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Shailendra Singh
NameShailendra Singh
Birth date1955
Birth placeMumbai, Maharashtra, India
OccupationPlayback singer, actor, film producer
Years active1970s–present
SpouseMona Singh

Shailendra Singh is an Indian playback singer and actor, renowned for his distinctive voice and significant contributions to Hindi cinema during the 1970s and 1980s. He is best remembered for his long-standing collaboration with the iconic music director R. D. Burman, delivering numerous hit songs for films starring Amitabh Bachchan and Rajesh Khanna. His career also encompassed acting roles and film production, notably for the National Award-winning movie Lagaan.

Early life and education

Born in Mumbai, he was raised in a family with connections to the Indian film industry. He developed an early interest in music and began his training in Hindustani classical music. His formal education was completed in Mumbai, after which he actively pursued opportunities in the city's thriving entertainment sector, leading to his eventual discovery.

Career

His breakthrough came when he was introduced to music director R. D. Burman, who recognized his raw talent. He quickly became one of Burman's primary male voices, singing for major stars like Amitabh Bachchan in films such as Sholay and Yaadon Ki Baaraat. His popular songs include "Ek Main Aur Ek Tu" from The Great Gambler and the title track of Karz. Beyond playback singing, he ventured into acting, appearing in movies like Rocky and Love Story. He later turned producer, founding Aamir Khan Productions and playing a crucial role in the making of the acclaimed film Lagaan, which was nominated for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film.

Filmography

His notable playback singing credits span numerous landmark films of the era. Key soundtracks feature his voice in Sholay ("Yeh Dosti"), Karz ("Dard-E-Dil"), The Burning Train ("Teri Hai Zameen"), and Satte Pe Satta. As an actor, he starred in films including Rocky, Love Story, and Betaab. His production work is most prominently associated with Lagaan and later projects under his own banner.

Awards and recognition

For his contributions to music, he received the prestigious Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Mere Naseeb Mein" from the film Naseeb. His work has been celebrated in various retrospectives on R. D. Burman and the music of 1970s Bollywood. The film Lagaan, which he produced, won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and was India's official entry to the 74th Academy Awards.

Personal life

He is married to actress Mona Singh, known for her role in the television series Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin. The couple has two children and maintains a relatively private life away from the limelight. He has occasionally participated in interviews and events reflecting on the Golden Age of Bollywood.

Category:Indian playback singers Category:Indian male actors Category:Indian film producers Category:1955 births Category:Living people