Vaibhav Shrivastava, more popularly known as Vayu, is an Indian singer and songwriter, who has been active in the industry for over 10 years. He signed on to Sony Music India as an exclusive artist in 2018.
Early life Vayu was born in Madhya Pradesh and spent his childhood years in small towns like Singrauli and Rewa. His mother used to affectionately call him Vayu, and the nickname stuck. His parents moved to Bhopal after he finished his schooling.
Vayu moved to Indore to study Graphic Designing and later shifted to Pune to pursue Masters in Mass Communication from Symbiosis Institute of Mass Communication (SIMC).
Career Vayu moved to Mumbai in 2009 and worked in advertising by writing for various mediums like print and TV. He finally got his first lyricist break by Ram Gopal Verma in the 2010 movie, Rann. With Oopar Oopar Renn De (Bro Anthem) in 2014 and Banno from Tanu Weds Manu Returns in 2015, he established his credentials as a quirky and hit lyricist, and found a name in the industry. Initially, Vayu started out in Bollywood with his friend Tanishk Bagchi, but the two have now gone separate solo ways, occasionally collaborating on a song or two.
Vayu wrote the lyrics for Arjun Kanungo's single Gallan Tipsiyaan and Akasa's single "Thug Ranjha".
Vayu has written and co-composed Sanedo from Mitron, 2018 (starring Jackky Bhagnani and Kritika Kamra). He has written the lyrics for Chad Gayi Hai and Monobina from the Akshay Kumar movie, Gold.
He has also written the lyrics for 3 songs (Milegi Milegi, Kamariya, Nazar Na Lag Jaaye) in the latest hit movie Stree, starring Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor with Pankaj Tripathi, Aparshakti Khurrana, and Abhishek Banerjee appearing in supporting roles.
Badhaaiyan Tenu is a track written by Vayu, for the upcoming comedy drama film Badhaai Ho directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma.
Vayu wrote the Pepsi Anthem Swag Se Solo and also composed it along with Tanishk Bagchi.
He is a composer, lyricist and singer of a song under label of Sony Music India named as Baatein Karo. It was released in March 2020. Shot in India and Sri Lanka. The song is a soulful track on smartphone life consuming the importance of in person talks.
Discography Vayu has contributed to several Bollywood movies as lyricist and performer. Following is his discography.
+Year of ReleaseSong nameMovieRoleComposer(s)2010Sikkon Ki Andhi Bhook HaiRannLyricistKarma DharmaRakht CharitraMila To Marega2011Jab Se Mein Choti ThiNot A Love StoryRangeela ReWoh Ek Pal2012KammoDepartmentMumbai PoliceBad Boys2013Jhooth Boliya Jolly LLBKrsna Solo2015Banno Tera SwaggerTanu Weds Manu ReturnsLyricist, Composer Tanishk-Vayu2016Beat Pe BootyA Flying JattLyricist, SingerSachin-JigarKhair MangdaLyricist2017KankadShubh Mangal SavdhanLyricist, ComposerTanishk-VayuKanhaKanha (Male)LaddooRocket SaiyyanBeat It BijuriyaMunna MichaelTwist KamariyaBareilly Ki BarfiBalma Yegh KarmaBrij Mohan Amar RaheDisco DiscoA GentlemanLyricistSachin-JigarChandralekhaBandook Meri LailaLagdi Hai ThaaiSimranMajaa Ni LifeSingle Rehne DePiya AaHaseena ParkarJai Mata DiBhoomiLyricist (Along with Utkarsh Naithani)Manva Likes to FlyTumhari SuluLyricistTanishk BagchiYe Waqt Maut Ka HaiThe House Next Door2018MonobinaGoldTanishk BagchiChad Gayi HaiSachin-JigarMilegi MilegiStreeKamariyaNazar Na Lag JayeDil Ka DarziLyricist, SingerSanedoMitronLyricist, ComposerTanishk-VayuIce Cream Lust StoriesBeat JungleeDil JuungleeLyricist Tanishk BagchiBadhaai Ho - Title Track Badhaai Ho Sajan Bade SentiJAM8Shubh DinParmanu: The Story of PokhranSachin-JigarThare VaasteKasumbi2019The Naari Naari SongMade in ChinaZumbaGood NewwzTanishk BagchiMumbai Dilli Di KudiyaanStudent of the Year 2Vishal-ShekharThe Bhoot Song Housefull 4Lyricist (Along with Farhad Samji)Farhad Samji, Sandeep Shirodkar2020Mile Sur Street Dancer 3DLyricist, SingerSachin-JigarStart StopLaxmiiLyricist, ComposerTanishk-VayuRaakhShubh Mangal Zyada SaavdhanAisi TaisiPyaar Kar LeLyricist Along with Ikka, SameerTanishk BagchiGabruLyricist KaafiKya KartePass NahiShakuntala DeviSachin-JigarRani Hindustani2021Kheench Te NaachChandigarh Kare AashiquiChandigarh Kare Aashiqui 2.0Tanishk BagchiZaalima Coca-Cola Bhuj: The Pride of IndiaOne Two DanceHello CharlieDoliHelmetComposer, Lyricist Tanishk-VayuRaja BoyVelleLyricist, SingerRochak KohliYaaron Ka BhulavaLyricist2022Badhaai Do - Title TrackBadhaai DoTanishk BagchiFirecrackerJayeshbhai JordaarLyricist (Along with Kumaar)Vishal-ShekharFirecracker (English)Lyricist (Along with Kumaar and Vishal Dadlani)BijliGovinda Naam MeraLyricistSachin-Jigar2023Shaadi Dope Hai Aankh MicholiCocktailJogira Sara Ra RaTanishk BagchiLe AaungaSatyaprem Ki Katha2024"Chumma"Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala VideoSachin–Jigar2025"So Lene De"Ground ZeroTanishk Bagchi"Ek Chatur Naar - Title Track"Ek Chatur NaarLyricist, Composer Vayu-Sharan Rawat2026"Vyah Karwado Ji"Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai LyricistWhite Noice Collectives"Tera Ho Jaun"
Singles
+Year of ReleaseSong nameAlbumRole2017Gallan TipsiyaanSingle by Arjun KanungoLyricist 2018Thug RanjhaSingle by Akasa2020Baatein KaroSingle By VayuComposer, Lyricist, Singer, Performer2021TohfaLyricist, Singer
Awards and nominations
YearAward CeremonyCategoryFilmSongResultReference(s)2015Mirchi Music Awards Upcoming Music Composer of The YearTanu Weds Manu: Returns"Banno" rowspan=2 Upcoming Lyricist of The Year
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