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{{short description|Indian musician (born 1973)}}
{{BLP sources|date=December 2009}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2022}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2022}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Rabbi Shergill
| background = solo_singer
| image = Rabbi Shergill.jpg
| caption = Rabbi performing
| image_size =
| birth_name = Gurpreet Singh Shergill
| birth_place =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1973|4|16|df=yes}}
| death_date =
| origin = [[Delhi]], [[India]]
| genre = [[Punjabi people|Punjabi]], [[Rock music|rock]], [[sufi]], [[Indipop]]
| instrument = [[Singing|Vocals]], [[guitar]]
| occupation = Singer, songwriter, guitarist
| years_active = 2004 – present
| label = [[Odd One Out Records]], [[Phat Phish Records|Phat Phish]], [[Yash Raj Music|Yash Rajhttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yash_Raj_Films]]
| associated_acts =
| website = {{URL|http://www.rabbishergill.com}}
| current_members =
| past_members =
| native_name = ਰੱਬੀ ਸ਼ੇਰਗਿੱਲ
}}

'''Rabbi Shergill''' (born '''Gurpreet Singh Shergill''' on 16 April 1973) is an Indian [[musician]] well known for his debut album ''[[Rabbi (album)|Rabbi]]'' and the chart-topper song of 2005, ''[[Bullah Ki Jaana]] '' ("I know not who I am!"). His music has been described variously as [[Rock music|rock]], [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]], with a [[Gurbani|bani]] style melody, and<ref name="rediff">[http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2005/jan/11sld1.htm Meet Rabbi Shergill, Indipop's latest star!] by Sumit Bhattacharya, ''Rediff.com Specials''</ref> [[Sufi]]-style (''sufiana''), and "semi-Sufi semi-folksy kind of music with a lot of Western arrangements."<ref name="telegraph">[https://web.archive.org/web/20041209231554/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1041121/asp/look/story_4014887.asp Rhythm Divine] by Swagata Sen, ''The Telegraph'', 21 November 2004.</ref> Shergill has been called "[[Punjabi music]]'s true urban balladeer".<ref name=telegraph />

==Career==
After college Shergill formed a band named Kaffir. The band played in some competitions and college festivals before parting ways.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rabbi Shergill to launch new album|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-21/news-and-interviews/31374566_1_rabbi-shergill-new-album-sufi-singer|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029193737/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-21/news-and-interviews/31374566_1_rabbi-shergill-new-album-sufi-singer|url-status=dead|archive-date=29 October 2013|access-date=23 September 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=21 April 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Bollywood doesn't float my boat: Rabbi Shergill|url=http://www.planetradiocity.com/musicreporter/celebrity-interview-details/Bollywood-doesn’t-float-my-boat:-Rabbi-Shergill/633/3|publisher=Planetradiocity.com|access-date=23 September 2013}}</ref> Shergill initially composed [[jingle]]s for advertisement agencies such as [[Yamaha Motor Company|Yamaha]] RX-T motorbikes and Times FM.<ref name=rediff /> He had an unsuccessful stint with [[Sony Music]] and [[Tehelka]] before finally releasing his debut album ''Rabbi'' in 2004 under Phat Phish Records. Relying on word-of-mouth publicity and a music video, he had a chart topper song "[[Bulla Ki Jaana]]". Most of the songs in the album were composed and written by Shergill himself except for "Bulla ki Jana" based on the Kafi poem written by the Punjabi Sufi saint [[Bulleh Shah]]. "Heer" from "Heer" by [[Waris Shah]] and "Ishtihar" by [[Shiv Kumar Batalvi]]. Shergill had one song "Dilli" in the [[Hindi language|Hindi]] movie, ''[[Delhii Heights]]''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Musicians live in their skins: Rabbi|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-12-16/news-and-interviews/28224844_1_punjabi-song-dilli|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029192958/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-12-16/news-and-interviews/28224844_1_punjabi-song-dilli|url-status=dead|archive-date=29 October 2013|access-date=23 September 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=16 December 2010}}</ref>

