Mohammed Irfan (born 1 July 1985) is an Indian playback singer who sings predominantly in Hindi. He has also sung in Bengali, Tamil, Kannada, Odia, Telugu, and Marathi.
Life and career
Early life Irfan was born in Hyderabad and completed his schooling at All Saints High School, Hyderabad. His teacher Ramachari identified Irfan's talent and trained him in music. He used to come back after completing his school to perform in annual events. He won the title of Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star 2. He was also one of the contestants of Amul STAR Voice of India, as well as Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2005, where he was on Ismail Darbar's Yalgaar Ho Gharana.Small town's big hope on Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar 2! entertainment.oneindia.in (6 April 2012) Shekhar
Bollywood career Irfan caught the attention of veteran singer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam during a concert at a musical institute in Hyderabad. Balasubramaniam recommended him to A.R. Rahman, after which Rahman asked Irfan to provide background vocals for the Mani Ratnam-directed 2010 film Raavan. Irfan recorded the song "Behene De" for the film alongside Karthik. The track, which topped music charts for many continuous weeks, also received rave critical reviews. The same year, he recorded two songs for Mithoon's Lamhaa, titled "Salaam Zindagi" and "Rehmat Zara", where for the latter he received the best male singer debut award.
Irfan performed "Phir Mohabbat" along with Arijit Singh and Saim Bhat in the Mukesh Bhatt-produced 2011 film Murder 2. The song was commercially successful and received radio airplay. He collaborated with the music directors Sajid–Wajid, Himesh Reshammiya, Meet Bros Anjjan, Jeet Ganguly.
His song ‘Dil Sambhal Ja Zara’ in film ‘Murder 2’ that made him establish himself as a singer.
In 2014 his songs included "Baarish" from Yaariyan, "Muskurane" from Citylights, "Banjaara" from Ek Villain, "Dard Dilo Ke" from The Xpose and "Tu Hi Tu" from Kick. The song "Banjaara", composed and written by Mithoon Sharma, was commercially successful. Reviewing the song, Rediff.com wrote Irfan "is another singer making an impression in the Bollywood musical arena, and is sure to be noticed with this number".
Discography
Hindi songs Year Film Song Composer(s) Writer(s) Co-singer(s) Ref. 2010 Raavan "Behene De" A.R. Rahman Gulzar Karthik Lamhaa "Rehmat Zara"Mithoon Sayeed Quadri, Mithoon Mithoon "Salaam Zindagi" Sayeed Quadri Arun Daga 2011 Murder 2 "Phir Mohabbat" Arijit Singh, Saim Bhat 2012 Ajab Gazabb Love "Sun Soniye" Sajid–Wajid Kausar Munir Antara Mitra "Sun Soniye"(Remix Version) OMG: Oh My God! "Tu Hi Tu" Himesh Reshammiya Sameer "Tu Hi Tu"(Remix Version) 2013 Ishk Actually "Tum Jo Mile Ishq Me" Shahdaab Bhartiya Sanjay Mishra Chandreyee Bhattacharya "Tum Jo Mile Ishq Me"(Male Version) Satya 2 "Veerani" Sanjeev-Darshan Kumaar Payel Aditiya Dev 2014 Yaariyan "Baarish" Mithoon "Baarish"(Remix Version) The Xpose "Dard Dilo Ke" Himesh Reshammiya Sameer "Dard Dilo Ke"(Remix Version) Neeti Mohan "Dard Dilo Ke"(Reprise Version) Angry Young Man "Tere Bin Jiya" Amjad-Nadeem Ankur Tewari, Shabbir Ahmed Shivranjani Singh Citylights "Muskurane"(Unplugged Version) Jeet