Quick Info
| Profession | Music Composer, Singer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 29/11/1978 |
| Age | 47 years |
| Birthplace | Kutch, Gujarat |
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Bio/Wiki
| Singer, composer, and director best known as one half of the musical-directing duo Vishal-Shekhar | |
| Has worked on numerous Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Marathi films | |
| Served as judge on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa in 2007 and 2010 | |
| Known for playback singing with hit tracks including Tujhe Bhula Diya, Bin Tere, and Meherbaan | |
| Also works as a record producer and actor | |
| Co-created immensely successful soundtracks for over 65 films including Jhankaar Beats, Om Shanti Om, Bachna Ae Haseeno, Anjaana Anjaani, Dostana, Chennai Express, Tiger Zinda Hai, and War | |
| Launched the GIIS-Shekhar Ravjiani School Of Music, accessible to over 15,000 students across 21 GIIS schools worldwide |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Chest | 40 Inches |
| Waist | 30 Inches |
| Biceps | 12 Inches |
Personal Life
| Classically trained in singing from age 8 | |
| Competed in ZeeTV reality singing competition Sa Re Ga Ma Pa in 1997 at age 20 | |
| Started career in advertising industry composing ad jingles | |
| Met Vishal Dadlani at a studio, leading to formation of Vishal-Shekhar duo | |
| First studio was located inside a marble factory in Worli, Mumbai, next to a graveyard | |
| Wrote and sang two Marathi songs: Saazni (2012) and Saavli (2013) | |
| Currently resides in South Mumbai | |
| Religious person who prays before leaving his house | |
| Takes breaks in London for solitude amidst work commitments | |
| Has collaborated with international bands and musicians on globally acclaimed tracks |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
| Wife/Spouse | Chhaya |
| Children | Bipasha |
Family
| Father | Hasmukh Ravjiani (Share Trader) |
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| Mother | Kusum Ravjiani (Homemaker) |
| Family Origin | Kutch region of India |
| Notable Connection | Family was close friends with late Ghazal singer Jagjit Singh, whose home was nearby |
Career
| Debut |
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| Partnership | Vishal-Shekhar duo formed with Vishal Dadlani | ||||
| Notable Work | Composed and produced numerous popular Bollywood songs for various film soundtracks | ||||
| Other Films |
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| TV Judging |
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Favourites
| Favourite Actor | Shah Rukh Khan |
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| Favourite Colour | Black |
| Favourite Destination | London |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Shekhar's parents played musical instruments daily, instilling in him a love for music. | |
| 2. Living close to Jagjit Singh, Shekhar formed a close friendship with the late singer. | |
| 3. At 8 years old, Shekhar began his journey in classical music. | |
| 4. He started composing ad jingles after auditioning for 'Sa Re Ga Ma' at the age of 20. | |
| 5. Shekhar and Vishal Dadlani met at a studio, leading to their successful musical partnership. | |
| 6. The 'Vishal-Shekhar' duo made their debut with 'Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi' in 1999. | |
| 7. For solitude amidst work commitments, Shekhar takes breaks in London. | |
| 8. A religious person, Shekhar prays before leaving his house. | |
| 9. Father Hasmukh Ravjiani taught him how to play the accordion |