Kunal Ganjawala
Birth name     Kunal
Born     Mumbai, India
Genres     Playback singing
Occupations     Singer
Years active     2002–present

Kunal Ganjawala (Hindi & Marathi : कुणाल गांजावाला Kannada : ಕುನಾಲ್ ಗಾಂಜಾವಾಲ) is an well-known Indian singer, known primarily for his work as a Hindi playback singer, Marathi and Kannada film industry. His breakthrough hit, Bheegey Hont from the film Murder, won the 2005 Zee Cine Award for Best Playback Singer (male). He has sung four songs in Saawariya, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who is his cousin. He has also participated in Sa Re Ga Ma, an Indian singing talent competition on Zee TV (now Sa Re Ga Ma Pa) back in the days when it was hosted by Sonu Nigam. He was recently himself a judge on Amul Star Voice of India, another singing competition on Star TV, which he judges together with Shreya Ghosal and Pritam.

Kunal Ganjawala is a very diverse singer-cum-performer, who started his career from a singing talent show "SaReGaMa" on Zee television and went on to continue his success in coming years with some really good songs.

Early life

He has done his schooling from St. Peter's School, Mazagaon.

He says his singing career began in school:
“     I was not even a bathroom singer. I began singing only when I was caught by my seniors as an 8th standard students in St Peters School. I was passing by them whistling a tune when a few of them caught hold of me and commanded, 'Sing a song'. I was shocked. I said I never sang in my life. They said, "Dont lie!". When he can whistle tunes so well, why can't he sing"' They caught hold of my neck saying, they would throttle me if I didn't. With great difficulty I sang Nazar ke samne (Aashiqui) and Ek din bik jayega (Dharam Karam). They spared me then but made me sing in college festivals later.     ”
[edit] Personal life

In 2005, he married fellow singer Gayatri Iyer-Ganjawala, who is also a very well known playback singer and performer. They did playback singing for some films together in the recent years.
[edit] Career

Till now, other than Hindi, He also sang the songs in Tamil, Kannada, Marathi, Punjabi and Telugu languages.

His Hindi song "Bheege Honth Tere" from Murder, which was a huge hit, has got him a very big success and name in the B-town and all over across the country, which is still continued with several other fabulous performances. This song also won him a several awards in that year, including a Filmfare-Best Male Playback Singer award in 2005.

His song "Channa Ve Ghar aa jaa" from a Punjabi Album "channa Ve" by DJ Anit was a super hit to add to his fame.

In 2007, he participated in a concert tour in North America, called "The Incredibles", also starring Asha Bhosle, Sonu Nigam and Kailash Kher.

On 3 April,2009 he performed at RECSTACY, the annual cultural event of NIT-DURGAPUR.
[edit] Filmography
[edit] Hindi Films

    * "Humdum suniyo re" - Saathiya
    * "Bheegey Hont" - Murder
    * "Kyaa Kool Hai Hum" - Title Song
    * Akkad Te Bakkad te" - Tango Charlie
    * "Chodo na Mujhe" - Pyar Ke Side-Effects
    * "Dil Keh Raha Hai" - Kyon Ki
    * "Love You My Angel" - Pyare Mohan
    * "Dil Na Diya" - Krrish
    * Udh Jaana Bro" - Jaan-E-Mann
    * "Har manzar" - Baabul
    * "Bebasi Dard Ka Aalam" - Baabul
    * "Salaam-E-Ishq" - Title Song
    * "Dupatta Tera Nau Rang Da" - Partner
    * "Kaal Dhamaal" - Kaal
    * "Tauba Tauba" - Kaal
    * "Masha-Allah", "Jaaneman" and "Pari" - Saawariya
    * "Salaam Namaste" and "What's Going On" - Salaam Namaste
    * "Yaar Ko Maine" -Stop
    * "Main Hoon Romeo" and Apni Dum Bhi Oonchi Ho" - Roadside Romeo
    * "Everything's Gone Be Alright" - Jumbo
    * "channa-ve-ghar aa jaa ve"
    * "Raat Ke Dhai Baje" - Kaminey

[edit] Marathi Films

Mr. Ganjawala sang a few Marathi film songs, which became very big hits and got him a big fame as a versatile singer with equal capability to sing the songs in different languages. A couple of those are listed below.

