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{{short description|Indian Hindi film playback singer}}
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'''Babla Mehta''' is an [[Indian people|Indian]] singer for [[Hindi]] film scores and singer of [[bhajans]], as well as an accomplished composer and [[audio engineer]] from [[Delhi]].


'''Babla Mehta''' is an [[Indian people|Indian]] film [[playback singer]], [[composer]], and [[audio engineer]] hailing from [[Delhi]], India. His career, which began in the late 1980s, was primarily focused on playback singing for [[Bollywood]] films,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Babla Mehta - Biography - IMDb |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1176092/bio/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm |website=[[IMDb]]}}</ref> specializing in [[bhajan]]s and Indian classical music genres. Mehta has recorded over 250 songs and released 10 solo albums throughout his career.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Babla Mehta – Seasonal Bollywood Singer with close resemblance to Mukesh's magical voice |date=26 September 2019 |url=https://mywordsnthoughts.com/myworld/babla-mehta-seasonal-bollywood-singer-with-close-resemblance-to-mukeshs-magical-voice/}}</ref>
==Personal life==


{{Infobox musical artist
Babla Mehta was born to Inderjeet and Raj Rani Mehta, a middle-class family with no musical pedigree. His father was a banker who was a fan of [[Manna Dey]]. In his early years, Babla Mehta developed his passion for music from his father. A quick learner, with a good ear for music, he started humming and singing in his teens, but, being shy, he never had the confidence to sing on stage during his school and college days.
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One day, he corrected a college mate for not hitting right notes while singing a song. The boy took offense and rudely questioned his musical credentials. The incident fueled the resolve in Babla Mehta to start singing in public and show the world his capabilities. That was the beginning. So he started singing in live music shows.
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After completing his education, he followed in his father’s footsteps to begin a career in banking, though he knew his true calling was music. At one such show, music mughal [[Gulshan Kumar]] spotted his talent and signed him on to cut a disc. Though he quit his job, he kept the pretense of working until his album was released. Then he broke the news and sought his parents’ blessings. Thus began his journey.
| birth_place = [[Delhi]], [[India]]
| genre = {{flatlist|
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* [[Bhajans]]
* [[Indian classical music|Indian Classical]]
* [[Playback singing]]
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| occupation = {{flatlist|
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* Singer
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* Composer
* Audio Engineer
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| associated_acts = [[Shiv-Hari]], [[Lata Mangeshkar]], [[Udit Narayan]], [[Asha Bhosle]], [[Anu Malik]]
| years_active = 1989-present
}}


==Career==
==Career==
'''Playback Singing'''


Babla Mehta gained prominence in the 1990s as a playback singer in Bollywood. His notable contributions include songs in popular films such as "''[[Tahalka]]''" (1992), "''[[Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin|Dil Hai Ke Maanta Nahi]]''" (1991), and "''[[Jeene Do]]''" (1990). He has collaborated extensively with renowned music directors including [[Nadeem-Shravan]], [[Rajesh Roshan]], [[Bappi Lahiri]], [[Anu Malik]]. His debut song in Hindi films, "Tere Mere Hoton Pe," featuring [[Lata Mangeshkar]], marked a significant milestone in his career.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hindi Devotional And Spiritual Song 'Bajrang Baan' Sung By Babla Mehta {{!}} Hindi Bhakti Songs, Devotional Songs, Bhajans and Pooja Aarti Songs {{!}} Babla Mehta Songs {{!}} Hindi Devotional Songs |website=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/lifestyle/devotional/hindi/hindi-devotional-and-spiritual-song-bajrang-baan-sung-by-babla-mehta-hindi-bhakti-songs-devotional-songs-bhajans-and-pooja-aarti-songs-babla-mehta-songs-hindi-devotional-songs/videoshow/87871524.cms}}</ref>
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===As Singer===


'''Composition and Other Work'''
Due to the close resemblance of his voice to the legendary singer [[Mukesh (singer)|Mukesh]] (Mukesh Chand Mathur), Babla Mehta began his career recording covers of Mukesh songs for T-Series. The sudden death of Mukesh in 1976 created a vacuum among his countless fans. With his voice resembling the legend closely, Babla Mehta stepped in with his renditions of popular Mukesh numbers in live shows and recordings. He has recorded around 300 songs of Mukesh compiled in 10 solo albums and 6 albums of duets. The success of these albums has established Babla as ‘the voice of Mukesh’ in popular imagination.Babla's career in film music took off under the guidance of the music director [[Shiv-Hari]] in [[Yash Raj Films|Yash Raj Film's]] ''Chandni'' in 1989. One day, in 1990, seminal Indian film composer [[R.D. Burman]] was passing through [[Khar, Mumbai]], when he heard the song ‘Sajan re jhooth mat bolo’ blaring from an audio cassette shop. Burman commented on how well Mukesh had sung the song, and was surprised to learn it was not Mukesh, but the voice of Babla coming from the shop. He was so impressed he contacted Babla and asked to meet him the very next day. Then [[R. D. Burman|Pancham Da]] took Babla Mehta under his wing, and he became a regular singer in Pancham Da’s live shows and recordings. Unfortunately, Puncham Da’s failing health delayed his film music debut.

