Akhil is an Indian singer, music performer and songwriter who works primarily in Punjabi films and music videos.
Wiki/Biography
Akhil Pasreja was born on Tuesday, October 2, 1990, in Nurmahal, Jalandhar, Punjab (age 31; as of 2021). His zodiac sign is Libra. He attended Doaba Arya High School in Noor Mahal, Punjab. He then pursued BSc (Non-Medical) from Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar. Later, he completed his graduation in music.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′ 5″
Weight (approximately): 60kg
Hair color: brown
Eye color: brown
family
He was born in an Arora family in Jalandhar, Punjab.
Parents and siblings
His brother is a chartered accountant.
Akhil and his parents
akhil and his brother
Profession
singles
While in college, Aguirre and his childhood friend Bob began writing songs.
Akil and Bob
In 2012, Akhil uploaded his first Punjabi song “Pee Lain De” on YouTube.
Piliande(2012)
In 2014, his first Punjabi single “Muradaan” was released under the music label HSR Entertainment (formerly Yellow Music).
Muladan(2014)
Two more of his Punjabi songs “Supne” (2014) and “Makhual” (2015) were released, but he failed to gain recognition through these songs. In 2016, he sang the Punjabi song “Khaab” under Crown Records and gained huge popularity. This song launched his career and he subsequently lent his voice to many other Punjabi songs, which was highly appreciated by the audience.
Song of Haibu
Some of his hit Punjabi singles include “Rukh” (2017), “Teri Khamiyaan” (2018), “Kalla Sohna Nai” (2019), “Bachalo” (2020) and “Paagla” (2021) .
Kara Sokhna Nye (2019)
Movie
Akhil made his debut as a singer in Punjabi films in the film Vaapsi (2016), in which he lent his voice to the song “Saari Saari Raat”. He has also sung many more songs in Punjabi films, including “Takdi Ravan” in “Jindua” (2017) and “Ishqaa” in the film “Ishqaa” (2018). He lent his voice to the song “Duniyaa” for his first Hindi film “Luka Chuppi” (2019).
“Dunya” song poster
Akhil has worked as a singer for music labels such as T-Series, Desi Music Factory, Speed Records and Crown Records. He also performs live at various stage shows and live events.
akhil performing live
Awards
- 2016: The song “Khaab” won the TIIFA Award
- 2017: Brit Asian Television Music Awards “Best Breakthrough Artist”
Favorites
- Music type: romantic, sad
- Travel destination: New Zealand
- Food: Chhole Bhature, Chicken Wings
Facts/Trivia
- He revealed in an interview that his song performance was not good at first, so he thought of going to Canada, but his application for a Canadian visa was rejected three times.
- He got the inspiration to pursue a career in music after listening to the songs of Punjabi singer Manmohan Waris.
- In an interview, he shared that the concept of his song Makhaul (2015) was inspired by his own life.
- Akhil is proficient in playing various instruments like guitar and musical keyboard.
- In an interview, he was asked about groupism and favoritism in the Indian music industry. He said,
Har jagah toh groupism Chal raha hai. Composers, directors or producers often ask five singers to sing a song and then choose their favorite. Aapki awaaz achha ho ya nahi, propaganda aise karenge ki woh hit ho jayega. There is favoritism on the part of some record companies that results in many musicians not getting a chance, or they lose their chance. I also wanted to work in Bollywood, but not like this. “
- He is good at imitating the singing style of some Indian singers.
- He doesn’t drink.
- Akhil follows a non-vegetarian diet.
- He was one of the few Punjabi celebrities to support the Indian farmers’ protests that began in 2020.
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