# Amit Trivedi

Amit Trivedi (born 8 April 1979) is an Indian music composer, record producer, singer, songwriter, musician who works primarily in Hindi films. After working as a theatre and jingle composer and composing for non-film albums, he debuted as a film composer in the 2008 Hindi film Aamir, he gained prominence for his work in the Hindi film Music for Dev.D (2009).

## Early life

Amit Trivedi was born in Bandra, Mumbai. Growing up, his only connect with music was devotional songs and Gujarati folk. His native city is Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

## Career

During his early days, an electronic musical instrument fascinated Trivedi and he ultimately, in his college days, along with Amartya Bobo Rahut, Shriram Iyer and fellow members Ram and Vish started a band known as Om the Fusion Band, who performed at local gigs, small shows and live performances. They struck gold when Times Music took notice at one of their shows, and offered to launch their album. The album however did not fare well, due to lack of promotion. Eventually, Trivedi went on to compose for theatre (Hindi, English and Gujarati plays), background music for television shows, programming for some Marathi films, live performances, dandiya shows, orchestras etc. He also had a brief stint composing advertisement jingles, for brands such as McDonald's and Airtel. After sound engineer and Audio Garage Recording Studio owner Arvind Vishwakarma introduced Trivedi to Sony BMG, he began composing music for non-film albums. As a part of his two-year contract, Trivedi composed some tracks for Abhijeet Sawant's Junoon and one song in Prashant Tamang's debut album. He arranged for many musicians including Rahut, once for a Marathi film, Uttarayan, in 2004.
Film music eventually came his way, when friend and playback singer Shilpa Rao recommended him to Anurag Kashyap, who was in search of a new composer with a distinct vision for his next film. After meeting Trivedi, Kashyap offered him the chance to compose the soundtrack to Dev.D. Although it was scheduled to be his debut, Dev.D ran into production delays and was shelved for some time.
Upon Kashyap's recommendation, Trivedi was roped in to score Raj Kumar Gupta's directorial venture Aamir. Trivedi and Gupta worked on making the soundtrack fuse with the film narrative, resulting in an effort that garnered critical recognition.
By the end of 2008, Dev.D was finally released. The soundtrack, released in December, consisted of 18 tracks of different genres. Trivedi dubbed the soundtrack the "baap (father) of different genres". He sang five songs on the soundtrack, and wrote the lyrics for one ("Aankh Micholi"). He shot to fame with the unusual music of Dev.D, giving many chartbusters like "Emosanal Attyachar", "Saali Khushi", "Pardesi", "Nayan Tarse" and many more. He was conferred with both the Filmfare R. D. Burman Award for New Music Talent and the Best Background Score at the 55th Filmfare Awards, in addition to his first nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director, before receiving the National Film Award for Best Music Direction, the highest recognition for Indian composers. Trivedi wrote the score for Wake Up Sid (2009) and one of his compositions "Iktara" was also included in the soundtrack. In 2009 itself, Trivedi was roped in by Anshu Sharma to compose the team anthem "Game for More" for Royal Challengers Bangalore, a team owned by liquor baron Vijay Mallya. Between scoring for films, Trivedi also wrote the title track for the reality show Big Switch aired on UTV Bindaas. He also provided the music and background score for the ensemble romantic comedy-drama Aisha (2010), which also had him providing vocals for two songs, "Suno Aisha" and "Sham". He then composed the songs and score for Ishaqzaade (2012) and Lootera (2013) which earned him his second and third nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director.
He then composed the soundtrack for Vikas Bahl's highly acclaimed Queen (2014), which earned him his fourth nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director.
He then earned three consecutive nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director for his diverse compositions in Udta Punjab (2016), Secret Superstar (2017) and Manmarziyaan (2018).
He won Best Song for "Naina Da Kya Kasoor" at the News18 Reel Movie Awards from Andhadhun (2018). Apart from "Naina Da Kya Kasoor", he also sang "Laila Laila" for the film. In 2019, Power Brands honored him with the Best Music Director of the Year award for Andhadhun at the Bollywood Film Journalists Awards (BFJA).
Trivedi again earned two consecutive nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director for his compositions in Haseen Dillruba (2021) and Uunchai (2022).
Trivedi was the composer of the official anthem for the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, which was backed by lyricist Kausar Munir and sung by Sharvi Yadav and Anand Bhaskar. An Indipop song, he also makes the use of vocal orchestra therein.
He has made TV appearances for various shows aired on MTV. Also, he composed title track for the television show Aaj Ki Raat Hai Zindagi, hosted by Amitabh Bachchan. He also composed music for the 2018 film Kedarnath produced by RSVP Movies and Guy in The Sky Pictures.

