Nikhil Paul George
Nikhil Paul George is a British music producer, singer, composer and guitarist of Indian origin. His work has extensively featured on high grossing mainstream Indian films.
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Alma mater | Royal College of Music, London, UK |
Occupation | Record producer, composer, singer, guitarist |
Years active | 2008-present |
Label(s) | Sony Music, T-Series, Disney |
Known to work out of Mumbai and London, with further links in LA and Nashville, he often records and collaborates with musicians from around the world. Notable of these are Indian composer Pritam, musicians from London orchestras such as the London Symphony Orchestra and London Philharmonic Orchestra and various traditional folk musicians from Africa and central and eastern Europe.
He studied at the Royal College of Music in London, graduating in film music in 2009. In the Indian sub-continent and its diaspora, he is most known for being the voice behind the songs "Main Kya Karoon" and "Aashiyaan" (Barfi!, 2012) and "Nazdeekiyan" (Shaandaar, 2015).
His major last known work was completed on the Disney production Jagga Jasoos (2017). Currently believed to be working on the album Love In America as part of his social enterprise NPG Music, which focuses on mentoring, empowering and publishing music creators. [1]
Discography
Movies, songs and other works in which George was involved include :[2][3]
Year | Film / Album | Songs | Role | Label / Studio |
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2019 | Single by Ash King | Aafreen | Producer & Publisher | Raymann Rayy Productions |
2019 | Nikhil Paul George | Singer | NPG Music | |
2019 | Love In America | 10 Songs | Producer, Songwriter | NPG Music |
2019 | The Sky Is Pink | Vocal Producer, Guitars, Lyrics (English) | ||
2018 | Single by Nakash Aziz | Heeriye[4] | Orchestral Producer | Indie Music Label |
2017 | Jagga Jasoos | Phir Wahi | Producer | T-Series |
Musafir | Producer | |||
Khaana Khaake | Producer, Guitars | |||
Bad Lucky[5] | Producer | |||
Aaya Jagga[6] | Producer | |||
News Musical[7] | Producer | |||
Question Mark[8] | Producer | |||
World Of Jagga[9] | Producer | |||
Chocolaty Chunnu[10] | Producer | |||
Humko Usse Kya[11] | Producer | |||
Aflatoon[12] | Producer | |||
Bas Do Din Aur[13] | Producer | |||
Hotel Agapastala[14] | Producer | |||
Sab Jhoot[15] | Producer | |||
Background Score | Producer | |||
2016 | Ae Dil Hai Mushkil | Ae Dil Hai Mushkil | Orchestral Producer | Sony Music |
Channa Mereya | Producer | |||
Alizeh | Producer, Lyrics (English) | |||
Background Score | Producer | |||
2016 | Dangal | Gilehriyaan | Producer, Guitars | Zee Music |
2015 | Shaandaar | Nazdeekiyaan | Singer | Zee Music |
Gulaabo | Horn Producer | |||
Shaam Shaandaar | Horn Producer | |||
2015 | Phantom | Afgaan Jalebi | Producer | T-Series |
2015 | Dilwale | Janam Janam | Orchestral Producer | Sony Music |
Gerua | Producer | |||
Tukur Tukur | Producer | |||
2015 | Bajrangi Bhaijaan | Selfie Lele Re | Producer | T-Series |
Tu Chahiye | Producer | |||
Kuch To Bata | Producer | |||
Bhar Do Jholi | Producer | |||
Chicken Song | Producer | |||
2014 | Shaadi Ke Side Effects | I'm Sorry Par Tumse Pyaar Ho Gaya | Singer, Producer | T-Series |
Baawla Sa Sapna | Producer | |||
2014 | Queen | Taake Jhaake | Guitars | T-Series |
2014 | Holiday | Shayaraana | Producer | Zee Music |
Tu Hi To Hai | Producer | |||
2013 | Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani | Badtameez Dil | Producer | T-Series |
Ilaahi | Producer | |||
Ilaahi (Reprised) | Producer | |||
Kabira | Producer | |||
Balam Pichkari | Producer | |||
Background Score | Producer | |||
