Nitin Mukesh Mathur (born 27 June 1950) is an Indian

playback singer A playback singer, as they are usually known in South Asian cinema, or ghost singer in Western cinema, is a singer whose performance is pre-recorded for use in films. Playback singers record songs for soundtracks, and the performers lip-sync the ...

known for his work as a

in Hindi films as well as Bhajans. He has toured internationally, including to the

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in 1993, and a world tour in 2006 with his show ''Kal Ki Yaadein'' as a tribute to his father Mukesh. Nitin Mukesh worked with notable music directors like Khayyam, R. D. Burman, Laxmikant-Pyarelal, Bappi Lahiri, Rajesh Roshan, Nadeem-Shravan, Anand–Milind during the 1980s and 1990s. He voiced for actors like

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, Shashi Kapoor,

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and others.

Personal life

Nitin Mukesh's father is Mukesh, who was a Mathur

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from

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, while his mother, Saral Trivedi, is a Gujarati

Shrimali Brahmin Shrimali Brahmins are believed to have originated from Srimal (the present-day Bhinmal) in Jalore district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. They also have a presence in Gujarat Gujarat () is a States of India, state along the Western ...

. He is married to Nishi Mukesh. Their son, Neil Nitin Mukesh is an actor.

Songs by film

* "Hanste Hanste Kat Jayen Raste" ('' Khoon Bhari Maang'') * "Woh Kehte Hain Hum Se" (''

Dariya Dil ''Dariya Dil'' (Hindi: दरिया दिल), translated as ''Generous Heart'', is a 1988 Hindi-language Indian Drama (film and television), drama film directed by K. Ravi Shankar, starring Govinda (actor), Govinda, Kimi Katkar, Roshini (a ...

'') * "My Name Is Lakhan" ('' Ram Lakhan'') * "Dil Ne Dil Se Kaha" ('' Aaina'') * "Is Jahaan Ki Nahin" ('' King Uncle'') * "Chandi Ki Cycle" ('' Bhabhi'') * "Paisa Bolta Hai" ('' Kala Bazaar'') * "Krishna Krishna" ('' Kishen Kanhaiya'') * "Tu Mujhe Suna" ('' Chandni'') * "Jaisi Karni Waisi" ('' Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni'') * "So Gaya Yeh Jahan" ('' Tezaab'') * "Kasam Kya Hoti Hai" ('' Kasam'') * "Tune Mohe Taka" ('' Sone Pe Suhaaga'') * "Chal Gori Pyar Ke Gaon Mein" ('' Mulzim'') * "Zindagi Har Kadam" ('' Meri Jung'') * "Zindagi Ki Na Toote Ladi" (''

Kranti ''Kranti'' () is a 1981 Indian historical drama film, produced, edited, dialogue and directed by Manoj Kumar, with the story and screenplay written by Salim–Javed. It stars an ensemble cast, consisting of Dilip Kumar in the title role along ...

'') * "Aaja Re O Mere Dilbar" ('' Noorie'') * "Wafa Na Raas Aayee" ('' Bewafa Sanam'') * "Duma Dum Mast Kalandar" ('' Naakabandi'') * "Mere Khayal Se Tum" ('' Balmaa'') * "Zindagi Ka Naam Dosti" (''Khudgarz'') (1987) * "Hey Re Dayamay Apni" (''Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani'') (1970) * "Batao Tumhe Pyar Kaise" ('' Santosh (1989 film)'') (1989) * "Teri Jheel Si Gehri Aankhon" (''Dhuen Ki Lakeer'') (1974)

Work with other singers

Nitin Mukesh started his career in the late 1970s and has sung hit duets with notable singers like

Lata Mangeshkar Lata Mangeshkar (; born Hema Mangeshkar; 28 September 1929 – 6 February 2022) was an Indian playback singer and occasional music composer. She is considered to be one of the greatest and most influential singers of the Indian subcontinent. He ...

Asha Bhosle Asha Bhosle (; ; born 8 September 1933) is an Indian playback singer, entrepreneur, actress and television personality who predominantly works in Indian cinema. Known for her versatility, she has been described in the media as one of the ...

Anuradha Paudwal Anuradha Paudwal (born 27 October 1954) is an Indian playback singer and politician who works predominantly in Hindi cinema and Odia cinema. She has been described in media as one of the most prominent Bhajan singers and also as one of the m ...

Kavita Krishnamurthy Kavita Krishnamurthy (born as Sharada Krishnamurthy), is an Indian playback and classical singer. She has recorded numerous songs in various Indian languages including Hindi, Bengali, Kannada, Rajasthani, Bhojpuri, Telugu, Odia, Marathi, ...

Sadhana Sargam Sadhana Sargam (née Ghanekar, born 7 March 1969) is an Indian singer known for her playback career in Indian cinema predominantly in Hindi, Marathi language, Marathi, Bengali language, Bengali, Nepali, Tamil language, Tamil and Telugu language, ...

and

Alka Yagnik Alka Yagnik (born 20 March 1966) is an Indian playback singer who works predominantly in Hindi cinema. One of the most prominent singers of 1990s era Bollywood, she has received several accolades, including two National Film Awards, two Ben ...

. Some of the songs are:

Awards

Lokmat ''Lokmat'' ( ) is a Marathi-language newspaper published in Maharashtra, India. Founded in 1971 by Jawaharlal Darda, it is the largest read Marathi-language newspaper in India. and has presence in print, digital, TV and events.Sur Jyotsna National Music Award - 2025 Icon Award for his contribution to Indian music.

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* Living people Indian male playback singers Bollywood playback singers Performers of Hindu music Scindia School alumni Place of birth missing (living people) 1951 births Gujarati singers Indian Hindus {{India-singer-stub