Quick Info
| Profession | Music Director, Singer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 28/06/1973 |
| Age | 52 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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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 |
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 |