Sukhwinder Singh

Sukhwinder Singh is an Indian singer, composer, and lyricist, but is most popular for being a playback singer in the Indian film industry. He his voice has reached high demand from composers as it has helped launch numerous film soundtracks into "Super Hit" status in India as well as abroad. Many of his most popular hits have been under such popular and critically acclaimed composers as A.R. Rahman and Sandeep Chowta. His most known work is the song "Chaiyya Chaiyya" for Mani Ratnam's 1998 film Dil Se, composed by A. R. Rahman, which gained him the award for Best Male Playback at the 1999 Filmfare Awards in India. A remix of this song was also used in Spike Lee's film "Inside Man". Besides his playback work he has also released 2 albums where he composes as well as sings, "Nasha Hi Nasha" and "Is Dil Se".