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{{About|the playback singer|the Bollywood actor|Mohit Chauhan (actor)}}
{{short description|Indian playback singer|bot=PearBOT 5}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2020}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| background = solo_singer
| name = Mohit Chauhan
| image = Mohit Chauhan.jpg
| alt = Mohit Chauhan at 59th Filmfare Awards
| years_active = 1998–Present
| native_name =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1966|03|11}}
| birth_place = [[Nahan]], [[Himachal Pradesh]], India
| genre = [[Pop music|Pop]], [[Rock music|Rock]], [[Folk music|Folk Music]],[[Indi-pop]]
| instrument = [[Harmonica]], [[Guitar]], [[Flute]]
| occupation = Singer, Lyricist, Composer
| birth_name = Mohit Chauhan
| caption = Mohit Chauhan performing in a concert
}}

'''Mohit Chauhan''' (born 11 March 1966) is an Indian [[playback singer]], known for his work in [[Hindi]] films. He was a part of the [[Silk Route (band)|Silk Route]] band. Chauhan has received two [[Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer]] and three [[Zee Cine Award for Best Playback Singer – Male|Zee Cine Award For Best Male Playback Singer]] awards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/when-mohit-chauhan-wanted-to-be-an-actor/|title=When Mohit Chauhan wanted to be an actor|date=17 February 2016|access-date=10 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170312074110/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/when-mohit-chauhan-wanted-to-be-an-actor/|archive-date=12 March 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> He has recorded several songs for Indian films and albums in other languages. He is one of the most prominent [[Indi-pop]] singers of India.

==Early life==
Mohit Chauhan was born in the town of [[Ajmer|Nahan]], [[Sirmaur district]], [[Himachal Pradesh]], on 11 March 1966.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Exclusive biography of #MohitChauhan and on his life.|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/mohit-chauhan/biography.html|access-date=2021-02-18|website=FilmiBeat|language=en}}</ref> He received his initial education from [[St. Xavier's School, Delhi]], and then moved to Himachal Pradesh for further studies.<ref name=":1" /> Chauhan earned a [[Master of Science]] in [[Geology]] from a government college at [[Dharamshala]] affiliated to [[Himachal Pradesh University]].<ref>{{cite web | title=Mohit Chauhan complete his PG in Geology from Dharamsala College | url=http://voiceofhimalayas.com/mohit-chauhan.htm | access-date=20 July 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170813012023/http://voiceofhimalayas.com/mohit-chauhan.htm | archive-date=13 August 2017 | url-status=live }}</ref> He has not received any formal training in music. He got influenced by his grandfather who was a classical singer. He used to sing and play guitar, harmonica and flute. He wanted to become an actor before his debut in the music industry.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mohit Chauhan wanted to be an actor |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/when-mohit-chauhan-wanted-to-be-an-actor/ |access-date=10 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170312074110/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/when-mohit-chauhan-wanted-to-be-an-actor/ |archive-date=12 March 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Career==
Chauhan, Kem Trivedi and Kenny Puri were the vocalists for [[Silk Route (band)|Silk Route]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.forbesindia.com/profile/mohit-chauhan/1395/164|title=Mohit Chauhan - Forbes India Magazine|website=Forbes India|language=en|access-date=2019-11-23}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/The-sounds-of-silk/articleshow/40364919.cms|title=The sounds of silk - Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=2019-11-23}}</ref> His first album, ''Boondein'', was released in 1998 and featured the popular songs "Dooba Dooba" and "Pehchan". The second album was released in 2000. After Silk Route was discontinued in 2008, he released another album "Fitoor" in 2009.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-make-music-that-comes-from-deep-within-mohit-chauhan-2669665|title=Make music that comes from deep within: Mohit Chauhan|last=Roy|first=Dhaval|date=2018-09-30|website=DNA India|language=en|access-date=2019-11-23}}</ref>

