Akhil (singer)

Akhil
Akhil
Akhil
Background information
Also known asAkhil Pasreja
Born2 October 1990 [1]
Jalandhar, Punjab, India
GenresPop, Hip Hop, Bhangra
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
  • Music composer
Years active2013—present
LabelsT-Series
Akhil Music Official
Desi Music Factory
Speed Records
Crown Records

Akhil Pasreja, known mononymously as Akhil,[2] is an Indian playback singer, songwriter and music performer.[3][4] He made his Bollywood singing debut in Luka Chuppi (2019).[5] He was born in an Arora family in Jalandhar, Punjab.

Career

In February 2014, his first single "Muradaan " was released under HSR Entertainment (formerly Yellow Music).[6] He previously sang a song titled "Pee Lain De" in 2012 though.[7]

His Punjabi-language single "Khaab", which was released in February 2016 became popular on YouTube.[8] In February 2019, a Hindi remake of Khaab, Duniyaa, was recorded for the film Luka Chuppi.[9]

In June 2016, he collaborated with music composer "Manni Sandhu" for a single titled "Gani" for his album Welcome to the Future, released by Speed Records.[10] A year later, he released the single "Life" starring Bollywood actress Adah Sharma.[11][12]

In 2017 he was awarded "Best Breakthrough Act" at the Brit Asia TV Music Awards.[13]

Discography

Film Songs

Year Film Track Co-Singer(s) Label Notes
2016 Vaapsi Saari Saari Raat Speed Records Punjabi Movies
2017 Jindua Takdi Ravan Jonita Gandhi
2018 Ishqaa Ishqaa Times Music
2019 Luka Chuppi Duniyaa Dhvani Bhanushali T-Series Bollywood Debut

Singles

Track Year Music Lyrics Label Notes
Muradaan 2014 Anil Saberwal Akhilll HSR Entertainment (formerly Yellow Music)
Supne Storm DJ Akhil HSR Entertainment (formerly Yellow Music)
Makhual 2015 Manni Sandhu Akhil Speed Records
Khaab 2016 BOB Raja Crown Records Breakthrough single

Has crossed 700 Million Views

Gani Manni Sandhu Akhil / Vakeel Saab Speed Records
Teri Kami BOB Happy Raikoti
Zindagi 2017 Desi Routz Maninder Kailey [14]
Life Preet Hundal Preet Hundal
Mere Khuda BOB BOB
Rukh BOB Akhil [15][16]
Bollywood Preet Hundal Babbu [17]
Akh Lagdi 2018 Desi Routz Bittu Cheema [18]
Rang Gora BOB Jass Inder [19]
Teri Khamiyaan B Praak Jaani [20] Featuring Wamiqa Gabbi
Beautiful BOB Akhil / BOB G.K Digital, Lokdhun Punjabi Featuring Sara Gurpal
Karde Haan 2019 Manni Sandhu Akhil Crown Records [21]
Gaddaar BOB Akhil / BOB Planet Recordz
Kalla Sohna Nai Mix Singh Babbu Desi Music Factory [22] Featuring Sanjeeda Shaikh
Deewana 2020 Desi Routz Maninder Kailey Desi Music Factory
Bachalo Enzo Nirmaan White Hill Music
Dooja Pyaar 2021 Sunny Vik Raj Fatehpur Sony Music India
Perfect BOB BOB Akhil Music
Paagla Sunny Vik Raj Fatehpur Desi Music Factory [23] Featuring Avneet Kaur
Shopping Karwade[24] BOB Navi Kamboj White Hill Music

References

  1. ^ "Akhil Born on 02 October 1990". Apple Music. 20 December 2024.
  2. ^ "Khaab singer Akhil's gig, police thrashing unruly crowd bring dramatic end to KMC fest ►". The Times of India. 16 March 2019.
  3. ^ "Akhil: Latest News, Videos and Photos of Akhil | Times of India". The Times of India.
  4. ^ "बीकानेर में पंजाबी सिंगर अखिल के गानों की मचेगी धूम". www.patrika.com. 18 November 2017.
  5. ^ "After Sunanda, Punjabi singers Karan and Akhil step into Bollywood". in.com. Archived from the original on 22 March 2019.
  6. ^ "Luka Chuppi Songs: Singer Akhil's 'Khaab' is now Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon's 'Duniyaa'". CatchNews.com.
  7. ^ Akhil Pasricha | Pee Lain De | OFFICIAL VIDEO | 2012, retrieved 22 January 2020
  8. ^ "Luka Chuppi song Duniyaa: Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon's sizzling chemistry will leave you impressed | Bollywood News". www.timesnownews.com.
  9. ^ Kapoor, Diksha (22 February 2019). "Akhil Steps into Bollywood With Khaab Remake For Luka Chuppi".
  10. ^ "Akhil screws up his 'Khaab' by letting Bollywood recreate it as 'Duniya'!". in.com. Archived from the original on 22 March 2019.
  11. ^ "Life (Punjabi Song) by Akhil - Here's the Official Video of the New Song". Chandigarh Metro. 16 June 2017.
  12. ^ "Life (Punjabi Song) by Akhil - Here's the Official Video of the New Song". 16 June 2017.
  13. ^ "BritAsia TV World Music Awards 2017 celebrated". New Asian Post. 4 March 2017. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
  14. ^ "Punjabi singer Akhil unveils love single on V-Day)".
  15. ^ "एनआइटी में पंजाबी गायक अखिल और संस्थान के पूर्व छात्र विवेक के गीतों पर खूब थिरके भावी इंजीनियर". Dainik Jagran.
  16. ^ "Rukh (New Punjabi Song) by Akhil Out | Official Video". 17 August 2017.
  17. ^ "Bollywood by Akhil (Latest Punjabi Song 2017) | Official Video Out". 16 December 2017.
  18. ^ "Akh Lagdi by (Akhil ft Desi Routz) New Punjabi Song | Official Video Out". 15 February 2018.
  19. ^ "'Rang Gora': Akhil creates a romantic buzz on the internet". The Times of India. 30 June 2018.
  20. ^ "Teri Khaamiyan: Akhil's latest soft melody is out". The Times of India. 19 October 2018.
  21. ^ "Karde Haan: Akhil to release his latest song on February 1". The Times of India. 19 January 2019.
  22. ^ Kalla Sohna Nai - AKHIL ft. Sanjeeda Sheikh | Babbu | MixSingh | Latest Song 2019, retrieved 22 January 2020
  23. ^ "Paagla: Singer Akhil Shares The First Look Poster Of His Upcoming Romantic Track; Features Avneet Kaur". www.spotboye.com. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  24. ^ "Check Out Latest Punjabi Song Music Video 'Shopping Karwade' Sung By Akhil | Punjabi Video Songs - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
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