Roop Kumar Rathod
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Personal life
Roopkumar is the son of the late Pandit Chaturbhuj Rathod, the classical luminary – an exponent of the rare and arguably the oldest style of singing i.e. Dhrupad. He belonged to the “Aditya Gharana of Jamnagar”. Pandit Rathod has trained and groomed many well known names like Kalyanji – Anandji, Manhar Udhas and many more. He is famous throughout Bollywood as an excellent playback singer, music director having also performed extensively with Anup JalotaAnup Jalota
Anup Jalota is an Indian singer/musician, best known for his performances in the Indian musical form, the bhajan and the Urdu form of poetry: ghazal.He is popularly known as the Bhajan Samraat .-Early life:...
as a percussionist. He married Anup Jalota's ex-wife, Sunali Rathod
Sunali Rathod
Sunali Rathod is an Indian playback singer. She is also a trained classical singer.- Early life :Sunali Rathod was born on 17th February in Maharashtra, India...
and has a daughter from her. Roopkumar has two brothers, music composer Shravan Rathod
Shravan Rathod
Shravan Rathod is an Indian musician. He is the brother of playback singers Roop Kumar Rathod and Vinod Rathod. His father Pandit Chhaturbhuj Rathod was a classical musician...
and singer Vinod Rathod
Vinod Rathod
Vinod Rathod, the son of singer Pandit Chhaturbhuj Rathod, is a Bollywood playback singer. He has sung in numerous popular Bollywood films including Chal Mere Bhai, Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Mission Kashmir and Baazigar....
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Roopkumar was introduced as a playback singer by the music directors Laxmikant – Pyarelal for the Hindi film Angaar (1992). Later, he sang in the Hindi films such as Gumrah
Gumrah
Gumrah is a 1963 Hindi film produced and directed by B. R. Chopra. The film stars Sunil Dutt, Ashok Kumar, Mala Sinha, Nirupa Roy, Deven Verma and Shashikala. The film's music was composed by Ravi which was a plus point...
(1993), Raja (1995), Naajayaz (1995), Gaddaar (1995), Bhairavi (1996), PremGranth
PremGranth
Prem Granth is a Hindi movie which was released in India on 22 May 1996. Directed by Rajiv Kapoor, the movie stars Rishi Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit and deals with the subject of rape. The movie was a commercial failure....
(1996) etc. He got his major breakthrough with the songs “To Chalun” and “Sandesein Aate Hain” from the Hindi film Border
Border
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(1997). The songs made him popular among the public. Both Roopkumar and Sunali Rathod
Sunali Rathod
Sunali Rathod is an Indian playback singer. She is also a trained classical singer.- Early life :Sunali Rathod was born on 17th February in Maharashtra, India...
were the contestants of Mission Ustaad, a musical show on 9X
9X
9X is an Indian Hindi general entertainment channel based in Mumbai. It is owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises. The channel was launched on November 12, 2007 in India...
Entertainment channel. They were declared the Ustaad Jodi on February 23, 2008. He recently released a sufi album along with Sunali Rathod
Sunali Rathod
Sunali Rathod is an Indian playback singer. She is also a trained classical singer.- Early life :Sunali Rathod was born on 17th February in Maharashtra, India...
called Kalmaa.
Playback singer
- Tanu Weds ManuTanu Weds ManuTanu Weds Manu is a 2011 Hindi romantic comedy film directed by Anand L. Rai, and produced by Shailesh R Singh. It stars R. Madhavan, Kangana Ranaut and Jimmy Shergill in the lead roles. The story of the film has been written by Himanshu Sharma, music is directed by Krsna and the lyrics penned by...
