Amit Sana
Amit Sana | |
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| Born | Amit kumar Sana 1 March 1983 (age 43) |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2005–present |
Amit Sana (born 1 March 1983) is an Indian pop artist, playback singer, live performer and the finalist of Indian Idol 1.[1] He was also a part of the show Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar. He sings predominantly in Hindi. Apart from this, he has also sung in Telugu, Punjabi, Bengali, and Assamese language films.[2]
Personal life
Amit Sana was born on 1 March 1983 to Shyamsundar Rao Sana and Rajeshwari Sana in Bhilai, Madhya Pradesh (now Chhattisgarh). He started singing at the age of 3, and by the time he was 8 years old, he began his classical training. His father spotted his talent for singing when he performed for Bhilai steel plant and later sent him to Late Shri R.R.Ghule for his initial classical training. He trained him till the age of 16. He later went for learning professional classical singing from his guru, Late Shri Bimalendu Mukherjee (vice chancellor, Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya Khairagarh) for 3 years.[3] He was married to Miss Manisha Bansal in the year 2011 and got divorced in the year 2018.
Career
Sana began his musical journey at the age of eight with his first stage performance at a function organised by the Bhilai Steel Plant. Over the following years, he participated in several local and state-level music competitions, gradually earning recognition within the regional music fraternity. His early achievements included a performance at the All India Kiran Sangeet Samaroh in Katni, where he secured third place, and representing Chhattisgarh in the National Youth Festival in the Indian classical music category. After completing his schooling, he moved to Jamshedpur (Jharkhand) to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology. During this period, he auditioned for the Channel V talent show Pop Stars in 2002 alongside his brother, but was not selected. In 2004, he auditioned in Kolkata for the inaugural season of Indian Idol, where he eventually emerged as the runner-up for the season.[4]
Post Indian Idol, he released his first album "Chal Diye" composed by Vishal–Shekhar with Sony Music in 2005. followed by "Yaadein" which was composed by Rajiv Bhatt through Times Music in 2008. In the same year,he participated in Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star on Star Plus as a celebrity singer but was eliminated after a few performances.
Reality show
| Name | Channel | Status |
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| Indian Idol | Sony TV | Runner Up[5] |
| Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star | Star plus |
Discography
Movies
| Song name | Movie name | Music director | Music label | Year |
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| Thi Meri Dastan | kalyug | Anu Malik | Saregama India | 2005 |
| Kubool Kar Le | Jaan-E-Mann | Anu Malik | T-Series | 2006 |
| Kabhi Aana Na | Delhii Heights | Rabbi Shergill | Saregama India | 2007 |
| Sun Zara Dil Ki Sun Zara | Sun Zara | Sandesh Shandilya | DRJ Records | 2006 |
| Unse Nazre Mili | Sun Zara | Sandesh Shandilya | DRJ Records | 2006 |
| Wo Rat Me Boli | Sun Zara | Sandesh Shandilya | DRJ Records | 2006 |
Music video and albums
| Song name | Album name | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yaad Aayenge yeh pal | Pal | 2004 | |
| Chal Diye | Chal Diye | 2005 | Sony Music |
| Mohobattein Lutaunga | Chal Diye | 2005 | Sony Music |
| Who Kisna Hai | Chal Diye | 2005 | Sony Music |
| Naadan They | Maahi Vey | 2012 | Saga Hits |
| Yaadein | Yaadein | 2013 | Times Music |
| Woh ho Tum | Yaadein | 2013 | Times Music |
| Khalish | Yaadein | 2013 | Times Music |
| Aaja Meri Jaan | Yaadein | 2013 | Times Music |
| Mere Khayalon Mein | Yaadein | 2013 | Times Music |
| Yaaron | Yaadein | 2014 | Sony Music |
References
- ^ "9 Indian Idol Contestants Who We Liked Better Than The Winners & No, We Won't Apologise For It". MensXP.com. 19 March 2020. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
- ^ "Amit Sana, of Indian Idol fame, performs at a New Year bash in Patna". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 March 2014.
- ^ "Amit Sana - 'Yaadein is meant to soothe the listeners' ears'". radioandmusic.com. Retrieved 4 March 2008.
- ^ "Remember Indian Idol Contestant Amit Sana Who Competed with Abhijeet Sawant in Season 1 Finale? This Is What He Is up to These Days". Daily Bhaskar. Archived from the original on 15 January 2017. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
- ^ Ojha, Abhilasha (5 March 2005). "Who will be the Idol tonight?". Business Standard. Retrieved 14 June 2013.
- ^ "Amit Sana captivates audience in Patna". Bhihar prabha. Retrieved 14 August 2010.