Jubin Nautiyal

BIOGRAPHY

Singer Jubin was born 14 June 1989 in Dehradun to parents Ram and Neena. His father, Ram Sharan Nautiyal, is a businessman and politician in Uttarakhand and his mother, Neena Nautiyal, is a businesswoman and a homemaker. Jubin Nautiyal is an Indian singer, performer, music programmer, composer, music director, music arranger, indi-pop and playback singer. Jubin showed an inclination towards music at an early age of four taking his father's love for singing. He did his schooling up to eighth grade from St. Joseph's Academy, Dehradun. Thereafter, he continued his schooling at Welham Boys' School, Dehradun, where he formally studied music as a subject and built a base in classical music. He also learned to play instruments like guitar, piano, harmonium, and drums.

CAREER

Jubin began his journey in the Indian music industry in 2012 and his debut song ‘Ek Mulakaat’ from the film Sonali Cable was released in the year 2014.  He also sang 'Meherbani' for The Shaukeens in the same year. In 2015, he sang 'Zindagi' for Bajrangi Bhaijaan, 'Bandeyaa' for Jazbaa, 'Tu Itni Khoobsurat Hain Reloaded' for Barkhaa & 'Samandar' with Shreya Ghoshal for Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon. Early in his career, he has sung many songs and several hit songs for Hindi films. He has also recorded songs for films in various Indian languages. Jubin showed interest in music at the age of five. By the age of 18, Jubin was well known as a singer in his hometown of Dehradun. He performed live at many events and gave his support to several charities. Jubin made his debut in the Indian Music Industry with the song "Ek Mulakaat" from the film Sonali Cable (2014), which was a hit. Jubin has since given several hit songs. After completing his schooling, he moved to Mumbai in 2007 and joined Mithibai College. He continued to training in music (under Pandit ChhannuLal Mishra Ji in Varanasi) and explore the music scenario of Indian films. During this time he met A.R. Rahman who appreciated his voice quality and suggested that he continue to work on and explore his voice for a few more years before entering into the Indian Music Industry. Taking Rahman's advice, Jubin moved back to his hometown and continued to train under his schoolteacher, Mrs. Vandana Srivastava. He also took additional music lessons in the Hindustani classical music from his guru Mr. Samant. Jubin spent four years polishing his skills in music, traveling and jamming with different musicians. He traveled to Benaras to learn light classical from Chhannulal Mishra. He also took training in western music at a music academy in Chennai where he had the opportunity to study under Veteran Guitarist Prasanna. In 2011, Jubin participated in the television music reality show X Factor where he went up to being in the top 25 participants.

DISCOGRAPHY

Singer-lyricist Jubin Nautiyal may have entered Bollywood with a firm classical foundation, but his television stints in X Factor, MTV Unplugged have expanded his listener base significantly. Jubin has grown strength to strength since his debut in Sonali Cable in 2014, a strong start that also opened gateways for his Telugu cinema entry.