Vishal Dadlani

Vishal Dadlani
Dadlani at the Indian Idol Junior, in 2015
Born (1973-06-28) 28 June 1973 (age 51)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
EducationHill Grange High School
Alma materJai Hind College, MU
HR College, HSNC University
Occupations
  • Music composer
  • film score composer
  • playback singer
  • lyricist
  • actor
  • screenwriter
  • TV judge (Indian Idol)
Years active1994–present
Spouse
Priyali
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(m. 1999; div. 2017)​
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Vishal Dadlani (born 28 June 1973) is an Indian singer, songwriter, actor and music composer. He is one half of the duo Vishal–Shekhar, Front Man and vocalist of one of India's leading rock bands Pentagram.

As a singer he has sung various hit songs for various genre's notably Dhoom Again, Kurban Hua, Jee le Zara, Marjaiyann, I feel Good, Jab Mila Tu, Tu Meri, Swag Se Swagat, Bala, Har funn Maula, Khuda Hafiz. As a vocalist of band Pentagram, notable works are Voice, Tomorrow's Decided, Must I, Love Drug Climbdown and more to go. As music director, he has composed songs for films such as Om Shanti Om, Anjaana Anjaani, Dostana, I Hate Luv Storys, Bang Bang!, Sultan, Student of the Year, Befikre and War.

Dadlani has been in collaboration with many international artists like Imogen Heap, Diplo, The Vamps and Akon.[3][4][5][6][7][8]

  1. ^ "Vishal Dadlani files for divorce from wife after 18 years of marriage". Deccanchronicle.com. 31 January 2017. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  2. ^ "Vishal Dadlani files for divorce from wife Priyali". Indianexpress.com. 30 January 2017. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  3. ^ "Happy Birthday Vishal Dadlani,The Indian Express". 28 June 2016.
  4. ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Vishal Dadlani says Metallica's influence reflects in his music in subliminal way". Hindustan Times. 16 July 2021. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
  5. ^ "Vishal, Shekhar are working with Imogen Heap - Times of India". The Times of India. 9 August 2011. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
  6. ^ "Vishal Dadlani collaborates with Diplo and MÏ". www.radioandmusic.com. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
  7. ^ "Vishal-Shekhar, UK-based Band The Vamps Collaborate For Beliya". NDTV.com. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
  8. ^ "Music review: SRK's RA.One". Hindustan Times. 22 September 2011. Retrieved 18 November 2022.