Chauhan's film singing career began in 2002 when he sung "[[Pehli Nazar Mein Dari Thi]]" from the film [[Road (2002 film)|''Road'']]. His songs "Khoon Chala" from ''[[Rang De Basanti]]'' and "Tum Se Hi" from ''[[Jab We Met]]'' are regarded as his most notable.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://rollingstoneindia.com/the-mountain-song/|title=The Mountain Song -|date=2009-05-20|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-23}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/mohit-chauhan-the-man-with-the-silk-voice/|title=Mohit Chauhan – The Man with the Silk Voice : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama|last=Hungama|first=Bollywood|date=2009-10-24|language=en|access-date=2019-11-23}}</ref> He won the [[Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer]] prize in 2010 for the song ''[[Masakali]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://filmsplusmovies.com/bollywood-awards-2010-filmfare-awards-winners-55th-filmfare-awards/|title=Bollywood Awards: 2010 Filmfare Awards Winners (55th Filmfare Awards)|last=MairaS|date=2011-12-10|website=Film and Movies|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-23}}</ref>

In 2011, he was featured in the third episode of ''[[The Dewarists]]'' for his song "Maaya". He was also featured on [[MTV Unplugged (India)|MTV Unplugged]] in the same year.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=http://www.prakash305.in/2013/07/mohit-chauhan-jad-se-judein-mp3-songs.html|title=Mohit Chauhan Jad Se Judien L'Oreal Paris India Song|access-date=6 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131120025957/http://www.prakash305.in/2013/07/mohit-chauhan-jad-se-judein-mp3-songs.html|archive-date=20 November 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2017, he made his [[Gujarati language]] debut with the song "Jaag Re Banda" from the movie ''Last Chance''.<ref>{{cite web | title=Mohit Chaunan first Gujarati track | url=http://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/gujarati/music/mohit-chauhan-sings-a-gujarati-song/articleshow/57393169.cms | access-date=20 July 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170516231307/http://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/gujarati/music/mohit-chauhan-sings-a-gujarati-song/articleshow/57393169.cms | archive-date=16 May 2017 | url-status=live }}</ref> His first ever [[Western Pahari|Himachali]] songs were "Puchhe Amma" and "Deva Mere" from the film ''Saanjh''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lokmarg.com/mohit-chauhan-sings-for-first-ever-himachali-movie-saanjh/|title=Mohit Chauhan sings for first ever Himachali movie Saanjh – Lokmarg|website=lokmarg.com|access-date=20 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170813011833/http://lokmarg.com/mohit-chauhan-sings-for-first-ever-himachali-movie-saanjh/|archive-date=13 August 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Bollywood Debut:2002-07===
After the massive success of "Dooba Dooba" and "Boondein", which earned him awards and recognition, Chauhan was approached by composer [[Sandesh Shandilya]] to sing in films. Chauhan made his debut with Shandilya's composition of the song "Pehli Nazar Me Dari Thi" from the 2002 film ''[[Road (2002 film)|Road]]''.<ref>https://www.republicworld.com/amp/entertainment-news/music/mohit-chauhan-and-sunidhi-chauhan-duets.html</ref> The next year, he sang for the films ''Main Madhuri Dixit Banana Chahati Hoon'' and ''Kyun'', but didn't get any recognition.

This was followed by "Sabse Peeche Hum Khade" for the 2004 film ''Let's Enjoy'', "Paintra" and "Guncha Koi" for the 2005 film ''Main Meri Patni aur Woh'' in which he also served as composer, and the song "Angna" and "Rowan Akhiya" for the film ''Adharma''.

[[A.R. Rahman]], who had noticed Chauhan at the award win for Silk Route, called him to sing "Khoon Chala" for the film ''[[Rang De Basanti]]''. The song proved to be a breakthrough for him, and in 2007, he followed this up with his first major hit song in the [[Pritam]]-composed romantic ballad "Tum Se Hi" for the film ''Jab We Met'', penned by [[Irshad Kamil]]; both Pritam and writer-director [[Imtiaz Ali (director)|Imtiaz Ali]] wanted Chauhan to lend his voice for this romantic track.

