Achint Thakkar (Indian Composer) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Composer
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	19/02/1990
Age	36 years
Birthplace	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Latest News about Achint Thakkar

20/04/2025

Achint Thakkar won the Best Background Score award for the film 'Jigra' at the 25th IIFA Awards held in April 2025. He also received the prestigious Filmfare R. D. Burman Award for 'Jigra' at the 70th Filmfare Awards, cementing his status as a leading composer in the Indian industry.

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Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 7" (170 cm)
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University	Pyramind Institute, San Francisco, California
Qualification	Graduate in Electronic Music Producer (EMP) Program

Personal Life

Marital Status	Unmarried

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Unmarried

Career

Debut	Achint made his debut with the album 'Shalimar' in 2015. He gained recognition for his compelling background scores and original soundtracks.
Awards & Honors	Best Background Music (Series) and Best Original Soundtrack (Series) for 'Scam 1992 - The Harshad Mehta Story' at Filmfare OTT Awards 2021. Best Background Music (Web Original Film) for 'Monica, O My Darling' at Filmfare OTT Awards 2023. Best Background Score for 'Jigra' at the 25th IIFA Awards 2025 and the Filmfare R. D. Burman Award for 'Jigra' at the 70th Filmfare Awards. Composer on Spotlight at the OTTplay Changemakers Awards 2023. Best Music for 'Mon Ami Noire' at the Profire Film Festival 2012 in Scotland. 'Shalimar' nominated for Best Non Film Debut at the Global Indian Music Academy (GIMA) awards in 2016.
Notable Works	Composed the original soundtrack for 'Scam 1992 – The Harshad Mehta Story' (2020) and 'Rocket Boys' (2022). Created music for multiple films including 'Monica, O My Darling' and 'Kho Gaye Hum Kahan' in 2023. Worked on the film 'Jigra' and the song 'Junoon Hai' for 'Mr. & Mrs. Mahi' in 2024. Composed music for various brands such as Disney, Puma, and Budweiser. Composed and produced 'Khalasi' for the first season of 'Coke Studio Bharat'. Released album 'Achint & The Khan Brothers' in 2018, fusing Rajasthani folk with his production. Scored short film 'Mon Ami Noire' by Omar Iyer.

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/achintstagram/
Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/achintmusic/
YouTube	https://www.youtube.com/@ach1nt
Twitter	https://x.com/ach1nt
Official Website	https://www.achintthakkar.com/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Achint developed a passion for music during school, initially using it to skip classes.
2. He was once part of his school's cricket team but was dropped for tardiness.
3. Achint formed the rock band 'Rosemary' in Mumbai, which gained popularity in the college music circuit.
4. He released an EP titled 'A Legacy of Ruined Days' with Rosemary before pursuing a solo career.
5. His music style is influenced by Bollywood and Indipop legends.
6. Achint often feels homesick while living abroad, reconnecting with childhood songs.
7. After class seven exams, Achint convinced his father to buy him his first guitar and learned by watching his school band.
8. Rosemary won major festivals like Mood Indigo (IIT Bombay) and Strawberry Fields (National Law School, Bengaluru).
9. Returned to Mumbai in September 2013 after graduating and worked on ad films.
10. Composed most of 'Shalimar' in a warehouse basement in the U.S. at night, inspiring its title meaning 'moonlight'.
11. Launched Night Song Records with friend and manager Parth Pandya.

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