Tochi Raina
Tochi Raina | |
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Sufi | |
Occupation(s) | Singer, composer |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Tochi Raina (born 2 September 1971) is an Indian singer, composer and philosopher, best known as a playback singer in
Shreya Ghosal,[8][9] Maldar Ki Jeb for the movie Bhindi Baazaar Inc.[10] and Aali Re for the movie No One Killed Jessica.[11] He recorded a music album 'Tochinaamah' consisting 3 songs – Saaiyaan,[12] Jamoora[13] and Akela.[14]
Early life
He was born in a Kashmiri Sikh family[15] to Sahib and Surjit Kumar Raina in Darbhanga, Bihar and went to school in Nepal where his father, a government employee, was posted.[16]
He hails from a family with music background. His father played the harmonium, his grandmother was a
Sufi music.[17]
He also sang the Song "Rabba" in
Coke Studio @MTV Season 3 which is composed by Amit Trivedi, and the song 'Bannado' in coke Studio @MTV Season 4 which is composed and arranged by Sachin-Jigar and the lyrics ae written by Priya Sariya
.
Career
He moved to
Sufi music with the band. Band of bandagi has released their first album Sufi Acoustica
with 6 Sufi Songs in it. Tochi has joined hands with Music Distribution Company Movement Creations LLP as Head of the department for music since March 2021. His 4 audio tracks has been released so far including :
'Gayatri Mantra' (Raag Malkauns),
'Alakh Niranjan',
'Hare Krishna',
'Aaj Jaane Ki Zid Na Karo'.
Personal life
He is married and has two daughters, Harleen & Simran. Harleen was born the night he finished recording for Shor in the city.
List of songs
Released | Song | Album |
---|---|---|
2008 | Bulle Shah | A Wednesday! |
2009 | Pardesi | Dev D
|
2010 | Iktara (Male Version)[19] | Wake up Sid
|
2010 | Gal Mitthi Mitthi[20] | Aisha |
2011 | Aali Re[21] | No One Killed Jessica |
2011 | Mera Kaat Kaleja Dilli[22] | |
2011 | Saibo[23] | Shor in the City |
2011 | Maaldaar Ki Jeb[24] | Bhindi Baazaar Inc. |
2011 | Ishq Waale Chor Hain[6] | Kya Yahi Sach Hai |
2011 | Mallo Malli[25] | Mausam |
2011 | Shiv Ka Bajey Damroo[26] | Jo Dooba So Paar |
2011 | Kaari Kaari | Kaagaz Ke Fools |
2012 | Aaja Meri Jaan[27] | Maximum |
2012 | Hey Bhagwan[4] | Cigarette ki Tarah
|
2012 | Motarwada[4] | Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana |
2013 | Khalbali[4] | 3G |
2013 | Gud Naal Ishaq Mitha[4] | I Love New Year |
2013 | Kabira[4] | Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani |
2014 | Saaiyaan | Tochinaamah |
2014 | Jamoora | Tochinaamah |
2014 | Akela | Tochinaamah |
2015 | Dil Parinda | Bezubaan Ishq |
2016 | Kalol Ho Gaya | Love Shagun |
2016 | Dooriyan | Single |
2017 | Parinda (Search) | Jab Harry Met Sejal |
2018 | Rab-E-Illahi[28] | Single |
2018 | Aas Pura Diya Maula[29] | Premak Basaat |
2018 | Sone Piya[30] | Sufi Acoustica |
2018 | Piya Milan Ki Aas[31] | Sufi Acoustica |
2018 | jugni[32] | Sufi Acoustica |
2019 | Udd Ja | Khandaani Shafakhana |
2020 | Do Din Ka Ye Mela - Reprise[33] | Gulabo Sitabo |
2021 | Gayatri Mantra (Raag Malkauns) | Tochi Raina |
2021 | Alakh Niranjan | Single |
2021 | Hare Krishna | Single |
2021 | Aaj Jaane Ki Zid Na Karo | Single |
References
- ^ "Riyaaz karange te raj karange". Hindustan Times. 20 October 2020. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- ^ a b "Tochi Raina's Official Website". TochiRaina.com, The Official Website of Tochi Raina. 11 November 2012. Retrieved 11 November 2012.
