Mohd Asif, (born 19 May 1994), professionally known as, Bismil is an Indian singer, and songwriter.[1] He is known for his Classical Sufi music.[2] He started gaining recognition for his releases titled Ki Kita and cover versions of Kehna Galat Galat, Kali Kali Zulfon Ke Phande and Tumhe Dilagi, Halka Halka Suroor.[3]
Bismil | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Mohd Asif |
| Also known as | Bismil Bismil Ki Mehfil |
| Born | May 19, 1994 |
| Genres | Pop, Sufi music, Classical music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Early life
editBismil started learning music at the age of 5. He learnt music from Moradabad Gharana, Delhi Gharana and was taught music by Ustaad Mohd. Ahmed Qadri, Ustad Iqbal Ahmed Khan, Ustad Aftab Ahmed Khan and more as his gurus. [4]
Career
editBismil started learning music at the age of 5, He started professionally singing and performing at the age of 18.[5] Initially, He was performing in small gigs and weddings. He met his manager Vibhor Hasija, Founder of Yours Eventfully,[6] in his college, who first started producing music for him and later worked together with to build the foundation of "Bismil Ki Mehfil" in 2013 and expand Sufism music.[7][8] Bismil released his first song called "Tere Bina" with Zee Music in 2019.[9]
In 2020, He released Ki Kita, starring the Indian model Akansha Sareen, and Nawab Faizii.[10]
In 2022, He released a cover of the song "Kali Kali Zulfon Ke Phande", originally by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. The song gained significant popularity online.[11][12]
In 2023, He was featured on Times Square Billboard during his 10 cities US & Canada tour. He was the first Sulfi artist from India to perform in US & Canadian cities.[13][14]
The same year, He won GIWA Awards for Best Wedding Entertainer and WeddingSutra Influencer Awards for Best Live Entertainers for Weddings.[15][16]
Bismil was invited to perform at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, following the only singer from India to perform in the Arena after Aijit Singh and A R Rahman. [17]
References
edit- ^ Kaithwas, Sakshi (2023-08-25). "Get ready to experience a soulful musical evening with Bismil ki Mehfil". Indulgexpress. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
- ^ Service, Express News (2023-10-03). "Sufi music 2.0". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
- ^ "सूफी सिंगर बिस्मिल का सोशल मीडिया पर तहलका, जबरदस्त आवाज से लूट रहे वाहवाही". News18 हिंदी (in Hindi). 2022-11-01. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
- ^ Kaithwas, Sakshi (2023-08-25). "Get ready to experience a soulful musical evening with Bismil ki Mehfil". Indulgexpress. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ^ "A hit song is all about lyrics, music and video in totality: Bismil". Hindustan Times. 2020-12-18. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
- ^ Bhandari, Kabir Singh (2023-06-21). "World Music Day 2023: 4 Indian Music Startups To look Out For". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
- ^ "Bismil - Sensationalizing Live Sufi Music in India". firstindia.co.in. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
- ^ Kaithwas, Sakshi (2023-08-25). "Get ready to experience a soulful musical evening with Bismil ki Mehfil". Indulgexpress. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
- ^ Tere Bina - Single by Bismil on Apple Music, 2019-07-01, retrieved 2024-07-14
- ^ Asian, Urban (2020-11-30). "Bismil: " I am planning to release a romantic number in the starting of 2021"". Urban Asian. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood (2022-12-22). "Bismil's latest cover 'Kali Kali Zulfon Ke Phande' crossed magical figure of 2M+ 2 : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
- ^ "Bismil's latest cover "Kali Kali Zulfon Ke Phande" creates a great buzz before its release on 14th Dec 2022". OneIndia.
- ^ Tagat, Anurag (2023-08-21). "Singer Bismil on Taking His Mehfils to America and Shayaris". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
- ^ "Sufi singer Bismil to perform in US for 'Bismil ki Mehfil' tour - Glamsham". 2023-04-21. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
- ^ "WeddingSutra Influencer Awards 2023 : Winners Revealed". WeddingSutra. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
- ^ "ICWF Winners". www.icwf.net. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
- ^ ""To the east of the University Library, two students perform in a semi-circle arena surrounded by columns taken from the State Capitol Building that burned down in 1935"". doi:10.31096/wua9999-wp_2005_box_15.
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