Suresh Wadkar
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Suresh Wadkar (Devnagari: सुरेश वाडकर, 1954) is a one of leading Bollywood Film's playback singer in India.
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[edit] Background
Suresh Wadkar was born in Kolhapur, India. He acquired his basic music education from his guru Acharya Jialal Vasant since the tender age to 10. He impressed both, his Guru and his father with his exceptional voice.[1] He began to perform on stage at a very early age.
[edit] Singing career
In 1976, he won the Sur-Singar competition. This helped him gain entry into the Indian Film Industry. His first assignment was the popular song Seene Mein Jalan for the film Gaman (released in 1978). This was followed by the film Paheli (released 1977).
His career received a boost when Lata Mangeshkar recommended him to big names like Laxmikant-Pyarelal and Kalyanji-Anandji.[2]
Hit songs with Laxmikant-Pyarelal like Chal Chameli in the film Krodhi (released 1981), Megha re in Pyaasa Sawan, Raj Kapoor's Prem Rog and Kalyanji-Anandji's Vidhaata, made Suresh Wadkar a popular name in the industry.
Apart from singing for the topmost composers of the time like
- Laxmikant Pyarelal
- Kalyanji Anandji
- R.D. Burman
- Ilayaraja
- Ravindra Jain
- Bappi Lahiri
- Khaiyyaam
- Usha Khanna
- early Anu Malik
and even veterans like
- Shanker
- Ravi
- Chitragupta
- Jaidev
- Hridaynath Mangeshkar
he sang for the best of banners and filmmakers
et al.
Masta Shaaradiya raat--New Marathi album * More details on website Launched on 27 May 2006
Suresh Wadkar has sung melodios marathi songs in this album. Memorable lyrics are written by noted Marathi author from Maharashtra Late Dr. Vasant Krishna Warhadpande (Nagpur).
Shreya Ghoshal Wikipedia link, Suchitra Bhagwat and Abhijit Rane are other famous singers in this album. Renowned Marathi artist Dr. Girish Oak has given the introductory note to Masta Shaardiya Raat album.
Dr. Kulkarni and Dr. Harkare, daughters of Late Dr. Warhadpande have produced this album in the mamory of their late parents and brothers.
[edit] Popular hits
- Tumse Milke (Parinda, with Asha Bhosle)
- Lagi aaj sawan ki (Chandni)
- Ram teri ganga maili ho gaye (Ram Teri Ganga Maili)
- Huzuur is kadar bhii (Masoom, with Bhupinder)
- Sine mein jalan (Gaman)
[edit] Selected filmography
- Omkara (2006)
- Indra (2002)
- Hu Tu Tu (1999)
- Sar Utha Ke Jiyo (1998)
- Maachis (1996)
- PremGranth (1996)
- Rangeela (1995)
- Guddu (1995)
- Aaina (1993)
- In Custody (1993)
- Parampara (1992)
- Dil Aashna Hai (1992)
- Thalapathi (1991)
- Lamhe (1991)
- Henna (1991)
- Kurbaan (1991)
- Aaj Ka Samson (1991)
- Patthar Ke Phool (1991)
- The Blow (1991)
- Shiva (1990)
- Corruption (1989)
- Toofan (1989)
- Purani Haveli (1989)
- Chandni (1989)
- Hero Hiralal (1988)
- Libaas (1988)
- Thikana (1987)
- Hifazat (1987) directed by Prayag Raj
- Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985)
- Masoom (1983)
- Hum Paanch (1980)
- Paheli (1977)
[edit] References
- ^ Suresh Wadkar. Retrieved on August 29, 2006.
- ^ I am fortunate I lived in her time. Retrieved on August 29, 2006.
