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Solve The Enigma is an electronic musical project created by Shiraz Pawaskar. The Indian-born artist, conceived of the Solve The Enigma project in the mid of 2008 exploring different kinds of music. But the project was finalized only in the mid of 2009. Fourteen Albums has been released so far. The artist is a record producer, musician, songwriter, lyricist and a scriptwriter.

Early years (1993–2008)
Long back in 1993, when the artist was barely six years old, he wrote a very childish song. In 1998, he wrote a song titled as "I’m a culprit". He started writing off seriously when he was inspired by the Backstreet Boys’ hit single "Larger Than Life". In 2000, he wrote his first song titled as "Flashes of Light" and along came "Away From Your Heart". From then onward, he started writing songs with a specific Pop genre. In 2002, Eminem’s "Lose Yourself" was released and he kicked off with writing rap songs. and later, Linkin Park’s hit single "In The End" was under the spotlight. He changed his style of writing and started focusing on Rock & Rap combination influenced by Linkin Park. From 2003, he started writing movie stories and scripts as well. In the same year, he had a plan of writing a short novel but it is still delayed and in production. He also wrote a book on Astronomy & Life blending with Time in Space in 2001, which is still incomplete and thinks of completing in the next ten years. It was never released but a co-incidence occurred when the story is almost similar to the movie Interstellar released in 2014. The artist feels great to be under the league of the Nolans.

It all continued until Michael Cretu’s highly acclaimed musical project "Enigma" came into picture in 2005. New Age/Ambient music fascinated him. In the same year, he started writing screenplays of some of his own songs as well some of the other songs by other artists, discovering a further talent in him. In 2006, Enigma’s sixth release "A Posteriori" came and that was the start of his ideas running into his mind to compose music. In 2007, a digital music workstation came into picture and it was the start of him developing his skills as a musician. From then, demos were recorded by him which were usually refixes, remixes and rearrangements. The artist claims to have written +1500 songs from 2000-2007, +50 Movie Stories/Scripts from 2003-2005 and +500 demo songs recorded from 2007-2009.

Debut Underground Album (2009)
In June 2009, after 2 years of work in music compositions in refixes, originals and remixes, ideas flowed in to create something new. Songs with a different genre were composed keeping in mind the New Age concept. That's where the idea of "Solve The Enigma" came into picture. From June 2009 - September 2009, songs were recorded and finally 25th December 2009 saw the release of first underground album. 3 singles were released subsequently and it was a big flop.

Silence (2010)
Solve The Enigma finally released the much awaited official debut album "Silence" on November 28, 2010. Silence was recorded from July 2009 - August 2010 which represented a year's work on the album. The debut single "If Only Dreams Could Fulfil Love" was released which gave positive reviews. "Silence" and "Do You Even Know [That I Love You]" were released back to back in October, the same year. Mixed reviews were given to the album and it was the beginning of a journey for Solve The Enigma. Dil Ki Tamanna would have been released as a single but being instrumental, it was planned to release with vocals which got delayed by more than 2 years. Silence was a moderate success and gained recognition from Social Networking Site Facebook. The Special Edition was also released at the same time with a track listing of 7 songs and the other set of 7 songs which were released as the Lost Collection for Silence. Silence along with the Special Edition and Lost Collection had a total track listing of 33 tracks.

Desire and Love (2011)
Recording for the next album begin from October the same year and a sneak peak of "Desires Beyond Expectations" was released live on Youtube and Facebook in October. From October 2010 - December 2010 saw the completion of the second album "Desire". However, "Relations" & "Spendin The Rest Of My Life With You" were recorded in January 2011 and were included in the album as a last minute addition. The track "Pain Inside Me" recorded in August 2010 is alos included in the album as it could not be accomodated in the debut album. "Silence In Love" and "Spendin The Rest Of My Life With You" are the 2 singles released from the album. "Spendin The Rest Of My Life With You" became a huge success following the first single. Desire was released on March 13, 2011. "Love & Attraction" was re-recorded and used by DJ Ajish as the opening track for his album "Lovectro - Vol-1" released in April 2011. Desire became the most successful album for Solve The Enigma after the debut album "Silence".

