Rahul Jain (singer)

Rahul Jain is an Indian singer, music composer, and lyricist. He debuted in Bollywood with his song "Teri Yaad" in the 2016 Hindi films Fever.[1] He has composed over 250 musical tracks.[2] He was nominated for the Mirchi Music Award for Upcoming Male Vocalist of The Year at the 11th Mirchi Music Awards for the song "Aanewale Kal" from the 2018 Hindi film 1921.[3]

Early life

Jain studied Civil Engineering. He started his music career in MTV Asia's reality show 'MTV Aloft Star' in 2014.[4][5]

Rape allegations

In October 2021, a female lyricist accused Jain of raping her. The police booked Jain, and he was granted bail.[6][7]

On 16 August 2022, Jain was booked in another rape case based on a complaint by a costume stylist. He was granted bail in November.[8][9]

Works

Films

Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Song Notes Ref.
2016 Fever "Teri Yaad" [1]
2018 1921 Aane Wale Kal [10]
Spotlight Ghar Se Nikla, Na Tum Rhe Tum and Chal Diya Tumse Door [citation needed]
Maaya 2 [10]
2019 Jhoota Kahin Ka Jhootha Kahin Ka as music composer
Chhoriyan Chhoron Se Kam Nahi Hoti Composed and sang
Endcounter Main To Jee Rha and Kal Tu Na Tha Composed and sang
2021 Kaagaz "Jug Jug Jiyo" Composed and sang [1]

Singles

Year Song Ref
2019 "Dim Dim Light" [11]
2020 "Badnaam" [12]
"Mehram" [13]
"Keh Na Saku" [14]
"Meri Maa" [1]
"Wajah" [13]
"Aawazein" [1]
"Tenu Meri Umar Lag Jaave" [15][16]
"Ek Dua" [17]

Television

Year Television Song Notes Ref.
2017 Tu Ashiqui "Tu Ashiqui" (Title Track) Composer, Singer and Lyricist [1]
"Tu Aashiqui" (Romantic Version)
"Har Dafa"
"Tu Wafa"
"Khushi"
"Is Qadar Pyar Hai Tumse"
2018 Yeh Pyaar Nahi Toh Kya Hai "Yeh Pyar Nahi To Kya Hai" (Title Track) Music Composer and Singer
Mariam Khan - Reporting Live "Jaanu Na" Singer [10]
2019 Bepannah "Bepannah" (Title Track) Music Composer, Singer and Lyrics
"Zaroorat" [13]
Gathbandhan "Bhidne Lage Naina" Music Composer and Singer
Internet Wala Love "Internet Wala Love" (Title Track) [10]
Beyhadh 2 "Beyhadh" (Title Track) [18]
2021 Sirf Tum "Sirf Tum" (Title Track)
"Sirf Tum" (Sad Version)
2022 Muskurane Ki Vajah Tum Ho "Muskurane Ki Vajah Tum Ho" (Title Track)
Ishq Ki Dastaan - Naagmani "Janam Pe Janam" Singer
2023 Beti Hamari Anmol Beti Hamari Anmol Singer

Web series

Year Title Song Notes Ref.
2023 Badtameez Dil Jaane Bekhabar Singer

Awards and nominations

Year Song Award Category Result Ref.
2018 Aane Wale Kal Mirchi Music Awards Mirchi Music Award for Upcoming Male Vocalist of The Year Nominated [3]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Singer Rahul Jain's new single Aawazein is a song for those who have gone through a heart break". Tribuneindia News Service. 17 September 2020. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
  2. ^ Chakraborty, Juhi (12 November 2020). "Singer Rahul Jain: Remix artistes are killing original talents". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Upcoming Male Vocalist of the year Archives". Music Mirchi Awards. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
  4. ^ "Reality shows are a great starting point: Rahul Jain". Deccan Herald. 12 September 2020. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
  5. ^ "Independent Musician Rahul Jain Mesmerises Odisha People". Odisha Diary. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
  6. ^ "Mumbai: Cops book music composer on rape charges". Mid-day. 6 October 2021. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  7. ^ www.ETLegalWorld.com. "Lyricist moves High Court seeking cancellation of singer-composer Rahul Jain's anticipatory bail - ET LegalWorld". ETLegalWorld.com. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  8. ^ "Mumbai Crime: Bollywood singer-composer Rahul Jain booked for allegedly raping costume stylist". Mid-day. 16 August 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  9. ^ "Singer Rahul Jain gets pre-arrest bail in rape case". Hindustan Times. 25 November 2022. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  10. ^ a b c d "M Bar Kitchen, Kolkata comes alive with the live performance of Rahul Jain". 13 June 2019.
  11. ^ "People in Kolkata have real knowledge of music: 'Dim Dim Light' singer Rahul Jain - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
  12. ^ "'Badnaam' singer Rahul sings his first Bengali song in Kolkata college fest - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
  13. ^ a b c "Rahul Jain: We decided to record a sad version of 'Bepannah' after the title song became popular - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
  14. ^ "Singer Raveena Mehta, the official female voice of Rahul Jain's composition 'Keh Na Saku'". Radioandmusic.com. 23 December 2020. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
  15. ^ Das, Garima (9 November 2020). "Tenu Meri Umar Lag Jaave singer Rahul Jain". Bollywood Bubble. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
  16. ^ "Rahul Jain's upcoming song, Tenu Meri Umar Lag Jaye in collaboration with Terrance Lewis to create magic". Radioandmusic.com. 6 November 2020. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
  17. ^ "'Ek Dua' Sung By Rahul Jain - Punjabi Video Songs". Times of India. 7 December 2020. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
  18. ^ "Rahul Jain sings 'Beyhadh 2' title track - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 September 2020.