Quick Info
| Profession | Music Director, Singer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 28/06/1973 |
| Age | 53 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Latest News about Vishal Dadlani
12/07/2026
Vishal Dadlani publicly apologized to Jasleen Royal during an Indian Idol recording after earlier criticism related to her performance. The apology came on air and was widely reported as a notable moment on the show.
08/04/2025
Vishal Dadlani announced that he was stepping away from Indian Idol after six seasons. He said he wanted more time back for music and live performances, and could not remain tied to Mumbai for long stretches every year.
13/02/2025
Vishal Dadlani suffered a minor accident in February 2025, which led to the postponement of a planned Vishal-Sheykhar concert in Pune. Reports said he was undergoing treatment and the event would be rescheduled. The organizers apologized to ticket holders and promised refunds if needed.
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Bio/Wiki
| Vishal Dadlani is an Indian singer, songwriter, music composer, and occasional actor. | |
| He is one half of the duo Vishal–Shekhar and the frontman and vocalist of the rock band Pentagram. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
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| Weight | 82 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | N/A (Bald) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | VIT University, Vellore |
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| Educational Qualifications | Graduate |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign: Cancer | |
| Religion: Hinduism | |
| Address: Peddar Road, Mumbai |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Wife | Priyali Dadlani (m.1999-div.2017) |
Family
| Father | (Businessman) |
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| Mother | Reshma Dadlani |
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Career
| Debut Music Direction: Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi (1999) | |
| Debut Singing: "Ruk Ruk Rukna Na" song in the film Jhankaar Beats (2003) | |
| Frontman and vocalist of rock band Pentagram since 1994 | |
| One half of the music duo Vishal–Shekhar | |
| Judge on Indian Idol Junior seasons 1 and 2 | |
| Judge on Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star with Farah Khan and Shekhar Ravjiani | |
| Collaborated with international artists like Imogen Heap, Diplo, The Vamps, and Akon | |
| Won Filmfare RD Burman Award for New Music Talent for Jhankaar Beats |
Favourites
| Food | Sindhi Dishes and Chinese Jasmine Tea |
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| Actor | Shah Rukh Khan |
| Film | Bollywood: Border |
| Musician | Raghu Dixit, Shaan, Nikhil D'souza |
Social Media
| https://x.com/VishalDadlani |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Vishal began his music career as a singer in Mumbai's electronic band 'Pentagram'. | |
| 2. Besides Hindi, he and Shekhar Ravjiani have composed music for Telugu, Tamil, and Marathi movies. | |
| 3. While he is not formally trained in music, his passion grew from listening to his father's music collection. | |
| 4. As India's top music composer, he is known for live performances through the internet and smartphones. | |
| 5. He is a dedicated supporter of the Aam Aadmi Party. | |
| 6. Vishal owns a music label named 'Vishal Likes That' or 'VLT' to encourage new talent in the music industry. | |
| 7. He has made cameo appearances in films like Om Shanti Om (2007) and Tees Maar Khan (2010). | |
| 8. Does Vishal Dadlani smoke?: Yes | |
| 9. Influenced by rock legends like Pink Floyd and Queen |