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{{short description|Indian singer}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Ankush Bhardwaj
| image =
| image_size =
| caption = Bhardwaj on the sets of ''Indian Idol 10''.
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1992|12|11}}
| birth_place = [[Kotgarh]], [[Himachal Pradesh]], India
| genre = {{hlist|[[Semi-classical music|Semi-classical]]|pop|[[Bollywood]]}}
| occupation = Singer
| instrument = Vocals
| years_active = 2018–present
| website =
| Alma Mater = Hainault Public School, Shimla
R.G.G.D College, Shimla
Amity University, Delhi
}}

'''Ankush Bhardwaj''' (born 11 December 1992) is an Indian singer and music composer. He is from [[Kotgarh]], [[Himachal Pradesh]], and has appeared in several singing reality shows. Bhardwaj attracted public attention when he participated in the tenth season of [[Indian Idol]],<ref name="indian idol 10 contestant">{{Cite news|url=https://nationalviews.com/indian-idol-ankush-bhardwaj-biography-career-profile-background-facts|title=Everything You Wanted to Know About Ankush Bhardwaj – The Indian Idol 10 Finalist|date=29 July 2018|work=National Views|access-date=9 November 2018}}</ref> and ranked first runner up.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/amp/entertainment/news/people/article/salman-ali-may-have-won-indian-idol-10-but-ankush-bhardwaj-won-hearts-these-tweets-are-proof/335861|title=Indian Idol 10 winner may have been Salman Ali but Ankush Bhardwaj won hearts, these tweets are proof! {{!}} Entertainment News|website=timesnownews.com|access-date=26 December 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.amarujala.com/tags/ankush-bhardwaj|title=ankush bhardwaj की सबसे ताज़ा खबर|website=Amar Ujala|language=hi-IN|access-date=9 November 2018}}</ref> He became one of the most popular faces from the show, garnering an incredible fan base.<ref>{{Cite web|last=NationalViews|first=Team|date=2018-07-29|title=Everything You Wanted to Know About Ankush Bhardwaj – The Indian Idol 10 Finalist|url=https://nationalviews.com/indian-idol-ankush-bhardwaj-biography-career-profile-background-facts|access-date=2020-10-06|website=National Views|language=en-GB}}</ref>

==Early life==
Bhardwaj was born in Kotgarh, a village in the Shimla District of [[Himachal Pradesh]] to Suresh and Kamlesh Bhardwaj.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://himachal.punjabkesari.in/himachal-pradesh/news/indian-idol-famous-himachal-in-ankush-825360|title=Indian Idol में छाया हिमाचल का अंकुश, Social Media ने बनाया स्टार|website=punjabkesari|language=hi-IN|access-date=9 November 2018|date=25 June 2018}}</ref> He started singing at the age of 10. Bhardwaj was diagnosed with Progressive Keratoconus when he was 6 years old; this would've eventually caused him to lose his vision within a few years;<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ankush Bhardwaj: I am focussing on my singing and I am sure that God will guide me - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/ankush-bhardwaj-i-am-focussing-on-my-singing-and-i-am-sure-that-god-will-guide-me/articleshow/66029849.cms|access-date=2020-10-06|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> however, as of 2020, he has undergone successful C3R and Intacs surgeries in his left eye.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Indian Idol 10 fame Ankush Bhardwaj undergoes eye surgery|url=https://www.indiaforums.com/article/indian-idol-10-fame-ankush-bhardwaj-undergoes-eye-surgery_145369|access-date=2020-10-06|website=India Forums|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title='I am feeling much better now post surgery,' says Indian Idol 10 fame Ankush Bhardwaj|url=https://www.indiaforums.com/article/i-am-feeling-much-better-now-post-surgery-says-indian-idol-10-fame-ankush-bhardwaj_145428|access-date=2020-10-06|website=India Forums|language=en}}</ref>

==Education==
Bhardwaj attended Hainault Public School, Shimla. He enrolled in R.G.G.D College, Shimla and graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 2014, and an M.B.A in Finance from [[Amity University, Noida|Amity University]] in 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.trillpost.com/entertainment/music/ankush-bhardwaj-biography-indian-idol/|title=Ankush Bhardwaj Biography {{!}} Wiki {{!}} Age {{!}} Height {{!}} Weight {{!}} Indian Idol 10|website=trillpost.com|access-date=13 November 2018}}</ref><ref name="indian idol 10 contestant" />

==Career==

===Prior to Indian Idol 10 (2011-2018)===
Bhardwaj was one of the finalists of "Voice Of Himalayas", held in 2011, before going on to become the first runner up of "Himachal Ki Awaaz". He then started performing in music festivals in Shimla, before participating in other singing competitions in Himachal Pradesh including "Kishore Kumar Nights" and "Rafi Nights".

