Aastha Gill Explained

Aastha Gill
Birth Place:Delhi, India[1]
Years Active:2000–present
Nationality:Indian
Occupation:Singer, songwriter
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Aastha Gill (born 24 June 1991) is an Indian singer and songwriter known for her work in Bollywood and Punjabi pop music. [3] She gained popularity for her contributions to film soundtracks, including "Dhup Chik" from Fugly (2014), "Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai" from Khoobsurat (2014) and "DJ Wale Babu" (2015). Aastha has also released several successful singles and collaborated with various artists. [4]

Early Life and Education

Aastha was born to Jaspal Singh and raised in Delhi, India. She worked in a recording studio from a young age but initially did not envision a career in the music industry. [5]

Despite having a passion for music, Aastha pursued a more conventional career path. She completed a bachelor's degree in journalism from Vivekananda School of Journalism and Mass Communication, New Delhi, and subsequently worked at an advertising firm and a news channel. [6] [7] Aastha's transition to a music career began when rapper Raftaar, whom she knew from college, offered her the opportunity to record vocals for a Bollywood film. This led her to leave her position at the news channel and pursue music professionally. She made her debut with the song "Dhup Chik" from the film Fugly (2014). [8]

Career

Aastha made her debut with the song "Dhup Chik" from the film Fugly (2014). [9] [10] She gained further recognition for her vocal performance in "Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai" from the film Khoobsurat (2014). Aastha released her first independent single, "Buzz", in 2018, featuring rapper Badshah. [11]

Aastha has released several successful releases, including "DJ Waley Babu" (2015), a feature with Badshah which garnered significant popularity. [12] Her other notable releases include "Buzz" (2018), featuring Priyank Sharma, "Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hu Hai" (2014), featuring Badshah, and "Naagin" (2019), featuring Akasa.

In 2021, Aastha participated in the eleventh season of the reality television show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi. She has also served as a judge on the music reality shows Breakout Star by Universal Music India and Smule's 123 Riyaz Season 2. [13] [14] Aastha has made guest appearances on music competition programs such as Indian Idol and The Voice India. [15]

In 2022, Aastha received two nominations for the Listeners' Choice Award in the Independent Music Category at the Mirchi Music Awards for her tracks "Bachpan Ka Pyaar" and "Paani Paani". [16]

Aastha has performed at major music festivals and events, including Viral Festival Asia (2016), Global Citizen India (2021), Electric Tour with Badshah, Dream Tour with Karan Johar, Fusion Tour with Akshay Kumar (2015), and Coca-Cola Arena (2023). [17] [18] [19]

In 2024, Aastha appeared on the SONYLIV's streaming show "Million Dollar Listing India," where she documented her search for a dream home in Mumbai. [20]

Discography

Soundtrack film albums

YearFilmSongCo-singerRef.
2014Fugly"Dhup Chik"Badshah, Raftaar[21]
Khoobsoorat"Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai" Badshah[22]
2018Blackmail"Happy Happy"
Stree"Kamariya"Sachin–Jigar[23]
Namaste England"Proper Patola"Diljit Dosanjh, Badshah[24]
2020Indoo Ki Jawaani"Heelein Toot Gayi"Badshah
2023Farrey"Ghar Pe Party Hai" Badshah, MellowD [25]

Singles

YearTitleCo-singerRef.
2013"Freedom"Badshah[26]
2015"DJ Waley Babu"[27]
2016"Rayzr Mera Swag"
2018"Buzz"[28]
"Karee Ja"[29]
"Heartless"[30]
"Nain"[31]
"Kareja (Kare Ja)"[32]
2019"Saara India"N/A[33]
"Jeetega Saara India"[34]
"Naagin"Akasa[35]
2020"Hermosa"D Soldierz [36]
"Crazy Lady"N/A[37]
2021"Drunk n High"Mellow D[38]
"Paani Paani"Badshah[39]
"Jaanam Samjha Karo 2.0"Parampara Thakur[40]
"Bachpan Ka Pyaar"Badshah, Sahdev Dirdo, Rico[41]
"Saawariya"Kumar Sanu[42]
2022"Shringaar"Akasa Singh, Raftaar[43]
"Balma"Bali[44]
"Fantasy"Sukh-E[45]
"God Damn"-
2023"Kyun"-[46]
"Ve Mai Kehna"-[47]
2024"Nazar"-[48]