Recording for third album had started from March 2011 and "Can't Afford To Lose You [All My Life]" was released online for promotional purpose and it became a huge hit online. The promotional video was released for the song's drum version. The track Family which was recorded in November 2010 was also included in the album since it failed to accomodate in the 2nd album "Desire". December 18, 2011 saw the release of the third album "Love" and "Can't Afford To Lose You [All My Life]" was the first single released. The next single was scheduled to be The "Silent Tears Of Love" but it was cancelled at the end moment. Can't Afford To Lose You [All My Life] was the most successful single for Solve The Enigma.

The Greatest Hits - Chapter One (2011)
The Greatest Hits - Chapter One was released on December 31, 2011 with three brand new songs. 2 Releases of the album were released, one being the "International Release". "I Hurt Myself [By Still Lovin You]" was included in both the release. "Make Love To Me [I Love You]" was included in the International Release because of the mature content in the song and video and "Late Nights" being included in National Release. Songs from the previous three albums were included and this marked the end of Chapter One for Solve The Enigma. It was the first compilation album for Solve The Enigma.

Trust (2012)
The fourth album "Trust" was released on June 19, 2012 with the first single "What I Was And Could Have Been For You" releasing with the next single "P.S I Love You". Piano on "P.S I Love You" were given by "G", the first time someone has worked on "Solve The Enigma" album. The album was recorded from December 2011 to May 2012. There was a positive response for the first two singles, although the album was an average unlike the previous three albums. It marked the beginning of the second chapter for Solve The Enigma. Similar situation like the first album, the album was produced by the artist along with the artwork production.

The Remix Collection - Chapter One (2012)
The Remix Collection - Chapter One was released on July 29, 2012. It includes the remixes from the first 3 albums and in addition, one remixed song from the fourth album Trust. Three singles were released in succession to each other, the first being "I Miss You [I Hate You] - Violent Emotion Mix", followed by "Love Is The Silent Enigma - Love Remix" and "Dil Ki Tamanna - Midnight Dream Remix". Yeh Kaisi Zindagi - Love Remix was the final single released. The album was a moderate success. The album is the second compilation album from the first chapter from Solve The Enigma.

Wish (2012)
The fifth album was quietly released on December 31, 2013 titled "Wish" with three singles "Love Once Lost, Never Comes Back Again", "Kya Yahi Pyaar Tha (Was This Love)" and "Fireworks". The album was recorded from June 2012 to December 2012 and had negative reviews and was a big flop. Only Kya Yahi Pyaar Tha (Was This Love) was a hit single. The success of Kya Yahi Pyaar Tha (Was Thus Love) was the most played song from Solve The Enigma. But, the album was a failure.

If I Confess That I Love You vs My Body (2013)
During the recording of the fifth album, one song was recorded as a mashup between the two songs, "If I Confess That I Love You" from the album Wish by Solve The Enigma and "My Body" by Alex, Raquel and Blake. It was released on January 1, 2013 and was a huge hit online. Another back to back single hit for Solve The Enigma. This was released as a solo single. It received positive reviews and was an instant hit online.

Evil (2013)
Unlike the previous albums having 19 songs, Solve The Enigma had a release of another album "Evil" on March 17, 2013 with only 6 songs and 1 remix. The first single "The Silence Of The Antichrist" was a huge hit online and saw many positive reviews and there were objections to it as it had religious connections. It drew attention to more fans online and was considered as the most successful single of all time for Solve The Enigma. It was controversial though and was opposed by many, but the artist just wanted to clear it out it was all about fiction. The artist himself confessed that he did a mistake by working on the song inspired from the movie Antichrist (2009). The remix version was released as the second single. The other single Trapped In Hell was also a hit because of the evil which was portrayed in the video. It is the most controversial video Solve The Enigma ever had. The album was recorded in the first two months of 2013.

The Greatest Hits - Chapter Two (2013)
There was a surprise release of "The Greatest Hits - Chapter Two" released on April 19, 2013 just a month after the release of the Evil album release. Two singles were released which were back to back sequels of Kya Yahi Pyaar Tha (Was This Love) from the album Wish. "Kya Yahi Pyaar Tha (Was This Love) - II & III" became an instant hit online. It marked the end of Second Chapter for Solve The Enigma and the third compilation album.

