Shahid Mallya is an Indian playback singer. He has sung songs in various languages including Hindi, Punjabi, Malayalam and Telugu. She started her singing career with the song ‘Gurbani’ from the 2011 Bollywood film ‘Yamla Pagla Deewana.’
Wiki/Biography
Shahid Mallya was born on August 20 in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan. He was born into a family with a musical background. He started learning music at the age of 7. His father was interested in singing and wanted to go to Mumbai but met with an accident that prevented him from pursuing his dream. At first, Shahid wanted to become a music professor after graduation and lead a simple life, but his father’s incomplete wishes pushed Shahid to follow in his father’s footsteps and fulfill his dream. He participated in music competitions that used to take place in his school and college. He was offered a job with a Punjabi music company, but he wanted to go to Mumbai to sing in a Hindi film. To make his career in music, he left his hometown Ferozpur and came to Mumbai in 2003.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 4″
Weight (approx): 60 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Family
Shahid Mallya belongs to a poor Punjabi Muslim family in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan.
Parents & Siblings
His father’s name is Salim Mallya. His mother is a housewife, and he has an older sister.
Shahid Mallya with his father
Shahid Mallya with his mother
Shahid Mallya with his sister
Career
Singer (TV and Commercials)
Shahid started his singing career by singing for TV serials and TV commercials. He sang the title song for the TV drama series ‘Bani- Ishq Da Kalma’ in 2013.
Singer (Movie)
He has sung songs in many Bollywood films such as ‘Kukkad’ in the 2012 film ‘Student of the Year,’ ‘Iski Uski’ in the film ‘2 States’ released in 2014, ‘Ikk Kudi’ in the 2016 film ‘Udta Punjab,’ and ‘Radha’ in the 2017 film ‘Jab Harry Met Sejal.’ Her popularity in the mainstream music industry increased when her fellow lyricist Kumaar introduced her to music composer Pritam who allowed her to sing ‘Rabba Main To Mar Gaya Oye’ and ‘Ik Tu Hi Tu Hi’ for the 2011 film ‘Mausam’ after which she received many offers to sing in the movie. In the same year, he got the opportunity to sing 3 songs in 3 different movies, ‘Do Dhaari Talwar’ from the movie ‘Mere Brother Ki Dulhan,’ ‘Naino Waali Whiskey’ from the movie ‘Sahi Dhandhe Galat Bande,’ and ‘Cinta Teknologi’ from the movie ‘Be Careful.’ Some of his songs include ‘Tauba Main Vyah Karke Pachtaya’ from the 2014 film ‘Shaadi Ke Side Effects’ and ‘Chitta Ve’ and ‘Hass Nach Le’ from the film ‘Udta Punjab’ (2016). In the movie ‘Manmarziyaan’ 2018, Shahid has sung two songs ‘Daryaa’ and ‘Sacchi Mohabbat’ among which ‘Sachhi Mohabbat’ turned out to be a hit song. In the 2012 Punjabi film ‘Dil Tainu Karda Ae Pyar,’ she has sung two songs titled ‘Kyun Gayee’ and ‘Sona Sahiba.’ In the 2021 Telugu comedy film ‘FCUK: Father Chitti Umaa Kaarthik,’ he sang the song ‘Hey Hudiya’ composed by Bheems Ceciroleo.
Singer (Music Video)
Shahid has also worked on various music albums with other artists and also appeared in several music videos. In 2019, he sang a song called ‘Wajood’ and was also featured in this music video. In the same year, he sang the song ‘Dukh’ from the album ‘Gumnaam Shyayar.’
‘Wajood’ song poster released in 2019 featuring Shahid Mallya
Award
He was nominated for Best Male Vocalist of the Year for the song ‘Rabba Main Toh Mar Gaya Oye’ from the 2011 film ‘Mausam’ at the 4th Mirchi Music Awards in 2012.
Favourite
Facts/Trivia
- In an interview, recalling the recording of the song ‘Ikk Kudi’ from the film ‘Udta Punjab,’ he said,
I have grown up listening to late Shiv Kumar Batalvi’s poetry, so we made this song in 20 minutes. However, I never thought that it would do so well and get so much love. When I sang the song, it was done in 2-3 takes but he made me sing it a few more times, and finally, he hugged me and revealed that the song had been done before in the first few takes but when I sang it every time, I was able to give birth to new feelings and emotions that Amit Trivedi Ji enjoyed. There are many more interesting stories but this is the one closest to my heart.”
- The song ‘Kukkad’ from the film ‘Student of the Year’ in 2012 was recorded by Shahid in 20 minutes.
- In 2014, he sang 4 songs in Bollywood movies ‘Gunday,’ ‘Saaiyaan,’ ‘Bolo Na,’ ‘Mann Kunto Maula (Bangla Version),’ and ‘Mann Kunto Maula (Classic Bangla Version).’
- According to Shahid Mallya, after establishing himself in Mumbai, he once faced discrimination on the basis of his religion during Ramadan.
- In an interview, he shared his thoughts on the remix culture in Bollywood. He said,
Of course, making remixes is easier. Making pizza with bread is easy but making bread is difficult. Someone has to make the bread, and only then can you put the pizza topping on it. I think only those songs should be remixed which people have forgotten or songs of music directors, singers and lyricists who have gone to heaven. Old songs are heritage. It’s like an old building that needs to be rebuilt. There is no harm in that but due credit should be given to the original makers. Now, there is a song ‘Aankh Maarey’ which was originally sung by Kumar Sanu. He must watch the remixed version on TV. The lyricist must also be alive and probably watching it on TV. How do they feel seeing their work being used without giving them the credit they deserve? We sell the rights to these music companies and then they do whatever they want. It’s a pretty bad situation. Indian music needs to be protected.”
- In an interview, he spoke about the struggles he had to face when he first came to Mumbai, where he faced Nepotism. He said,
People who come from small towns face various problems. First, they don’t know the way to studios and production houses. And then, one has to get along with the language, food and environment of this city. When people see you speaking in your language like Punjabi or Rajasthani, others look down on you and don’t think you are worthy enough to give a chance. Everyone who leaves his city to come to Mumbai faces this problem and I face nothing different. But I have come to Mumbai with my whole family. So, my struggle is less.”
Categories: Biography
Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
