Tochi Raina

Tochi Raina
Raina in January 2015
Raina in January 2015
Background information
Birth nameTarlochan Raina[1]
Born (1971-09-02) 2 September 1971 (age 53)
Darbhanga, Bihar, India[2]
GenresSufi,[3] Filmi, Hindustani classical music, Sufi
Occupation(s)Singer, composer
InstrumentVocals

Tochi Raina (born 2 September 1971) is an Indian singer, composer and philosopher, best known as a playback singer in Hindi films.[3][5] His most notable works include the songs Kabira for the movie "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani", "Iktara" from "Wake Up Sid", Ishq Waale Chor Hain[6][non-primary source needed] for the Hindi movie Kya yahi sach hai with Vishal Khurana,[7] Saibo for the Hindi movie Shor in the City a duet with Shreya Ghosal,[8][9] Maldar Ki Jeb for the movie Bhindi Baazaar Inc.[10] and Aali Re for the movie No One Killed Jessica.[11] He recorded a music album 'Tochinaamah' consisting 3 songs – Saaiyaan,[12] Jamoora[13] and Akela.[14]

Early life

He was born in a Kashmiri Sikh family[15] to Sahib and Surjit Kumar Raina in Darbhanga, Bihar and went to school in Nepal where his father, a government employee, was posted.[16]

He hails from a family with music background. His father played the harmonium, his grandmother was a Sitar player, his uncle, Ratan Singh, a renowned Violin player and his grandfather, Akaali Kaur Singh, a saint. He later moved to Delhi where he started learning music under Pandit Vinod Kumar – a disciple of Indian classical singer Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan.[2] He also learnt music from Ustad Bhure Khan, Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Ustad Altaf Hussain Sarang, Pt. Mani Prasad and Pt. Sitaram. According to him his Gurus not only taught him music, but also to visualize his breath. Slowly, he started visualizing words and he turned to spirituality and Sufi music.[17]

He also sang the Song "Rabba" in Coke Studio @MTV Season 3 which is composed by Amit Trivedi, and the song 'Bannado' in coke Studio @MTV Season 4 which is composed and arranged by Sachin-Jigar and the lyrics ae written by Priya Sariya.

Career

He moved to Mumbai to make a career as a Music Composer & playback singer. Tochi got his first commercial break with Bulleshah in A Wednesday! in 2008.[18] He has been a part of a number of movies and albums as a Music Composer including Bezubaan Ishq, Note Pe Chot and a lot more. He is currently working with his Band of Bandagi and creating soulful Sufi music with the band. Band of bandagi has released their first album Sufi Acoustica with 6 Sufi Songs in it. Tochi has joined hands with Music Distribution Company Movement Creations LLP as Head of the department for music since March 2021. His 4 audio tracks has been released so far including : 'Gayatri Mantra' (Raag Malkauns), 'Alakh Niranjan', 'Hare Krishna', 'Aaj Jaane Ki Zid Na Karo'.

Personal life

He is married and has two daughters, Harleen & Simran. Harleen was born the night he finished recording for Shor in the city.

List of songs

Released Song Album
2008 Bulle Shah A Wednesday!
2009 Pardesi Dev D
2010 Iktara (Male Version)[19] Wake up Sid
2010 Gal Mitthi Mitthi[20] Aisha
2011 Aali Re[21] No One Killed Jessica
2011 Mera Kaat Kaleja Dilli[22]
2011 Saibo[23] Shor in the City
2011 Maaldaar Ki Jeb[24] Bhindi Baazaar Inc.
2011 Ishq Waale Chor Hain[6] Kya Yahi Sach Hai
2011 Mallo Malli[25] Mausam
2011 Shiv Ka Bajey Damroo[26] Jo Dooba So Paar
2011 Kaari Kaari Kaagaz Ke Fools
2012 Aaja Meri Jaan[27] Maximum
2012 Hey Bhagwan[4] Cigarette ki Tarah
2012 Motarwada[4] Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana
2013 Khalbali[4] 3G
2013 Gud Naal Ishaq Mitha[4] I Love New Year
2013 Kabira[4] Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
2014 Saaiyaan Tochinaamah
2014 Jamoora Tochinaamah
2014 Akela Tochinaamah
2015 Dil Parinda Bezubaan Ishq
2016 Kalol Ho Gaya Love Shagun
2016 Dooriyan Single
2017 Parinda (Search) Jab Harry Met Sejal
2018 Rab-E-Illahi[28] Single
2018 Aas Pura Diya Maula[29] Premak Basaat
2018 Sone Piya[30] Sufi Acoustica
2018 Piya Milan Ki Aas[31] Sufi Acoustica
2018 jugni[32] Sufi Acoustica
2019 Udd Ja Khandaani Shafakhana
2020 Do Din Ka Ye Mela - Reprise[33] Gulabo Sitabo
2021 Gayatri Mantra (Raag Malkauns) Tochi Raina
2021 Alakh Niranjan Single
2021 Hare Krishna Single
2021 Aaj Jaane Ki Zid Na Karo Single