## Live performance

Indradhanush (Concert)
Indradhanush is a live concert series by renowned Indian music director and singer Amit Trivedi, known for his genre-blending and innovative approach towards music. The concert is named after the Hindi word for "rainbow," symbolizing the variety of emotions and musical styles that define his work which have had various emotions in the music he has created over the years.
Concept and Music
The Indradhanush concert series takes audiences on a journey through the diverse musical landscapes of Amit Trivedi's career. Each performance mirrors the many "colors" of human emotion, much like a rainbow, and features a seamless blend of his Bollywood compositions and independent works. Drawing from films like Dev.D, Lootera, Queen, Ishaqzaade, Udta Punjab, Manmarziyaan, Fitoor, Qala, Andhadhun, Udaan, and many more, the concerts showcase a range of emotional depth, from soulful romance to intense drama and rebellious energy.
While his film music often reflects the narrative complexities of the stories, Trivedi's independent compositions offer a glimpse into his experimental and more personal musical expressions. This combination of well-known cinematic hits and non-film projects reflects his versatility and ability to connect with audiences across genres and moods.
Performances
Supported by a live band and an ensemble of vocalists and instrumentalists, the performances offer an immersive experience, where acoustic, rock, orchestral, and electronic elements come together to create a rich musical tapestry. Each song is enhanced by elaborate stage designs and visual effects, adding a layer of spectacle that elevates the concert experience. The dynamic energy of the musicians, combined with the powerful emotional resonance of Trivedi’s compositions, creates an engaging atmosphere for the audience.
Reception
Indradhanush has been lauded for its diverse musical repertoire and the electrifying energy of its live performances. Both critics and audiences have praised the concert for its ability to merge genres seamlessly and for its high production value. Fans especially appreciate the inclusion of popular tracks from Trivedi’s landmark films, as well as the opportunity to experience his lesser-known, more experimental works in a live setting.
Legacy
The Indradhanush concert series has further cemented Amit Trivedi’s status as one of India’s most versatile and innovative composers and singers. By combining his Bollywood compositions with his independent music, the series has expanded his appeal to a wide range of audiences and stands as a testament to his enduring impact on contemporary Indian music.
He is currently managed by Tarsame Mittal Talent Management for his live shows.

## Controversy

Amit Trivedi has been accused of plagiarising music more than once. He was accused of copying the background score for Lootera from Rachel Portman's "We Had Today" track from One Day (2011)'s original soundtrack. Despite clear evidence that a section of the musical score was directly lifted from Portman's composition, Trivedi as well as Lootera's director/producer Vikramaditya Motwane and producer Anurag Kashyap defended the allegations as a mere coincidence. Again, in 2015 Trivedi was accused of plagiarism. His composition of the ballad "Nazdeekiyan" for Dharma Productions' Shandaar (2015) was suspiciously similar to popular alternative-rock band Coldplay's "Oceans" from their sixth studio album Ghost Stories (2014). Trivedi claimed coincidence once again and said, "I swear on my music, I didn't copy it at all. I will quit music if I would ever do plagiarism. There are seven music notes, which are used in the entire world. It's purely a coincidence that my song is similar to this one. I don't even know about this song. I will surely listen to Coldplay-Oceans after this."

