# Nikhil Paul George

Nikhil Paul George is a British-Indian music producer, singer, composer, and guitarist who is recognised for his efforts working under Indian Music Composer Pritam exclusively for a decade. He is known for collaborating with musicians from all around the world, recording in Mumbai, London, Los Angeles, and Nashville.
After graduating in film music from the Royal College of Music in London in 2009, Nikhil began his career as a music producer and singer. He has worked with renowned Indian composer Pritam, London Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, and traditional folk musicians from Africa, Central, and Eastern Europe.
Nikhil is best known in the Indian sub-continent and its diaspora for his work on the film soundtracks for Barfi! (2012) and Shaandaar (2015), where he lent his voice to the hit songs "Main Kya Karoon," "Aashiyaan," and "Nazdeekiyan."
Nikhil's most recent notable work was on the Amazon series Farzi, where he sang the song "Farq Nahi Padta," composed by Sachin–Jigar, and written by Priya Saraiya for series directors Raj & DK. Currently, Nikhil is working on the album "Love In America" as part of his for profit enterprise NPG Music, which aims to mentor, empower, and publish music creators.

## Discography

Movies, songs and other works in which George was involved include :
| Year | Film / Album | Songs | Role | Label / Studio |
| 2023 | Chaanv Hai | Chaanv Hai | Singer & Vocal Producer | Big Bat Music |
| 2023 | Hostel Daze | Waqt kahan Gaya | Singer & Producer | Prime Video India / TVF |
| 2023 | Farzi | Farq Nahi Padta | Singer | Prime Video India |
| 2022 | Laal Singh Chaddha | Main ki Karaan? | Chorus Arranger | T-Series |
| 2022 | Laal Singh Chaddha | Tere Hawaale | | T-Series |
| 2022 | Kaisa ye Nasha | Kaisa Ye Nasha | Singer | Melodify Music |
| 2021 | Ho Tum Kahan | Ho Tum Kahan | Singer | Reesha Jay Music |
| 2021 | Single by Nikhil Paul George | Prabhu Ke Gunn Gaoon Main | Singer | |
| 2019 | Single by Ash King | Aafreen | Producer & Publisher | Raymann Rayy Productions |
| 2019 | Love in America | 10 Songs (Unreleased) | Producer, songwriter | NPG Music |
| 2019 | The Sky Is Pink | | Vocal Producer, Guitars, Lyrics (English) | |
| 2018 | Single by Nakash Aziz | Heeriye | Orchestral Producer | Indie Music Label |
| 2017 | Jagga Jasoos | Phir Wahi | Producer | T-Series |
| 2017 | Jagga Jasoos | Musafir | Producer | T-Series |
| 2017 | Jagga Jasoos | Khaana Khaake | Producer, guitars | T-Series |
| 2017 | Jagga Jasoos | Bad Lucky | Producer | T-Series |
| 2017 | Jagga Jasoos | Aaya Jagga | Producer | T-Series |
| 2017 | Jagga Jasoos | News Musical | Producer | T-Series |
| 2017 | Jagga Jasoos | Question Mark | Producer | T-Series |
| 2017 | Jagga Jasoos | World Of Jagga | Producer | T-Series |
| 2017 | Jagga Jasoos | Chocolaty Chunnu | Producer | T-Series |
| 2017 | Jagga Jasoos | Humko Usse Kya | Producer | T-Series |
| 2017 | Jagga Jasoos | Aflatoon | Producer | T-Series |
| 2017 | Jagga Jasoos | Bas Do Din Aur | Producer | T-Series |
| 2017 | Jagga Jasoos | Hotel Agapastala | Producer | T-Series |
| 2017 | Jagga Jasoos | Sab Jhoot | Producer | T-Series |
| 2017 | Jagga Jasoos | Background Score | Producer | T-Series |
| 2016 | Ae Dil Hai Mushkil | Ae Dil Hai Mushkil | Orchestral Producer | Sony Music |
| 2016 | Ae Dil Hai Mushkil | Channa Mereya | Producer | Sony Music |
| 2016 | Ae Dil Hai Mushkil | Alizeh | Producer, Lyrics (English) | Sony Music |
| 2016 | Ae Dil Hai Mushkil | Background Score | Producer | Sony Music |
| 2016 | Dangal | Gilehriyaan | Producer, guitars | Zee Music |
| 2015 | Shaandaar | Nazdeekiyaan | Singer | Zee Music |
| 2015 | Shaandaar | Gulaabo | Horn Producer | Zee Music |
| 2015 | Shaandaar | Shaam Shaandaar | Horn Producer | Zee Music |
| 2015 | Phantom | Afgaan Jalebi | Producer | T-Series |
| 2015 | Dilwale | Janam Janam | Orchestral Producer | Sony Music |
| 2015 | Dilwale | Gerua | Producer | Sony Music |
| 2015 | Dilwale | Tukur Tukur | Producer | Sony Music |