===2008-10===

Chauhan followed the success of "Tum Se Hi" with the song "Kuchh Khaas Hai" in 2008, composed by [[Salim–Sulaiman]], for ''[[Fashion (2008 film)|Fashion]]''. He reunited with [[Pritam]] for ''[[Kismat Konnection]]'' where he performed "Kahi na Lage Man (Is This Love) " along with [[Shreya Ghoshal]]. "Ankhon Hi Ankhon Mein", a soft romantic number from ''[[EMI (film)|EMI]]'', had him appear on screen for the first time in the song's music video. He also sang for his first animated film ''[[Bolt (2008 film)|Bolt]]'' where he sang the Hindi version of "[[I Thought I Lost You]]".

2009 was the most successful year in Chauhan's career, as of the 8 songs he recorded, 4 of them {{mdash}} "[[Masakali]]" from ''[[Delhi-6]]'', "Yeh Dooriyan" from ''[[Love Aaj Kal]]'', "Pehli Baar Mohabbat" from ''[[Kaminey]]'' and "Tune Jo Na Kaha" from ''[[New York (2009 film)|New York]]'' {{mdash}} were huge chartbusters, establishing him as an audience favourite among the younger generation. 2010 proved to be a moderately successful follow-up to Chauhan's success from the previous year, as his songs became popular. Among his 2010 songs, the romantic number "Pee Loon" from ''[[Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai]]'', picturized on [[Emraan Hashmi]], was a rage.

=== 2011 ===
Chauhan had his biggest rise to national prominence in 2011 as he attracted mainstream attention for his contribution to the soundtrack of ''[[Rockstar (2011 film)|Rockstar]]'', which reunited him with Ali and Rahman after almost half-a-decade; the 9 songs he recorded for the film as the voice of the [[protagonist]] Jordan played by [[Ranbir Kapoor]] were all massive chartbusters at the time of release, and continue to be treated as cult songs till date. Among other successful songs he recorded that year, "Abhi Kuch Dino Se" from ''[[Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji]]'' and "Khwabon Ke Parinday" from ''[[Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara]], "Acha Lagta Hai" from [[Aarakshan]]'' were highly popular.

===2015-Present===

In 2020, Chauhan sang "Dheere Dheere Se" for the film Guns of Banaras, composed by [[Sohail Sen]] and written by [[Sameer Anjaan|Sameer]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Guns of Banaras {{!}} Song - Dheere Dheere Se {{!}} Hindi Video Songs - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/hindi/guns-of-banaras-song-dheere-dheere-se/videoshow/74889219.cms|access-date=2020-06-14|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|language=en}}</ref> He sang "Yeh Dooriyaa" which is composed by [[Pritam]] from the film Love Aaj Kal (2020).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Love Aaj Kal (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Pritam|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/love-aaj-kal-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1499107781|access-date=2020-06-14|website=Apple Music|language=en-us}}</ref> This song is new version of Yeh Dooriyaan" chartbuster from the film Love Aaj kal (2009). Both the version are written by [[Irshad Kamil]] There is a remix version too which is released by [[Sony Music]] India. He sang "Meethi Meethi Gallan", " Kisi Gair Ka Nahi", and "Salaam".Salaam is a tribute to corona warriors by Chauhan. He also features in a video of " Hum Haar Nahi Maanenge" composed by [[AR Rahman]].

In 2019 Chauhan performed at [[Kargil Vijay Diwas]], he sung "Khoon Chala" his song from [[Rang De Basanti]], as a tribute to the brave Indian Soldiers. Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] & Defence Minister [[Rajnath Singh]] were present. The event held at [[Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium]] in [[New Delhi]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kumari|first=Surbhi|date=2019-07-27|title=Kargil victory is an inspiration to future generation, says PM Modi at Kargil Vijay Diwas|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india-kargil-vijay-diwas-event-live-pm-modi-to-address-the-nation-shortly-538546|access-date=2020-11-17|website=www.indiatvnews.com|language=en}}</ref>

== Discography ==

{{Main|List of songs recorded by Mohit Chauhan}}

== Personal life ==
Chauhan married Prarthna Gehlot on June 29, 2012.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mohit Chauhan And Prarthna Gehlot, A Perfect Couple: They Were Just Friends Before Marriage|url=https://www.bollywoodshaadis.com/articles/mohit-chauhan-and-prarthna-gehlot-8429|access-date=2020-10-07|website=BollywoodShaadis}}</ref>

