Master Saleem also known as Saleem Shahzada
is an Indian singer who is known for his work as a devotional singer and also as a playback singer in
Bollywood
Hindi cinema, popularly known as Bollywood and formerly as Bombay cinema, refers to the film industry based in Mumbai, engaged in production of motion pictures in Hindi language. The popular term Bollywood, is a portmanteau of "Bombay" (fo ...
films, like ''
Heyy Babyy
''Heyy Babyy'' is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language comedy film produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and directed by Sajid Khan. It stars Akshay Kumar, Fardeen Khan, Riteish Deshmukh, Vidya Balan, Juanna Sanghvi and Boman Irani.
The core storyline of t ...
'' (2007), ''
Dostana'' and ''
Love Aaj Kal'' (2009). He has also released several private albums of
Punjabi Music
Music of Punjab ( Punjabi: پنجاب دی موسیقی ; ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦਾ ਸੰਗੀਤ ) reflects the traditions of the Punjab region of the Subcontinent, with East Punjab in India, and West Punjab in Pakistan. The Punjab has diverse ...
and
Sufi music.
Early life and training
Master Saleem was born as Saleem
(Saleem Shahzada),
[Bollywood's new Laadla Master Salim (Interview)]
Planet Radio city. in
Shahkot, near
Jalandhar
Jalandhar is the third most-populous city in the Indian state of Punjab and the largest city in Doaba region. Jalandhar lies alongside the Grand Trunk Road and is a well-connected rail and road junction. Jalandhar is northwest of the state ...
,
Punjab
Punjab (; Punjabi: پنجاب ; ਪੰਜਾਬ ; ; also romanised as ''Panjāb'' or ''Panj-Āb'') is a geopolitical, cultural, and historical region in South Asia, specifically in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent, comprising ...
He is the son of the famous
Sufi
Sufism ( ar, ''aṣ-ṣūfiyya''), also known as Tasawwuf ( ''at-taṣawwuf''), is a mystic body of religious practice, found mainly within Sunni Islam but also within Shia Islam, which is characterized by a focus on Islamic spirituality, ...
singer Ustad Puran Shah Koti,
who was also the guru of folk singers,
Hans Raj Hans
Hans Raj Hans is an Indian singer who later became a politician. He is a member of Bharatiya Janata Party and a recipient of the civilian honour of Padma Shri.
He sings Punjabi folk and Sufi music as well as in movies and has also released hi ...
,
Jasbir Jassi,
Sabar Koti
Sabar Koti ( pa, ਸਾਬਰਕੋਟੀ) was an Indian Punjabi singer. He was best known for his song ''Tennu Ki Dasiye'' which was one of the hit songs in Punjabi music industry.
Personal life and death
Sabar Koti was born 20 January 1965, ...
and Diljaan. At the age of six Saleem also became his disciple and started learning singing.
Career
At the age of seven, he gave his first public performance at the opening ceremony of
Bathinda
Bathinda is a city and municipal corporation in Punjab, India. The city is the administrative headquarters of Bathinda District. It is located in northwestern India in the Malwa Region, west of the capital city of Chandigarh and is the fifth l ...
Doordarshan
Doordarshan (abbreviated as DD; Hindi: , ) is an Indian public service broadcaster founded by the Government of India, owned by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and one of Prasar Bharati's two divisions. One of India's largest bro ...
(TV station), with his song, ''Charkhe Di Ghook'', and thus earned the name Master Saleem. Soon he started appearing on TV shows like, ''Jhilmil Taare''.
[
Saleem's first album, ''Charkhe Di Ghook'', was released when he was 10 years old.] It was released on the label ''Sur Taal'', created by his father's friend, Manjinder Singh Goli, and went on to become a hit.[ This led to several Punjabi music and religious albums and live shows. His song ''Dhol Jagiro Da'' also became a huge hit and giving him wide popularity.][ In the late 1990s, however as he was growing his voice started changing, which lessened his popularity.][ He made his comeback in 2000, with the Sufi number ''Aj Hona Deedar Mahi da'', which he sang at a New Year's programme at ]Doordarshan
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channel, and later released albums dedicated to Goddess Durga
Durga ( sa, दुर्गा, ) is a major Hindu goddess, worshipped as a principal aspect of the mother goddess Mahadevi. She is associated with protection, strength, motherhood, destruction, and wars.
