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'''Roop Kumar Rathod''' is an Indian music director and playback singer. He has sung a number of songs in [[Hindi language|Hindi]], [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]], [[Marathi language|Marathi]],  
'''Roop Kumar Rathod''' is an Indian music director and playback singer.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Roop Kumar Rathod|url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/celeb/roop-kumar-rathod/|access-date=2021-12-21|website=www.bollywoodlife.com|language=en}}</ref> He has sung a number of songs in [[Hindi language|Hindi]], [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]], [[Marathi language|Marathi]],  
[[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Bengali language|Bengali]], [[Oriya language|Oriya]], [[Assamese language|Assamese]], [[Nepali language|Nepali]], [[Bhojpuri language|Bhojpuri]] and [[Kannada language|Kannada]] films.
[[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Bengali language|Bengali]], [[Oriya language|Oriya]], [[Assamese language|Assamese]], [[Nepali language|Nepali]], [[Bhojpuri language|Bhojpuri]] and [[Kannada language|Kannada]] films.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Rathod is the third son of the late Pandit Chaturbhuj Rathod, a classical luminary who was a proponent of arguably the oldest style of singing, [[Dhrupad]]. He belonged to the "Aditya Gharana of Jamnagar." He has two brothers, music composer [[Shravan Rathod]], part of the [[Nadeem-Shravan]] duo, and singer [[Vinod Rathod]]. Roopkumar is married to [[Sunali Rathod]], formerly the first wife of bhajan singer [[Anup Jalota]]. They together have a daughter named [[Reewa Rathod|Reewa]].
Rathod is the third son of the late Pandit Chaturbhuj Rathod,<ref>{{Cite web|title=रूप कुमार राठोड's biography and latest film release news|url=https://hindi.filmibeat.com/celebs/roop-kumar-rathod/biography.html|access-date=2021-12-21|website=hindi.filmibeat.com|language=hi}}</ref> a classical luminary who was a proponent of arguably the oldest style of singing, [[Dhrupad]]. He belonged to the "Aditya Gharana of Jamnagar." He has two brothers, music composer [[Shravan Rathod]], part of the [[Nadeem-Shravan]] duo, and singer [[Vinod Rathod]]. Roopkumar is married to [[Sunali Rathod]], formerly the first wife of bhajan singer, [[Anup Jalota]]. Together they have a daughter named [[Reewa Rathod|Reewa]].


==Musical beginnings==
==Musical beginnings==
Roopkumar was initiated into the world of music in his very early years. His journey began as a tabla player and he became sought after by almost all of the ghazal singers in the 1980s. His tryst with playback singing began in the year 1989 with the song, 'Main Tera Aashiq Hoon', composed by Laxmikant Pyarelal for the movie 'Gumrah.’
Roopkumar was introduced into the world of music during his early years. His journey began as a tabla player and he became sought after by almost all of the ghazal singers in the 1980s. His tryst with playback singing began in the year 1989 with the song, 'Main Tera Aashiq Hoon', composed by Laxmikant Pyarelal for the movie 'Gumrah.’


==Discography==
==Discography==
The song "[[Sandese Aate Hai]]", from the movie [[Border (1997 film)|Border]], became one of the major breakthroughs of Rathod's career. With it, he received his only Filmfare award nomination to date at the [[43rd Filmfare Awards]]. In addition, he sang "Tujh Mein Rab Dikhta Hai" for the movie [[Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi]].
The song "[[Sandese Aate Hai]]", from the movie [[Border (1997 film)|Border]], became one of the major breakthroughs of Rathod's career. With it, he received his only Filmfare award nomination to date at the [[43rd Filmfare Awards]]. In addition, he sang "Tujh Mein Rab Dikhta Hai" for the movie [[Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi]].


Apart from playback singing for films, Roopkumar other thrust of interest is live concerts. With his wife [[Sunali Rathod]], he travels all over the world and performs at a number of concerts including in countries like US, UK, [[Dubai]], East Africa, Singapore, etc. with their renditions of various genres of music spanning [[ghazal]], [[sufi]], light classical and film songs.
Apart from playback singing for films, Roopkumar other thrust of interest is live concerts. With his wife Sunali Rathod, he travels all over the world and performs at a number of concerts including in countries like US, UK, [[Dubai]], East Africa, Singapore, etc. with their renditions of various genres of music spanning [[ghazal]], [[sufi]], light classical and film songs.


