Vikram Singh (composer)
Vikram Singh | |
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 Vikram Singh performing Saajna re "Music Concert – Jaipur 2014" | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 23 April 1983 Sirsa, Haryana, India |
| Occupation(s) | Producer, director, composer |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Virtual Planet Production |
| Website | https://www.virtualplanet.in/ |
Vikram Singh (born 23 April 1983) is an Indian producer, director and composer.[1] He works upon singles, films, TV commercials and radio jingles.
He is the brother of Gajendra Verma, singer of the viral song "Emptiness – Tune Mere Jaana" and other famous singles like "Ik Kahani", "Anjaam", "Mera Jahan," and the most famous 2018 hit, "Tera Ghata".
Early life
[edit]Vikram Singh Verma was born in Sirsa, Haryana, India, to Dr. Surender Verma, a poet, writer, teacher and theater personality, and Chand Verma. Vikram's love for music and his father's able guidance worked wonders and at the age of three began his homeschooling for music. While still in school he started his vocal training under his guru Prof. Bakshi.
By the age of 15, he had completed his Visharad in music and started composing for school and college plays as well. He also performed at several state-level college competitions and won numerous awards for Best Harmonium Player, Best Vocalist, Best Keyboardist, by Kurukshetra University, Haryana.
After completing his graduation, along with his family he moved to Jaipur where he finished his master's degree in music from University of Rajasthan and did initial grades from Trinity College London, Board of the Trinity College of Music.
Career
[edit]Earlier Vikram has worked as national sound designer for Indian FM radio channel 94.3 MyFm.[2] He has produced more than 300 radio and TV jingles nationally and internationally.[3]
He is best known for his work as director/composer/producer for his brother Gajendra Verma's hit singles like "Emptiness – Tune Mere Jaana" which was a viral song and got instant million of hits and downloads on the internet, "Phir Suna", "Saajna Re", "Tujse Door Jo Hota hu", "Tera Ghata" and many more.[4][5] and Tera Hi Rahun.[6][7]
As a music composer he has worked for Bollywood films and background scores and themes for Indian TV serials on Channel V, Sony, Zee TV, Starplus and DD National. In May 2013, as composer he collaborated with Indian rap artist Yo Yo Honey Singh for the song "Kudi Tu Butter" which went on to be a part of the Hindi feature film Bajatey Raho. In 2014–15 he composed music for Bollywood films like Chor Bazari[8] and Guddu Ki Gun.
Discography
[edit]Singles
[edit]| Year | Song | Album | Singer | Role | Lyricist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Tune Mere Jaana (Emptiness) | Tune Mere Jaana (Emptiness) | Gajendra Verma | Producer | Aseem Ahmed Abbasee |
| Phir Suna | Gajendra Verma | ||||
| Love kiya to darna kya | Aseem Ahmed Abbasee | ||||
| Love kiya to darna kya (sad version) | Aseem Ahmed Abbasee | ||||
| Sun Mere | Aseem Ahmed Abbasee | ||||
| 2013 | Kudi tu butter[9] | Bajatey Raho | Yo Yo Honey Singh | Music composer | Aseem Ahmed Abbasee |
| Kudi tu butter (Reprise) | Bajatey Raho | Gajendra Verma | Music composer | Aseem Ahmed Abbasee | |
| Tujhse door jo hota hun | "Hold My Hand" (single) | Gajendra Verma | Producer | Kumaar | |
| 2014 | Saajna Re | Single | Gajendra Verma | Composer/director/producer | Aseem Ahmed Abbasee |
| 2015 | Anjaam | Single | Gajendra Vemra | Director/Producer | Aseem Ahmed Abbasee |
| 2015 | Maa Hai Yaar | Single | Gajendra Vemra | Producer/Composer | Aseem Ahmed Abbasee |
| 2016 | Tera Hi Rahun | From Lost to Found | Gajendra Verma | Director/Producer | Gajendra Verma |
| 2017 | Mera Jahan [10][11] | From Lost to Found | Gajendra Verma | Director/Producer | Gajendra Verma |
| 2018 | Ik Kahani [12] | From Lost to Found | Gajendra Verma | Director/Producer | Gajendra Verma |
| 2018 | Tera Ghata [13] | From Lost to Found | Gajendra Verma | Director/Producer | Gajendra Verma |
| 2019 | Ja Ja Ja[14] | From FLIP | Gajendra Verma | Director/Producer | Gajendra Verma |
Movies
[edit]| Year | Movie | Cinema |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Bhawri | Cinema of Rajasthan |
| 2013 | Taandav | Cinema of Rajasthan |
| 2014 | Thore | Cinema of Rajasthan |
| 2014 | Kans | Cinema of Rajasthan |
| 2014 | Bajatey Raho | Bollywood |
| 2015 | Chor Bazari[15] | Bollywood |
| 2015 | Guddu Ki Gun | Bollywood |
Awards
[edit]- Winner "Golden Mike Award 2012-13" For Creative Radio Production.
- Winner "Golden Mike Award 2010-11" For Creative Radio Production.
- Excellency Award for Hero Cycle Jingle. (Aired in 8 Different Languages all over India.)
- Winner 1st Prize for "9th River To River Short film Festival- Italy". (Judged by Film Maker Azeez Mirza.)
- Winner 2nd Prize for "National Creative Ad Making Competition".(Judged by Ad Film Maker Prahalad Kakkar.)
- New-York International Radio Awards 2011.
References
[edit]- ^ "Vikram Singh – Indian Producer, Director & Composer". Virtual Planet. Retrieved 13 September 2014.
- ^ "Ek Rupiya Abhiyaan Final Promo". New York Festival. 25 September 2012. Retrieved 25 September 2012.
- ^ "11-02-2022 : Jaipur ePaper: Read Jaipur Local Hindi Newspaper Online, Page 1".
- ^ "In tune with success". DNA. Jaipur. 3 December 2013. Retrieved 13 September 2014.
- ^ "Saajna Re Songs". Hungama.com. Retrieved 13 September 2014.
- ^ "Internet Sensation Gajendra Verma, Releases New Single 'Tera Hi Rahun'". 30 June 2016.
- ^ "Watch: Gajendra Verma's 'Tera Hi Rahun' song launch". 30 June 2016.
- ^ "Chor Bazaari (2015) - IMDb". IMDb.
- ^ "Kudi Tu Butter". Glamsham. Retrieved 13 September 2014.
- ^ "Gajendra's new song 'Mera Jahan' features TV actress Kritika Kamra".
- ^ "A Heartwarming Love Story in a 5 Mins Song… This is Beautiful!". 27 July 2017.
- ^ "Gajendra Verma's Ik Kahani Featuring 'Halina K' is Going to Make You Fall in Love with Her & the Song". 23 November 2017.
- ^ "Internet sensation Gajendra VermaÆs new release 'Tera Ghata' is out!".
- ^ "Gajendra Verma | Ja Ja Ja | Vikram Singh | Official Video". YouTube. 14 December 2019.
- ^ "Chor Bazaari (2015) - IMDb". IMDb.