## Discography
### As composer

| Year | Film | Language | Notes |
| 2008 | Aamir | Hindi | Six songs |
| 2008 | Anthiponvettam | Malayalam | One song Malayalam Debut |
| 2009 | Dev.D | Hindi | All songs |
| 2009 | Wake Up Sid | Hindi | Background score and three songs |
| 2010 | Striker | Hindi | One song |
| 2010 | Admissions Open | Hindi | |
| 2010 | Udaan | Hindi | All songs |
| 2010 | Aisha | Hindi | All songs |
| 2011 | I Am | Hindi | Five songs |
| 2011 | No One Killed Jessica | Hindi | All songs |
| 2011 | Chillar Party | Hindi | All songs |
| 2011 | Trishna | Hindi | One of the composers |
| 2012 | Ishaqzaade | Hindi | All songs |
| 2012 | Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu | Hindi | All songs |
| 2012 | English Vinglish | Hindi | All songs |
| 2012 | Aiyyaa | Hindi | All songs |
| 2012 | Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana | Hindi | All songs |
| 2012 | Pehla Sitara | Hindi | |
| 2013 | Kai Po Che! | Hindi | All songs |
| 2013 | Bombay Talkies | Hindi | All songs |
| 2013 | Ghanchakkar | Hindi | All songs |
| 2013 | Lootera | Hindi | All songs |
| 2014 | Queen | Hindi | All songs |
| 2015 | Bombay Velvet | Hindi | All songs |
| 2015 | Guddu Rangeela | Hindi | All songs |
| 2015 | Highway | Marathi | Marathi debut |
| 2015 | Shaandaar | Hindi | All songs |
| 2016 | Fitoor | Hindi | All songs |
| 2016 | Udta Punjab | Hindi | All songs |
| 2016 | Dear Zindagi | Hindi | All songs |
| 2017 | Qaidi Band | Hindi | All songs |
| 2017 | Secret Superstar | Hindi | All songs |
| 2017 | Rukh | Hindi | All songs |
| 2018 | Pad Man | Hindi | All songs |
| 2018 | Raid | Hindi | Background score and two songs |
| 2018 | Blackmail | Hindi | Four songs; collaborated for the first time with rapper Divine for the song "Badla" |
| 2018 | The Extraordinary Journey Of The Fakir | Hindi | Three songs |
| 2018 | Bhavesh Joshi Superhero | Hindi | All songs |
| 2018 | Fanney Khan | Hindi | Five songs |
| 2018 | Manmarziyaan | Hindi | All songs |
| 2018 | Andhadhun | Hindi | Nine songs |
| 2018 | Helicopter Eela | Hindi | Three songs |
| 2018 | Kedarnath | Hindi | All songs |
| 2019 | India's Most Wanted | Hindi | All songs |
| 2019 | Mission Mangal | Hindi | Two songs |
| 2019 | Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | Telugu | All songs Telugu debut |
| 2020 | Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl | Hindi | All songs Netflix film |
| 2020 | V | Telugu | All songs Telugu film |
| 2020 | Bulbbul | Hindi | Background music Netflix film |
| 2021 | Haseen Dillruba | Hindi | All songs Netflix film |
| 2021 | Rashmi Rocket | Hindi | All songs ZEE5 film |
| 2022 | Badhaai Do | Hindi | Eight songs |
| 2022 | Shabaash Mithu | Hindi | All songs |
| 2022 | Chup: Revenge of The Artist | Hindi | Two songs |
| 2022 | Goodbye | Hindi | All songs |
| 2022 | Doctor G | Hindi | Five songs |
| 2022 | Rocket Gang | Hindi | All songs |
| 2022 | Uunchai | Hindi | All songs |
| 2022 | Thai Massage | Hindi | One song |
| 2022 | Qala | Hindi | Five songs Netflix film |
| 2023 | Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat | Hindi | All songs |
| 2023 | Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway | Hindi | All songs |
| 2023 | Ghoomer | Hindi | All songs |
| 2023 | Ganapath | Hindi | One song |
| 2023 | Jubilee | Hindi | All songs Amazon Prime Video web series |
| 2024 | Shaitaan | Hindi | All songs |
| 2024 | Tera Kya Hoga Lovely | Hindi | All songs |
| 2024 | CTRL | Hindi | One song Netflix film |
| 2025 | Azaad | Hindi | All songs |
| 2025 | Bad Girl | Tamil | Tamil debut All songs |

