Jeffrey Iqbal

Singer, Music Composer, Song Writer

American India

Quick Info

ProfessionSinger, Music Composer, Song Writer
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceIndia

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameJeffrey Iqbal
Nicknames
  • Jeff
  • JI
Zodiac sign/Sun signAries

Physical Stats & More

Height188 cm
Weight80 kg
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack
Body Measurements
Chest42 inches
Waist30 inches
Biceps14 inches

Personal Life

ReligionIslam
HobbyTravelling
LanguagesEnglish, Arabic

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsNot Known

Career

Some Lesser Known Facts
  • Jeffrey was born into an Islamic family, which moved to the United States from India when he was very young.
  • He started singing at the age of 10.
  • In 2007, Jeffrey appeared on a talent hunt show aired on Sahara One.
  • He was hand-selected by AR Rahman to sing on his 3rd Dimensional tour.
  • In 2008, Jeffrey was the first runner-up of America’s singing reality show-‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2008 USA’.
  • He toured the world with artists like Shreya Ghoshal and became the first American-born musician to sing for a Bollywood film.
  • In 2014, he participated in the Indian singing reality show- RawStar judged by Honey Singh.
  • He has a strong-held belief in 'unity thru music' with his hundreds of thousands of fans.
  • He is recognized as the first American-born Bollywood singer.
  • He has performed across continents including India, the Middle East, the United States, and Europe at corporate events, private parties, weddings, concerts, and festivals.
  • He has appeared on TV shows such as India's Raw Star and Jammin 2018.
  • He has performed alongside artists including Shankar Mahadevan and Atif Aslam.
  • He drinks alcohol.
  • Released singles 'Chaap Tilak' and 'Sukoon' in 2020.
Birthplace CityPhiladelphia
Musical TrainingTrained by Ustad Hamid Hossain and Ustad Shafiqur Rahman
Career Start Age10 years old
Early PerformancesAt age 15, performed as opening act for international Ghazal superstars including Tahira Sayed, Ghulam Abbas, and Alamgir
Television Debut2007 on Sahara One talent hunt show
Major CollaborationsAR Rahman, Shankar Mahadevan, Shreya Ghoshal, Atif Aslam, Hariharan, Sukhwinder Singh, Chithra, Sujata Madhushree
Notable Achievements
  • First American-born Bollywood singer
  • First American-born musician to sing for a Bollywood film
  • First runner-up of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2008 USA (Zee TV USA)
  • Hand-selected by AR Rahman for his 3rd Dimensional tour
  • Participated in India's Raw Star (2014) judged by Honey Singh
  • Appeared on TV shows including Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, India's Raw Star, and Jammin 2018
  • Millions of views on social media platforms
Popular Songs
  • Chaap Tilak
  • Mere Rashke Qamar & Attention
  • Aaj Jaane Ki Zid Na Karo / Perfect
  • Baalam
  • Savage Medley
  • Yadein (Memories)
  • Rubaru
  • Someone You Loved & Tu Jaane Na
  • Hosh (feat. Hanif)
  • Tere Bina
  • Sukoon
Musical StyleFusion of East and West music, blending Classic and new Bollywood with English pop, Sufi music with modern pop

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Favourite FoodIndian Food
Favourite Singers
Favourite MusicianA.R Rahman
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