Final Album Reality & Free Download (2013)
On June 12, 2013 came a shocking news that the artist has planned to quit music and the seventh album will be the last for Solve The Enigma. June 16, 2013 was the day of release for the last album "Reality" and it marked the final chapter for Solve The Enigma. Three singles were released and two of them were two more sequels to Kya Yahi Pyaar Tha (Was This Love). The final single "The Final Goodbye" was released and the video had some images of the Artist. The seventh and final album "Reality" was recorded between February 2013 to June 2013. More shockingly, the complete discography was uploaded on the website and was available for free download to everyone.

Short Comeback & The Remix Collection - Chapter Two (2013)
On July 29, 2013, the artist announced for a comeback later in 2013. On the same day, a cover and remix version of Insomnia by Faithless was released stating a confirmation on the comeback. This version had trumpet, orchestral strings which made it sound more of New Age. But, the comeback was for the release of the "The Remix Collection - Chapter Two" only which was released on August 11, 2013. The album was recorded till August 2013. Six singles were released from the album " Kya Yahi Pyaar Tha - II (Was This Love - II) - Shiraz Remix", " Kya Yahi Pyaar Tha - III (Was This Love - III) - Faithless Remix", "Kya Yahi Pyaar Tha (Was This Love) - Dead & Alive Mix", " Insmonia - Solve The Enigma Remix (Faihtless Cover)", " If I Confess That I Love You vs My Body - Passion Remix" and " Kya Yahi Pyaar Tha - IV (Was This Love - IV) - Waiting Love Mix". Before the release of the final album, the singles were released from the Remix Collection - Chapter Two. This was the fourth compilation album.

Hiatus
August 31, 2013 marked the end of Solve The Enigma. The final statement from the artist on his facebook page was

"After giving 50 Months of my life, starting from June 2009 to August 2013, I've finally decided to end my music career!!! Thanks a lot for your love and support throughout the journey for Solve The Enigma!!!" - Shiraz Pawaskar

Second Comeback & Multi-Releases in 2014
In October 2013, the artist started recording songs and never had an intention to make an album, but it happened so fast, that January 24, 2014 was the release of the 8th album. The first single was release on October 29, 2013 titled "Makin Me Realise [Where I Stand In Your Life]". Love & Attraction from 2nd album was included and released as the album's second single on November 29, 2013. Third single "Kaisa Yeh Rishta (What Relationship Was This)" was released on December 29, 2013. "Tu Hi Toh Bata", the fourth single and one of the greatest hits from the album released on January 18, 2014. Within a week, the fifth single "Kya Tujhe Pata (Do You Even Know)" was released on January 21, 2014. The final single "My Life, My Way (Not Your Life, Not Your Way)" was released on February 2, 2014 and the album was a great hit. The album was titled "Expectations".

The 9th album "Commitment" was released on May 11, 2014 after recording between February till May the same year. "Teri Yaadein" and " Time Moves On (Kaha Hai Tera Pyaar)" were the two singles released from the album. It was another flop album for the artist.

June 16, 2014 saw another compilation album for the artist. "The Greatest Hits - Chapter Three" had two singles, sequels to "Kya Yahi Pyaar Tha - VI & VII". June 19, 2014 saw the release of "The Remix Collection - Chapter Three" with three singles " Tu Hi Toh Bata - Shiraz Remix", "Kya Yahi Pyaar Tha - III (Was This Love - III) - Shiraz Remix" and "Kya Tujhe Pata (Do Even Know) - Kya Tujhe Pata Mix". April 2, 2014, the remix of Tu Hi Toh Bata was Released. But, 2 singles titled Teri "Yaadein" and "Time Moves On (Kaha Hai Tera Pyaar)" released on April 24, 2014 and May 11, 2014 respectively. But, the 9th album was released on May 12, 2014. So, it the releases were not properly managed but the tracks were well appreciated.

