Yashraj Kapil

Yashraj Kapil
Born Faridabad, UP, India
Genres Playback singing
Occupation(s) Singer
Years active 2013–present

Yashraj Kapil is an Indian singer from Faridabad.[1][2] He is the winner of the reality show Sitaron Ko Choona Hai, and also participated in the music reality shows Sur Kshetra and Indian Idol 5.[3][4][5]

Biography

Yashraj is originally from Faridabad and is currently living in Mumbai.[6] He started learning Hindustani classical music from the age of 4. His parents left Faridabad and shifted to Delhi just to support his music. Has taken part in many reality shows and done well in all of them. His wish is to be a performer not just a singer. Yashraj is a prodigy and can play the keyboard and guitar in spite of not taking any lessons in them. Eighteen-year-old Yashraj Kapil was a winner of a reality show on television. Even though he emerged victorious and gained recognition, his career came to a standstill and he continued to struggle to get due credit for his talent in the music industry. Being the only child of his parents, he has received a lot of love and attention from them. They have also been his constant support.[7] Yashraj's favourite playback singers include Sonu Nigam, KK, Shankar Mahadevan, Nusrat and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. He makes a comeback into showbiz through Indian Idol 5 as he feels he fulfils each and every criterion to be India singing sensation be it talent, faith, confidence, style and a good voice.[8][9]

Reality shows

Year Show Role Channel Note
2009 Sitaron Ko Choona Hai contestant Real TV Winner
2010 Indian Idol 5 Contestant Sony TV Eliminated
2012 Sur Kshetra Contestant Sahara One / Colors Eliminated

Filmography

Year Film Song name(s) Co-singer(s) Music Director(s)
2012 Khiladi 786 "Khiladi (Title Track)" Vineet Singh, Aman Trikha, Alam Gir Khan Rajdeep Chatterjee Himesh Reshammiya
2012 Khiladi 786 "Khiladi - Remix" Vineet Singh, Aman Trikha, Alam Gir Khan Rajdeep Chatterjee Himesh Reshammiya
2013 Policegiri "Chura Ke Leja" Palak Muchhal Himesh Reshammiya
2013 Policegiri "Ab Tere Bin Jeelenge Hum" Keshav, Aman Trikha, Alam Gir Khan Rajdeep Chatterjee Himesh Reshammiya

References

  1. ↑ in.com. http://www.in.com/yashraj-kapil/profile-1939477.html, Retrieved 15 July 2014
  2. ↑ colors. http://colors.in.com/in/surkshetra/contestant/yashraaj-kapill-21.html, Retrieved 15 July 2014
  3. ↑ letmeget. http://letmeget.com/blog/sitaron-ko-choona-hai-winner-yashraj-kapil, Retrieved 15 July 2014
  4. ↑ rediff. http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-yashraj-kapil-on-indian-idol-elimination/20100616.htm, Retrieved 15 July 2014
  5. ↑ desitvforum. http://www.desitvforum.net/forum/indian-idol-5/90823-yashraj-kapils-indian-idol-dream-shattered.html, Retrieved 15 July 2014
  6. ↑ imdb. Yashraj Kapil - IMDb, Retrieved 3 August 2016
  7. ↑ bbc.co.uk. Yashraj Kapil - New Songs, Playlists, Videos & Tours - BBC Music, Retrieved 3 August 2016
  8. ↑ hindigeetmala. http://hindigeetmala.net/singer/yashraj_kapil.php, Retrieved 15 July 2014
  9. ↑ gaana. http://gaana.com/artist/yashraj-kapil, Retrieved 15 July 2014
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