Nikhil–Vinay | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Nikhil Kamath Vinay Tiwari |
| Genres | Film score |
| Occupation | Composer |
| Years active | 1991—2006 |
| Labels | T-Series |
Nikhil–Vinay were an Indian music director duo consisting of Nikhil Kamath[1] and Vinay Tiwari.[2] The duo were active in theHindi film industry from 1991 until their split in 2006.[3]
Nikhil and Vinay are both trained inclassical music.[4] SingerAnuradha Paudwal discovered the duo and recommended them toGulshan Kumar, owner ofT-Series music company, and directorChandra Barot, who signed them for the 1991 romantic filmPyar Bhara Dil.[5] The song "Banke Kitab Teri" from the film became popular.[5] The duo then went on to compose music for over 20 films. Their initial successes includedBewafa Sanam (1995), a film which was breakthrough for playback singerSonu Nigam,English Babu Desi Mem (1996),Uff Yeh Mohabbat (1997) andPapa The Great (2000).[6] The duo composed music for two of Sonu Nigam's successful music albums,Jaan (1999) andYaad (2001).[7] They went on to score music forAnubhav Sinha's box office successTum Bin which included hit songs such as "Koi Fariyaad", "Chhoti Choti Raatein" and "Tumhare Siva".[8] Some of their other successful ventures includeHum Tumhare Hain Sanam,Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai,Muskaan,Koi Mere Dil Mein Hai andKuch Dil Ne Kaha. The duo have also been accused of plagiarism by Pakistani singer Faisal Latif.[9]
The composer-duo have mostly worked for the music label T-Series.[10] The duo have also composed for television serials such asThoda Hai Thodeb Ki Zaroorat Hai andAjeeb Daastan.[10] The duo split in 2006 after being 15 years together.[3]
They worked as music directors for the following films:[11][12]
