Deepak Agrawal
Deepak Agrawal (born 1989) is an Indian films music director, composer and lyricist.[3][4] He is best known for his works in the cinema of Bollywood, primarily in Bollywood Hindi cinema.[1] He worked as a lyricist for Bollywood films before establishing himself as an independent composer.[5][6][7][8][9]
Deepak Agrawal | |
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Born | [1] Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh.[2] | November 16, 1989.
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Years active | 2013–present |
Labels | Zee Music Company T-Series |
Musical beginning
Deepak's native place is Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh and he belongs to a middle-class family. The first son of Ashok Agrawal, Deepak Agrawal was initiated into the world of music in his very early years. Deepak did his Standard 12th from Firozabad S.R.K.College before entering the entertainment industry. Later he gave up his study to devote his entire time to his writing. At a young age, he started devotional lyric at kirtan and devotional events in firozabad. His father recognized his talent and sent him to a Richard Music Academy in Firozabad to study music. He took Hindustani Classical music training from Rochak Music, Firozabad. He got himself trained in folk & classical music. Deepak's paved his way to mumbai in 2009 and decided to conquer his dreams.[10] this was atough and unfavorable conditions, but any how he finally managed to bag an assignment. as a lyricist he started his journey.[11]
Career
Deepak made his debut as a Lyricist began in the year 2013 with the title song,'Zindagi 50 50', composed by Vivek Kar and the song was sung by Mr.Bappi Lahiri. for the movie,'Zindagi 50 50',[12][3] In 2016, After years of formal music training, Deepak began to conduct musical shows on his own and was on the way to look for film opportunities. It was in 2016, director Kunal v Singh came forward to sign him as the music director for their film Khel Toh Ab Shuru Hoga.[13] This film had Ruslaan Mumtaz and Devshi Khanduri in the lead roles. In 2017 he composed the title track of the film Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai the film features Himansh Kohli, Arbaaz Khan, Manjari Phadnis and Ashutosh Rana and the title song was sung by K. K..[14][3] deln 2018. Deepak's penned lyrics of the song "sufy salaam" for the movie "Tishnagi" sung by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. Another song Deepak penned for the movie "Jaane Kyun De Yaaron" is "Baari Baari" raleased in 2018. he also composed the song.[15][16][17]
Filmography
As a Music composer
Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Film | Notes | Ref |
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2020 | Hawayein | ||
2019 | Secret of Selfie | composed "Kabhi Kabhi" | [1] |
Banda Nawaj | [1] | ||
2018 | Jaane Kyun De Yaaron | Composed "Baari Baari" | [18][16] |
2017 | Raktdhar | Composed the title track | [16] |
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai | Composed the title track | [19][16] | |
2016 | Ek Kahani Julie Ki | Composed "Fannari" | [20][16] |
Khel Toh Ab Shuru Hoga | Composed the title track | [21][16] |
As a lyricist
- Tishnagi (2018) wrote – "Sufi Salam"[22][16]
- Jaane Kyun De Yaaron (2018) wrote – "Baari Baari"[22][16]
- Raktdhar (2017) – wrote the title song[16]
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2017) – wrote the title song[22][16]
- Ek Kahani Julie Ki (2016) – wrote "Fannari"[16]
- Khel Toh Ab Shuru Hoga (2016) – wrote title song[22][16]
- Hum Bade Aashiq Mizaaj (2016) – wrote "Hichkiyan" [16]
- Ooops a Desi (2013) – wrote "Ud Le Re"[16]
- Zindagi 50-50 (2013) – wrote the title song[22][16]
Album
In 2013 Agrawal released an music album named "Dil Ka Sukoon". In the album he written all the songs [23]
Choice of singers
During the 5–6 years career, Deepak Agrawal worked with Sonu Nigam, Dev Negi, Mamta Sharma, Palak Muchhal, Sunidhi Chauhan, K.K., Kunal Ganjawala, Shahid Mallya, Nakash Aziz and Javed Ali.[1]
Style, orchestration and instrument
Deepak's song compositions feature extensive use of violin, flute, acoustic guitar, bass guitar and melodica. He also used symphonic style strings and piano orchestration of his songs, now he is ready to come up with new compositions. Deepak's is for using mostly live musical instruments for his compositions.[1]
References
- "Interview: Music director,composer-lyricist Deepak Agrawal-Deccan Chronicle". Deccan Chronicle. 2019-08-16.
- "Deepak Agrawal profile and biography". Veethi.com. 2019-04-10.
- "Music composer and lyricist Deepak Agrawal makes it big in Bollywood, details inside". Deccan Chronicle. 2019-04-25.
- "Music Composer Deepak Agrawal Finally Makes It Big In Bollywood". Koimoi. 2019-04-10.
- "Deepak Agrawal- Biography". filmibeat. 2018-05-10.
- "My music is dedicated to the heart: Deepak Agrawal". The Times of India. 2019-04-10.
- "बॉलीवुड में संगीत का जादू बिखेर रहे हैं युवा गीतकार दीपक अग्रवाल". Prabhat Khabar. 2018-06-06.
- "Deepak Agrawal showcases his combined musical, lyrics in multiple Bollywood films". Daiji World. 2019-09-23.
- "I Relish my Music Journey - Deepak Agrawal". UC News. 2019-09-24.
- "Inspirational story of Deepak Agrawal firozabad to mumbai latest news". Rajasthan Patrika. 2019-04-10.
- "छोटे शहर के दीपक से सीखिए कैसे सपनों के शहर मुंबई में लहराया परचम". www.epaper.patrika.com. 2018-09-26.
- Hungama, Bollywood. "Zindagi 50-50 2013 Critic Music Review - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama.
- "Khel To Abb Shuru Hoga 2016 Critic Music Review". Bollywood Hungama. 2016-05-05.
- "Music Composer Deepak Agrawal Makes It Big In Bollywood". Bollywood Helpline.com. 2019-04-10.
- "The Music & The Musical Journey by Deepak Agrawal". UC News.
- "Deepak Agrawal Movies, News, Songs & Images - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama.
- "This 9 years journey was so much more than just being music director - Deepak Agrawal". 5dariyanews. 2019-09-27.
- "Baari Baari - Jaane Kyun De Yaaron Song - Saavn". saavn.
- "Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". iTunes. 2017-02-15. Retrieved 2017-02-25.
- "Fannari (From "Ek Kahani Julie Ki")". iTunes.
- "Khel To Abb Shuru Hoga-Title Song". saavn.
- "Lyricist : Deepak Agrawal : Lyrics and video of Hindi Film Songs". Hindi Geetmala.
- "Dil Ka Sukoon -Audio Jukebox". YouTube. YnRJukeBox. 2014. Retrieved 3 July 2019.