| 2015 | Bajrangi Bhaijaan | Selfie Lele Re | Producer | T-Series |
| 2015 | Bajrangi Bhaijaan | Tu Chahiye | Producer | T-Series |
| 2015 | Bajrangi Bhaijaan | Kuch To Bata | Producer | T-Series |
| 2015 | Bajrangi Bhaijaan | Bhar Do Jholi | Producer | T-Series |
| 2015 | Bajrangi Bhaijaan | Chicken Song | Producer | T-Series |
| 2014 | Shaadi Ke Side Effects | I'm Sorry Par Tumse Pyaar Ho Gaya | Singer, producer | T-Series |
| 2014 | Shaadi Ke Side Effects | Baawla Sa Sapna | Producer | T-Series |
| 2014 | Queen | Taake Jhaake | Guitars | T-Series |
| 2014 | Holiday | Shayaraana | Producer | Zee Music |
| 2014 | Holiday | Tu Hi To Hai | Producer | Zee Music |
| 2013 | Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani | Badtameez Dil | Producer | T-Series |
| 2013 | Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani | Ilaahi | Producer | T-Series |
| 2013 | Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani | Ilaahi (Reprised) | Producer | T-Series |
| 2013 | Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani | Kabira | Producer | T-Series |
| 2013 | Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani | Balam Pichkari | Producer | T-Series |
| 2013 | Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani | Background Score | Producer | T-Series |
| 2013 | Dhoom 3 | Tu Hi Junoon | Guitars, producer | YRF Music |
| 2013 | Race 2 | Be Intehaan | Producer, guitars, Lyrics (English) | Tips Music |
| 2013 | R.. Rajkmuar | Dhoka Dhadi | Producer | Eros Now |
| 2013 | Phata Poster Nikla Hero | Janam Janam | Producer | Tips Music |
| 2013 | Aatma | Jee Le Zyada | Singer | T-Series |
| 2013 | Mickey Virus | Mickey Virus | Singer | T-Series |
| 2013 | 3G | Kaise Bataun | Guitars | Eros Now |
| 2013 | Maazi | Zindagi | Singer | FilmyBox |
| 2013 | Ragini MMS 2 | Main Khud Ko | Guitars | T-Series |
| 2012 | Barfi! | Main Kya Karoon | Singer, guitars, producer | Sony Music |
| 2012 | Barfi! | Aashiyaan | Singer, producer | Sony Music |
| 2012 | Barfi! | Saawali Si Raat | Producer | Sony Music |
| 2012 | Barfi! | Kyun | Producer | Sony Music |
| 2012 | Barfi! | Background Score | Producer | Sony Music |
| 2012 | Cocktail | Daaru Desi | Producer, guitars | Eros Now |
| 2012 | Ferrari Ki Sawaari | Rusy's Theme | Producer, guitars | T-Series |
| 2012 | Ferrari Ki Sawaari | Life Ye Mausambi Si | Producer, guitars | T-Series |
| 2012 | Players | Kyun Dooriyan | Vocal Producer | T-Series |
| 2012 | Oh My God | Tu Hi Tu | Vocal Producer | T-Series |
| 2012 | Rush | Chup Chup Ke | Producer, guitars | T-Series |
| 2011 | Mausam | Rabba Main Toh | Producer, guitars | T-Series |
| 2011 | Bodyguard | I Love You | Vocal Producer | T-Series |
| 2011 | Dum Maaro Dum | Te Amo | Vocal Producer | T-Series |
| 2010 | Aisha | Aisha | Vocal Producer | Sony Music |
| 2009 | Slumdog Millionaire | Cheeky (unreleased) | Guitars |
| 2009 | A Road Apart | (Background Score) | Composer |
| 2008 | Eve | (Background Score) | Composer |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Song | Film | Title | Role | Result |
| 2018 | Filmfare Awards | Music Album | Jagga Jasoos | Best Music Album | Producer Nominee – Pritam | |
| 2018 | Filmfare Awards | Background Score | Jagga Jasoos | Best Background Score | | |
| 2018 | IIFA Awards | Background Score | Jagga Jasoos | Best Background Score | | |
| 2018 | Mirchi Music Awards | Background Score | Jagga Jasoos | Best Background Score | | |
| 2017 | Screen Awards | Music Album | Jagga Jasoos | Best Music | | |
| 2017 | Zee Cine Awards | Music Album | Jagga Jasoos | Best Music | | |
| 2017 | Filmfare Awards | Music Album | Ae Dil Hai Mushkil | Best Music | | |
| 2017 | Mirchi Music Awards | Music Album | Ae Dil Hai Mushkil | Album of the Year | Producer – Nominee Pritan | |
| 2017 | Mirchi Music Awards | Channa Mereya | Ae Dil Hai Mushkil | Song of the Year | | |
| 2017 | Star Screen Awards | Music Album | Dangal | Best Music | | |
| 2017 | Mirchi Music Awards | Music Album | Dangal | Album of the Year | Nominee- Pritam | |