    * Varyavarti Gandh Pasarla - (Sawarkhed..Ek Gaon)
    * Dena Paisa Dena - (Uladhaal)

[edit] Kannada Films

Kunal entered the Kannada film industry in 2005 with the song Neene neene from Akash which was a huge hit and since then he has become one of the most popular Kannada film song singer. His hits include:

    * onde ondu sari (Mungaaru male) rocks
    * Hrudayada Maathu (Soundarya)
    * Ninnanna Ninnanne (Suntaragali)
    * Na ninna pritiyalli (Julie)
    * Nimbiya banada myagala (Sevanthi sevanthi)
    * Ee saundaryakke (Datta)
    * Manasa (Datta)
    * Hudugi Hudugi (Aishwarya)
    * Aishwarya aishwarya (Aishwarya)
    * Kaayutaliruva kannige (Pandavaru)
    * Gilli (Ravi Shastri)
    * Preethse (Uppi Daada MBBS)
    * Enayitu Nanagidina (Ajay)
    * Maatu Muride (Ganda Hendati)
    * Nidirege raja (Ganda Hendati)
    * Don't Let Me (Ganda Hendati)
    * Preeti naanu (Mohini 9886788888)
    * Appa amma beda andre (Student)
    * Omariya (Akash)
    * Neene Neene (Akash)
    * Ninna Kanda Kshana (Arasu)
    * Nanagu Ninagu (Aramane)
    * Khushiyagide yeko {Taj Mahal}
    * Nenedena ninnane nenedena {onde ondu sari}

[edit] Telugu Films

Kunal Ganjawala entered Telugu films with the song 'Jagadame' in blockbuster movie "POKIRI" starring Mahesh Babu and Ileana in the lead roles. His latest song in telugu is " Karige Loga " from the movie "Arya-2". Another hit song is "Tu Tu Tu" from the movie "Ready" which is composed by Devi Sri Prasad.
Even before these three, gave his voice for the 'Spiderman' (movie Naani) starring Mahesh Babu and Amisha Patel and 'Hyderabadi Ladka' in the movies Balu.
[edit] Tamil Films

Kunal Ganjawala has sung the title song 'Maa ganga' from the movieNaan Kadavul under the baton of legendary compose ilayaraja
[edit] Filmography from Imdb

    * Includes almost all language songs which Mr. Ganjawala sang.
    * Ref : http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1539156/

[edit] Music Department

    * Aloo Chaat (2009) (playback singer)
    * Jumbo (2008) (playback singer)
    * Roadside Romeo (2008) (playback singer) (as Ganjawalla Kunal)
    * Money Hai Toh Honey Hai (2008) (singer)
    * Via Darjeeling (2008) (playback singer)
    * Accident (2008) (playback singer)
    * One Two Three (2008) (playback singer)
    * Mumbai Salsa (2007) (playback singer)
    * 50 Lakh (2007) (playback singer)
    * Dhol (2007) (playback singer)
    * Buddha Mar Gaya (2007) (playback singer)
    * Partner (2007) (playback singer)
    * Apne (2007) (playback singer)

... aka Ours (India: English title: literal title)

    * Raqeeb (2007) (playback singer)
    * Kya Love Story Hai (2007) (playback singer)
    * Shakalaka Boom Boom (2007) (playback singer)
    * Traffic Signal (2007) (playback singer) (as Kunal Ganjawalla)
    * Bhupathi (2007) (playback singer)

... aka Guru Bhai (India: Hindi title: dubbed version)

    * Woh Lamhe (2006) (playback singer)
    * Khosla Ka Ghosla! (2006) (playback singer)

... aka Khosla's Nest (UK: subtitle)

    * Pyaar Ke Side Effects (2006) (playback singer)
    * Aap Ki Khatir (2006) (playback singer)

... aka Only for You (India: English title)

    * Ahista Ahista (2006) (playback singer)
    * Golmaal: Fun Unlimited (2006) (playback singer)
    * Krrish (2006) (playback singer)

... aka Koi... Mil Gaya 2: Krrish (India: Hindi title) ... aka There's No One Like You (International: English title)

    * Alag: He Is Different.... He Is Alone... (2006) (playback singer)
    * Chup Chup Ke (2006) (playback singer)
    * 36 China Town (2006) (playback singer)
    * Pyare Mohan (2006) (playback singer)
    * Sawaan.... The Love Season (2006) (playback singer)
    * Aisa Kyon Hota Hai" (2006) (playback singer)
    * Aksar (2006) (playback singer)

... aka Often (India: English title: literal title)

    * Anjaane: The Unknown (2005) (playback singer)

... aka Anjaane: The Unknown (India: English title: orthographically correct title)

    * Dosti: Friends Forever (2005) (playback singer)
    * Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! (2005) (playback singer)
    * Ek Ajnabee (2005) (playback singer)

... aka One Stranger (International: English title)