Roopkumar also performs live-on-stage, with artists like [[Trilok Gurtu]], [[Ranjit Barot]] and Abhijit Pohankar in fusion concerts. He has collaborated with [[Trilok Gurtu]] for a [[Fusion (music)|fusion]] based album, 'Beat of Love', released in December 2001 and a [[jazz]] based album, 'Broken Rhythms', released in October 2004.
Roopkumar also performs live-on-stage, with artists like [[Trilok Gurtu]], [[Ranjit Barot]] and Abhijit Pohankar in fusion concerts. He has collaborated with Gurtu for a [[Fusion (music)|fusion]] based album, 'Beat of Love', released in December 2001 and a [[jazz]] based album, 'Broken Rhythms', released in October 2004.


In August 2005, the comedy serial ''Sarabhai vs. Sarabhai'' featured Roopkumar and Sunali Rathod in one of their episodes that showcased a friendly musical contest.
In August 2005, the comedy serial ''Sarabhai vs. Sarabhai'' featured Roopkumar and Sunali Rathod in one of their episodes that showcased a friendly musical contest.
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===Playback singer===
===Playback singer===
* ''[[Angaar]]'' (1992) (playback singer
* ''[[Angaar]]'' (1992) (playback singer)
* ''[[Gumrah (1993 film)|Gumrah]]'' (1993) (playback singer)
* ''[[Gumrah (1993 film)|Gumrah]]'' (1993) (playback singer)
* ''[[Raja (1995 film)|Raja]]'' (1995) (playback singer) (as Roop Singh Rathod)
* ''[[Raja (1995 film)|Raja]]'' (1995) (playback singer) (as Roop Singh Rathod)
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* ''Kokila''  (2006) ("Snehama...")
* ''Kokila''  (2006) ("Snehama...")
* ''[[Shiva (2006 film)|Shiva]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Shiva (2006 film)|Shiva]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Pyar Kare Dis: Feel the Power of Love]]'' [Sindhi] (2007)
* ''[[Pyar Kare Dis: Feel the Power of Love]]'' (Sindhi) (2007)
* ''[[Anwar (2007 film)|Anwar]]'' (2007) (playback singer – Maula Mere)
* ''[[Anwar (2007 film)|Anwar]]'' (2007) (playback singer – Maula Mere)
* [[Life in a... Metro]] ''(2007)'' [In Dino (Reprise)]
* [[Life in a... Metro]] ''(2007)'' [In Dino (Reprise)]
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* ''[[Thamassu]]'' (Kannada) (2010) [Bragadiru]
* ''[[Thamassu]]'' (Kannada) (2010) [Bragadiru]
* ''[[Tanu Weds Manu]]'' (2011) [Piya]
* ''[[Tanu Weds Manu]]'' (2011) [Piya]
* ''Nee Paata Madhuram - The Touch of Love'' (3 movie) Telugu version
* ''Nee Paata Madhuram - The Touch of Love'' (3 movie) (Telugu version)
* ''Aye Raat Dheere Chal – The Touch of Love'' (3 movie)
* ''Aye Raat Dheere Chal – The Touch of Love'' (3 movie)
* ''[[Khokababu]]'' (Bengali) (2012) [Mon Kande Pran Kande]
* ''[[Khokababu]]'' (Bengali) (2012) [Mon Kande Pran Kande]
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* ''Bharatiya'' (2012) [Bagh Ughaduni Daar]
* ''Bharatiya'' (2012) [Bagh Ughaduni Daar]
* Nedunchalai (2013) (Tamil Injathea)
* Nedunchalai (2013) (Tamil Injathea)
* Pitruroon (2013) (Marathi Film) [Dayaghana Re]
* [[Pitruroon]] (2013) (Marathi Film) [Dayaghana Re]
* Izhaar Maine Kiya Nahi (2014) (Hindi Film)[Mujhko Khabar Hai Ke Tu]  
* Izhaar Maine Kiya Nahi (2014) (Hindi Film)[Mujhko Khabar Hai Ke Tu]  
*''[[Kerala Nattilam Pengaludane]]'' (2014; Tamil) ["Kollai Azhagu"]
*''[[Kerala Nattilam Pengaludane]]'' (2014; Tamil) ["Kollai Azhagu"]
* ''[[Meinu Ek Ladki Chaahiye]]'' (2014) [Nanhe Paon]
* ''[[Meinu Ek Ladki Chaahiye]]'' (2014) [Nanhe Paon]
* Kaahe sataaye (2014) (Hindi Film) ([[Rang Rasiya]])  
* Kaahe sataaye (2014) (Hindi Film) ([[Rang Rasiya]])  
* "Brijlo" બ્રીજલો (2015) (Gujarati Film) (Bas Ek Chance)
* "Brijlo" (બ્રીજલો) (2015) (Gujarati Film) (Bas Ek Chance)
* "Aaya Hai Dulha Dulhan Le Jayega (AHDDLJ)" (2018) (Hindi) (Nashe Ke Liye Sharab Chahiye) (Khoobsurat Aap Sa)
* "Aaya Hai Dulha Dulhan Le Jayega (AHDDLJ)" (2018) (Hindi) (Nashe Ke Liye Sharab Chahiye) (Khoobsurat Aap Sa)