### As playback singer

List of Amit Trivedi playback singer credits :
| Year | Title (Movie/Album/TV shows) | Song(s) | Language | Notes |
| 2008 | Aamir | "Ha Raham (Mehfuz)""Chakkar Ghumyo""Haara" | Hindi | |
| 2009 | Dev D | "Emosanal Atyachar (Brass Band Version)""Duniya""Nayan Tarse""Saali Khushi""Aankh Micholi" | Hindi | |
| 2010 | Udaan | "Geet Mein Dhalte Lafzon Mein""Udaan""Motumaster""Aazaadiyan" | Hindi | |
| 2010 | Aisha | "Suno Aisha""Shaam" | Hindi | |
| 2011 | Chillar Party | "Aa Rela Hai Apun""Tai Tai Phish""Ziddi Piddi" | Hindi | |
| 2012 | Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu | "Gubbare" | Hindi | |
| 2012 | Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 1 | "Keh ke lunga" | Hindi | |
| 2012 | English Vinglish | "Dhak Dhuk""English Vinglish" | Hindi | |
| 2012 | Aiyyaa | "Wakda" | Hindi | |
| 2012 | Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana | "Kikli Kalerdi""Motorwada""Farukha Baadi""Kikli Kalerdi (Punjabi version)" | Hindi | |
| 2013 | Kai Po Che! | "Manjha""Meethi Boliyaan" | Hindi | |
| 2013 | Bombay Talkies | "Murabba (Duet)" | Hindi | |
| 2013 | Ghanchakkar | "Allah Meherbaan""Ghanchakkar Babu""Ghanchakkar Babu (Remix)" | Hindi | |
| 2013 | Lootera | "Zinda""Manmarziyan" | Hindi | |
| 2014 | Queen | "Badra Bahaar""Jugni" | Hindi | |
| 2015 | Hunterrr | "Bachpan" | Hindi | |
| 2015 | Guddu Rangeela | "Guddu Rangeela (Title Track)""Sahebaan" | Hindi | |
| 2015 | Shaandaar | "Shaam Shaandaar""Senti Wali Mental" | Hindi | |
| 2015 | Bhale Manchi Roju | "Dol Dolre" | Telugu | |
| 2016 | Fitoor | "Pashmina""Rangaa Re (Hindi version)""Ranga Re (English)" | Hindi | |
| 2016 | Dear Zindagi | "Love You Zindagi""Just Go To Hell Dil" | Hindi | |
| 2016 | Udta Punjab | "Ud-Daa Punjab""Vadiya" | Hindi | |
| 2017 | Qaidi Band | "I am India (Escape)" | Hindi | |
| 2017 | Newton | "Chal Tu Apna Kaam Kar" | Hindi | |
| 2018 | Pad Man | "Hu Ba Hu" | Hindi | |
| 2018 | Blackmail | "Badla""Nindaraan Diyaan""Sataasa" | Hindi | |
| 2018 | Bhavesh Joshi Superhero | "Tafreeh" | Hindi | |
| 2018 | Fanney Khan | "Acche Din Ab Aye Re" | Hindi | |
| 2018 | Andhadhun | "Naina Da Kya Kasoor""Laila Laila" | Hindi | |
| 2018 | Kedarnath | "Namo Namo" | Hindi | |
| 2020 | Big Brother | "Kando Kando" | Malayalam | Not as a composer |
| 2020 | V | "Manasu Maare""Vasthunna Vachesthunna" | Telugu | |
| 2021 | Dhamaka | "Khoya paya" | Hindi | Not as a composer |
| 2022 | RRR | "Dosti" | Hindi | Not as a composer |
| 2022 | Badhaai Do | "Atak Gaya - Acoustic" | Hindi | |
| 2022 | Badhaai Do | "Gol Gappa" | Hindi | |
| 2022 | Badhaai Do | "Hum Rang Hai" | Hindi | |
| 2022 | Sakala Gunabhirama | "Psycho Pilla" | Telugu | Not as a composer |
| 2022 | Chup: Revenge of the Artist | "Mera Love Main" | Hindi | |
| 2022 | Goodbye | "Jaikal Mahakal" | Hindi | |
| 2022 | Doctor G | "Step Copy" | Hindi | |
| 2022 | Thai Massage | "Do You Wanna Boom Boom" | Not as a composer |

## Awards
### National Film Awards

| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | Ref. |
| 2009 | Dev.D | Best Music Director | Won | |