Television

Year Title RoleNotesLanguage
2024Million Dollar Listing India--English
2024Breakout Star by Universal Music IndiaJudgeHindi
2022Smule's 123 Riyaz Season 2JudgeHindi
2021 Contestant12th place (evicted in 4th week)Hindi

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Aastha Gill: Delhiites are crazy about partying, so it's fun to perform here. The Times of India. 22 November 2019 .
  2. News: I love being on stage, that's my space: Aastha Gill . 2021-05-23 . The Times of India . 20 July 2019 . en.
  3. Web site: Grace Cyril. June 24, 2021. Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 contestants wish Aastha Gill on 30th birthday with sweet posts. 2021-07-17. India Today. en.
  4. Web site: Pioneer . The . Aastha Gill: No one's dependent on film songs anymore . 2024-11-23 . The Pioneer . en.
  5. News: 2021-05-12 . Aastha Gill: Got fired from my job at an advertising agency because I chose music over work . 2024-11-23 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  6. News: Narrain . Aparna . 2019-07-02 . The ‘buzz’ around Aastha Gill . 2024-11-23 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
  7. Web site: Kurar . Samridhi . 2021-01-06 . GGSIPU Alumni: 10 Famous Personalities From GGSIPU . 2023-11-05 . IPU Buzz . en-US.
  8. Web site: Singer Aastha Gill on life before fame: Was happy with a salary at the end of the month . live . Hindustan Times.
  9. Web site: Aastha Gill was fired for recording a song . 2024-11-23 . www.radioandmusic.com . en.
  10. Web site: Watch 'Fugly' gang do 'Dhup Chik'. The Indian Express. 7 May 2014 . 7 May 2014.
  11. Web site: Shriram . Pranav . 2024-09-23 . INTERVIEW My aesthetic has always been about statement pieces: Aastha Gill . 2024-11-23 . The New Indian Express . en.
  12. Web site: To fulfil your dreams, break barriers and do your thing: Aastha Gill . live . Hindustan Times.
  13. Web site: 2024-04-12 . Amit Trivedi, Aastha Gill To Serve As Judges On Reality Show ‘#BreakoutStar’ . 2024-11-23 . Outlook India . en.
  14. Web site: 2022-01-29 . We Say ‘1,2,3…’ & You Say ‘Riyaaz!’: Smule’s Season 2 Starts Now & Here’s How To Participate . 2024-11-23 . iDiva . en-IN.
  15. Web site: 2021-08-05 . Karan Johar to grace Indian Idol 12, ‘Bachpan Ka Pyaar’ viral sensation Sahdev Dirdo to join . 2024-11-23 . The Indian Express . en.
  16. Web site: Aastha Gill - Awards . 2024-11-23 . IMDb . en-US.
  17. Web site: BTS To Rock The World With Global Citizen Live 2021 Performance - When and Where To Watch In India . 2024-11-23 . www.india.com . en.
  18. Web site: Honey Singh to Headline Moonlight Music Festival – Media-Avataar Mena . 2024-11-23 . en-US.
  19. News: 2023-12-23 . #GoodBye2023, Aastha Gill: Looking back, I feel like I truly belong on the stage - Exclusive . 2024-11-23 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  20. Web site: Singer Aastha Gill Takes Audience In Her Quest For Her Dream House With This OTT Show . 2024-11-23 . News18 . en.
  21. Web site: 2014-05-07. Watch 'Fugly' gang do 'Dhup Chik'. 2021-08-11. The Indian Express. en.
  22. News: Aastha Gill: No one's dependent on film songs anymore - Times of India. 2021-08-11. The Times of India. 10 July 2021 . en.
  23. Web site: Kamariya, Buzz, DJ Waley Babu - 10 Aastha Gill songs that will make your Holi bash the best party ever. Times Now. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20200630154451/https://www-timesnownews-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.timesnownews.com/amp/entertainment/news/people/article/kamariya-buzz-dj-waley-babu-10-aastha-gill-songs-that-will-make-your-holi-bash-the-best-party-ever-watch-videos/381197?usqp=mq331AQCKAE=&amp_js_v=0.1. 30 June 2020. 2019-11-25.
