Mohammed Irfan is an Indian playback singer who sings predominantly in

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. He has also sung in

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, Odia,

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and

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Life and career

Early life

Irfan was born in

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and completed his schooling at

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. His teacher

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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 '' Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star 2''. He was also one of the contestants of ''

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'', as well as

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, where he was on

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's Yalgaar Ho Gharana.

Bollywood career

Irfan caught the attention of

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during a concert at a musical institute in

. Balasubramaniam recommended him to A.R. Rahman, after which Rahman asked Irfan to provide

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for the

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-directed 2010 film '' Raavan''. 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

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's ''

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'', 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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and Saim Bhat in the

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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

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. 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

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and "Tu Hi Tu" from ''

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''. The song "Banjaara", composed and written by Mithoon Sharma, was commercially successful. Reviewing the song,

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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