Master Saleem


Master Saleem, sometimes referred as Saleem Shahzada , is an Indian singer from Punjab, known for his work as a devotional singer & playback singer in Bollywood films, like Heyy Babyy, Dostana and Love Aaj Kal. He has also released private albums, of Punjabi Music, Religious and Sufi music.

Early life and training

Master Saleem was born as Saleem , in Shahkot, near Jalandhar, Punjab He is the son of the famous Sufi singer Ustad Puran Shah Koti, who was also the guru of folk singers, Hans Raj Hans, Jasbir Jassi and Sabar Koti, Diljaan At the age of six Saleem also became his disciple and started learning singing.

Career

At the age of seven, he gave his first public performance at the opening ceremony of Bathinda Doordarshan, with his song, Charkhe Di Ghook, and thus earned the name Master Saleem. Soon he started appearing on TV shows like, Jhilmil Taare.
Saleem's first album, Charkhe Di Ghook, was released when he was 10 years old. It was released on the label Sur Taal, created by his father's friend, Manjinder Singh Goli, and went on to become a hit. This led to several Punjabi music and religious albums and live shows. His song Dhol Jagiro Da also became a huge hit and giving him wide popularity. In the late 1990s, however as he was growing his voice started changing, which lessened his popularity. He made his comeback in 2000, with the Sufi number Aj Hona Deedar Mahi da, which he sang at a New Year's programme at Doordarshan channel, and later released albums dedicated to Goddess Durga including, Mela Maiya Da, Aj Hai Jagrata, Meri Maiya and Darshan Kar Lao.
Around 2005, singer Jasbir Jassi introduced him to music director Sandeep Chowta, who subsequently called him to Delhi to record single Sajni in Sony Music album Teri Sajni.
Eventually Shankar Mahadevan, of the music trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, heard his performances at a jagaran at the Devi Talaab Mandir, Jalandhar, being aired at a religious TV channel, and thus Saleem made his debut as playback singer with single "Mast Kalandar" from the film Heyy Babyy under their music direction. The song was a hit and launched his Bollywood career. This was followed by most well-known singles including "Tashan Mein" from the film Tashan and Maa Da Ladla from the film Dostana, and Aahun Aahun in Love Aaj Kal. and in 2010 some of his hit songs have been "Humka Peeni Hai" from "Dabangg and "Shakira" in "No Problem and "Chamki Jawani" in Yamla Pagla Deewana. In 2011 one of his first hits was "Rola Pe Gaya" in Patiala House.

Filmography

Discography

Music albums

Tracks on compilations

AlbumYearTracksLabel
Dhol Jageero Da2001Dhol Jageero Da, Kuriyan Panjab DiyaMoviebox Birmingham Ltd.
Vix It Up2004Aj KalKamlee Records
Sun Ve Rabba2005Tu Badli, Sahaan VargiyeSpeed Records
GroundShaker-22008Ik Vaari HaaPlanet Recordz
Teenagers2008TeenagersSpeed Records
Bas Kar2008Chakar4Play Recordings
2009 Vich No Tension2009Julfan De NaagSpeed Records
Saada Punjab2009T-Series-
Project Rehab2009ChoorianKamlee Records
Blacklisted2009Chari JawaniVIP Records
Re-Lit2009Put Jattan Da Baliyeh, Put Jattan Da Organised Rhyme
Jhanjar Chanak Payee2010Nach Ke DikhaSpeed Records
Jashan-20102010Gidhe Vich Ik BoliStar Makers
Ashke Mitran De2010Ishqe Di Guddi, Khair NahiSpine Music
Munde Punjabi2010Munde PunjabiSpeed Records
Dil Karda2010Dil Karda, Dil Karda, Dil Karda Limitless Records Ltd
American Desi2010Teray Hussan De MaareMovieBox, Speed Records
Maahi – My Love2010Maahi Da Maahi DaT-Series
Dramey Baazi2011By GodMovieBox
DJ Bhuvi XS2011Dream GirlT-Series
Ek Gera2011Ek GeraKamlee Records
Unleashed2011Janeman Tere BinaKamlee Records
Bhangrafornia2011Ik Kurdi PunjabanDesi Impact Prod.
Saari Saari Raat2011Aaja Sohniye AajaMoviebox
Sajna2011SajnaStripes Productions
Pyar2012PyarE3UK
Singh Mareya Ni Mukhney2014Singh Mareya Ni MukhneyDharam Seva Records