In October 2008, Shergill released his second album ''[[Avengi Ja Nahin]]'' under Yashraj Music.<ref>{{cite web|title=Avengi Ja Nahin – CD|website=Amazon |url=https://www.amazon.com/Avengi-Ja-Nahin-Rabbi-Shergill/dp/B001BCM9GO|access-date=23 September 2013}}</ref> The album contains nine songs and deals with issues like communal violence, social responsibility and the need for "collective morality".<ref>[http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Avengi-Ja-Nahi-Shergills-new-album-against-communal-violence-released/294946/ Avengi Ja Nahi, Shergill’s new album against communal violence released] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080602110358/http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Avengi-Ja-Nahi-Shergills-new-album-against-communal-violence-released/294946/ |date=2008-06-02 }}</ref> He also appeared in [[MTV Unplugged (India)]] in 2011. He lent his voice to Yash Chopra's 2012 romantic film ''[[Jab Tak Hai Jaan]]'' singing the leading number "Challa" composed by [[A. R. Rahman]] and the lyrics penned by [[Gulzar]]. In March 2012, he released his third album ''III''.<ref>{{cite news|title=I see albums as an artform: Rabbi Shergill|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-09/news-and-interviews/31139198_1_latest-album-rabbi-shergill-river|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130923101337/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-09/news-and-interviews/31139198_1_latest-album-rabbi-shergill-river|url-status=dead|archive-date=23 September 2013|access-date=23 September 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=9 March 2012}}</ref>

==Musical style==
Shergill's principal contribution to music lies in the use of Punjabi — which previously had a reputation similar to that of either Bhangra or traditional folk — to create acoustic rock-based ballads, providing a new musical perspective to this language. And with his poetic, socially relevant lyrics and an adult alternative sound, Shergill instantly connected with an urban crowd who loved him for his genuine and original approach to his songs. His songs are deeply philosophical and blend archaic, almost lost, Punjabi phrases into more recent Indian rock music.
Shergill's music has been inspired by [[Rock music|Rock]] as well as Sufi and [[Punjabi (language)|Punjabi]] folk music. His favourite musicians include [[Bruce Springsteen]], [[Led Zeppelin]], [[Aerosmith]] and [[Jimmy Page]]. He has also worked with award-winning mix engineer Gustavo Celis, who helped him out with some tracks for his album ''III''. "Working with Celis — who has worked with artists including [[Beyoncé|Beyonce]], [[Shakira]] and [[Ricky Martin]] — was an amazing experience," he says.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120902/jsp/graphiti/story_15924785.jsp |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029194258/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120902/jsp/graphiti/story_15924785.jsp |url-status=dead |archive-date=29 October 2013 |title=A lyrical journey |work=The Telegraph|location=Kolkota |date=2012-09-02 |access-date=2013-07-10}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Shergill's father was a [[Sikh]] preacher and his mother is a college principal and also a [[Punjabi (language)|Punjabi]] poet. He has four sisters. He is an alumnus of [[Guru Harkrishan Public School, India Gate]] and [[University of Delhi]]. After college, he went for further studies at the Fore School of Management but dropped out a year later.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rabbishergill.com/biography/|title=Rabbi Shergill biography|access-date=8 November 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131031204314/http://rabbishergill.com/biography/ |archive-date=31 October 2013 }}</ref> His sister Gagan Gill is a well known Hindi poet.<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.hindu.com/mp/2008/11/08/stories/2008110852020800.htm| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110908192145/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2008/11/08/stories/2008110852020800.htm| url-status = dead| archive-date = 2011-09-08| title = A balladeer's journey | author = Shailaja Tripathi Taneja| work = [[The Hindu]]| date = 2008-11-08 }}</ref> Shergill publicly supported [[Aam Aadmi Party]] led by [[Arvind Kejriwal]] attending a rally in support of the party in [[2013 Delhi Legislative Assembly election]].<ref name="support">{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/specials/coverage/myindia-myvote/chunk-ht-ui-myindiamyvote-delhi/aap-receives-support-from-sufi-singer-rabbi-shergill/sp-article10-1140253.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029030939/http://www.hindustantimes.com/specials/coverage/myindia-myvote/chunk-ht-ui-myindiamyvote-delhi/aap-receives-support-from-sufi-singer-rabbi-shergill/sp-article10-1140253.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-date=29 October 2013 |title=AAP receives support from sufi singer Rabbi Shergill |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |access-date=2013-10-26}}</ref>