  24. Web site: Arjun Kapoor And Parineeti Chopra's Version Of Proper Patola Is As Good As The Original. live. 2021-08-11. NDTV.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20181003203109/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/namaste-england-arjun-kapoor-and-parineeti-chopras-version-of-proper-patola-is-as-good-as-the-origin-1926361 . 3 October 2018 .
  25. Web site: Ianslive . 2024-11-23 . ianslive.in . en.
  26. Web site: Singer Aastha Gill on life before fame: Was happy with a salary at the end of the month. hindustantimes.com. 24 April 2018 . en. 2019-11-25.
  27. Web site: Singer Aastha Gill on life before fame: Was happy with a salary at the end of the month. hindustantimes.com. 24 April 2018 . en. 2019-11-25.
  28. News: The 'buzz' around Aastha Gill. The Hindu. 2019-11-25. en-IN. 0971-751X.
  29. Web site: Aastha Gill: Important to know what your audiences are liking. 2021-08-11. www.daijiworld.com. en.
  30. News: 'Heartless': Badshah and Aastha Gill latest track is sure to touch your heart - Times of India. The Times of India. 14 August 2018 . en. 2019-11-25.
  31. News: Latest Hindi Song Nain (Lyrical) Sung By Badshah feat Aastha Gill . The Times of India . 2023-05-08.
  32. Web site: Aastha Gill: Important to know what your audiences are liking. 2021-08-11. www.daijiworld.com. en.
  33. News: Latest Punjabi Song 'Saara India' Sung By Aastha Gill Punjabi Video Songs - Times of India. 2021-08-11. The Times of India. en.
  34. Web site: Aastha Gill launches TikTok World Cup Anthem "Jeetega Saara India". 23 May 2019. The Indian Express. 2019-11-25.
  35. News: 'Naagin' Sung By Aastha Gill & Akasa. The Times of India. en.
  36. News: Latest Hindi Most Sensational Pop Single Of 2020 'Hermosa' Sung By Aastha Gill . The Times of India . 2023-05-08.
  37. News: Watch New Hindi Hit Song Music Video - 'Crazy Lady' Sung By Aastha Gill Hindi Video Songs - Times of India. 2021-08-11. The Times of India. en.
  38. News: Check Out New Hindi Trending Song Music Video - 'Drunk n High' Sung By Mellow D, Aastha Gill Hindi Video Songs - Times of India. 2021-08-11. The Times of India. en.
  39. Web site: 2021-06-10. Paani Paani song: A gorgeous Jacqueline Fernandez, and Badshah's lyrics that make no sense. 2021-08-11. The Indian Express. en.
  40. News: Leslee Lewis: A good rap is when you are telling a story in a rhythmic fashion - Times of India. 2021-08-11. The Times of India. 4 August 2021 . en.
  41. News: Check Out New Hindi Trending Song Music Video - 'Bachpan Ka Pyaar' Sung By Sahdev Dirdo, Badshah, Aastha Gill And Rico Hindi Video Songs - Times of India. 2021-08-11. The Times of India. en.
  42. Web site: 2021-10-08. Aastha Gill, Arjun Bijlani and Kumar Sanu kick-start the Navratri Season. 2021-10-09. Telangana Today. en-US.
  43. Web site: 30 June 2022 . Shringaar - Official Music Video Vayu Aastha Gill Akasa Raftaar Milind Soman . Sony Music India.
  44. News: 2022-07-22 . Aastha Gill, Bali unravel challenges of creating music in digital age . 2024-11-23 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  45. Web site: Bureau . ABP News . 2022-10-02 . Aastha Gill’s Latest Single 'Fantasy' Pays Tribute To Different Cultures In India . 2024-11-23 . news.abplive.com . en.
  46. News: 2023-12-23 . #GoodBye2023, Aastha Gill: Looking back, I feel like I truly belong on the stage - Exclusive . 2024-11-23 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  47. Web site: Aastha Gills latest song Ve Mai Kehna is out! Listen now . 2024-11-23 . mirchi.in . en.
  48. Web site: Tagat . Anurag . 2024-09-18 . Aastha Gill’s ‘Nazar’ Video Playfully Ward Off the Evil Eye . 2024-11-23 . Rolling Stone India . en-US.