Durga's legend centres around co ...
including, ''Mela Maiya Da'' (2004), ''Aj Hai Jagrata'', ''Meri Maiya'' and ''Darshan Kar Lao''.
Around 2005, singer Jasbir Jassi introduced him to music director Sandeep Chowta, who subsequently called him to Delhi to record single ''Sajni'' in Sony Music album ''Teri Sajni''.
Eventually Shankar Mahadevan
Shankar Mahadevan (born 3 March 1967) is an Indian singer and composer who is part of the Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy trio that writes music for Indian films.
Personal life and early career
Shankar Mahadevan was born in Chembur, Mumbai into a Tami ...
, of the music trio Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy () is an Indian musical trio consisting of Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani and Loy Mendonsa. They have composed music for over 50 soundtracks across five languages: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi and English. Amongst t ...
, heard his performances at a ''jagaran'' at the Devi Talaab Mandir, Jalandhar, being aired at a religious TV channel, and thus Saleem made his debut as playback singer with single "Mast Kalandar" from the film ''Heyy Babyy
''Heyy Babyy'' is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language comedy film produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and directed by Sajid Khan. It stars Akshay Kumar, Fardeen Khan, Riteish Deshmukh, Vidya Balan, Juanna Sanghvi and Boman Irani.
The core storyline of t ...
'' (2007) under their music direction. The song was a hit and launched his Bollywood career. This was followed by most well-known singles including "Tashan Mein" from the film '' Tashan'' and ''Maa Da Ladla'' from the film '' Dostana'' (2008), and ''Aahun Aahun'' in '' Love Aaj Kal'' (2009). and in 2010 some of his hit songs have been "Humka Peeni Hai" from "Dabangg
''Dabangg'' () is a 2010 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film directed by Abhinav Singh Kashyap and produced by Malaika Arora Khan and Arbaaz Khan under Arbaaz Khan Productions with Dhilin Mehta under Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision. Khan ...
and "Shakira" in "No Problem
''No problem'' is an English expression, used as a response to '' thanks'' (among other functions). It is regarded by some as a less formal alternative to ''you're welcome'', which shares the same function.
Informality
Some people find the expre ...
and "Chamki Jawani" in Yamla Pagla Deewana. In 2011 one of his first hits was "Rola Pe Gaya" in Patiala House
The Patiala House is the former residence of the Maharaja of Patiala in Delhi. It is situated near India Gate in central Delhi, India.
History
It was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. The building has a central dome with a "butterfly" layout, sim ...
.
Television
Filmography
Discography
Music albums
Tracks on compilations
* 2009 : ''Sajni'', Teri Sajni (Sony BMG)[
* 2010 : ''Nach Ke Vikha'', Jhanjar Chanak Payee (Speed Records)
* 2011 : ''Tu Hi Tu'', ]Star Plus
StarPlus is an Indian Hindi language general entertainment pay television channel owned by Disney Star (formerly ''Star India''), a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company India. The network's programming consists of family dramas, comedies, ...
Anthem
* 2014 : ''Bhagat Singh – Single'' (Dharam Seva Records)
Devotional albums
* 2006 Mela Maiya Da ( T-Series)
* 2007 : Aaj Hai Jagrata (T-Series)
* 2009 : Guru Ravidass Ji Di Bani (T-Series)
* 2009 : Shiv Mere
* 2009 : jai jai kaar(T-Series)
* 2010 : Darshan Kanshi Wale Da (T-Series)
* 2010 : Maa Meharan Kardi (T-Series)
* 2010 : Shiv Bhole Bhandari (T-Series)
* 2010 : Singh Jaikare Bolde (T-Series)
* 2011 : Chal re Kanwariya(Jai Bala Music)
* 2016 : Bholey Di Baraat
Singles
References
Master Saleem Information
External links
Master Saleem, Official website
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1980 births
Living people
Indian male playback singers
Indian male folk singers
Bollywood playback singers
People from Jalandhar
Performers of Hindu music
Punjabi-language singers
Telugu playback singers
Kannada playback singers
21st-century Indian singers
Singers from Punjab, India
21st-century Indian male singers