==Discography==

===Studio albums===
* ''[[Rabbi (album)|Rabbi]]'' (2004)
* ''Avengi Ja Nahin'' (2008)
* ''III'' (2012)

=== Singles ===

* ''Raj Singh'' (2019)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Raj Singh: Spotify|url=https://open.spotify.com/track/3V9XxpVB5LCY4gBz3CDk51?si=nscS7RQVQeuZo71n2WBL2w|website=Spotify}}</ref>
* ''Sahi Aeh Vi'' (2019)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sahi Aeh Vi: Spotify|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/1pRk5QvcZS7jJ7hIlcjTs3?si=jS30kPG8T9eSabvc_7mAOA|website=Spotify}}</ref>
* ''Taläsh'' (2019)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Taläsh: Spotify|url=https://open.spotify.com/track/5uM9Oychf8e3QXecvVYUae?si=sACsZX0fT1SUlZuBMxPYiw|website=Spotify}}</ref>
* ''Pahiläñ'' (2020)<ref>{{Citation|title=Pahilan|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/28ki2mU1RkfhHt6Ug0y2B1|language=en|access-date=2021-03-11}}</ref>

===Film soundtracks===
* [[Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part II|Waisa Bhi Hota Hai 2]], "Laundiya Ke Pallu Mein" (2003)<ref>{{Citation|title=Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Various Artists|url=https://music.apple.com/ca/album/waisa-bhi-hota-hai-part-2-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1529441311|language=en-ca|access-date=2021-03-11}}</ref>
*''[[Delhii Heights]]'', "Tere Bin", "Kitni Der" (2007)
*''[[Dharti (2011 film)|Dharti]],'' "Bandiya Tu" (2011)<ref>{{Citation|title=Dharti (2011 film)|date=2021-02-21|url=https://open.spotify.com/track/1e7AgMVgBe2qXjvdaAKqrg?si=5VWsFCF6ROCserAMMgexAA|language=en|access-date=2021-03-11}}</ref>
* ''[[Jab Tak Hai Jaan (soundtrack)|Jab Tak Hai Jaan]]'', "Challa" (2012)<ref>{{Citation|title=Jab Tak Hai Jaan (soundtrack)|date=2021-02-23|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jab_Tak_Hai_Jaan_(soundtrack)&oldid=1008524854|work=Wikipedia|language=en|access-date=2021-03-11}}</ref>
* ''[[Raanjhanaa (soundtrack)|Raanjhanaa]]'' , "Tu Mon Shudi" (2013)
*[[Chaar Sahibzaade: Rise of Banda Singh Bahadur|Chaar Sahibzaade - Rise of Banda Singh Bahadur]] (2016)<ref>{{Citation|title=Chaar Sahibzaade - Rise of Banda Singh Bahadur (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Harry Baweja, Jaidev Kumar, Nirmal Singh & Rabbi Shergill|url=https://music.apple.com/ca/album/chaar-sahibzaade-rise-banda-singh-bahadur-original/1167108527|language=en-ca|access-date=2021-03-11}}</ref>
* ''[[Romeo Akbar Walter]]'', "Bulleya" (2019)
* ''[[Happy Hardy and Heer]]'', "Aadat" (2020)

==References==
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==External links==
*[https://www.youtube.com/c/OddOneOutRecords Odd One Out Records]
*[http://www.rabbishergill.com Rabbi Shergill's official website]

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