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Shabbir Kumar

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4.6 Star 11980 Reviews

Profession
Singer

Location
Mumbai

Duration
90-120 Mins

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About Shabbir Kumar

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Shabbir Kumar is an Indian playback singer known for his soulful and melodious voice. Born on October 26, 1954, in Mumbai, India, Shabbir Kumar gained popularity during the 1980s and 1990s for his contributions to the Bollywood film industry. Shabbir Kumar began his musical journey at a young age and was greatly influenced by the legendary playback singer Mohammed Rafi. He received formal training in classical music and honed his skills under the guidance of renowned vocalists. His dedication and talent led him to make his playback singing debut in 1976 with the film "Rangila Ratan."

With his versatile voice and ability to effortlessly traverse various musical genres, Shabbir Kumar quickly established himself as a sought-after playback singer. He became known for his romantic ballads, peppy tracks, and soulful renditions that struck a chord with the audience.

Shabbir Kumar collaborated with several esteemed music composers of the era, including Laxmikant Pyarelal, Bappi Lahiri, and Kalyanji-Anandji, among others. He lent his voice to many popular songs that became chartbusters and are still cherished by fans today. Some of his notable tracks include "Gali Gali Mein" from the film "Tridev" (1989), "Jab Hum Jawan Honge" from the film "Betaab" (1983), and "Jahan Teri Yeh Nazar Hai" from the film "Kaalia" (1981).

Shabbir Kumar's ability to emote and bring depth to his songs made him a preferred choice for both romantic and emotional compositions. His soul-stirring rendition of the song "Hawa Hawaii" from the film "Mr. India" (1987) is often considered one of his most iconic and memorable performances.

Apart from his work in Bollywood films, Shabbir Kumar has also sung for regional films in languages like Bengali, Odia, Bhojpuri, and Marathi. He has collaborated with renowned musicians and singers in the regional film industries and has received appreciation for his contributions in those domains as well.

Shabbir Kumar's melodious voice and memorable songs earned him recognition and several awards during his career. He received the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer for his song "Mard Tangewala" from the film "Mard" (1985) and the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer (Marathi) for the song "Yanda Kartavya Aahe" from the Marathi film of the same name (2006).

While Shabbir Kumar's presence in the Bollywood music scene has reduced over the years, his songs continue to be cherished by music lovers. His soothing voice and ability to convey emotions through his singing have left an indelible mark on the industry. Shabbir Kumar's contributions to Indian cinema have established him as a respected playback singer, and his songs continue to resonate with listeners even today.

More details about Shabbir Kumar

Performance Duration- 90-120 Mins
City - Mumbai
Team Members - 10-12
Open to Travel - Worldwide
Popularity - Booked 6 Times
Booking Price - ₹1 Lakh to ₹5 Lakhs
Language - English/Hindi
Artist Type - Singer
Music/Genre - Punjabi, Sufi, Bollywood, Fusion, Folk

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