Mohit is an active participant in the not-for-profit public limited companies [[National Skill Development Corporation]] (NSDC), which encourages young people to follow beneficial vocational training initiatives.<ref>{{cite web |title= Mohit Chauhan join Skill India Mission |url= http://www.catchnews.com/bollywood-news/mohit-chauhan-endorses-skill-india-mission-65728.html |access-date= 23 July 2017 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170813011845/http://www.catchnews.com/bollywood-news/mohit-chauhan-endorses-skill-india-mission-65728.html |archive-date= 13 August 2017 |url-status= live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/reviews/music/article/padman-song-saale-sapne-this-akshay-kumar-mohit-chauhan-sonam-kapoor-radhika-apte-track-is-about-chasing-your-dream/187904|title=PadMan song Saale Sapne: This Akshay Kumar-Mohit Chauhan's track is about chasing your dream|access-date=14 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614195123/http://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/reviews/music/article/padman-song-saale-sapne-this-akshay-kumar-mohit-chauhan-sonam-kapoor-radhika-apte-track-is-about-chasing-your-dream/187904|archive-date=14 June 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://filmydog.com/2018/01/rozana-lyrics-phir-se|title=ROZANA LYRICS - Phir Se - Mohit Chauhan & Tulsi Kumar|access-date=20 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180225152235/http://www.filmydog.com/2018/01/rozana-lyrics-phir-se|archive-date=25 February 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/hafiz-hafiz-promises-to-bring-alive-the-madness-in-you/articleshow/65551123.cms%7c|title=Hafiz Hafiz song detail}}</ref>

Chauhan regularly fed 60-70 stray dogs in Delhi at the time of [[Lockdown]] in India due to [[COVID-19 pandemic]]."Before the Lockdown, there were people who would feed the strays. But now, they’ve stopped. The stray dogs in Delhi don’t hunt and depend on humans to feed them. So, I’ve been going around giving them food and water", says Chauhan<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-04-03|title=Mohit Chauhan: Have to take care of animals around us|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/music/mohit-chauhan-have-to-take-care-of-animals-around-us/story-Pi4sY5N5094U2bIpnQYlaJ.html|access-date=2020-06-14|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref>

==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|- style="background:#cfc; text-align:center;"
! class="sortable" | Year
! class="sortable" | Name
! class="sortable" | Role
! class="sortable" | Notes
! class="sortable" | Ref
|-
|2008
!'''Ankhon Hi Ankhon Mein'''
| style="text-align:center;" | Himself
| Appearance in a song titled "Ankhon Hi Ankhon Mein" from film '''EMI'''
| style="text-align:center;" |
|-
|2009
!'''Kuchh ish Tarah'''
| style="text-align:center;" | Himself
| Appeared with [[Tulsi Kumar]] in the song Kuchh Is Tarah from film '''8X10 Tasveer''',
| style="text-align:center;" |
|-
|2016
!'''Bolo Har Har'''
| style="text-align:center;" | Himself
| Appeared in song Bolo Har Har from movie '''Shivaay''' it also features [[Mithoon]], [[Badshah (rapper)|Badshah]]
|style="text-align:center;" |
|-|
|2012
!'''Main Hoon Shab'''
| style="text-align:center;" | Himself
| Appeared in the song Main Hoo Shab from film '''Tezz'''
|style="text-align:center;" |
|-
|2019
!'''Kyun Dil Mera'''
| style="text-align:center;" | Himself
| Appeared in the song "Kyun Dil Mera" from film '''Paharganj'''
|style="text-align:center;" |
|-
|}

== Awards and honours ==

{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by Mohit Chauhan}}

Chauhan has received two [[Filmfare Awards]], one [[IIFA Award]], three [[Zee Cine Awards]], and one [[Screen Awards|Screen Award]]. He was listed in the [[Forbes Celebrity 100]] of 2012.

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.last.fm/music/Mohit+Chauhan Mohit Chauhan] at [[Lastfm]]
*{{IMDb name|1231900}}

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