Sajid-Wajid

Sajid-Wajid is a Hindi music composer duo consisting of brothers Sajid Ali and Wajid Ali. Known for their work for Bollywood films, they have been honoured with the life membership of International Film And Television Research Centre of Asian Academy Of Film & Television.

Early life: Sajid Ali and Wajid Ali were born into a musically rich family. Their father Ustad Sharafat Khan was a talented tabla player, while their grandfather Ustad Abdul Latif was honored by the Indian Government with Padma Shri, one of the highest civilian awards in India. Sajid-Wajid had learnt music from various music teachers including Ustad Allahrakha Khan and his brother Das Babu. Before turning into music direction, Sajid had tried his hand in import-export business, but he later was inspired by some of his friends to take music as career. Before working independently as music director duo, Sajid-Wajid also had worked with their father Ustad Sharafat Khan on an album, but this was never released.

Career: Sajid-Wajid first scored music for Sohail Khan's Pyar Kiya To Darna Kiya in 1998. In 1999, they scored music for Sonu Nigam's album Deewaana. The songs, Deewaana Tera, Ab Mujhe Raat Din and Iss Kadar Pyaar Hai went on to become hits. The same year, they worked as music directors for the film, Hello Brother and gave several hit numbers such as, "Hata Saawan Ki Ghata", "Chupke Se Koi Aayega" and "Hello Brother". In 2000, they scored the music for Baaghi. In later years, they composed music for several films such as, Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai (2002), Gunaah (2002),Chori Chori (2003 film) (2003), The Killer (2006), Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar (2006),Jaane Hoga Kya (2006)and Kal Kissne Dekha. The music duo have also composed music for several films starring Salman Khan, which include, Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge (2002), Tere Naam (2003), Garv (2004), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004), Partner (2007), Hello (2008), God Tussi Great Ho (2008), Wanted (2009), Main Aur Mrs Khanna, (2009), Veer (2010), Dabangg (2010),No Problem (2010), and Ek Tha Tiger (2012; "Mashallah" only). They are currently composing music for Khan's next film, Jai Ho (2014). They are mentors on the Zee TV reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Singing Superstar. Sajid-Wajid brothers are also brand ambassadors of Radio Noida 107.4F. Sajid-Wajid are currently mentoring the Zee TV musical reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2012. They have composed title track for television reality show Bigg Boss 4 & Bigg Boss 6. Sajid-Wajid had composed IPL 4 theme song "Dhoom Dhoom Dhoom Dhadaka" and Wajid had sung the title track himself, too. They had also composed theme song for Kings XI Punjab

Wajid as singer: Year Song Film Comments 2014 Shanivaar Raati Main Tera Hero Additional vocals sung by Wajid Jai Jai Jai Jai Ho Jai Ho Composed by Amal Malik Baaki Sab First Class Hai Jai Ho

2013 Saamne Hai Savera Bullet Raja

Bullett Raja Bullet Raja

Satake Thoko Bullet Raja

Tu Bhi Mood Mein Grand Masti Composed by Anand Raj Anand Ishq Mohallah Chashme Baddoor

Andha Ghoda Race Mein Dauda Chashme Baddoor

Dhichkyaaon Doom Doom (Version 2) Chashme Baddoor

Govinda Aala Re Rangrezz

2012 PandeyJee Seeti Dabangg 2

Fevicol Se Dabangg 2

Jaane Bhi De Ishkq in Paris

Teri Choodiyan Da Crazy Crazy Sound Ishkq in Paris

Mashallah Ek Tha Tiger

Mukhtasar Teri Meri Kahaani

Humse Pyar Kar Le Tu Teri Meri Kahaani

Chinta Ta Ta Chita Chita Rowdy Rathore Nominated for Renault Star Guild Awards - Best Male Singer with Mika Singh Dhadang Dhang Dhang Rowdy Rathore

Right Now Housefull 2

Govinda Ala Re Mumbai Mirror Composed by Amjad Nadeem 2011 Nazar Se Nazar Mille Miley Naa Miley Hum

Mahi Mahi Miley Naa Miley Hum

Wake Up Now Miley Naa Miley Hum

2010 Humka Peeni Hai Dabangg

Hud Hud Dabangg Dabangg

Chandni Chowk Se Chatur Singh Two Star

Singh Singh Singh Chatur Singh Two Star

Taali Veer

Get Set Go Chase Composed by Vijay Verma & Udbhav Ojha No Problem No Problem 2009 Happening I Am Happening Main Aurr Mrs Khanna

Tumne Socha Main Aurr Mrs Khanna

Jalwa Wanted

Love Me Wanted

Tose Pyaar Karte Hai Wanted

Tere Bina Lagta Nahin Mera Jiya Kal Kissne Dekha

I Am Falling In Love Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge

Nako-Re-Nako Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge

Apne Ko Paisa Chahiye Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge

Paying Guests Paying Guests

2008 Tujhe Aksa Beach Ghuma Doon God Tussi Great Ho

Bang Bang Bang Hello

Hello Hello

Mitwa Re Hello

Do You Wanna Partner Partner

Soni De Nakhre Partner Nominated for IIFA Best Male Playback Award - Male with Labh Janjua