    * Neal 'N' Nikki (2005) (playback singer)
    * The Hangman (2005) (playback singer)
    * Deewane Huye Paagal (2005) (playback singer: "Aisi umar mein")
    * Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena (2005) (playback singer: "Ishq Hai Jootha")
    * Kyon Ki... (2005) (playback singer)
    * Rain: The Terror Within... (2005) (playback singer) (as Kunal Ganjewala)
    * Chocolate (2005) (playback singer)
    * Salaam Namaste (2005) (playback singer)
    * Fareb (2005) (playback singer)
    * Bachke Rehna Re Baba (2005) (playback singer)

... aka Beware (India: English title: informal title)

    * Kyaa Kool Hai Hum (2005) (playback singer)

... aka We Are So Cool (International: English title)

    * Kaal (2005) (playback singer)
    * Kuchh Meetha Ho Jaye (2005) (playback singer)
    * Nigehbaan: The Third Eye (2005) (playback singer)
    * Chehraa (2005) (playback singer)
    * Sheesha (2005) (playback singer)
    * Ponniyin Selvan (2005) (playback singer) (as Kunal)
    * Musafir (2004) (playback singer)
    * Ab... Bas! (2004) (playback singer)
    * Hulchul (2004) (playback singer)
    * Naach (2004) (playback singer)
    * Stop! (2004) (playback singer)
    * Dhoom (2004) (playback singer) (as Hunal Ganjawala)
    * Kyun...! Ho Gaya Na (2004) (playback singer)
    * Taarzan: The Wonder Car (2004) (playback singer)
    * Lakshya (2004) (playback singer)
    * Uuf Kya Jaadoo Mohabbat Hai... (2004) (playback singer)
    * Bardaasht (2004) (playback singer)
    * Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities (2004) (playback singer)
    * Murder (2004) (playback singer)
    * Tum: A Dangerous Obsession (2004) (playback singer) (as Kunal Ganjewala)
    * Khakee (2004) (playback singer) (as Kunal)

... aka The Uniform (International: English title: informal literal title)

    * Paisa Vasool (2004) (playback singer)

... aka Moneysworth (International: English title)

    * Run (2004) (playback singer) (as Kunal)
    * Tere Naam (2003) (vocal)
    * Saaya (2003) (playback singer)
    * Saathiya (2002) (playback singer) (as Kunal)

[edit] Soundtrack

    * Detective Naani (2009) (performer: "Yahoo! Baby")
    * Heroes (2008) (performer: "Wat'S Up My Bro", "Wat'S Up My Bro - Cruiser")
    * Via Darjeeling (2008) (performer: "Sirf Ehsaas", "Phir bhi")
    * Saawariya (2007) (performer: "Masha Allah", "Jaan-E-Jaan", "Pari")

... aka Eternal Soulmate (India: English title: literal title) ... aka Oh, My Love (International: English title: literal title)

    * Apne (2007) (performer: "Ankh Vich Chehra Pyar Da", "Ankh Vich Chehra Pyar Da" (DJ Akbar Mix))

... aka Ours (India: English title: literal title)

    * Shakalaka Boom Boom (2007) (performer: "Saathiya", "Tera Sona Sona Roop", "Medley" (Remix))
    * Traffic Signal (2007) (performer: "Na Jis Din Teri Meri (fast)")
    * Mr. Hot Mr. Kool (2007) (performer: "Mister Hot, Mister Kool")
    * Bhupathi (2007) (performer: "Abhi Abhi")

... aka Guru Bhai (India: Hindi title: dubbed version)

    * Khosla Ka Ghosla! (2006) (performer: "Din din gin gin", "Iss se pyar karoon")

... aka Khosla's Nest (UK: subtitle)

    * Pokiri (2006) (performer: "Jagadame")
    * 36 China Town (2006) (performer: "Jab Kahi", "Jab Kahi" (Akbar Sami), "Jab Kahi" (DJ Suketu))
    * Aksar (2006) (performer: "Jab Jayenge")

... aka Often (India: English title: literal title)

    * Tom, Dick, and Harry (2006) (performer: "O Mitra Re", "O Mitra Re" (Akbar Sami))
    * Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! (2005) (performer: "Koi Aap Jaisa Mil Jaye")
    * Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena (2005) (performer: "Ishq Hai Jhootha")
    * Bachke Rehna Re Baba (2005) (performer: "Tera husn")

... aka Beware (India: English title: informal title)

    * "Kaisa Yeh Pyaar Hai" (2005) TV series (performer: "Andekhi Anjaani", "Jo Tum Nahi Paas", "Socha Tha Kya Aur Kya Humne Paaya Hai")

[edit] Self

    * Ankahee (2006) (uncredited) .... Himself (singing "Tumse Yun Milenge")