Rochak Kohli
| Rochak Kohli | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
3 July 1983 Chandigarh, India |
| Occupation |
Music Composer Previously Associate Vice President of BigFM 92.7 |
| Years active |
2002–2007 (theatre & music) 2005–2013 (radio) 2012 – present (Music Composer & Singer) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Spouse(s) | Sukriti Vadhera Kohli |
| Parent(s) | Mr. HC Kohli, Mrs. Namrata Kohli |
Rochak Kohli (born July 3, 1983) is a noted Indian music director, composer, singer, instrumentalist and lyricist for Bollywood films. He made his music debut in Shoojit Sircar's romantic comedy Vicky Donor with 'Pani da rang'. The song was made in collaboration with Ayushmann Khurrana, the lead of the film. Both the movie and song were well received. "Pani da rang" won the best song of 2012 at the Global Indian Music awards, MTV Video Music Awards and Big Star Entertainment awards also won as the best Music and Lyrics Debut at the Mirchi Music Awards and many more awards that year.
Early life and education
Rochak Kohli hails from Chandigarh, India. He studied from St. John’s High School and DAV College. He is a qualified lawyer and completed his LLB from Panjab University. He actively pursued theatre along with his education for more than 8 years, before joining 92.7 Big fm where his last served as National Programming Head after which he moved out to set up his own studio in 2013.
Personal life
Rochak Kohli originally belongs to Chandigarh. He comes from a lawyer family. He is married to Sukriti Vadhera Kohli and they have a son, Eklavya Kohli.
Filmography
| Year | Music Director | Film Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Pani da Rang | Vicky Donor |
| Sunao Sunao Life Banao | 92.7 Big FM Station Jingles | |
| 2013 | Saadi Gali | Nautanki Saala |
| oh heeriye | Single feat. Ayushmann Khurrana (also the co composer) | |
| Living with KKR | Background score feat Shah Rukh Khan | |
| 2014 | Chai pe Charcha | Promotional Song for Mr Narendra Modi’s Election Campaign |
| Mitti Di Khushboo | Single Feat. Ayushmann Khuranna | |
| Music Dil mein | Promotional song for World music day on 9XM | |
| 2015 | Hawaizaada Dil | Hawaizaada |
| Turram Khan | Hawaizaada | |
| Daak Ticket | Hawaizaada | |
| Lalla Lalla Lori | Welcome to Karachi | |
| Boat ma Kukduku | Welcome to Karachi | |
| Mera Yaar Funtastic | Welcome to Karachi | |
| Background Score | Welcome to Karachi | |
| Maa | Single Feat. Mika Singh | |
| Yahin hoon main | Single Feat. Ayushmann Khuranna (Also the co composer) | |
| 2016 | Attrangi Yaari | Wazir |
| 2016 | Har Gully Mein Dhoni Hai | M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story |
Upcoming Projects in 2016
- Bank-Chor
- Monsoon Shootout
- Fuggay (Marathi Film)
Awards and Nominations
2010-2011 (Radio)
xchange4media Golden Mikes
- Big FM awarded as the Best Radio Broadcaster twice
- Most Unique Programming Concept - 1 Silver , 1 Gold
- Best Public Service initiative - 1 Silver, 1 Gold
New York Festival
- Best PSA initiative & Best Sports Promotion - 1 Bronze, 2 Silver
- Best Green & Station Promotion by Radio Station - 2 Bronze
India Radio Forum
- Best Programme Broadcast
- Best Radio Sparkler Big Jingle
- Best On Ground/Activation
- Best Use of Music / Song / Jingle
Goa Fest Abby
- Nominated for Best Radio Craft
2011-2012
Exchange4media Golden Mikes
- Big FM awarded as the Best Station of the Year
- 1st time innovation & Most unique Programming concept - 1 Gold, 1 Silver
- Best On-Air Promotion & Best PSI by a Radio Station , 2 Gold
New York Festival
- Best Special Event & Best Station Id for Morning - 1 Gold , 1 Silver
- Best PSA initiative - 1 Bronze
- Best Sound for Early Morning Jingle
India Radio Forum
- Best Programme Broadcast
- Best Radio Sparkler Big Jingle
- Best On Ground/Activation
- Best Use of Music / Song / Jingle
- Awarded the Vice Chairman's Constant Innovator's Award in 2012
2011-2012 (Film Awards )
Paani Da Rang
- Awarded 'Song of the year' at GIMA 2012 and Big Star Entertainment Awards 2012.
- Nominated as Best Lyricist and Best Composer at Screen Awards 2012
- Best Composer at Screen Awards
- 'the upcoming Music director' at Mirchi MusicAwards
- 'the upcoming Lyricist' at Mirchi MusicAwards
- 8th position in Radio Mirchi Top 100 Songs of 2012
- 'Song of the year' MTV Video Music Awards
References
- Exclusive Interview of Rochak Kohli
- Rochak Kohli's new single "O heeriye"
- radioandmusic.com, Exclusive Interview