Mohit Chauhan

Date of Birth: November 11, 1966

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Biography

Mohit Chauhan is a renowned Indian playback singer known for his soulful voice and versatile singing style. Born in the picturesque town of Nahan in Himachal Pradesh, India, Chauhan initially dreamt of a career in forestry, earning a Master’s degree in Geology from Dharamshala College. However, his passion for music led him down a different path. He first gained prominence as the lead singer of the band Silk Route, which became famous with their debut album “Boondein” in 1998. The song “Dooba Dooba” from the album was a massive hit and catapulted him to fame. Mohit’s transition to Bollywood was marked by his debut song “Guncha” from the movie “Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh” in 2005. He achieved widespread recognition with the song “Tum Se Hi” from the film “Jab We Met” (2007), composed by Pritam. Since then, Mohit Chauhan has delivered numerous chart-topping hits in various Indian languages. His collaborations with eminent composers like A. R. Rahman, Pritam, and Vishal-Shekhar have garnered him multiple awards, including the prestigious Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer.

5 Interesting Facts about Mohit Chauhan

1. Mohit Chauhan originally aspired to be a forester and holds a Master’s degree in Geology.

2. He was the lead vocalist of the band Silk Route, which gained immense popularity in the late 1990s.

3. His song “Dooba Dooba” from the album “Boondein” became an iconic hit and is still loved by fans.

4. He has won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer twice: for “Masakali” from “Delhi-6” and “Jo Bhi Main” from “Rockstar”.

5. Mohit Chauhan is known for his collaboration with A. R. Rahman on the movie “Rockstar,” where he sang multiple tracks including “Phir Se Ud Chala” and “Nadaan Parindey”.