### Filmfare Awards

| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
| 2010 | Dev.D | RD Burman Award for New Music Talent | Won |
| 2010 | Dev.D | Best Background Score | Won |
| 2010 | Dev.D | Best Music Director | Nominated |
| 2011 | Udaan | Best Background Score | Won |
| 2011 | Aisha | Best Background Score | Nominated |
| 2013 | Ishaqzaade | Best Music Director | Nominated |
| 2014 | Lootera | Best Music Director | Nominated |
| 2014 | "Manja" – Kai Po Che! | Best Playback Singer – Male | Nominated |
| 2015 | Queen | Best Background Score | Won |
| 2015 | Queen | Best Music Director | Nominated |
| 2017 | Udta Punjab | Best Music Director | Nominated |
| 2018 | Secret Superstar | Best Music Director | Nominated |
| 2019 | Manmarziyaan | Best Music Director | Nominated |
| 2022 | Haseen Dillruba | Best Music Director | Nominated |

### Star Screen Awards

| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | Ref. |
| 2018 | Manmarziyaan | Best Music Director | Won | |
| 2018 | Andhadhun - Naina Da Kya Kasoor | Best Playback Singer (Male) | Nominated | |

### Zee Cine Awards

| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | Ref. |
| 2018 | Secret Superstar | Best Music Director | Won | |

### Mirchi Music Awards

| Year | Category | Album | Song | Result | Ref. |
| 2009 | Listener's Choice Song Of The Year | Wake Up Sid | Iktara | Won | |
| 2012 | Album of the Year | Ishaqzaade | | Nominated | |
| 2014 | Album of the Year | Queen | | Nominated | |
| 2014 | Best Song Producer (Programming & Arranging) | Queen | "London Thumakada" | Nominated | |
| 2015 | Best Song Producer (Programming & Arranging) | Bombay Velvet | "Dhadaam Dhadaam" | Nominated | |
| 2015 | Indie Pop Song of the Year | | "Teriyaan Tu Jaane" | Nominated | |
| 2016 | Music Composer of the Year | Udta Punjab | "Ikk Kudi" | Nominated | |
| 2016 | Album of the Year | Udta Punjab | | Nominated | |
| 2017 | Album of the Year | Secret Superstar | | Nominated | |
| 2022 | Indie Song Of The Year | Songs Of Love | "Lagan Laagi Re" (along with the musical team of the song) | Nominated | |
| 2023 | Album Of The Year | Qala (along with the musical team of the album) | Qala (along with the musical team of the album) | Pending | |
| 2023 | Song Of The Year | Qala | "Ghodey Pe Sawar" (along with the musical team of the song) | Pending | |
| 2023 | Song Of The Year | Qala | "Shauq" (along with the musical team of the song) | Pending | |
| 2023 | Music Composer Of The Year | Qala | "Ghodey Pe Sawar" | Pending | |
| 2023 | Music Composer Of The Year | Qala | "Shauq" | Pending | |
| 2023 | Listener's Choice - Album Of The Year | Qala (along with the whole musical team of the album) | Qala (along with the whole musical team of the album) | | Pending |

### Global Indian Music Academy Awards

| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
| 2009 | Wake Up Sid - Iktara | Best Film Song | Won |
| 2011 | Udaan | Best Background Score | Nominated |
| 2014 | Lootera - Monta Re | GiMA Award for Nayi Soch | Won |
| 2014 | Lootera | Best Music Director | Nominated |
| 2015 | Queen | Best Music Director | Won |
| 2015 | Queen - London Thumakda | Best Music Arranger and Programmer | Won |
| 2015 | Queen - London Thumakda | Best Film Song | Won |
| 2015 | Queen | Best Background Score | Nominated |

### Stardust Awards

| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
| 2009 | Dev.D | Standout Performance by a Music Director | Nominated |
| 2009 | Dev.D | New Musical Sensation – Male | Nominated |
| 2010 | Aisha | Standout Performance by a Music Director | Nominated |
| 2010 | Aisha | New Musical Sensation – Male | Nominated |

### Giffoni Film Festival

| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | Ref. |
| 2010 | Udaan | Best Music Score | Won | |

### South Indian International Movie Awards

| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | Ref. |
| 2021 | V | Best Music Director – Telugu | Nominated | |