| Mohit Chauhan | |
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Chauhan in 2009 |
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| Background information | |
| Born | March 11, 1974 Nahan, Himachal Pradesh, India[1] |
| Origin | Himachal Pradesh, India |
| Genres | Indian pop, Bollywood |
| Occupations | Singer |
| Instruments | Guitar, Harmonica, Flute |
| Years active | 1998 – present |
| Associated acts | Silk Route |
| Website | mohitchauhan.in |
Mohit Chauhan (Hindi: मोहित चौहान) (born March 11, 1974) is an Indian pop and playback singer, most known for his romantic ballads.[1] He started his career singing Indian pop songs with the band Silk Route, which released two albums, Boondein (1998) and Pehchan. The song "Dooba Dooba" became a rave in the Indipop music scene. However, the band dissolved. He would stay off the scene for a while until he came back with the song "Guncha" in 2005 from the "Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh" for which, he would also compose. Impressed by his vocals, he was then approached by A. R. Rahman to sing for the movie Rang De Basanti. The song "Khoon Chala" earned him rave reviews. However, it wouldn't be until 2007 when music director Pritam approached him for the song Tum Se Hi for the movie Jab We Met that Chauhan would finally achieve mainstream success.
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Mohit Chauhan was born in a Rajput family in the town of Nahan in Sirmaur district, Himachal Pradesh The Land of God (Dev Bhoomi), set on a hill top in the Shiwalik Hills, to Krishana Rana and B.K Rana.[1][2] He can speak fluently in Pahari & Hindi. He first attended St. Xavier's School, Delhi and then again moved to Himachal Pradesh to complete his education. Chauhan went to college in Nahan Sirmour, Bilaspur, Mandi, Kullu, and graduated with a Master of Science in Geology from the Dharamshala College in Himachal.
Mohit has a brother, Rohit Chauhan who is a senior officer in Excise and Taxation office.[2]
He never received formal training in music, but sings and plays guitar, harmonica and the flute. After completing his education in Himachal, Chauhan came to Delhi where he formed the band Silk Route with his schoolmate Kem Trevedi (pianist) in 1996. Boondein was their first album and included the song "Dooba Dooba". In Bollywood, his career started when he sang the A. R. Rahman song "Khoon Chala" in Rang De Basanti.
Mohit Chauhan had his first brush which success with the song "Dooba Dooba" from the Silk Route band's album Boondhein. The album debuted at number one on the album chart. Boondhein featured songs in Hindi, English, and Pahadi, and the band won several awards at the Channel V awards in 1998.[3]
Chauhan's career in Bollywood began in 2005 when he sang “Guncha Koi” in the movie "Main, Meri Patni... Aur Woh!". His songs "Khoon Chala" and "Masakali" from the films Rang De Basanti and Delhi-6 respectively, composed by Rahman and "Tum Se Hi" from the film Jab We Met,[4] composed by Pritam, were successful. His subsequent chartbusters included the songs "Tu Ne Jo Na Kaha" for the 2009 film New York, "Ye Dooriyan" for Love Aaj Kal, and "Pehli Baar Mohabbat Ki Hai" for Kaminey. In 2010, he won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer for "Masakali".[5] He also sung two superhit tracks "Bheegi Si" from the Movie Raajneeti and "Pee Loon" from Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai both arranged and directed by Pritam. His songs "Pee Loon" from Once Upon A Time in Mumbai,"Tujhe Bhula Diya" from Anjaana Anjaani directed by Vishal-Shekhar became chartbusters. He then sang "Yun Hi" from Tanu Weds Maanu which is another addition to his superhit songs. His songs from the movie Rockstar (2011) have become anthems. He sang his first Bengali song for the movie Sedin Dekha Hoyechilo and also he sang his second Bengali song for the movie Paglu (2011).
In addition to film playback singing, Chauhan has sung many advertisement jingles for products including Alpenlibe, Parachute, Wheel (detergent), Nescafe, Hippo Munchies, Vicks Vapor Rub, Alchemist & Maruti Suzuki Alto (2011). He has also sung the theme song for Star Parivaar Awards 2011.
In 2007, he took part in singing reality show, Mission Ustaad on 9X, where he teamed with Vasundhara Das. He also took part in the singing reality show on STAR Plus, Music Ka Maha Muqqabla, where he lead the team Mohit's Fighhter.
In 2011 he featured in the third episode of The Dewarists collaborating with Indian Ocean for the song called Maaya.
| Year | Category | Song | Result | |
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| Filmfare Awards | ||||
| 2010 | Best Male Playback Singer | Masakali from Delhi-6 | Won | |
| 2011 | Best Male Playback Singer | Pee Loon from Once Upon A Time In Mumbai | Nominated | |
| Zee Cine Awards | ||||
| 2011 | Best Male Singer | Pee Loon from Once Upon A Time In Mumbai | Won | |
| Star Screen Awards | ||||
| 2011 | Best Male Singer | Pee Loon from Once Upon A Time In Mumbai | Nominated | |
| Apsara Film and Television Producers Guild Awards | ||||
| 2010 | Best Male Singer | Yeh Dooriyan from Love Aaj Kal | Won | |
| Mirchi Music Awards | ||||
| 2010 | Best Male Singer | Masakali from Delhi-6 | Won | |
| Global Indian Films And Television Awards | ||||
| 2011 | Best Male Singer | Pee Loon from Once Upon A Time In Mumbai | Won | |
| IIFA Awards | ||||
| 2011 | Best Male Singer | Pee Loon from Once Upon A Time In Mumbai | Nominated | |
| GIMA Awards | ||||
| 2011 | Best Male Singer | Pee Loon from Once Upon A Time In Mumbai | Won | |
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