2013 | Dhoom 3 | Tu Hi Junoon | Guitars, Producer | YRF Music |
2013 | Race 2 | Be Intehaan | Producer, Guitars, Lyrics (English) | Tips Music |
2013 | R.. Rajkmuar | Dhoka Dhadi | Producer | Eros Now |
2013 | Phata Poster Nikla Hero | Janam Janam | Producer | Tips Music |
2013 | Aatma | Jee Le Zyada | Singer | T-Series |
2013 | Mickey Virus | Mickey Virus | Singer | T-Series |
2013 | 3G | Kaise Bataun | Guitars | Eros Now |
2013 | Maazi | Zindagi | Singer | FilmyBox |
2013 | Ragini MMS 2 | Main Khud Ko | Guitars | T-Series |
2012 | Barfi! | Main Kya Karoon | Singer, Guitars, Producer | Sony Music |
Aashiyaan | Singer, Producer | |||
Saawali Si Raat | Producer | |||
Kyun | Producer | |||
Background Score | Producer | |||
2012 | Cocktail | Daaru Desi | Producer, Guitars | Eros Now |
2012 | Ferrari Ki Sawaari | Rusy's Theme | Producer, Guitars | T-Series |
Life Ye Mausambi Si | Producer, Guitars | |||
2012 | Players | Kyun Dooriyan | Vocal Producer | T-Series |
2012 | Oh My God | Tu Hi Tu | Vocal Producer | T-Series |
2012 | Rush | Chup Chup Ke | Producer, Guitars | T-Series |
2011 | Mausam | Rabba Main Toh | Producer, Guitars | T-Series |
2011 | Bodyguard | I Love You | Vocal Producer | T-Series |
2011 | Dum Maaro Dum | Te Amo | Vocal Producer | T-Series |
2010 | Aisha | Aisha | Vocal Producer | Sony Music |
2009 | Slumdog Millionaire | Cheeky (unreleased) | Guitars | |
2009 | A Road Apart | (Background Score) | Composer | |
2008 | Eve | (Background Score) | Composer |
Awards and Nominations
Year | Award | Song | Film | Title | Role | Result | Ref. |
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2018 | Filmfare Awards | Music Album | Jagga Jasoos | Best Music Album | Producer | Won | [16] |
2018 | Filmfare Awards | Background Score | Jagga Jasoos | Best Background Score | Producer | Won | [17] |
2018 | IIFA Awards | Background Score | Jagga Jasoos | Best Background Score | Producer | Won | [18] |
2018 | Mirchi Music Awards | Background Score | Jagga Jasoos | Best Background Score | Producer | Nominated | [19] |
2017 | Screen Awards | Music Album | Jagga Jasoos | Best Music | Producer | Nominated | |
2017 | Zee Cine Awards | Music Album | Jagga Jasoos | Best Music | Producer | Nominated | [20] |
2017 | Filmfare Awards | Music Album | Ae Dil Hai Mushkil | Best Music | Producer | Won | |
2017 | Mirchi Music Awards | Music Album | Ae Dil Hai Mushkil | Album of the Year | Producer | Won | |
2017 | Mirchi Music Awards | Channa Mereya | Ae Dil Hai Mushkil | Song of the Year | Producer | Won | [21] |
2017 | Star Screen Awards | Music Album | Dangal | Best Music | Producer | Won | |
2017 | Mirchi Music Awards | Music Album | Dangal | Album of the Year | Producer | Nominated | |
2017 | Mirchi Music Awards | Music Album | Dangal | Listeners' Choice Album of the Year | Producer | Won | |
2016 | Screen Awards | Music Album | Ae Dil Hai Mushkil | Best Music | Producer | Won | |
2016 | Stardust Awards | Music Album | Ae Dil Hai Mushkil | Best Music | Producer | Won | |
2016 | Filmfare Awards | Music Album | Dilwale | Best Music | Producer | Nominated | |
2016 | Mirchi Music Awards | Music Album | Dilwale | Music Composer of the Year | Producer | Won | |
2015 | Mirchi Music Awards | Seflie Lele Re | Bajrangi Bhaijaan | Best Producer (Programming & Arranging) | Producer | Nominated | |
Gerua | Dilwale | Best Song Engineer (Recording & Mixing) | Producer | Nominated | |||
2014 | GIMA Awards | Badtameez Dil | Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani | Best Arranger & Programmer | Producer | Won | [22] |
2014 | Star Screen Awards | Music Album | Ye Jawaani Hai Deewani | Best Music | Producer | Won | |