(2011)[Piya] - Tamassu (Kannada) (2010) [Karagadiru]
- Madrasapattinam (Tamil) (2010) (Pookal Pookum)
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(2010)[Salam Aaya] - London Dreams (2009)[Barson Yaaron]
- Vaamanan (Tamil)(2009) (Oru Dhevathai)
- Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008)[Tujh Mein Rab Dikhta Hain]
- Coffee House (2008)
- DronaDronaIn the epic Mahābhārata, Drona or Dronacharya was the royal guru to Kauravas and Pandavas. He was a master of advanced military arts, including the Devastras. Arjuna was his favorite student. Dronas love for Arjuna was second only to his love for his son Ashwatthama...
{2008} - AnwarAnwar (film)-External links:*...
(2007) (playback singer - Maula Mere) - Pyar Kare Dis : Feel The Power of LovePyar Kare Dis : Feel the Power of LovePyar Kare Dis: Feel The Power of Love is a 2007 Sindhi film, directed by Kamal Nathani and produced by Mr. M. Harwani. The film was produced by Sunico Films, which also produced the Bollywood hit, Pyar Ka Tarana...
[Sindhi] (2007) - Shiva (2006 film)Shiva (2006 film)Shiva is a 2006 Hindi film produced and directed by Ram Gopal Varma. The film is a remake of the 1989 Telugu film of the same name, which was the debut film of Varma as a director...
{2006} - BhagmatiBhagmatiBhagmati was a native of Chichlam 10 miles away from Golconda and her father Lingayah was a local farmer. She was married to Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah a fifth sultan of former Qutb Shahi Dynasty in the year 1596 CE and remained with her until his death in 1612 CE.Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah built a city...
(2005) (playback singer) - Veer-ZaaraVeer-ZaaraThe soundtrack was released on CD and specially on Audio DVD. The music is based on old and untouched compositions by the late Madan Mohan, as revised by his son Sanjeev Kohli....
(2004) (playback singer) - MadhoshiMadhoshiMadhoshi is a 2004 Bollywood film. It is directed by Tanveer Khan and stars Bipasha Basu, John Abraham, Shweta Tiwari and Priyanshu Chatterjee.- Cast :* Bipasha Basu ... Anupama Kaul* John Abraham ... Aman* Priyanshu Chatterjee ... Arpit Oberoi...
(2004) (playback singer) - Tumsa Nahin DekhaTumsa Nahin DekhaTumsa Nahin Dekha - The Love Story is a Bollywood Romance film directed by Anurag Basu, while produced by Mukesh Bhatt. The film stars Emraan Hashmi and Diya Mirza in lead roles as Anupam Kher, Sharat Saxena and Surekha Sikri in supporting roles...
(2004) (playback singer) - Veer-ZaaraVeer-ZaaraThe soundtrack was released on CD and specially on Audio DVD. The music is based on old and untouched compositions by the late Madan Mohan, as revised by his son Sanjeev Kohli....
(2004) (performer: "Tere LiyeTere LiyeTere Liye may refer to:* Tere Liye , A Bollywood film, released in 2000, directed by Sanjay Gadhvi and starring Sonali Khare, Hiten Paintal, Bhavna Pani, Arjun Punj, Shilpa Saklani and Ansh Thakker...
") - LakshyaLakshyaLakshya is a Hindi word for "target".Lakshya may refer to:* Lakshya Institute, an institute that focus on Ez Vidya pronounced as easy vidya...
(2004) (playback singer) - Tum: A Dangerous Obsession (2004) (playback singer) (as Roopkumar Rathod)
- ArmaanArmaan (2003 film)Armaan is an Hindi Bollywood film starring Amitabh Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Preity Zinta, Gracy Singh, and Randhir Kapoor. The film was screened at the Cannes Film Festival. This is the first time for Preity Zinta to play a vampish role. She received a Filmfare nomination for Best Villain.- Plot...
(2003) (playback singer) - Baaz: A Bird in DangerBaaz: A Bird in DangerBaaz: A Bird in Danger is 2003 Hindi thriller movie directed by Tinnu Verma and starring Suniel Shetty, Karishma Kapoor, Jackie Shroff.Other cast members include Aditi Gowitrikar, Dino Morea, Suhasini Mulay and Preeti Jhangiani.- Plot :...
