association of India". Music Composers Association of India. MCAI Music. Retrieved 25 February 2013.