Alamgir Khan (singer)

Alamgir Khan (born 17 March) is an Indian playback singer who sings Bollywood, Hindi and Punjabi songs as well as Sufi and Ghazals. He has also sung the super hit ad jingle 'Mauka Mauka' conceived for ICC Cricket World Cup by Star Sports.[1]

Alamgir Khan
Born17 March
Patiala, India
GenresClassical Singing, Punjabi Singing, Ghazals
Occupation(s)Singer

Early life

Alamgir Khan was born in Lalauda village in Nabha city in Patiala district, Punjab.[2] He belongs to a family of traditional folk and classical singers committed to Patiala Gharana and settled in Lalauda village. He started training in classical singing at the age of 14 with his father Ustad Murli Khan, grandfather Ustad Idu Sharif Khan and great grandfather Ustad Karamdeen Khan.[3]

He spent his formative years as an artist in Kalagram residence in Chandigarh. He has also received guidance from the musical maestro and Bollywood playback singer Sukhwinder Singh; Yashwinder Sharma, Programme Officer, North Zone Cultural Centre (NZCC), Kalagram; and standup comedian Khayali Saharan.[4]

First Bollywood break

He got his first break in the Bollywood films from the music director Himesh Reshammiya. After listening to his voice, Himesh Reshammiya signed him to sing the song 'Desi Beats' in Salman Khan Starrer 'Bodyguard' released in 2011.[5]

First major success

Alamgir Khan shot to instant fame with his song 'Mauka Mauka', a musical campaign launched by ICC Cricket World Cup in 2015. He was approached by the production house Bubblewrap Films[6] as the song required a singer who could do justice to an Alaap and a Sufi tune with equal ease. Initially, he refused the song thinking that he had to lend his voice for the Pakistan Cricket Team. After his friend the campaign music director Rohan Utpat convinced him that the song was to be sung for the Indian Cricket Team, he agreed.[7][8]

Discography
Song title Language Year
Shakal Pe Mat Ja, Shakal Pe Mat Ja (movie) Hindi 2011
Damadamm (Remix), Damadamm (movie)
Desi Beats (Hip-hop Mix), Bodyguard (movie)
Khiladi Bhaiya Khiladi, Khiladi 786 (movie) 2012
Surya Ast Punjabi Mast, Action Jackson (movie) 2014
Tauba Mai Vyah Karke Pachtaya, Shaadi Ke Side Effects (movie)
Bhookamp, Parched (movie) 2015
Tere Bin Nahi Lage Jiya, Ek Paheli-Leela (movie)
Mera Yaar Fantastic, Welcome to Karachi (movie)
MaukaMauka (Advertisement Jingle)
Paag Nu Salamman (Punjabi song) Punjabi 2016
Sabse Bada Moh (Advertisement Jingle) Hindi 2017
Jai Mata Di, Nanu Ki Jaanu (movie) 2018
Tunu Tunu, Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se (movie)
Fyaar Pe Duniya, Manmarziyaan (movie)
Ishqbaaziyaan, Happy Hardy and Heer (movie) 2020

Achievements

Alamgir Khan was featured in the fifth edition of 'Top 30 Under 30' list released by Hindustan Times in 2015.[9]

Live Shows

Alamgir Khan has performed live show at Rose Festival in Chandigarh, Punjab.[10]

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References
  1. "Full version of 'Mauka Muaka' to release soon reveals voice behind popular jingle". Retrieved 14 July 2017.
  2. "Mauke pe chauka!".
  3. "PressReader.com – Connecting People Through News". www.pressreader.com. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
  4. "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India – The Tribune Lifestyle". www.tribuneindia.com. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
  5. "Alamgir Khan: I came to Mumbai to make Sukhwinder my guru – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
  6. "Meet the team behind Star Sports' 'Mauka Mauka' films". www.afaqs.com. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
  7. "Full version of 'Mauka Muaka' to release soon reveals voice behind popular jingle". Retrieved 14 July 2017.
  8. "I have never been a cricket buff, says Mauka Mauka singer". hindustantimes.com/. 15 April 2015. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
  9. "Top thirty under thirty: Meet tomorrow's heroes today". hindustantimes.com/. 20 November 2015. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
  10. "Chandigarh: Rose Festival concludes". The Indian Express. 20 February 2017. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
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