Recently Singer Mohammed Irfan visited Ahmedabad to promote Sa Re Ga Ma Pa. Irfan is a judge in the show. Irfan shared his experience to judge the show with so many renowned singers on the same panel. Sharing about his journey and struggle in Bollywood he told he has won the title of Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star 2 He is also one of the well-known contestants of Amul STAR Voice of India and Sa Re Ga Ma Pa. Irfan caught the attention of veteran singer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam during a concert a musical institute in Hyderabad. Balasubramaniam recommended his name to AR Rahman, where Rahman roped him to give background vocals for Mani Ratnam-directed 2010 film Raavan. Ali recorded the song “Behene De” for the film. The same year, he recorded two songs for Mithoon’s Lamhaa, titled “Salaam Zindagi” and “Rehmat Zara”, where for the latter he received the best male singer debut award.
Irfan’s career took a leap when he rendered “Phir Mohabbat” along with Arijit Singh and Saim Bhat in Mukesh Bhatt produced 2011 film Murder 2. His journey in the industry kept moving and he collaborated with the music directors like Sajid-Wajid, Himesh Reshammiya, Meet Bros Anjjan, Jeet Ganguly and many more. 2014 has been a successful year for Irfan where he lent his voice for many hit songs like “Baarish” from Yaariyan, “Muskurane” from Citylights, “Banjaara” from Ek Villain, “Dard Dilo Ke” from The Xpose and “Tu Hi Tu” from Kick. The song “Banjaara” composed and written by Mithoon Sharma topped music charts and according to Irfan, the credit for the success goes to Sharma for composition and lyrics. Irfan also shared about his upcoming projects.