He had sung some songs with "[[Anuradha Paudwal|Anuradha paudwal]]" . (Sadak. Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin .) And many bhjans with her.
Beyond playback singing, Babla Mehta has ventured into composition. Notably, he set to music four poems authored by former Prime Minister [[Atal Behari Vajpayee]], which were performed live on Vajpayee's birthday in [[New Delhi]].<ref name=":0" /> Additionally, he has composed music for commercials and contributed to the soundtrack of the film "Wounded" (2007).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Babla Mehta - IMDb |website=[[IMDb]] |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1176092/ }}</ref>
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'''Live Performances'''
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Babla Mehta is recognized for his dynamic live performances across various countries, including India, <ref>{{Cite web |title=The Musical All-Rounder , Babla Mehta |url=https://www.pressreleasepoint.com/musical-allrounder-babla-mehta}}</ref> Canada, the United States, South Africa, and several European and Asian nations.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Babla Mehta, Concerts, Musical Live Shows |url=https://abb8c91b-cfd2-4ae6-ba53-16579fe1acb1.usrfiles.com/archives/abb8c9_cd41354a031b4903a4fcd7814ab8817a.zip}}</ref>
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| archive-date = 9 January 2018 }}</ref> "Tere Mere Hoton Pe" with [[Lata Mangeshkar]] became his debut song in Hindi films. Soon Babla was singing for leading music directors like [[Nadeem-Shravan]], [[Rakesh Roshan]], [[Bappi Lahiri]], [[Anu Malik]], etc. Some of the blockbusters in which he sang were ''[[Chandni]]'', ''[[Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin|Dil Hai Ke Maanta Nahi]]'' and ''[[Sadak]]''.
== Live Albums and Shows ==
Below is the list where Babla Mehta's songs were used (Bollywood movies), as well as his albums and live shows from various countries.


===Filmography===
===Filmography===
''[[Chandni (film)|Chandni]]'' (1989)


1. ''[[Chandni]]'' (1989)
''[[Jeene Do]]'' (1990)


2. ''[[Jeene Do]]'' (1990)
''[[Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin]]'' (1991)


3. ''[[Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin]]'' (1991)
''[[Sadak]]'' (1991)


4. ''[[Sadak]]'' (1991)
''[[Naamcheen]]'' (1991)


5. ''[[Naamcheen]]'' (1991)
''[[Chhota Sa Ghar]]'' (1992)


6. ''[[Chhota Sa Ghar]]'' (1992)
''[[Beta (film)|Beta]]'' (1992)


7. ''[[Tahalka]]'' (1992)
''[[Tahalka]]'' (1992)


8. ''[[Janam Se Pehle]]'' (1994)
''[[Janam Se Pehle]]'' (1994)


9. ''[[Pyar Ka Rog]]'' (1994)
''[[Pyar Ka Rog]]'' (1994)


9. ''[[Nazzar]]'' (1995)
''Nazzar'' (1995)

[[Aatank Hi Aatank|Aatank hi aatank]] (1995)


===Albums===
===Albums===


1. ''Zuban Pe Dard Bhari Daastan'' (1987)
''Zuban Pe Dard Bhari Daastan'' (1987)


2. ''Mukesh ki Yaadein (Vols. 1-10)'' (1988)
''Mukesh ki Yaadein (Vols. 1-10)'' (1988)


===Live Shows===
===Live Shows===


Babla Mehta’s musical journey started as a stage artiste. Despite becoming a playback singer, he has retained his hold over his fans all over the world through 300 live shows in 25 years. His live show audience spans continents to the West Indies, USA, Canada, UK, the Netherlands, Portugal, South Africa, Mauritius, Singapore, Thailand, and the Middle East:
Babla Mehta started as a stage artist. His live show audience spans continents to the West Indies, USA, Canada, UK, the Netherlands, Portugal,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Noted Singer Babla Mehta, The Voice of Mukesh pays tribute to Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee |date=21 February 2018 |url=https://medium.com/@nilimashah01/noted-singer-babla-mehta-the-voice-of-mukesh-pays-tribute-to-shri-atal-bihari-vajpayee-444d33ff18b8}}</ref> South Africa, Mauritius, Singapore, Thailand, and the Middle East:


