Nikhil Paul George

Nikhil Paul George
George in 2022
Alma materRoyal College of Music, London, UK
Occupations
  • Record producer
  • composer
  • singer
  • guitarist
Years active2008–present
Labels

Nikhil Paul George is an Indian music producer, singer, and composer based in London. He is best known for his collaboration with composer Pritam since 2008, contributing as a producer, arranger, guitarist and occasional vocalist to the soundtracks of several Bollywood films, including Barfi! (2012), Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013), Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016), Dangal (2016) and Jagga Jasoos (2017).[1][2]

Early life

Nikhil studied at the Royal College of Music in London.[3] He has worked with composer Pritam since 2008 and has recorded with multiple orchestras in London.[4]

Nikhil provided vocals for the songs "Main Kya Karoon" and "Aashiyan" on the soundtrack of Barfi! (2012), and sang "Nazdeekiyan" with Neeti Mohan for Shaandaar (2015).[5][6]

In 2023, he performed the song "Farq Nahi Padta" for the Amazon Prime Video series Farzi, composed by Sachin–Jigar with lyrics by Priya Saraiya.[7]

Selected discography

As vocalist

  • 2012 – Barfi! – "Main Kya Karoon", "Aashiyan" (with Shreya Ghoshal)[6]
  • 2015 – Shaandaar – "Nazdeekiyan" (with Neeti Mohan)[8]
  • 2023 – Farzi – "Farq Nahi Padta"[9]

As producer, arranger and guitarist

Studio albums

  • 2024 – Love in America (album, through NPG Music)

References

  1. ↑ "I don't have any plans to come back to India: Nikhil Paul George". The Times of India. 15 February 2013. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
  2. ↑ M, Athira (26 September 2012). "Sweet song of success". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
  3. ↑ "There is a chance that my voice won't work anywhere else: Nikhil Paul". The Times of India. 5 October 2012. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 March 2026.
  4. ↑ "The Passion and Resilience Behind the Soulful Melody of Nikhil Paul George". Furtados School of Music. 18 June 2024. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
  5. ↑ Sudhakaran, Sreeju (25 September 2015). "Shaandaar music review: Amit Trivedi's score for this Shahid Kapoor - Alia Bhatt romcom totally lives up to the movie title!". Bollywoodlife. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
  6. 1 2 3 "Music Review: Barfi! music is simple, flawless". Hindustan Times. 28 August 2012. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
  7. ↑ Britto, David (3 April 2023). "Nikhil Paul George Opens Up About Working On 'Fark Nahi Padta'". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
  8. ↑ Sudhakaran, Sreeju (25 September 2015). "Shaandaar music review: Amit Trivedi's score for this Shahid Kapoor - Alia Bhatt romcom totally lives up to the movie title!". Bollywoodlife. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
  9. ↑ Britto, David (3 April 2023). "Nikhil Paul George Opens Up About Working On 'Fark Nahi Padta'". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
  10. ↑ "Winner's List Global Indian Music Academy Awards". Bollyspice. Retrieved 25 March 2026.


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