Shishir Parkhie is a widely acclaimed Indian
Ghazal Singer
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having a unique distinction of being nominated twice for the prestigious
Global Indian Music Academy Awards
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in the Best Ghazal
Album
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category. He has regaled and enthralled audiences across the country and abroad through his remarkable Ghazal performances. Shishir is an adept
Composer and a
Playback Singer also known for his performances in
Bhajan,
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,
Devotional &
Filmi Songs
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.
Early life
Born in a family with a strong musical background, Shishir received his training in music at a young age from his mother, Pratima Parkhie. His father Shri Sharad Raghunath Parkhie was working as the Deputy Chief Architect for the city of
Bokaro. Pratima sang Sugam
Sangeet regularly for All India Radio,
Ranchi. Shishir started to
sing
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when he was only six years old. He also learned
Tabla
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under Shri Kedarnath Thakur for three years. Soon thereafter he began giving performances on stage and catching attention. His outstanding participation in various competitions won many accolades and his first solo concert at the age of fifteen in
Bokaro Steel City drew a lot of positive feedback from the Ghazal community. He received an award from
All India Radio
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on the occasion of
in 1979 where he also performed at the National
concert
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. Shishir completed his
ICSE from
St. Xavier's School, Bokaro & later moved to
Nagpur
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for higher studies.
Shishir completed his
HSSC with General Science from
Hislop College
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, Nagpur. He then joined
Manoharbhai Patel Institute of Engineering and Technology (MIET),
Gondia
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to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in
Electronics Engineering but after his second year he got transferred to
Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering,
Nagpur
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when he started performing along with various music groups and also pursued his solo Ghazal career. He composed several commercial jingles. His big break came composing and singing for
Doordarshan which then led to several musical albums. He is also trained in Hindustani Vocal Classical Music under the guidance of Dr. Narayanrao Mangrulkar & Smt. Rekha Saney of Nagpur. He completed his degree of Sangeet Visharad from
Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya.
Ghazal albums
1. Ahteraam - Tribute to the legendary poets on
T-Series (2008)
2. Once More Ghazals on
T-Series (2009)
3. Roomaniyat - Ghazals of love & longing on Mystica Music (2011)
4. Khulus - Ghazals of dreams, desires & destiny on
T-Series (Oct 2012)
5. Aatish Tha Aftaab Tha- A
Jagjit Singh
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tribute ghazal single (Oct 2012)
6. Siyahat - A journey through emotions on
Saregama (June 2013)
7. Aashnaai on
Times Music
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(November 2014)
8. Qurbat on
Times Music
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(November 2016)
9. Virasat - The Legacy of Legends
on
Times Music
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(February 2020)
10. Ghazal Apni Sunata Hoon on Red Ribbon Entertainment (September 2020)
11. Kya Khona Kya Paana on
Hungama Digital Media Entertainment
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(January 2022)
Devotional and Spiritual albums
# Mahima Sadgurunath Ki
T-Series
# Bolo Jai Siya Ram
T-Series
# Shree Mahalaxmi Jagadamba koradi (Amritvaani)
T-Series
# Tere Naam Anek Tu Ek He Hai
T-Series
# Avtaar Meher Baba Ki Amar Katha
T-Series
# Shree Sai Smaran Stuti Paath
T-Series
# Raah Sai Ne Sachchi Dikhayee Hai
T-Series
# Hum Bharat Ki Shaan Hai
T-Series
# Buddha Vandana Karu (Marathi)
T-Series
# Sheel Sugandha (Marathi)
T-Series
# Pratibimba Krantisuriyache(Marathi)
T-Series
# Shree Gajanan Maharaj Amritvaani
Venus Records & Tapes
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# Annayog- Bhojan Mantras
Times Music
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# Geet Geeta Mp3 Complete
Bhagvad Gita
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in Hindi
Times Music
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# Devi Mata, Bihaan Music
# Aao Chalein Koradi
VCD
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Sampoorna Koradi Devi Yatra Darshan
T-Series
# Prabhu Ke mangal Gun Gaao VCD R -Series
# Ab Meri Awaaz Suno R- Series
# Utha Gadya Arunodaya Zala R- Series (Marathi)
# Mera Chakradhar- Krishna Music
# Dhammakranti (Marathi)
# Satguru Mahima by Manav Dharm
# Shri Hans Chalisa by Manav Dharm
# Darakade Valali Tujhya Gautamachi Paule (Marathi)
T-Series
References
External links
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Living people
Indian male ghazal singers
Indian male composers
Musicians from Nagpur
1967 births
Bhajan singers