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==External links==
==External links==
* {{IMDb name|0711756}}
* {{IMDb name|0711756}}
* [https://twitter.com/roopkumarsunali Roopkumar Rathod on Twitter]
* {{Twitter|roopkumarsunali}}
* [https://www.youtube.com/user/roopsunali Roopkumar Rathod on YouTube]


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Latest revision as of 07:45, 9 June 2022

Roop Kumar Rathod
Rathod in 2014
Rathod in 2014
Background information
GenresPlayback singer, Ghazal[1]

Roop Kumar Rathod is an Indian music director and playback singer.[2] He has sung a number of songs in Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Oriya, Assamese, Nepali, Bhojpuri and Kannada films.

Personal life[edit]

Rathod is the third son of the late Pandit Chaturbhuj Rathod,[3] a classical luminary who was a proponent of arguably the oldest style of singing, Dhrupad. He belonged to the "Aditya Gharana of Jamnagar." He has two brothers, music composer Shravan Rathod, part of the Nadeem-Shravan duo, and singer Vinod Rathod. Roopkumar is married to Sunali Rathod, formerly the first wife of bhajan singer, Anup Jalota. Together they have a daughter named Reewa.

Musical beginnings[edit]

Roopkumar was introduced into the world of music during his early years. His journey began as a tabla player and he became sought after by almost all of the ghazal singers in the 1980s. His tryst with playback singing began in the year 1989 with the song, 'Main Tera Aashiq Hoon', composed by Laxmikant Pyarelal for the movie 'Gumrah.’

Discography[edit]

The song "Sandese Aate Hai", from the movie Border, became one of the major breakthroughs of Rathod's career. With it, he received his only Filmfare award nomination to date at the 43rd Filmfare Awards. In addition, he sang "Tujh Mein Rab Dikhta Hai" for the movie Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi.

Apart from playback singing for films, Roopkumar other thrust of interest is live concerts. With his wife Sunali Rathod, he travels all over the world and performs at a number of concerts including in countries like US, UK, Dubai, East Africa, Singapore, etc. with their renditions of various genres of music spanning ghazal, sufi, light classical and film songs.

Roopkumar also performs live-on-stage, with artists like Trilok Gurtu, Ranjit Barot and Abhijit Pohankar in fusion concerts. He has collaborated with Gurtu for a fusion based album, 'Beat of Love', released in December 2001 and a jazz based album, 'Broken Rhythms', released in October 2004.

In August 2005, the comedy serial Sarabhai vs. Sarabhai featured Roopkumar and Sunali Rathod in one of their episodes that showcased a friendly musical contest.

Roopkumar, along with wife Sonali, won the title of 'Ustaad Jodi' on 'Mission Ustaad',[citation needed] a musical television reality show aired in February 2008, that aimed to create awareness about social causes.

He recently released a sufi album along with Sunali Rathod called Kalma.[4]

Filmography[edit]

Playback singer[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Roop Kumar Rathod". www.bollywoodlife.com. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
  2. ↑ "Roop Kumar Rathod". www.bollywoodlife.com. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
  3. ↑ "रूप कुमार राठोड's biography and latest film release news". hindi.filmibeat.com (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 21 December 2021.
  4. ↑ "Sufi Album- Kalmaa". Archived from the original on 18 November 2011.

External links[edit]

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