- ^ a b "Tochi Rania, Sufi singer". The Times of India. 13 January 2011. Archived from the original on 31 May 2012. Retrieved 13 August 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f "List of Tochi Raina's Acts". TochiRaina.com. 11 November 2012. Retrieved 11 November 2012.
- ^ "Tochi Raina". The Indian Express. 12 August 2011. Retrieved 13 August 2011.
- ^ a b "Ishq Waale Chor Hain". Facebook. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
- ^ Sachin Chawla. "Music Director". Vishal Khurana. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
- ^ "A brand new sound cocktail – Culture". livemint.com. 6 May 2011. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
- ^ "Shor in the City". The Times of India. 16 May 2011. Archived from the original on 31 May 2012. Retrieved 13 August 2011.
- ^ Harshit (17 April 2011). "Bhindi Baazaar Inc. Music Review – Bhindi Bazaar". HappySing. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
- ^ "dilli tochi – Free Music Playlist & Free Music Listen & Online Music Player". 123playlist.com. 7 January 2011. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
- ^ "Saaiyaan". Gaana. Retrieved 14 April 2016.
- ^ "Jamoora". Gaana. Retrieved 14 April 2016.
- ^ "Akela". Gaana. Retrieved 14 April 2016.
- ^ "Tochi Raina Interview with LemonWire". 16 April 2019. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- ^ "I never thought that I wanted to be a singer: Tochi Raina - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Singer Tochi Raina: Corporates must back indie artists".
- ^ "Tochi Raina". gomolo.com. 7 November 2012. Retrieved 7 November 2012.
- ^ Iktara (Male Version ), Wake Up Sid, Sung by Tochi Raina. GendaPhool9. 13 October 2009. Archived from the original on 24 January 2010. Retrieved 28 September 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Gal Meethi Meethi Bol – Aisha | Sonam Kapoor & Abhay Deol". Retrieved 6 March 2012 – via YouTube.
- ^ Aali Re-No One Killed Jessica-Tochi Raina, Sonu Kakkar. nokjsongs. 1 December 2010. Archived from the original on 27 August 2020. Retrieved 28 September 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Dilli Song Lyrics from No One Killed Jessica". Top10bollywood.com. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
- ^ "Saibo Full Song – Shreya Ghoshal Ft. Tochi Raina". 13 April 2011. Retrieved 6 March 2012 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Maaldaar Ki Jeb (Bhindi Baazaar Inc Song) – TOCHI RAINA". 15 April 2011. Retrieved 6 March 2012 – via YouTube.
- ^ Lyricsmint (13 August 2011). "Mallo Malli Song Lyrics – Mausam – Tochi Raina And Hard Kaur". Lyricsmint.com. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
- ^ "Shiv Ka Bajey Damroo Song & Lyrics – Jo Dooba So Paar". Lyricsdna.com. 18 October 2011. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
- ^ "Tu aaja meri jaan Lyrics – Maximum 2013". Lyricstaal.com. 18 October 2011. Retrieved 29 June 2012.
- ^ Rab-e-illahi | Tochi Raina | Band Of Bandagi | Neeru Rawal | Vinay Kochar | Drishyam Play. Drishyam Play. 26 July 2018. Retrieved 28 September 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ Aas Pura Diya Maula | Latest Sufi Maithili Video Song | Premak Basaat | Tochi Raina, Saroj Suman. T-Series Hamaar Bhojpuri. 29 June 2018. Archived from the original on 16 February 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ Sone Piya | Tochi Raina | Sufi Acoustica | Band Of Bandagi. TOCHI Raina's Den. 13 February 2018. Retrieved 28 September 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ Piya Milan Ki Aas | Tochi Raina | Sufi Acoustica | Band Of Bandagi. TOCHI Raina's Den. 14 April 2018. Archived from the original on 7 July 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ Jugni | Tochi Raina | Sufi Acoustica | Band Of Bandagi. TOCHI Raina's Den. 14 July 2018. Archived from the original on 22 August 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ Do Din Ka Ye Mela - Reprise. Tochi Raina. 27 May 2020. Archived from the original on 28 July 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2021 – via YouTube.