Sajid Filmography: As Radhe's Friend In Film Wanted (2009 film), As Police Hawaldaar In Film Dabangg 2, As Kali Charan's Friend In Film Kal Kisne Dekha,

Sajid-Wajid as Music Directors: Year Movie Comments 2014 Dolly Ki Doly

Tevar

Daawat-e-Ishq

Gabbar

Heropanti

Main Tera Hero

Jai Ho

2013 Bullet Raja

Naam

Ishkq in Paris

Chashme Buddoor

Himmatwala

Rangrezz

2012 Dabangg 2 Nominated, Zee_Cine_Award_for_Best_Music_Director Son of Sardaar 1 song, Yeh Jo Halki Halki Khumariyaan Ajab Gazabb Love

Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal

Ek Tha Tiger Mashallah song composed Teri Meri Kahaani Received Very Good Response Rowdy Rathore Received mixed opening and music was plus point for the movie. Housefull 2

Tezz

2011 Miley Naa Miley Hum

Chatur Singh Two Star

Tell Me O Kkhuda Title Song 'Tell Me O Kkhuda' Composed 2010 No Problem

Dabangg Winner, Filmfare Award for Best Music Director along with Lalit Pandit Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai

Veer

2009 Main Aurr Mrs Khanna

Wanted

Paying Guests

Kal Kissne Dekha

Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge

2008 God Tussi Great Ho

Hello

Zindagi Tere Naam

Khallballi!

Kismat Konnection One Song Heroes

2007 Welcome Title Song Partner Nominated, IIFA Best Music Director Award 2006 Jaane Hoga Kya

Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar

The Killer

Jawani Diwani

Saawan... The Love Season 1 Song, Tu Mila De 2005 Mashooka

Chetna - The Excitement

Dreams - Sapney Sach Honge

2004 Mujhse Shaadi Karogi Nominated, IIFA Best Music Director Award Garv

2003 Tere Naam 2 Songs Chori Chori

2002 Gunaah

Shararat

Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam 1 Song Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai

Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge

Maa Tujhhe Salaam

2001 Yeh Zindagi Ka Safar

Mitti

2000 Baaghi

Khauff

1999 Hello Brother

1998 Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya 1 Song

Non-Film Albums: Sajid Wajid had scored music for some Non-Film Albums as Music Directors too. Year Album Singer Lyricist 1999 Deewana Sonu Nigam Faiz Anwar 2001 Khoya Khoya Chand Alka Yagnik and Babul Supriyo Sameer 2005 Tera Intezar Rahul Vaidya Jalees Sherwani and Sajid-Wajid

Sajid-Wajid as Lyricist: Year Song Film Lyricist Music Director 2014 Baaki Sab First Class Hai Jai Ho Sajid with Irfaan Kamal & Danish Sabri Sajid-Wajid 2012 Fevicol Se Dabangg 2 Sajid-Wajid with Ashraf Ali

Sajid-Wajid

Desi Mem Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal Wajid Sajid-Wajid Zor Naache Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal Wajid Sajid-Wajid Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal Theme Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal Wajid Sajid-Wajid 2009 Le Le Mazaa Le Wanted Wajid with Shabbir Ahmed Sajid-Wajid Life Life Daddy Cool Sajid with Farhad Wadia Farhad Wadia & Sajid 2007 Take Lite Nishabd Sajid with Farhad Wadia Amar Mohile Ruk Ja Ram Gopal Varma ki Aag Sajid with Farhad Wadia Amar Mohile Jee Le Ram Gopal Varma ki Aag Sajid with Farhad Wadia

Prasanna Shekhar

Sajid-Wajid as Background Scorer: Sajid-Wajid had also given Background music to many films. Year Movie Comments 2013 Ishkq in Paris

Bullett Raja

Awards: Won 2011: Star Screen Award for Best Music Director for Dabangg, 2011: Apsara Award for Best Music Director for Dabangg, 2011: Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director for Dabangg, 2011: Filmfare Award for Best Music Director for Dabangg, 2011: Lion club Award for Best Music Director for Dabangg, 2011: IIFA Best Music Director Award for Dabangg, 2011: Mirchi Music Awards - Album of The Year for Dabangg, 2011: Global Indian Music Academy Awards - Best Music Director for Dabangg, 2011: Global Indian Music Academy Awards - Best Film Album for Dabangg, 2012: BIG Star Most Entertaining Music for Ek Tha Tiger with Sohail Sen, Nominations 2005: IIFA Best Music Director Award for Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, 2005: Screen Weekly Awards - Best Music for Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, 2005: Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director for Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, 2008: IIFA Best Music Director Award for Partner, 2010: BIG Star Most Entertaining Music for Dabangg, 2012: BIG Star Most Entertaining Music for Rowdy Rathore, 2013: Zee_Cine_Award_for_Best_Music_Director for Dabangg 2