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Shekhar Ravjiani is one half of Vishal–Shekhar, the composing duo whose songs have run through Bollywood for more than twenty-five years. "Desi Girl", "Chammak Challo", "Jhoome Jo Pathaan" — if you have watched Hindi films this century, you have heard their work. Shekhar is the quieter half of the pair in public, but he is also a singer in his own right, and his voice is on several of the duo's best-known songs.
This page replaces an old profile that framed him as a solo actor and got his birthplace wrong. It follows the duo's run in order, and his singing alongside it.
From Bhuj to Mumbai
Shekhar Ravjiani was born in Bhuj, in the Kutch district of Gujarat, into a Kutchi family. His profiles give his birthday as 29 November 1978. He grew up in Mumbai, trained in Indian classical music as a young singer, and was working in the city's music scene while still young. His parents are Hasmukh and Kusum Ravjiani. He lives in South Mumbai with his wife Chhaya and their daughter, Bipasha.
The Duo
In the late 1990s he teamed up with Vishal Dadlani. Their first film together was Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi (1999). The breakthrough came with Jhankaar Beats (2003), a small film with a soundtrack people kept. From there the work did not stop: Musafir, Bluffmaster!, and then the run of big-banner films that made the duo the default sound of mainstream Bollywood — Om Shanti Om, Dostana, Ra.One, Student of the Year, Chennai Express, Sultan and War.
The run has not ended. Pathaan (2023) gave them two of the biggest film songs of the decade; Fighter followed in 2024, and a full album for Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri in 2025. The duo still tours heavily, with North American concert dates running through 2026.
| Year | Film (as Vishal–Shekhar) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi | First film as Vishal–Shekhar |
| 2003 | Jhankaar Beats | Breakthrough soundtrack |
| 2007 | Om Shanti Om | "Dard-e-Disco"; blockbuster album |
| 2008 | Dostana | "Desi Girl" |
| 2011 | Ra.One | "Chammak Challo" |
| 2012 | Student of the Year | "Ishq Wala Love", "Radha" |
| 2013 | Chennai Express | Full album |
| 2016 | Sultan | "Baby Ko Bass Pasand Hai" |
| 2019 | War | "Ghungroo" |
| 2023 | Pathaan | "Jhoome Jo Pathaan", "Besharam Rang" |
| 2024 | Fighter | Full album |
| 2025 | Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri | Full album; title track sung by the duo |
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| Shekhar Ravjiani |
His Own Voice
Shekhar sings on the duo's records as well as writing them. His voice is on "Bin Tere" and "Tujhe Bhula Diya" from Anjaana Anjaani, on "Meherbaan" from Bang Bang!, and on a version of "Ishq Wala Love". His best-known solo moment as a singer is "Zehnaseeb" from Hasee Toh Phasee (2014), which brought him a Filmfare nomination for Best Male Playback Singer. In 2023 he was one of the voices on "Besharam Rang" from Pathaan, and in 2025 he and Vishal sang their own title track for Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri.
One of the singers the duo gave a career song to is Sukriti Kakar, who shares the vocals on "Jhoome Jo Pathaan". The duo have also judged on television, on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa in 2007 and 2010 and on Indian Idol Junior.
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The Actor, Once
The old profile called him an actor. He has acted exactly once. In Neerja (2016), the Sonam Kapoor film about the Pan Am hijacking, he played Jaideep, a passenger. He has not taken another film role, and by every account the composing and the singing are the career.
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| Shekhar Ravjiani Biography |
| Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Shekhar Ravjiani |
| Born | 29 November 1978, Bhuj, Kutch, Gujarat, India (per his profiles) |
| Age | 47 years old (turns 48 on 29 November 2026) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Profession | Music director and playback singer |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Duo | Vishal–Shekhar, with Vishal Dadlani |
| Parents | Hasmukh Ravjiani and Kusum Ravjiani |
| Spouse | Chhaya Ravjiani |
| Children | 1 daughter, Bipasha |
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Shekhar Ravjiani?
His profiles list his birth date as 29 November 1978, which makes him 47; he turns 48 on 29 November 2026. Wikipedia does not carry a birth date for him, so the date rests on his profiles.
Who is the other half of Vishal–Shekhar?
Vishal Dadlani. The two have composed together since 1999, starting with Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi and breaking through with Jhankaar Beats in 2003.
Which famous songs has Shekhar Ravjiani sung himself?
"Zehnaseeb" from Hasee Toh Phasee is the best known, and it earned him a Filmfare nomination. He also sings on "Bin Tere", "Tujhe Bhula Diya", "Meherbaan", "Ishq Wala Love" and "Besharam Rang".
Who is Shekhar Ravjiani's wife?
Chhaya Ravjiani. They live in South Mumbai and have one daughter, Bipasha.
Has Shekhar Ravjiani acted in films?
Once. He played Jaideep, a passenger, in Neerja (2016). He has not acted since.
What is Shekhar Ravjiani's net worth?
No reliable figure has been published, and this page does not print one.
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