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Bhupinder Singh (born Bhupinder Soin, 6 February 1940–18 July 2022) was an eminent Indian musician, ghazal exponent, guitarist, and Bollywood playback singer whose distinctive baritone voice and innovative musical sensibilities left a lasting impact on Indian music. Born in Amritsar, Punjab, into a musical family, he received his early training from his father, Natha Singh, a noted musician whose rigorous discipline shaped Bhupinder's musical foundation despite initially fostering a dislike for music.

Singh began his professional career as a casual artist with All India Radio, New Delhi, under producer Satish Bhatia, and later worked at Doordarshan while developing his skills as a guitarist. His career took a decisive turn in 1962 when music director Madan Mohan discovered him at a musical gathering and invited him to Bombay. He made his playback debut with the ensemble song Hoke Majboor Mujhe Usne Bulaya Hoga in Haqeeqat (1964), alongside Mohammed Rafi, Talat Mahmood, and Manna Dey. His first solo playback opportunity came in Aakhri Khat (1966) under the music direction of Khayyam.

Beyond playback singing, Bhupinder Singh significantly enriched the ghazal tradition through his private albums, incorporating Western instruments such as the Spanish guitar, bass, and drums into the genre. He was also instrumental in popularising the twelve-string guitar in Bollywood studio recordings. Among his most celebrated songs are Dil Dhoondta Hai, Beeti Na Beetai Raina, Naam Gum Jayega, Ek Akela Is Sheher Mein, and Kisi Nazar Ko Tera Intezaar. His collaborations with composers including R. D. Burman, Madan Mohan, and Khayyam further enhanced his artistic legacy.

Following his marriage to Bangladeshi singer Mitali Mukherjee, Singh largely withdrew from playback singing in the mid-1980s to focus on ghazal albums and live performances with his wife. In recognition of his outstanding contribution to Sugam Sangeet, he received the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2015, affirming his enduring influence on Indian light classical and popular music.