* Rajesh Roshan show&nbsp;– World Tour&nbsp;
* Rajesh Roshan show – World Tour
* Madhuri Dixit show&nbsp;– London, USA, Canada
* Madhuri Dixit show – London, USA, Canada
* Shahrukh Khan, Juhi Chawla show&nbsp;– World Tour
* Shahrukh Khan, Juhi Chawla show – World Tour
* Bappi Lahiri show&nbsp;– South Africa
* Bappi Lahiri show – South Africa
* Akshay Kumar show&nbsp;– World Tour
* Akshay Kumar show – World Tour
* Solo show on [[Raj Kapoor]] at Rang Sharda Auditorium
* Solo show on [[Raj Kapoor]] at Rang Sharda Auditorium
* Bandra Mumbai ‘Kehta Hai Joker’
* Bandra Mumbai ‘Kehta Hai Joker’
* Golkonda Resort, Hyderabad
* Golkonda Resort, Hyderabad
* Solo show on Raj Kapoor titled&nbsp; ''The Showman'', Rang Sharda Auditorium, [[Bandra, Mumbai]]
* Solo show on Raj Kapoor titled ''The Showman'', Rang Sharda Auditorium, [[Bandra, Mumbai]]
* Live solo show on Mukesh titled ''Mukesh&nbsp;– RK to Big B'' at [[Manek Sabhagraha, Mumbai]]
* Live solo show in Mukesh titled ''Mukesh – RK to Big B'' at [[Mumbai|Manek Sabhagraha, Mumbai]]
* Live solo show on Mukesh titled ''Mukesh&nbsp;– RK to Big B'' at Siri Fort Auditorium, [[New Delhi]]
* Live solo show on Mukesh titled ''Mukesh – RK to Big B'' at Siri Fort Auditorium, [[New Delhi]]

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===Bhajans===

Babla has carved a niche for himself in Bhajans too. He has sung many soulful bhajans. His solo albums ‘Jai Shree Hanuman’, ‘Sankat Mochan’ are ‘must have’ for [[Hanuman]] devotees. His ‘Ram Charit Manas’ with [[Anuradha Paudwal]] has endeared him to devotees of Lord Ram. He is the first singer to have rendered complete ‘Sunder Kaand’ in 1986.


===Bhajan Albums===
===Bhajan Albums===


1. ''Sampoorna Sundar Kaand'' (1988)
''Sampoorna Sundar Kaand'' (1988)

2. ''Bajrang Baan'' (1988)

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3. ''Mamta Ka Mandir'' (1991)

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4. ''Parv Kumbh Ka Nyara'' (1996)

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5. ''Jaya Shree Hanumaan'' (1997)


6. ''Ram Charit Maanas'' (1997)
''Bajrang Baan'' (1988)


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''Mamta Ka Mandir'' (1991)
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7. ''Bhakti Saagar''


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''Parv Kumbh Ka Nyara'' (1996)
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8. ''Jag Janani''


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''Jaya Shree Hanumaan'' (1997)
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9. Pahadon wali matarani


''Ram Charit Maanas'' (1997)
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===As Composer===


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''Bhakti Saagar''
Although completely self-taught, Babla Mehta is an accomplished music director who has been inspired by his mentor R.D. Burman. Among his many compositions are four poems penned by Ex-Prime Minister [[Atal Behari Vajpayee]] in 2011 and performed live by Babla twice on Atalji’s Birthday in [[New Delhi]]: ''Sapna Toot Gaya'' (2011), ''GeetNahinGataHoon'' (2011), ''Tan Par Pehra'' (2012), and ''Kadam Badha Kar Chalna Hoga'' (2012) and also Babla Mehta has composed so many commercials.