(2003) (playback singer) - JismJism (film)Jisms soundtrack was released on 18 December 2002. The music is composed by M. M. Keeravani under the pseudonym M.M. Kreem. Lyrics were penned by Neelesh Misra and Sayeed Quadri.-Track listing:- Filmfare Awards :Won...
(2003) (playback singer) - GunaahGunaahGunaah is a 2002 Bollywood thriller written by Mahesh Bhatt, directed by Amol Shetge and starring Bipasha Basu and Dino Morea in the lead roles. The film was released on 16 October 2002.-Plot:...
(2002) (playback singer) - Lal SalaamLal SalaamLal Salam is a salute, greeting or code word used by communists in Pakistan, India and Nepal, which is used when both hello and goodbye would be used in English. In Hindi and Urdu Lal means red, the color of communism, and Salam is an Arabic/Persian loanword in use in India and Pakistan...
(2002) (playback singer) - Filhaal... (2002) (playback singer)
- Kitne Door Kitne PaasKitne Door Kitne PaasKitne Door Kitne Paas is a Hindi film released in 2002. It stars Fardeen Khan and Amrita Arora in the lead roles.- Story :...
(2002) (playback singer) (as Roopkumar Rathod) - Bas Itna Sa Khwaab HaiBas Itna Sa Khwaab HaiBas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai is a 2001 Hindi movie was written and directed by Goldie Behl. The film stars Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, Sushmita Sen and Jackie Shroff...
(2001) (playback singer) - Rahul (2001) (playback singer)
- Rehna Hai Tere Dil MeinRehna Hai Tere Dil MeinRehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein is a 2001 Indian film directed by Gautham Menon starring Madhavan, Diya Mirza in the lead roles & Saif Ali Khan in the supporting role. It was a remake of the popular Tamil film Minnale which also starred Madhavan in the lead...
(2001) (playback singer) - Censor (2001) (playback singer) (as Roopkumar Rathod)
- MinnaleMinnaleMinnale is a 2001 Tamil film written and directed by Gautham Menon. The film featured Madhavan, Abbas and Reemma Sen, with Vivek and Nagesh also appearing in pivotal roles. The film's soundtrack was composed by debutant Harris Jayaraj, which became successful prior to release, helping the film...
(2001) (Tamil playback singer : "Venmathi venamathi") - Gaja GaminiGaja GaminiGaja Gamini is an 2000 Indian film written and directed by M.F. Husain and is his ode to womanhood and his muse of the time, Madhuri Dixit, who stars as the lead in the film....
(2000) (playback singer) - Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar!! (2000) (playback singer)
- MelaMela (2000 film)* This is the third film to feature real-life brothers Aamir Khan and Faisal Khan. Previously Faisal did cameo roles in Aamir's films Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak and Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar ....
(2000) (playback singer) (as Roopkumar Rathod) - MotherMother (1999 film)Mother is a comedy film released on 15 October 1999. It was completely based on the play Mamma Mia!.-Plot:In this adaptation of the acclaimed play, single and lusty Asha's affairs with three men — Randhir Kapoor, Rakesh Roshan, Jeetendra — lands her with a baby girl, and she relocates...
(1999) (performer: "Pardesi to hain pardesi" (male)) - ThakshakThakshakThakshak is a 1999 action-drama Hindi film written and directed by director Govind Nihalani. Touted as Nihalani's attempt at popular cinema, this film starred Ajay Devgan, Tabu and Rahul Bose in the lead roles. The soundtrack was composed by A. R...
(1999) (playback singer: "Khamosh Raat") - DillagiDillagiDillagi is a 1999 Bollywood film directed by Sunny Deol and also starring Sunny Deol alongside his real-life brother Bobby Deol and Urmila Matondkar. The film was a box office flop but Deol's first attempt at directing was appreciated....