भूपिंदर सिंह (जन्म भूपिंदर सोइन, 6 फरवरी 1940 – 18 जुलाई 2022) एक मशहूर भारतीय संगीतकार, ग़ज़ल गायक, गिटारिस्ट और बॉलीवुड प्लेबैक सिंगर थे। उनकी ख़ास भारी आवाज़ और संगीत की अनोखी समझ ने भारतीय संगीत पर गहरी छाप छोड़ी। पंजाब के अमृतसर में एक संगीत प्रेमी परिवार में जन्मे भूपिंदर ने शुरुआती ट्रेनिंग अपने पिता और जाने-माने संगीतकार नाथा सिंह से ली। पिता के कड़े अनुशासन ने भूपिंदर की संगीत की नींव मज़बूत की, भले ही शुरू में उन्हें संगीत से कुछ ख़ास लगाव नहीं था।
सिंह ने अपने प्रोफेशनल करियर की शुरुआत नई दिल्ली में ऑल इंडिया रेडियो के साथ एक कैज़ुअल आर्टिस्ट के तौर पर की, जहाँ वे प्रोड्यूसर सतीश भाटिया के साथ काम करते थे। बाद में उन्होंने दूरदर्शन में काम किया और साथ ही गिटारिस्ट के तौर पर अपनी स्किल्स को भी निखारा। उनके करियर में एक अहम मोड़ 1962 में आया, जब संगीत निर्देशक मदन मोहन ने एक म्यूज़िकल महफ़िल में उन्हें सुना और बॉम्बे आने का न्योता दिया। उन्होंने फ़िल्म 'हक़ीक़त' (1964) के गाने 'होके मजबूर मुझे उसने बुलाया होगा' से प्लेबैक सिंगिंग में डेब्यू किया। इस गाने में उनके साथ मोहम्मद रफ़ी, तलत महमूद और मन्ना डे भी थे। उन्हें सोलो प्लेबैक सिंगर के तौर पर पहला मौका फिल्म 'आख़िरी ख़त' (1966) में मिला, जिसका संगीत ख़य्याम ने दिया था।
प्लेबैक सिंगिंग के अलावा, भूपिंदर सिंह ने अपने प्राइवेट एल्बम के ज़रिए ग़ज़ल की परंपरा को बहुत समृद्ध किया। उन्होंने इस शैली में स्पैनिश गिटार, बास और ड्रम जैसे पश्चिमी वाद्ययंत्रों को शामिल किया। बॉलीवुड स्टूडियो रिकॉर्डिंग में बारह-तार वाले गिटार को लोकप्रिय बनाने में भी उनकी अहम भूमिका रही। उनके सबसे मशहूर गानों में 'दिल ढूंढता है', 'बीती न बिताई रैना', 'नाम गुम जाएगा', 'एक अकेला इस शहर में' और 'किसी नज़र को तेरा इंतज़ार' शामिल हैं। आर. डी. बर्मन, मदन मोहन और ख़य्याम जैसे संगीतकारों के साथ उनके काम ने उनकी कलात्मक विरासत को और भी बढ़ाया।
बांग्लादेशी गायिका मिताली मुखर्जी से शादी के बाद, 1980 के दशक के मध्य में सिंह ने प्लेबैक सिंगिंग से काफ़ी हद तक दूरी बना ली ताकि वे अपनी पत्नी के साथ ग़ज़ल एल्बम और लाइव परफॉर्मेंस पर ध्यान दे सकें। सुगम संगीत में उनके बेहतरीन योगदान के लिए उन्हें 2015 में प्रतिष्ठित संगीत नाटक अकादमी पुरस्कार से सम्मानित किया गया, जो भारतीय हल्के शास्त्रीय और लोकप्रिय संगीत पर उनके स्थायी प्रभाव को दर्शाता है।
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Haqeeqat, Playback Singer, 1964
Haqeeqat | Hindi | Playback Singer
1964 | Feature | Fiction | Black and White | India
Aakhri Khat, Playback Singer, 1966
Aakhri Khat | Hindi | Playback Singer
1966 | Feature | Fiction | Colour | India
Jeene Ki Raah, Playback Singer, 1969
Jeene Ki Raah | Hindi | Playback Singer
1969 | Feature | Fiction | Colour | India
Gunahon Ke Raste, Actor, 1970
Gunahon Ke Raste | Hindi | Actor
1970 | India
Parichay, Playback Singer, 1972
Parichay | Hindi | Playback Singer
1972 | Feature | Fiction | Colour | India
Faslah, Playback Singer, 1974
Faslah | Hindi | Playback Singer
1974 | Feature | Fiction | Colour | India
Trimurti, Playback Singer, 1974
Trimurti | Hindi | Playback Singer
1974 | Feature | Fiction | Colour | India
Aandhi, Playback Singer, 1975
Aandhi | Hindi | Playback Singer
1975 | Feature | Fiction | Colour | India
Deewaar, Playback Singer, 1975
Deewaar | Hindi | Playback Singer
1975 | Feature | Fiction | Colour | 176 mins | India
Nishant, Playback Singer, 1975
Nishant | Hindi | Playback Singer
1975 | Feature | Fiction | Colour | India
Chor Sipahee, Playback Singer, 1977
Chor Sipahee | Hindi | Playback Singer
1977 | Feature | Fiction | Colour | India
Gharaonda, Playback Singer, 1977
Gharaonda | Hindi | Playback Singer
1977 | Feature | Fiction | Colour | India
Satyam Shivam Sundaram, Playback Singer, 1978
Satyam Shivam Sundaram | Hindi | Playback Singer
1978 | Feature | Fiction | Colour | India
Griha Pravesh, Playback Singer, 1979
Griha Pravesh | Hindi | Playback Singer
1979 | Feature | Fiction | Colour | India
Ratnadeep, Playback Singer, 1979
Ratnadeep | Hindi | Playback Singer
1979 | Feature | Fiction | Colour | India
Gunahgaar, Playback Singer, 1980
Gunahgaar | Hindi | Playback Singer
1980 | Feature | Fiction | Colour | India
Sitara, Playback Singer, 1980
Sitara | Hindi | Playback Singer
1980 | Feature | Fiction | Colour | India
Thodisi Bewafaii, Playback Singer, 1980
Thodisi Bewafaii | Hindi | Playback Singer
1980 | Feature | Fiction | Colour | India
Ahista Ahista, Playback Singer, 1981
Ahista Ahista | Hindi | Playback Singer
1981 | Feature | Fiction | Colour | India
Dil Akhir Dil Hai, Playback Singer, 1982
Dil Akhir Dil Hai | Hindi | Playback Singer
1982 | Fiction | Colour | India
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Gharaonda 1977Playback Singer
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Gunahgaar 1980Playback Singer
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              Prasad, L.V. (Producer), Jeene Ki Raah, 1969 | Full Sheet Poster | CinemaEducation | 00766293

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              ProducerL.V. Prasad
              Document TypeFull Sheet Poster
              Film TitleJeene Ki Raah, 1969, India, Hindi
              DirectorL.V. PrasadBannerPrasad Productions Pvt. Ltd.
              Art DirectorSudhendu RoyCinematographerDwarka Divecha
              CastDurga Khote, Manmohan Kishan, Jeetendra, Tanuja, Bela Bose, Karan Deewan, Baby Gayatri, Vijay Khote, Roopesh Kumar, Sudhir Kumar, Ram Mohan, Anjali, Birbal, Jagdeep, Meena, Shukla
              EditingShivaji Awdhut
              LyricistAnand Bakshi
              Music DirectorLaxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar, Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma
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