A new single dedicated to the Palestines during the war was released on July 27, 2014 as a respect to the innocent civilians died due to which a decrease on Facebook Likes were seen for Solve The Enigma page. August 31, 2014 saw the release of the 10th album "Pain" which was recorded in just July & August the same year. Five singles were released which were " Khwaaheesh Na Mile (Tu Hi Mera Pyaar)", " Kaisi Yeh Chaahat (Kaisi Yeh Mohabbat)", " Endin The So Called Love", " Kya Yahi Pyaar Tha - IX (Was This Love - IX)" and " Sorry For Your Daughter [I Take Your Soul] & I Am Sorry [I Love You]". " Sorry For Your Daughter [I Take Your Soul] & I Am Sorry [I Love You]" was the toughest song for the artist to compose and was a big hit of the year 2014.

November 17, 2014 saw the release of the 11th album which was recorded between September 2014 to November 2014. Again, five singles were released. " Love Has Its Own Reasons", " Kassh Tera Pyaar (Wish Your Love) - Shiraz Remix", " Tere Saath Ke Pal", " Kaisi Yaadein" and "Sorry For Your Daughter [I Take Your Soul] & I Am Sorry [I Love You] - Shiraz Remix" were the five singles released. The album was titled as "Intense Emotional Mashup".

Decision to quit (2014)
November 22, 2014, the artist finally confirmed that the journey for Solve The Enigma ended. The official statement was published on Facebook.

"After 65 Months dedicated to Solve The Enigma, the journey has come to an end finally. After a small hiatus last year, this time its confirmed this will be my final decision. Music has been the greatest gift for me but at the same time, my worst enemy. Challenged every time of working into different scenarios and characters!!!

Thanks to all of you who've supported me, I dedicate my success to all. It was a dream, a passion which I've lived and want to start a new chapter in life. Thanks a lot!!! After releasing 11 albums, 56 singles and 6 compilation albums in the entire span of five years and five months, I finally say goodbye".

Third Comeback (2015)
In December 2014, the artist was confused so as to what can be done with his passion of composing music which he could never risk. He finally started recording songs again from December 2014 to January 2015. The 12th album was titled as "Intense Emotional Mashup - II", the sequel to the previous album. 3 singles were released from this album which were "My Team (2013 - 2014)", "Zindagi Ka Yeh Safar" and "Tere Saath Hi Jeena [Tere Saath Hi Marna]". The album was released on January 31, 2015.

From January 2015 to February 2015, songs were recorded and surprisingly within a short span of time, "Intense Emotional Mashup - III" was released on February 12, 2015 as the 13th album. With four singles "Tu Hi Toh Bata, Kya Tujhe Pata, Tujhse Hai Pyaar", "Andheri Raat Ki Tanhaayee", "I Love You [No More Fights]" and "Party Nights", the album became a hit online.

The fifth compilation album was released which was the fourth chapter titled as 	The Greatest Hits - Chapter Four" on Valentine's Day of 2015. Kya Khoya, Kya Paaya was the lead single from the album. The album was a moderate success.

The 14th album was being recorded in the same month of 2015 and was released as another surprise on February 25, 2015. "Kya Khoya, Kya Paaya - Intense Emotion Mix", "Zindagi Ke Kaise Raaz", "Tere Saath Ke Lamhe", "Interstellar Cover" and "Marriage - A Fragile Relationship" were the singles released from the album. The album became an instant hit online.

Sumon Z. (2014)
Confirmed news for a debut vocal album with vocalists would release by the end of 2012 was scheduled. However, it has been postponed to 2013. It marks Sumon Z. as the lead vocalist for Solve The Enigma who has been contributing artwork for the albums. However, the debut vocal album by Solve The Enigma was dropped and would be a solo release for Sumon Z. produced by the artist. Finally, the release of Sumon Z. debut album was on June 15, 2014 with 7 songs produced by Shiraz Pawaskar. The first song "Lost In You" had the entire mashup of the Enigma's lost song with Sumon's vocals. All of the 7 songs were released as singles from mid 2012 to mid 2013. The album was a huge success. The artist plans to make another album with Sumon Z. Guest lyricists were Mayen Khan and Yamini Aggarwal along with Sumon and Shiraz.

Professional life
The artist is a graduate in BE in Electronics and Telecommunications from Mumbai University and has completed MBA from Southern New Hampshire University. He has worked with top Multinational companies in Telecom as a Circuit Core Engineer, Packet Core Engineer and Service Assurance Team Lead.

Personal life
The artist is single and plans to get married by 2015 or 2016.