(1999) (playback singer) - SarfaroshSarfaroshSarfarosh was a critically and commercially successful action film, released in 1999. It was directed by John Matthew Matthan and starred Aamir Khan, Sonali Bendre and Naseeruddin Shah. John started working on Sarfarosh in 1992...
(1999) (playback singer: "Zindagi Maut Na Ban Jaye") - International KhiladiInternational KhiladiInternational Khiladi is a Hindi action film released in 1999. The film is directed by Umesh Mehra and It stars Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna in the lead roles.- Plot :...
(1999) (playback singer) (as Roopkumar Rathod) - Laawaris (1999) (playback singer)
- Hu Tu TuHu Tu TuHu Tu Tu is a 1999 Hindi drama directed by Gulzar. Tabu received a 2000 Filmfare Award nomination for Best Actress for this movie.-Synopsis:...
(1999) (playback singer) (as Roopkumar Rathod) - GodmotherGodmother (film)Godmother is a Hindi movie directed by Vinay Shukla released in 1999, and ostensibly inspired by the life of Santokben Jadeja.-Cast:* Shabana Azmi - Rambhi* Milind Gunaji - Veeram* Nirmal Pandey - Jakhra* Govind Namdeo - Kesubhai...
(1999) (playback singer) - Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand UnitedHum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand UnitedHum Saath-Saath Hain : We Stand United is a 1999 Indian film written and directed by Sooraj R. Barjatya. The film was distributed by the home production of Sooraj Barjatya, Rajshri Productions. The film stars Salman Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Sonali Bendre, Neelam Kothari, Mohnish Behl...
(1999) (playback singer) - MotherMother (1999 film)Mother is a comedy film released on 15 October 1999. It was completely based on the play Mamma Mia!.-Plot:In this adaptation of the acclaimed play, single and lusty Asha's affairs with three men — Randhir Kapoor, Rakesh Roshan, Jeetendra — lands her with a baby girl, and she relocates...
(1999) (playback singer) - Vinashak - Destroyer (1998) (playback singer)
- KareebKareebKareeb is a 1998 Bollywood film directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. It stars Bobby Deol and Neha.- Plot :...
(1998) (playback singer) - Border (1997) (playback singer) (as Roop Kumar Rathore)
- Prem Granth (1996) (playback singer) (as Roop Rathod)
- Bhairavi (1996) (playback singer) (as Roopkumar Rathod)
- Gaddaar (1995) (playback singer)
- NaajayazNaajayazNaajayaz is an Indian film. It was also a blockbuster in 1995 and Ajay Devgan was nominated for best actor at Filmfare for his role in this film.-Plot:...
(1995) (playback singer) - RajaRaja (1995 film)Raja is an Indian Bollywood movie released on 22 June 1995, starring Madhuri Dixit, Sanjay Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, Mukesh Khanna and Dalip Tahil. The film was Sanjay Kapoor's second film after his debut Prem with Tabu in Bollywood. Prem was a flop, but this film, though penned by critics to have many...
(1995) (playback singer) (as Roop Singh Rathod) - BaazigarBaazigarBaazigar is a 1993 Indian Hindi film directed by Abbas-Mustan. Inspired by the novel A Kiss Before Dying, it is a contemporary thriller about a young man who stops at nothing to get what he wants. The film shocked its Indian audience with an unexpected violation of the standard Bollywood formula,...
(1993) (Playback Singer)as Vinod Rathod - GumrahGumrahGumrah is a 1963 Hindi film produced and directed by B. R. Chopra. The film stars Sunil Dutt, Ashok Kumar, Mala Sinha, Nirupa Roy, Deven Verma and Shashikala. The film's music was composed by Ravi which was a plus point...
(1993) (playback singer) - Angaar (1992) (playback singer)
- Deewana (1992) (playback singer)