References

  1. ^ "Riyaaz karange te raj karange". Hindustan Times. 20 October 2020. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Tochi Raina's Official Website". TochiRaina.com, The Official Website of Tochi Raina. 11 November 2012. Retrieved 11 November 2012.
  3. ^ a b "Tochi Rania, Sufi singer". The Times of India. 13 January 2011. Archived from the original on 31 May 2012. Retrieved 13 August 2011.
  4. ^ a b c d e f "List of Tochi Raina's Acts". TochiRaina.com. 11 November 2012. Retrieved 11 November 2012.
  5. ^ "Tochi Raina". The Indian Express. 12 August 2011. Retrieved 13 August 2011.
  6. ^ a b "Ishq Waale Chor Hain". Facebook. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
  7. ^ Sachin Chawla. "Music Director". Vishal Khurana. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
  8. ^ "A brand new sound cocktail – Culture". livemint.com. 6 May 2011. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
  9. ^ "Shor in the City". The Times of India. 16 May 2011. Archived from the original on 31 May 2012. Retrieved 13 August 2011.
  10. ^ Harshit (17 April 2011). "Bhindi Baazaar Inc. Music Review – Bhindi Bazaar". HappySing. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
  11. ^ "dilli tochi – Free Music Playlist & Free Music Listen & Online Music Player". 123playlist.com. 7 January 2011. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
  12. ^ "Saaiyaan". Gaana. Retrieved 14 April 2016.
  13. ^ "Jamoora". Gaana. Retrieved 14 April 2016.
  14. ^ "Akela". Gaana. Retrieved 14 April 2016.
  15. ^ "Tochi Raina Interview with LemonWire". YouTube. 16 April 2019. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
  16. ^ "I never thought that I wanted to be a singer: Tochi Raina - Times of India". The Times of India.
  17. ^ "Singer Tochi Raina: Corporates must back indie artists".
  18. ^ "Tochi Raina". gomolo.com. 7 November 2012. Retrieved 7 November 2012.
  19. ^ Iktara (Male Version ), Wake Up Sid, Sung by Tochi Raina. GendaPhool9. 13 October 2009. Archived from the original on 24 January 2010. Retrieved 28 September 2021 – via YouTube.
  20. ^ "Gal Meethi Meethi Bol – Aisha | Sonam Kapoor & Abhay Deol". Retrieved 6 March 2012 – via YouTube.
  21. ^ Aali Re-No One Killed Jessica-Tochi Raina, Sonu Kakkar. nokjsongs. 1 December 2010. Archived from the original on 27 August 2020. Retrieved 28 September 2021 – via YouTube.
  22. ^ "Dilli Song Lyrics from No One Killed Jessica". Top10bollywood.com. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
  23. ^ "Saibo Full Song – Shreya Ghoshal Ft. Tochi Raina". 13 April 2011. Retrieved 6 March 2012 – via YouTube.
  24. ^ "Maaldaar Ki Jeb (Bhindi Baazaar Inc Song) – TOCHI RAINA". 15 April 2011. Retrieved 6 March 2012 – via YouTube.
  25. ^ Lyricsmint (13 August 2011). "Mallo Malli Song Lyrics – Mausam – Tochi Raina And Hard Kaur". Lyricsmint.com. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
  26. ^ "Shiv Ka Bajey Damroo Song & Lyrics – Jo Dooba So Paar". Lyricsdna.com. 18 October 2011. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
  27. ^ "Tu aaja meri jaan Lyrics – Maximum 2013". Lyricstaal.com. 18 October 2011. Retrieved 29 June 2012.
  28. ^ Rab-e-illahi | Tochi Raina | Band Of Bandagi | Neeru Rawal | Vinay Kochar | Drishyam Play. Drishyam Play. 26 July 2018. Retrieved 28 September 2021 – via YouTube.
  29. ^ Aas Pura Diya Maula | Latest Sufi Maithili Video Song | Premak Basaat | Tochi Raina, Saroj Suman. T-Series Hamaar Bhojpuri. 29 June 2018. Archived from the original on 16 February 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2021 – via YouTube.
  30. ^ Sone Piya | Tochi Raina | Sufi Acoustica | Band Of Bandagi. TOCHI Raina's Den. 13 February 2018. Retrieved 28 September 2021 – via YouTube.
  31. ^ Piya Milan Ki Aas | Tochi Raina | Sufi Acoustica | Band Of Bandagi. TOCHI Raina's Den. 14 April 2018. Archived from the original on 7 July 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2021 – via YouTube.
  32. ^ Jugni | Tochi Raina | Sufi Acoustica | Band Of Bandagi. TOCHI Raina's Den. 14 July 2018. Archived from the original on 22 August 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2021 – via YouTube.
  33. ^ Do Din Ka Ye Mela - Reprise. Tochi Raina. 27 May 2020. Archived from the original on 28 July 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2021 – via YouTube.

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