Vishal Shelke
Vishal Shelke | |
|---|---|
| Born | India |
| Genres | Pop, film score, Indian classical music |
| Occupations | Music composer, singer |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Labels | Zee Music Company, T-Series |
Vishal Shelke is an Indian music composer and singer who works primarily in the Hindi film industry. He composed the song Nain Ta Heere for the film Jugjugg Jeeyo (2022), for which he received a nomination for Music Direction at the International Indian Film Academy Awards.[1] His other works include the singles Manjogi, Meethi Boliyaan, and Manbaware.
Early life and education
Vishal is trained in Hindustani classical music under Pt. Chandrakant Limaye, Ustad Azeem Khan, and Pt. JayehChandra Mishra from Patiala gharana. He later studied music production at the KM Music Conservatory in Chennai, an institute founded by A. R. Rahman.[2]
Career
Vishal began his career composing for short films and advertising jingles. His early credits include the background scores for short films such as The Beginning (2017) and Chaska (2018). He gained mainstream recognition in 2022 after composing the romantic track Nain Ta Heere for Dharma Productions' Jugjugg Jeeyo.[3] The song, which features vocals by Guru Randhawa and Asees Kaur, was originally composed in 2019 and intended for the film Good Newwz before being repurposed for Jugjugg Jeeyo.[2][4] The track was a commercial success, appearing on various music charts[5] and earning Vishal a nomination for Music Direction at the 23rd IIFA Awards.[6][7][8]
In 2024, Vishal composed the song Manbaware for the Marathi film Kanni.[9] He served as the music director for the 2025 sequel Mastiii 4[10][11] and the film Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain – Fun on the Run, a cinematic adaptation of the SAB TV sitcom Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!. The latter is scheduled for a theatrical release on 6 February 2026.[12] He has also released several independent singles, including Hove Hove with Jubin Nautiyal and Meethi Boliyan with Javed Ali.[13]
Filmography
As composer
| Year | Title | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Beginning | Hindi | Short film |
| 2018 | Chaska | Hindi | Short film; background score |
| 2019 | Parchhayee | Hindi | TV series |
| 2022 | Jugjugg Jeeyo | Hindi | Song: Nain Ta Heere |
| 2024 | Kanni | Marathi | Song: Manbaware |
| 2025 | Mastiii 4 | Hindi | |
| 2026 | Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain – Fun on the Run | Hindi | Song: Manjogi[14] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | International Indian Film Academy Awards | Best Music Direction | Jugjugg Jeeyo | Nominated |
| News18 Reel Movie Awards | Nominated |
References
- ↑ S, Prerna (19 May 2023). "Music composer Vishal Shelke is looking forward to participating in IIFA 2003 as he is nominated for his debut song "Nain Ta Heere"". TellyExpress.
- 1 2 "JugJugg Jeeyo's Nain Ta Heere Singer Vishal Shelke Opens Up On His Dream Debut Song With Dharma Production: "Want To Bring Melody Back In The Songs"". Koimoi. 2022-06-22. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
- ↑ "JugJugg Jeeyo Review: To Divorce or Not to Divorce". 2022-06-24. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
- ↑ "JugJugg Jeeyo song Nain Ta Heere: Varun Dhawan, Kiara Advani relive moments of their blooming love". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
- ↑ "2 Years of 'Jugjugg Jeeyo': Dance to its outstanding album!". mirchi.in. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
- ↑ Hymavati, Ravali (2022-12-27). "IIFA 2023 Nominations: Gangubai Kathiawadi And Brahmastra Get Listed In Maximum Categories". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
- ↑ Sen, Shomini. "IIFA 2023 nomination list out! 'Brahmastra', 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' get maximum nods". Wion. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
- ↑ "REVEALED! NOMINATIONS FOR THE 23rd EDITION OF IIFA WEEKEND &AWARDS". IIFA. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
- ↑ Nahta, Komal (2024-03-08). "'KANNI' (MARATHI) REVIEW | 8 March 2024". Film Information. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
- ↑ Hungama, Bollywood (2025-11-21). "Mastiii 4 Movie Review: MASTIII 4 offers only sporadic chuckles". Retrieved 2026-02-04.
- ↑ Nahta, Komal (2025-11-21). "'MASTIII 4' REVIEW | 21 November 2025". Film Information. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
- ↑ Jaiswal, Ragini (30 January 2026). "Sonu Nigam's soulful love song 'Manjogi' adds emotional value to Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! – fun on the run". Moneycontrol. Archived from the original on 2026-01-30. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
- ↑ "Hindi Music Composer Vishal Shelke Biography, News, Photos, Videos". nettv4u. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
- ↑ "Sonu Nigam lends his voice to Manjogi". The Times of India. 2026-02-04. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-02-04.