Shabbir Kumar
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Shabbir Kumar is a renowned Indian playback singer, born on 26 October 1954 in Baroda, Bombay State, India. Beginning his music career in his home city, it was his association with the famous orchestra group, Melody Makers, which paved the way for his success. Kumar gained recognition when music director Usha Khanna gave him a break in the film Tajurba (1981), however his major breakthrough came when he was given the opportunity to perform in the film Coolie (1983). Kumar's melodious voice and versatility made him a sought-after singer in the 1980s. Performing for leading music directors, including Rahul Dev Burman, Chitragupt, Kalyanji-Anandji, Rajesh Roshan, Usha Khanna, and A.R. Rahman, some of his notable songs include duet âShaam Hai Ye Kuch Khoyi Khoyiâ from Prem Tapasya (1983), âGori Hai Kalaiyanâ from Aaj Ka Arjun (1990) and âSochna Kyaâ from Ghayal (1990). Kumar's contribution to the music industry is immense, with over 6000 songs and more than 1500 films in his portfolio. He has also sung in various languages, including Hindi, Urdu, Marathi, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Punjabi, Rajasthani, Gujarati, Haryanvi, Oriya, Malayalam, and English. Kumar has received numerous accolades for his contribution to the music industry, including 34 Gold and 16 Platinum discs. He has also been awarded the Best Playback Singer award in Dubai, UAE, and the inaugural Mohammed Rafi Award as well as the Kalaa Ratan Award from the President of India, Zail Singh. In the 1990s, Kumar shifted his focus to stage shows, continuing to sing for films and on albums, with hits such as âGhaathâ (2000), âAwara Paagal Deewanaâ (2002), and âAan: Men at Workâ (2004). After an extended hiatus, he returned in 2010 with the song "Papa Jag Jayega" from the film Housefull and in 2020 and 2021, released albums Yeshu and Sai Deep, as well as numerous EPs and singles including âKrishna Krishna Hay Krishnaâ (2020), âJanam Janam Ke Phereâ (2021), Betaab â Jhankar Beats (EP) (2022); a collaboration with singer Lata Mangeshkar, followed by âDuaaâ (2023).
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- Habibi Sawariya featuring Anu Malik
- Eso Eso Kheli Holi Khela featuring Shabbir Kumar
- Habibi Sawariyaa featuring Anu Malik
- Mere Pyar Meri Zindagi featuring Shabbir Kumar
- Kisi Ne Sach Hi Kaha Hai by Shabbir Kumar
- Badal Yun Garajta Hai featuring R.D. Burman
- Zindagi Har Kadam Ek Nai Jung Hai featuring Shabbir Kumar
- Idhar Ho Raha Hai featuring Shabbir Kumar
- Tum Toh Haseen Ho
- Dekha Jo Tujhko by Shabbir Kumar
- Bumba Bumba Bumba featuring Abhijeet
- Bol Do Mithe Bol Soneya by Shabbir Kumar
- Namak Tere Chehre Ka featuring Shabbir Kumar
- Dil Ko Zara Sambhalo featuring Suresh Wadkar
- Shukriya Shukriya
- Dilruba O Dilruba by Shabbir Kumar
- O Champa O Chameli
- Chaman Chaman O Jaaneman by Shabbir Kumar
- Shabur Karana Bhai
- Jab Tak Pyar Nahin Hota featuring Shabbir Kumar
- Bajya Bajya Dhol (Veer Tejaji / Soundtrack Version) by Aarti Mukherjee
- Nazren Mili Nazar Se by Shabbir Kumar
- Hum Hindustani featuring Sonu Nigam
- Apne Dil Se Badi Dushmani featuring R.D. Burman