2014 | Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards | Music Album | Ye Jawaani Hai Deewani | Best Music | Producer | Won | |
2014 | Filmfare Awards | Music Album | Ye Jawaani Hai Deewani | Best Music | Producer | Nominated | |
2014 | Zee Cine Awards | Music Album | Ye Jawaani Hai Deewani | Best Music | Producer | Nominated | |
2014 | Zee Cine Awards | Background Score | Ye Jawaani Hai Deewani | Best Background Score | Producer | Won | |
2014 | IIFA Awards | Music Album | Ye Jawaani Hai Deewani | Best Music | Producer | Nominated | |
2013 | Filmfare Awards | Music Album | Cocktail | Best Music | Producer | Nominated | |
2013 | Mirchi Music Awards | Music Album | Cocktail | Album of the Year | Producer | Nominated | |
2013 | Filmfare Awards | Background Score | Barfi! | Best Background Score | Producer | Won | |
2013 | Filmfare Awards | Music Album | Barfi! | Best Music | Producer | Won | |
2013 | IIFA Awards | Background Score | Barfi! | Best Background Score | Producer | Won | |
2013 | Screen Awards | Background Score | Barfi! | Best Background Score | Producer | Won | |
2013 | Times Of India Film Awards | Background Score | Barfi! | Best Background Score | Producer | Won | |
2013 | Mirchi Music Awards | Background Score | Barfi! | Best Background Score | Producer | Nominated | |
2013 | Mirchi Music Awards | Badtameez Dil | Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani | Best Programmer & Arranger | Producer | Won | [23] |
2013 | Filmfare Awards | Main Kya Karoon | Barfi | Best Playback Singer (Male) | Singer, Producer | Nominated | [24] |
2013 | IIFA Awards | Main Kya Karoon | Barfi | Best Playback Singer (Male) | Singer, Producer | Nominated | [25] |
2013 | TOIFA (Times Of India Film Awards) | Main Kya Karoon | Barfi | Best Playback Singer (Male) | Singer, Producer | Nominated | [26] |
2013 | Screen Awards | Main Kya Karoon | Barfi | Best Playback Singer (Male) | Singer, Producer | Nominated | [27] |
2013 | Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards | Main Kya Karoon | Barfi | Best Playback Singer (Male) | Singer, Producer | Nominated | [28] |
2013 | Stardust Awards | Main Kya Karoon | Barfi! | New Musical Sensation Singer | Singer, Producer | Nominated | [29] |
2013 | GIMA Awards | Daru Desi | Cocktail | Best Music Arranger & Programmer | Producer | Nominated | [30] |
2012 | Mirchi Music Awards | Main Kya Karoon | Barfi | Best Upcoming Vocalist of the Year | Singer, Producer | Nominated | |
Aashiyaan | Barfi | Best Upcoming Vocalist of the Year | Singer, Producer | Nominated | |||
Television Performances & Appearances, Tours
Year | Show / Tour | Role |
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2019 | Love In America Tour | |
2018 | Pritam Live in America | Producer, Choir Director |
2017 | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Little Champs (Reality TV Show) | Juror |
2016 | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa (Reality TV Show) | Juror |
2015 | GIMA Awards | Singer, Producer |
2015 | MTV Unplugged (India) Season 05 ft. Pritam | Producer, Guitarist |
2014 | IIFA Awards | Singer, Producer |
2013 | GIMA Awards | Singer, Producer |
2013 | NTDV Support My School Campaign | Singer |
2012 | MTV Unplugged (India) Season 02 ft. AshKing | Producer, Guitarist |
References
- "Nikhil George IMDB". BBC Music. 28 August 2012.
- "Nikhil George Interview". The Hindu. 26 September 2012.
- "Nikhil George Linkedin". LinkedIn. 28 August 2012.
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- List of accolades received by Barfi!
External links
- Nikhil Paul George at IMDb
- Interview with The Hindu
- Interview with The Times Of India
- Interview with Box Office India