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Life and career

Early life

Irfan was born in Hyderabad and completed his schooling at All Saints High School, Hyderabad. His teacher Ramachari identified Irfan's talent and trained him in music. He used to come back after completing his school to perform in annual events. He won the title of ''

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''. He was also one of the contestants of '' Amul STAR Voice of India'', as well as Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2005, where he was on Ismail Darbar's Yalgaar Ho Gharana.

Bollywood career

Irfan caught the attention of veteran singer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam during a concert at a musical institute in Hyderabad. Balasubramaniam recommended him to

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, after which Rahman asked Irfan to provide background vocals for the Mani Ratnam-directed 2010 film ''

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''. Irfan recorded the song "Behene De" for the film alongside Karthik. The track, which topped music charts for many continuous weeks, also received rave critical reviews. The same year, he recorded two songs for Mithoon's '' Lamhaa'', titled "Salaam Zindagi" and "Rehmat Zara", where for the latter he received the best male singer debut award. Irfan performed "Phir Mohabbat" along with

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-produced 2011 film ''

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''. The song was commercially successful and received radio airplay. He collaborated with the music directors Sajid–Wajid,

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, Meet Bros Anjjan, Jeet Ganguly. His song ‘Dil Sambhal Ja Zara’ in film ‘Murder 2’ that made him establish himself as a singer. In 2014 his songs included "Baarish" from '' Yaariyan'', "Muskurane" from '' Citylights'', "Banjaara" from ''

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'', "Dard Dilo Ke" from The Xpose and "Tu Hi Tu" from '' Kick''. The song "Banjaara", composed and written by Mithoon Sharma, was commercially successful. Reviewing the song, Rediff.com wrote Irfan "is another singer making an impression in the Bollywood musical arena, and is sure to be noticed with this number".

Discography

Hindi songs

Other languages

Accolades

References

External links

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Irfan, Mohammed Indian male playback singers Singers from Hyderabad, India 1984 births Living people Bollywood playback singers Singers from Karnataka People from Udupi district Film musicians from Karnataka 21st-century Indian singers 21st-century Indian male singers Alumni of All Saints High School, Hyderabad