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''Jag Janani''
===As Sound Recordist===


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Pahadon wali matarani
Blessed with a good ear, Babla Mehta is also an adept [[audio engineer]]. His love for music has encouraged him to set up a state-of-the-art music recording studio, [[Silver Bells Studio]]. Equipped with both analog and digital technology, the studio provides end-to-end solutions ranging from composition to master tracks.<ref>https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1176092/</ref><ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Babla-Mehtas-tribute-to-late-Mukesh/articleshow/11727802.cms</ref><ref>http://gaana.com/artist/babla-mehta</ref>
<ref>http://bablamehta.com/</ref>
<ref>http://redmux.com/singer/babla-mehta/</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 14:45, 22 August 2024

Babla Mehta is an Indian film playback singer, composer, and audio engineer hailing from Delhi, India. His career, which began in the late 1980s, was primarily focused on playback singing for Bollywood films,[1] specializing in bhajans and Indian classical music genres. Mehta has recorded over 250 songs and released 10 solo albums throughout his career.[2]

Babla Mehta
Birth nameBabla Mehta
BornDelhi, India
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Composer
  • Audio Engineer
Years active1989-present

Career

[edit]

Playback Singing

Babla Mehta gained prominence in the 1990s as a playback singer in Bollywood. His notable contributions include songs in popular films such as "Tahalka" (1992), "Dil Hai Ke Maanta Nahi" (1991), and "Jeene Do" (1990). He has collaborated extensively with renowned music directors including Nadeem-Shravan, Rajesh Roshan, Bappi Lahiri, Anu Malik. His debut song in Hindi films, "Tere Mere Hoton Pe," featuring Lata Mangeshkar, marked a significant milestone in his career.[3]

Composition and Other Work

Beyond playback singing, Babla Mehta has ventured into composition. Notably, he set to music four poems authored by former Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, which were performed live on Vajpayee's birthday in New Delhi.[4] Additionally, he has composed music for commercials and contributed to the soundtrack of the film "Wounded" (2007).[5]

Live Performances

Babla Mehta is recognized for his dynamic live performances across various countries, including India, [6] Canada, the United States, South Africa, and several European and Asian nations.[7]

Live Albums and Shows

[edit]

Below is the list where Babla Mehta's songs were used (Bollywood movies), as well as his albums and live shows from various countries.

Filmography

[edit]

Chandni (1989)

Jeene Do (1990)

Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin (1991)

Sadak (1991)

Naamcheen (1991)

Chhota Sa Ghar (1992)

Beta (1992)

Tahalka (1992)

Janam Se Pehle (1994)

Pyar Ka Rog (1994)

Nazzar (1995)

Aatank hi aatank (1995)

Albums

[edit]

Zuban Pe Dard Bhari Daastan (1987)

Mukesh ki Yaadein (Vols. 1-10) (1988)

Live Shows

[edit]

Babla Mehta started as a stage artist. His live show audience spans continents to the West Indies, USA, Canada, UK, the Netherlands, Portugal,[4] South Africa, Mauritius, Singapore, Thailand, and the Middle East:

  • Rajesh Roshan show – World Tour
  • Madhuri Dixit show – London, USA, Canada
  • Shahrukh Khan, Juhi Chawla show – World Tour
  • Bappi Lahiri show – South Africa
  • Akshay Kumar show – World Tour
  • Solo show on Raj Kapoor at Rang Sharda Auditorium
  • Bandra Mumbai ‘Kehta Hai Joker’
  • Golkonda Resort, Hyderabad
  • Solo show on Raj Kapoor titled The Showman, Rang Sharda Auditorium, Bandra, Mumbai
  • Live solo show in Mukesh titled Mukesh – RK to Big B at Manek Sabhagraha, Mumbai
  • Live solo show on Mukesh titled Mukesh – RK to Big B at Siri Fort Auditorium, New Delhi

Bhajan Albums

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Sampoorna Sundar Kaand (1988)

Bajrang Baan (1988)

Mamta Ka Mandir (1991)

Parv Kumbh Ka Nyara (1996)

Jaya Shree Hanumaan (1997)

Ram Charit Maanas (1997)

Bhakti Saagar

Jag Janani

Pahadon wali matarani

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Babla Mehta - Biography - IMDb". IMDb.
  2. ^ "Babla Mehta – Seasonal Bollywood Singer with close resemblance to Mukesh's magical voice". 26 September 2019.
  3. ^ "Hindi Devotional And Spiritual Song 'Bajrang Baan' Sung By Babla Mehta | Hindi Bhakti Songs, Devotional Songs, Bhajans and Pooja Aarti Songs | Babla Mehta Songs | Hindi Devotional Songs". The Times of India.
  4. ^ a b "Noted Singer Babla Mehta, The Voice of Mukesh pays tribute to Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee". 21 February 2018.
  5. ^ "Babla Mehta - IMDb". IMDb.
  6. ^ "The Musical All-Rounder , Babla Mehta".
  7. ^ "Babla Mehta, Concerts, Musical Live Shows".
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