Ganguly Rashmi Singh Unforgettable "Abhi Se Teri"(Version 1) Sachin Gupta Ek Villain "Banjaara" Mithoon Kick "Tu Hi Tu"(Version 1) Himesh Reshammiya Mayur Puri "Tu Hi Tu"(Version 1 Remix) "Hai Yehi Zindagi" Meet Bros Anjjan Kumaar Spark "Khwabo Mein Dekhi Thi Jo Angadayeenyan" R.K. Dhiman Malvinder Jeet, K P Singh Yashita Sharma2015 Luckhnowi Ishq "Tu Aaina Hai Mera" Raaj Aashoo Neeraj Gupta Monsoon "Thoda Sa" Biswajit Bhatacharjee Ranbanka "Kahna Re"Bumper Draw "Lukkhe Bade Aate Hain" Rahul Mishra Irshad Khan Barkhaa "Lafze Bayaan" Amjad – Nadeem Shreya Ghoshal Thoda Lutf Thoda Ishq "Pyar Hua Jab Tumse" Uvaa "Ishq Fobia" Rashid Khan Bhupendra Singh Bhanu Pratap Brothers "Gaaye Jaa" Ajay–Atul Amitabh Bhattacharya Shreya Ghoshal Prem Ratan Dhan Payo "Jab Tum Chaho" Himesh Reshammiya Irshad Kamil Palak Muchhal, Darshan Raval Ishq Ne Krazy Kiya Re"Tu Dua Hai Dua"Rishi SiddharthRavi Basnet 2016 Shaukeen Kaminay "Maahi Re"Dharam Dewda 2017 Who is the first wife of my father "Mere Khuda" Flat 211 "Tere Lams Ne" Prakash Prabhakar Tanveer Ghazi Jab Harry Met Sejal "Yaadon Mein" Pritam Irshad Kamil Jonita Gandhi, Cuca Roseta, Arjun Chandy2018 Nanu Ki Jaanu"Tujhe Dekhte Hi Nazar"Gunwant Sen Abid Ali2019 Rangeela Raja"Jagmag Jagamag"Iswar Kumaar MehboobShreya Ghoshal Risknamaa"Maine Pyaar Kyo kiya"Dushant Sanjeet Nirmal Mushkil"Ek Siwa Tere"Vardan SinghAnjaan Sagri2020 Bebaakee"Aakhri Baar"Darshan-UmangRashmi ViragPalak MuchhalWeb series2021 Tadap"Tere Siva Jag Mein (Reprise)"PritamIrshad Kamil, Shloke LaalAsees Kaur 2022 Himesh Ke Dil Se "Dard E Dil Kii Dawwa" Himesh Reshammiya Himesh Reshammiya Arpita Mukherjee Album "Terri Aashiqui Ne Maarraa" Shabbir Ahmed2024Chandu Champion"Sarphira (Climax Version)"PritamKausar Munir
Other languages Year Film/Album Song Language Composer(s) Writer(s) Co-singer(s) Ref. 2012 Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal "Yaar Aval Yaaro" Tamil G. V. Prakash Kumar Thamarai Dil Jaani "Re Mana" Odia Abhijit Majumdar 2013 Break Up "Vadhili Polene" Telugu Indus Gharana Krishna Chinni 2014 Ami Shudhu Cheyechi Tomay "Ami Shudhu Cheyechi Tomay" Bengali Savvy Saurav Bhadra Kokhon Tomar Asbe Telephone "Tumio Ki Anmona"(Sad Version) Dabbu Prasen (Prasenjit Mukherjee) Aditi Paul 2015 Shortcut "Maula" Marathi Puneet Dixit Puneet Dixit Agnee 2 "Baanjara" Bengali Akaash Priyo Chatterjee Aashiqui "Ei Aashiqui" Savvy Akriti Kakar 2016 Angaar "Kotobaar Bojhabo Bol" Akassh Priyo Chatterjee Hero 420 "Ore Priya" Savvy Gupta Prasen (Prasenjit Mukherjee) Niyoti "Toke Chara" Priyo Chatterjee Mental "Ureche Dhulo" Dabbu Prasen (Prasenjit Mukherjee) Rokto "Jante Jodi Chao" Akaash Janaki Ramudu "O Prema" Telugu Gifton Elias Shreemani Santheyalli Nintha Kabira"Maneyembodu"KannadaIsmail DarbarGopala VajpayeeAnweshaaGod Father (2016 film)"Saloni Saloni""OdiaAbhijit MajumdarNizamTapu Mishra 2017 Rangbaz "Rimjhim" Bengali Dabbu Prasen (Prasenjit Mukherjee) Antara Mitra 2018 Sultan: The Saviour "Aamar Mon" Savvy Gupta Priyo Chatterjee 2020 Asur "Tor Hoye Jete Chai" Bickram Ghosh Sugato Guha
Accolades YearAward CeremonyCategoryFilmSongResultReference(s) 2010 Mirchi Music Awards Upcoming Male Vocalist of The YearLamhaa "Salaam Zindagi"
References
External links
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