Rochak Kohli

Rochak Kohli
Born 3 July 1983
Chandigarh, India
Occupation Music Composer, Singer, Lyricist
Previously Associate Vice President of BigFM 92.7
Years active 2002–2007 (theatre & music)
2005–2013 (radio)
2012 – present (Music Composer & Lyricist)
Religion Hinduism
Spouse(s) Sukriti Vadhera Kohli
Parent(s) Mr. HC Kohli, Mrs. Namrata Kohli

Rochak Kohli is an Indian music director, lyricist and singer. In 2012, He made his music debut in Shoojit Sircar's romantic comedy Vicky Donor with Pani da rang. The song was made In collaboration with Ayushmann Khurrana, the lead of the film. Both the movie and song were well received.
Later in 2013, He composed and wrote a song “saadi galli” for the film, Nautanki Saala again in alliance with Ayushmann Khurrana. Their third time association was also received well when their Single “oh hireeye” was released under the Yashraj banner. This song also featured in the album of the film, “Bewakoofiyaan” produced by Yashraj Banner which starred Sonam Kapoor and Ayushmann Khuraana. Before entering Bollywood in 2012, He composed the jingle of BIG FM 92.7 in 2011. This jingle won accolades at Indian and International Advertising festivals.
He has composed the score for the documentary “Living with KKR” produced by Shahrukh Khan which is based on the IPL Team Kolkata Knight Riders which was telecasted on Discovery Channel. Kohli has lent his voice in one the songs of this documentary series. Upcoming projects are three songs for the film Hawaizaada (working title) which is made by debut director, Vibhu Puri. A Single with Mika Singh called “Maa” under the banner of T-Series.
Also in pipeline is a song and video made for World Music Day by 9XM in collaboration with all the young music talent of bollywood.

Early life and education

Rochak Kohli is a native of Chandigarh, who studied at St. John’s High School and DAV College in Chandigarh. He is a qualified lawyer and completed his LLB from Panjab University, Chandigarh. He has been active in theatre for 8 years. He was the founder member and the President of DAV College’s Aaghaaz and Manchtantra, which are active theatre groups in Chandigarh. He has conceptualised and enacted in street plays and won prizes in national fests like Mood Indigo (IIT Bombay), Oasis (Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani) and St. Bedes Simla. He has also given Music, Background Score for more than a dozen stage plays and short films.

Personal life

Rochak Kohli originally belongs to Chandigarh. He comes from a lawyer family. He is married to Sukriti Vadhera Kohli and they have a son, Eklavya Kohli.

Awards and Nominations

2010-2011 (Radio)

xchange4media Golden Mikes

New York Festival

India Radio Forum

Goa Fest Abby

2011-2012

Exchange4media Golden Mikes

New York Festival

India Radio Forum

2011-2012 (Film Awards )

Paani Da Rang

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