master saleem

Master Saleem
Birth name Saleem Shah koti
Also known as Saleem Shahzada
Born July 13, 1980 (age 31)
Origin Shahkot, Jalandhar
Genres Sufi, Folk, Bollywood
Occupations Musician
Instruments Vocalist, harmonium
Years active 1990-present
Website SaleemOnline.com

Master Saleem
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Master Saleem
Birth name Saleem Shah koti
Also known as Saleem Shahzada
Born July 13, 1980 (age 31)
Origin Shahkot, Jalandhar
Genres Sufi, Folk, Bollywood
Occupations Musician
Instruments Vocalist, harmonium
Years active 1990-present
Website SaleemOnline.com


Master Saleem (Punjabi: ਮਾਸਟਰ ਸਲੀਮ; born July 13, 1980)[1] sometimes referred as Saleem Shahzada (Salim Shahzada)[2] is an Indian singer from Punjab, known for his work as a playback singer in Bollywood films, like Heyy Babyy (2007), Dostana and Love Aaj Kal (2009). He has also released private albums, of Punjabi Music, Religious and Sufi music

Early life and training

He was born Saleem Shahkoti[4] (Saleem Shahzada),[2] in Shahkot, near Jalandhar, Punjab [1] He is the son of the famous Sufi singer Ustad Pooran Shah Koti, who was also the guru of folk singers, Hans Raj Hans, Jasbir Jassi and Sabar Koti. At the age of six Saleem also became his disciple and started learning singing.[5]

Career

At the age of 10, he gave his first public performance at the opening ceremony of Bathinda Doordarshan (TV station), with his song, Charkhe Di Ghook, and thus earned the name Master Saleem. Soon he started appearing on TV shows like, Jhilmil Taare.[4]

Saleem's first album, Charkhe Di Ghook, was released when he was 10 years old.[5][6] It was released on the label Sur Taal, created by his father's friend, Majnider Singh Goli, and went on to become a hit.[5] This led to several Punjabi music and religious albums and live shows. His song Dhol Jagiro Da also became a huge hit and giving him wide popularity.[5] In the late 1990s, however as he was growing his voice started changing, which lessened his popularity.[5] He made his comeback in 2000, with a hit Aj Hona Deedar Mahi da, which he sang at a New Year's programme at Doordarshan channel, and later released albums dedicated to Goddess Durga including, Mela Maiya Da (2004), Aj Hai Jagrata, Meri Maiya and Darshan Kar Lao.[3][6]

Around 2005, singer Jasbir Jassi introduced him to music director Sandeep Chowta, who subsequently called him to Delhi to record single Sajni in Sony Music album Teri Sajni.[6]

Eventually Shankar Mahadevan, of the music trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, heard his performances at a jagaran at the Devi Talaab Mandir, Jalandhar, being aired at a religious TV channel, and thus Saleem made his debut as playback singer with single "Mast Kalandar" from the film Heyy Babyy (2007) under their music direction. The song was a hit and launched his Bollywood career. This was followed by most well-known singles including "Tashan Mein" from the film Tashan and Maa Da Ladla from the film Dostana (2008), and Aahun Aahun in Love Aaj Kal (2009).[3][6] and in 2010 some of his hit songs have been "Humka Peeni Hai" from "Dabangg and "Shakira" in "No Problem and "Chamki Jawani" in Yamla Pagla Deewana. In 2011 one of his first hits was "Rola Pe Gaya" in Patiala House

