Toshi Sabri
| Toshi Sabri | |
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 Toshi Sabri at recording of songs for Jail in 2009 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Muhammad Ovez Sabri |
| Born |
4 July 1984 Punjab, India |
| Origin | Jaipur, Rajasthan, India |
| Genres | Hindi songs (Orchestra, stage show), Bollywood Playback singer |
| Occupation(s) | Singer,Music Director |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2007-present |
Muhammad Ovez Sabri (born 4 July 1984) popularly known as Toshi Sabri, is a versatile Indian singer from Rajasthan's Sabri family. Toshi specializes in many genres ranging from Qawwali to Pop. He has appeared on Reality TV show singing contests Amul STAR Voice of India (Fourth Position), "Ustaadon ke Ustaad" and "Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star"
Personal life
Toshi Sabri was born in Punjab, India, but later moved to Jaipur in Rajasthan. Sabri, being from a musical family, started singing at an early age. Sabri's father is a classical Indian musician. Sharib Sabri, his brother, also belongs to the musical field and has participated in a few musical contests as well.
Toshi has often mentioned his struggle after coming to Mumbai since the previous two years before being chosen to feature on Amul Star Voice of India. He left his studies before taking 12th standard exams and thus he couldn't find a decent job in Mumbai. Wanting to prove himself as a singer and get a big break, he sang at weddings, parties, occasions, restaurants, and even in a bar.
Career
Toshi Started his official music career from the film Raaz – The Mystery Continues in the Blockbuster track Maahi.[1] He along with his sibling and finalist of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2005 Sharib Sabri composed the extremely successful track of maahi and maahi rock with me version. He was a finalist in Amul STAR Voice of India which kickstarted his career and he has been struggling to make a mark in the Hindi film industry since then.
He also sang a Telugu song "Seheri" along with Priya from the movie Oy! and a Tamil song "Thedi Varuven" from Kadhal 2 Kalyanam both composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja.
He has sung a song " Waqt Ki Dhoop " for Daboo Malik in the movie Kissan in 2009.[2]
He Also Sang A Song ` Vaada Raha ` For The Movie ` Vaada Raha - I Promise . He Is Also One Of The Music Directors Of This Film along With The Living Legend In Music Babbu Maan , Starring Bobby Deol and Kangana Ranaut . Toshi Sabri also participated in the first season of Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar. His brother, Sharib, is participating in the second season.
He has composed for the film Jashnn as a full Music Director along with his brother Sharib Sabri.
The soundtrack of Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 was composed by brothers Sharib Sabri and Toshi Sabri. Debut album titled 'French Kiss' has been released on 1 December 2013.
as a Singer
| Year | Movie | Song |
| 2008 | summer 2007 | Jaage Hain Baad Muddat Ke |
| 2008 | Horn Ok Please | Nathani Utaro |
| 2008 | Raaz – The Mystery Continues | Maahi,Maahi (Rock With Me) |
| 2009 | Jashnn | Aish Karle, Ishq Ka Hai |
| 2009 | Kissan | Waqt Ki Dhoop |
| 2009 | Vaada Raha | Vaada Raha |
| 2009 | Jail | Sainya ve |
| 2009 | Oy! | Seheri |
| 2010 | Veer | Kanha Thumari |
| 2010 | Bondhu Eso Tumi | Allah Re Moula Re |
| 2010 | Phhir | Satrangi Saathiyan,Mahi way,Hum To Ho Chale Deewanay |
| 2010 | Om Shanthi | Om Shanthi |
| 2010 | Jannat | LAMBI JUDAI (KILOGRAM MIX) |
| 2011 | Lanka | Tu Hai Tu (Qubool) |
| 2011 | Ghost | Jalwanuma |
| 2012 | Kadhal 2 Kalyanam | Thedi Varuven |
| 2012 | Will You Marry Me? | Kalma |
| 2013 | Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 | Sadi Daru Da Pani (YPD Version) |
| 2013 | Warning | Chikadanga |
| 2014 | Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania | Emotional Fool |
| 2016 | Housefull 3 | "Pyar Ki Maa Ki" |
As a Composer with Sharib Sabri
| Year | movie | song(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Raaz - The Mystery Continues | Maahi ,Maahi (rock with me) | |
| 2009 | Jail | Saiyan Ve, Milke Yun Laga | |
| 2009 | Jashnn | All songs | |
| 2010 | Phirr | All Songs | |
| 2011 | Lanka | Aap Ki Aahat, Tu Hai Tu | |
| 2011 | Ghost | All songs | |
| 2012 | Will You Marry Me? | Kalma, Kalma (Remix) | |
| 2013 | Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 | All songs | |
| 2013 | Warning | Taakeedein, Chikadanga | |
| 2013 | French Kiss | (Album)All songs | |
| 2014 | Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania | Samjhawan, Emotional Fool, Saturday Saturday | |
| 2014 | Zid | All songs | |
| 2015 | Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 | "Sharabi" | |
| 2016 | 1920 London | "Aaj Ro Len De" "Rootha Kyun" | |
| 2016 | Housefull 3 | "Pyar Ki Maa ki" | |
Music Ka Maha Muqabla
Toshi also participated in Music Ka Maha Muqabla(A singing competition) that aired on Star Plus. He was a part of the Mika's blasters team.
References
External links
- http://www.sharib-toshi.com
- https://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=102345148999
- https://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=102345148999
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