Anu Malik

Anu Malik, born on November second, nineteen sixty, is a prominent figure in the Indian music industry, celebrated for his multifaceted talents as a film director, singer, composer, and music director. He is the son of Sardar Malik, a notable composer from the 1950s to the 1970s, and has made a significant mark with his melodious and classical-based compositions that resonate with audiences.

Throughout his illustrious career, Malik has composed music across various film genres, creating numerous commercially successful songs for the Hindi film industry. His innovative use of the tabla in tracks such as 'Woh Ladki Jo,' 'Hum Toh Deewane' from Baadshah, and 'Tumhe Jo Maine Dekha' from Main Hoon Na showcases his unique musical style. Notably, his song 'Chamma Chamma' from China Gate gained international recognition when it was featured in the Hollywood film Moulin Rouge!, starring Nicole Kidman.

In addition to his work as a composer, Malik has also made a name for himself as a television personality. He served as a judge on the popular singing competition Indian Idol from its inception in two thousand four until two thousand eighteen, when he stepped down following a 'Me Too' allegation. He made a brief return as a judge for the show's eleventh season in two thousand nineteen and participated in part of the twelfth season. Furthermore, he has lent his expertise as a judge on the children's reality singing show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs in two thousand twenty-two.