| 2017 | Mirchi Music Awards | Music Album | Dangal | Listeners' Choice Album of the Year | | |
| 2016 | Screen Awards | Music Album | Ae Dil Hai Mushkil | Best Music | | |
| 2016 | Stardust Awards | Music Album | Ae Dil Hai Mushkil | Best Music | | |
| 2016 | Filmfare Awards | Music Album | Dilwale | Best Music | Producer | |
| 2016 | Mirchi Music Awards | Music Album | Dilwale | Music Composer of the Year | Producer | |
| 2015 | Mirchi Music Awards | Seflie Lele Re | Bajrangi Bhaijaan | Best Producer (Programming & Arranging) | Producer | Nominated |
| 2015 | Mirchi Music Awards | Gerua | Dilwale | Best Song Engineer (Recording & mixing) | Producer | Nominated |
| 2014 | GIMA Awards | Badtameez Dil | Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani | Best Arranger & Programmer | Producer | Won |
| 2014 | Star Screen Awards | Music Album | Ye Jawaani Hai Deewani | Best Music | Producer | |
| 2014 | Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards | Music Album | Ye Jawaani Hai Deewani | Best Music | Producer | |
| 2014 | Filmfare Awards | Music Album | Ye Jawaani Hai Deewani | Best Music | Producer | |
| 2014 | Zee Cine Awards | Music Album | Ye Jawaani Hai Deewani | Best Music | Producer | |
| 2014 | Zee Cine Awards | Background Score | Ye Jawaani Hai Deewani | Best Background Score | Producer | |
| 2014 | IIFA Awards | Music Album | Ye Jawaani Hai Deewani | Best Music | Producer | |
| 2013 | Filmfare Awards | Music Album | Cocktail | Best Music | Producer | |
| 2013 | Mirchi Music Awards | Music Album | Cocktail | Album of the Year | Producer | |
| 2013 | Filmfare Awards | Background Score | Barfi! | Best Background Score | Producer | |
| 2013 | Filmfare Awards | Music Album | Barfi! | Best Music | Producer | |
| 2013 | IIFA Awards | Background Score | Barfi! | Best Background Score | Producer | |
| 2013 | Screen Awards | Background Score | Barfi! | Best Background Score | Producer | |
| 2013 | Times Of India Film Awards | Background Score | Barfi! | Best Background Score | Producer | |
| 2013 | Mirchi Music Awards | Background Score | Barfi! | Best Background Score | Producer | |
| 2013 | Mirchi Music Awards | Badtameez Dil | Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani | Best Programmer & arranger | Producer | Won |
| 2013 | Filmfare Awards | Main Kya Karoon | Barfi | Best Playback Singer (Male) | Singer, producer | Nominated |
| 2013 | IIFA Awards | Main Kya Karoon | Barfi | Best Playback Singer (Male) | Singer, producer | Nominated |
| 2013 | TOIFA (Times Of India Film Awards) | Main Kya Karoon | Barfi | Best Playback Singer (Male) | Singer, producer | Nominated |
| 2013 | Screen Awards | Main Kya Karoon | Barfi | Best Playback Singer (Male) | Singer, producer | Nominated |
| 2013 | Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards | Main Kya Karoon | Barfi | Best Playback Singer (Male) | Singer, producer | Nominated |
| 2013 | Stardust Awards | Main Kya Karoon | Barfi! | New Musical Sensation Singer | Singer, producer | Nominated |
| 2013 | GIMA Awards | Daru Desi | Cocktail | Best Music Arranger & Programmer | Producer | Nominated |
| 2012 | Mirchi Music Awards | Main Kya Karoon | Barfi | Best Upcoming Vocalist of the Year | Singer, producer | Nominated |
| 2012 | Mirchi Music Awards | Aashiyaan | Barfi | Best Upcoming Vocalist of the Year | Singer, producer | Nominated |

## Television performances and appearances, Tours

| Year | Show / Tour | Role |
| 2019 | Love in America Tour | No reference available |
| 2018 | Pritam Live in America | Producer, Choir Director |
| 2017 | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Little Champs (Reality TV Show) | Juror |
| 2016 | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa (Reality TV Show) | Juror |
| 2015 | GIMA Awards | Singer, producer |
| 2015 | MTV Unplugged (India) Season 05 ft. Pritam | Producer, guitarist |
| 2014 | IIFA Awards | Singer, producer |
| 2013 | GIMA Awards | Singer, producer |
| 2013 | NTDV Support My School Campaign | Singer |
| 2012 | MTV Unplugged (India) Season 02 ft. AshKing | Producer, guitarist |