Two years after ''Voice of Himalayas'', Bhardwaj won the singing contest – ''Sangam Sur Sangeet Ka'' ''Season 1'' (2013) organized by ''Cedar Productions'' in Himachal Pradesh. Three years later, he became one of the top ten contestants in ''Benadryl Big Golden Voice'' – ''Season 4''.<ref name="indian idol 10 contestant" />

Bhardwaj was discovered by brothers [[Armaan Malik|Armaan]] and [[Amaal Mallik|Ammal Mallik]] after he participated in Big FM Golden Voice, a show that they were judging.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Amaal Malik turns mentor for Ankush Bhardwaj|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/180914-amaal-malik-turns-mentor-ankush-bhardwaj|access-date=2020-10-06|website=radioandmusic.com|language=en}}</ref> Amaal ended up playing mentor to Bhardwaj; who in turn assisted Malik on several of his films, including ''[[Golmaal Again]], [[Badrinath Ki Dulhania]], [[Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety|Sonu ke Titu ki]]'' [[Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety|''Sweety'']] and [[Chef (2017 film)|''Chef'']].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/amaal-mallik-is-rooting-for-indian-idol-10-finalist-ankush-bhardwaj/19799171|title=Amaal Mallik is rooting for Indian Idol 10 finalist Ankush Bhardwaj|date=14 September 2018|work=mid-day|access-date=13 November 2018}}</ref>

===Indian Idol and career growth (2018- present)===
Bhardwaj successfully auditioned for Indian Idol Season 10 in June 2018. The show made him a household name and brought him public recognition.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite news|date=5 August 2018|title=‘Indian Idol’ 10 Contestant Ankush Bharadwaj Proves Talent Is What Matters & Not The Sob Story!|work=The Times of India|url=https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/celebs/indian-idol-10-contestant-ankush-bharadwaj-proves-talent-is-what-matters-not-the-sob-story-350673.html|access-date=9 November 2018}}</ref>

During the course of the show he, along with the other top contestants of the show, lent his voice to the campaign track of PM [[Narendra Modi]]'s '[[Swachh Bharat Mission|Swacch Bharat Abhiyan]]',<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/indian-idol-10-contestants-sing-for-narandra-modis-swacchata-hi-seva-campaign-5308301.html|title=Indian Idol 10 contestants sing for Narandra Modi's Swacchata Hi Seva campaign- Entertainment News, Firstpost|work=Firstpost|access-date=10 November 2018}}</ref> and '''Sab Badhiyaa Hai''<nowiki/>' from [[Sui Dhaaga]] along with fellow contestant Salman Ali.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/anu-maliks-composition-on-indian-idol-gets-a-spot-in-bollywood-flick---sui-dhaaga/19781168|title=Anu Malik s composition on Indian Idol gets a spot in Bollywood flick – Sui Dhaaga|date=8 September 2018|work=mid-day|access-date=13 November 2018}}</ref>

In 2019, he sang the title song for the television show '''Isharon Isharon Mein''<nowiki/>'.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Indian Idol 10 Finalist Ankush Bhardwaj Lends His Voice For Title Track of Ishaaron Ishaaaron Mein!|url=https://www.indiaforums.com/article/indian-idol-10-finalist-ankush-bhardwaj-lends-his-voice-for-title-track-of-ishaaron-ishaaaron-mein_152618|access-date=2020-10-06|website=India Forums|language=en}}</ref> The same year, he returned as a guest on two episodes of Indian Idol 11, owing to his immense popularity as well as the season he was a part of.<ref>{{Cite web|title=https://twitter.com/ankush_00007/status/1210864125603012608|url=https://twitter.com/ankush_00007/status/1210864125603012608|access-date=2020-10-06|website=Twitter|language=en}}</ref> Bhardwaj also appeared as a 'skipper' on [[Superstar Singer]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Indian Idol Winner Salman Ali & Ankush Bharadwaj to be seen together Again on Sony TV|url=https://www.indiaforums.com/article/indian-idol-winner-salman-ali-amp-ankush-bharadwaj-to-be-seen-together-again-on-sony-tv_147804|access-date=2020-10-06|website=India Forums|language=en}}</ref>

In 2020, Bhardwaj released his own composed and written single '<nowiki/>''Ek Tere Bajon''<nowiki/>' on [[YouTube]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=https://twitter.com/ankush_00007/status/1216690364691533828|url=https://twitter.com/ankush_00007/status/1216690364691533828|access-date=2020-10-06|website=Twitter|language=en}}</ref> Later this year, appeared in and sang Anandji's (of [[Kalyanji–Anandji|Kalyanji-Anandji]] duo) version of '''Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin''<nowiki/>' for MX Player's reality show [[Times of Music]]. This was highly appreciated by fans and viewers alike.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin – Times Of Music {{!}} Ankush Bharadwaj {{!}} Ajay – Atul {{!}} Kalyan Ji|url=https://newsongstv.com/abhi-mujh-mein-kahin-times-of-music-ankush-bharadwaj-ajay-atul-kalyan-ji/|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=}}</ref> In November 2020, Bhardwaj released a song '<nowiki/>''Dil Kahe''<nowiki/>' via Indie Label ''Sangeet Riyasat'' which also garnered more than 2 lakh views. <ref>{{Citation|title=DIL KAHE Hua Hai Mujhe Pyar {{!}} ANKUSH BHARDWAJ, lyricist & composer-RITU KAUSHIK, SUNIL KAUSHIK {{!}}|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mSx0qj-iLc|language=en|access-date=2021-02-26}}</ref>

Bhardwaj is a part of [[Zee TV]]'s reality show Indian Pro Music League as a Team Captain, alongside music director Sajid Khan of [[Sajid–Wajid|Sajid-Wajid]] and fellow Captain singer [[Neha Bhasin]] with brand ambassadors [[Shraddha Kapoor]], [[Shakti Kapoor]] and [[Siddhanth Kapoor]]. The trio are heading the team Delhi Durrandhars, later renamed to Delhi Jammers.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Service|first=Tribune News|title=On a musical note: Neha Bhasin turns captain for Delhi Jammers|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/on-a-musical-note-209927|access-date=2021-02-15|website=Tribuneindia News Service|language=en}}</ref>

==References==
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{{Indian Idol}}
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[[Category:1992 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Indian male singers]]
[[Category:Singers from Himachal Pradesh]]
[[Category:Indian Idol participants]]

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