FilmographyMovie Year Cinema Tracks
Mehndi Wale Hath 2005 Punjabi Pardesi, Naina
Delhii Heights 2007 Bollywood Aaja Nachle
Heyy Babyy 2007 Bollywood Mast Kalandar
Tashan 2008 Bollywood Tashan Mein
Chamku 2008 Bollywood Trance
Money Hai Toh Honey Hai 2008 Bollywood Rangeeli Raat
Dostana 2008 Bollywood Maa Da Ladla
Mini Punjab 2009 Punjabi Rabb Dilaan De
Love Aaj Kal 2009 Bollywood Aahun Aahun, Aahun Aahun Remix
Punnyan Di Raat 2009 Punjabi Cham Cham Chamke
Tere Sang 2009 Bollywood Leja Leja
Ruslaan 2009 Bollywood Maula Maula, Maula Maula Remix
Dil Bole Hadippa! 2009 Bollywood Discowale Khisko Remix
Ladd Gaye Peche 2010 Punjabi Oh ye...Oh ye..
Chance Pe Dance 2010 Bollywood Pe..Pe..Pepein, Pe..Pe..Pepein Remix
Click 2010 Bollywood Aameen Suma Aameen
Right Yaaa Wrong 2010 Bollywood Lakhnavi Kabaab, Lakhnavi Kabaab Remix
Kedi 2010 Telugu Enduko Enthaki
Thamassu 2010 Kannada Nodu Baare
Krantiveer - The Revolution 2010 Bollywood Firangi Paani
Badmaash Company 2010 Bollywood Jingle Jingle
Tere Bin Laden 2010 Bollywood Kukudu
Mel Karade Rabba 2010 Punjabi Dil Wali Kothi, Balle Balle, Dil Wali Kothi [Remix]
Dabangg 2010 Bollywood Humka Peeni Hai, Humka Peeni Hai [Remix]
Soch Lo 2010 Bollywood Faani Dayar
Action Replayy 2010 Bollywood Zor Ka Jhatka [Remix]
Band Baaja Baaraat 2010 Bollywood Ainvayi [Club Remix]
No Problem 2010 Bollywood Shakira, Shakira [Remix]
Mar Jawan Gur Khake 2010 Punjabi Bolliyan, Dard Bolde Ne, Mar Jawan Gur Khake [Remix]
Yamla Pagla Deewana 2010 Bollywood Chamki Jawaani
Toonpur Ka Superrhero 2010 Bollywood Nach Mere Naal, Nach Mere Naal [Remix]
Patiala House 2011 Bollywood Rola Pe Gaya, Rola Pe Gaya [Remix]
7 Khoon Maaf 2011 Bollywood Awaara
Thank You 2011 Bollywood Razia, Razia [Remix]
U R My Jaan 2011 Bollywood Bin Tere We Mahi
Sahi Dhandhe Galat Bande 2011 Bollywood Thap Denge


Discography

Music albums
1990 : Charkhe Di Ghook (CTC)
2003 : Jadon Da Saada Dil Tuttia (SAGA)
2004 : Ik Zindri (Speed Records)
2007 : Salaam (Speed Records), released as Tere Bin (Kamlee Records) in the UK
2010 : Jind Mahi(Speed Records)

Tracks on Compilations
2009 : Sajni, Teri Sajni (Sony BMG) [5]
2010 : Nach Ke Vikha, Jhanjar Chanak Payee (Speed Records)
2011 : Tu Hi Tu, Star Plus Anthem

Devotional albums
2007 : Aaj Hai Jagrata (T-Series)
2009 : Guru Ravidass Ji Di Bani (T-Series)
2010 : Maa Meharan Kardi (T-Series)[7]
2010 : Shiv Bhole Bhandari (T-Series)
2010 : Singh Jaikare Bolde (T-Series)

SinglesAlbum Year Tracks Label
Dhol Jageero Da 2001 Dhol Jageero Da, Kuriyan Panjab Diya, Mahi Moviebox Birmingham Ltd.
Vix It Up 2004 Aj Kal Kamlee Records
Sun Ve Rabba 2005 Tu Badli, Sahaan Vargiye Speed Records
GroundShaker-2 2008 Ik Vaari Haa Planet Recordz
Teenagers 2008 Teenagers Speed Records
Bas Kar 2008 Chakar 4Play Recordings
2009 Vich No Tension 2009 Julfan De Naag Speed Records
Saada Punjab 2009 Ishq Diyaan Chotaan (Dholna) T-Series
Project Rehab 2009 Choorian Kamlee Records
Blacklisted 2009 Chari Jawani VIP Records
Re-Lit 2009 Put Jattan Da Baliyeh, Put Jattan Da (Bounce) Organised Rhyme
Jhanjar Chanak Payee 2010 Nach Ke Dikha Speed Records
Jashan-2010 2010 Gidhe Vich Ik Boli Star Makers
Ashke Mitran De 2010 Ishqe Di Guddi, Khair Nahi Spine Music
Munde Punjabi 2010 Munde Punjabi Speed Records
Dil Karda 2010 Dil Karda, Dil Karda (Acoustic Version), Dil Karda (Instrumental) Limitless Records Ltd
American Desi 2010 Teray Hussan De Maare MovieBox, Speed Records
Maahi - My Love 2010 Maahi Da Maahi Da T-Series
Dramey Baazi 2011 By God MovieBox
DJ Bhuvi XS 2011 Dream Girl T-Series
Ek Gera 2011 Ek Gera Kamlee Records
Unleashed 2011 Janeman Tere Bina Kamlee Records