Quick Info
| Profession | Playback Singer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 12/09/1962 |
| Age | 63 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
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Bio/Wiki
| Vinod Rathod is an Indian playback singer and dubbing voice actor who primarily sings in Hindi language films. He is the son of classical musician Pandit Chaturbhuj Rathod and grew up in a household steeped in music. | |
| His career began in April 1986 when music director Usha Khanna called him to sing a qawwali, 'Mere Dil Main Hai Andhera, Koi Shamma To Jala De' in the film Do Yaar after hearing his voice on a cassette. He recorded over 40 songs for Usha Khanna during his early career. | |
| His breakthrough came in 1992 with the song 'Romeo Naam Mera' from Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja, composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, which became one of the biggest hits of that year. | |
| He is known for his versatile vocal range and emotive singing style. His iconic songs include 'Baazigar O Baazigar' and 'Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhen' from Baazigar (1993), 'Dholi Taro Dhol Baje' from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, 'Chalak Chalak' from Devdas, and 'M Bole To' from Munna Bhai MBBS. | |
| He has sung more than 3500 songs across multiple languages including Hindi, Nepali, English, Gujarati, Marathi, Sindhi, Punjabi, Bengali, Oriya, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Rajasthani, Bhojpuri, and Persian. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
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| Musical Training | Trained by his father Pandit Chaturbhuj Rathod. Started his musical journey as a tabla player. His guru name is Aksh Bhardwaj. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widower |
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Family
| Father | Pandit Chaturbhuj Rathod |
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| Mother | Name |
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| Spouse | Poonam Rathod (deceased 2000) |
Career
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| Collaborations | Worked with renowned music composers including Usha Khanna, Laxmikant-Pyarelal, Shiv-Hari, Nadeem-Shravan, Anu Malik, and others. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Vinod Rathod comes from a family with a rich musical heritage. | |
| 2. His spouse, Poonam Rathod, tragically took her own life. | |
| 3. Known for his melodious voice, Vinod Rathod has lent his vocals to over 3500 songs across different languages. | |
| 4. He deeply admires Kishore Kumar and even released an album dedicated to the legendary singer. | |
| 5. He sang the TV serial title song 'Yeh Jeevan Hai Akash Ganga' for the serial Akash Ganga, which proved very successful amongst viewers. | |
| 6. His spouse, Poonam Rathod, tragically passed away in 2000. |