There’s no question about the influence Ankit Tiwari commands in India’s musical landscape. The multifaceted playback singer and composer (born 6 March 1986 in Kanpur) has risen through the ranks of film music to establish himself as one of Bollywood's most marketable stars. He began working with Pradip Sarkar on jingles and television shows before hitting the big screen with compositions for Do Dooni Chaar (2010) and Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster (2011). Developing a flair for writing songs that deep-dive into the nuances of love and separation, Tiwari received wide acclaim for his contribution to the 2013 hit-laden blockbuster Aashiqui 2. In 2014 he lent his richly textured voice to “Galliyan”, a track off of Mohit Suri’s blockbuster hit Ek Villain, which led to him winning the following year’s Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer. He continues to turn out emotional as well as energetic tracks that span genres and have made him a formidable and much sought-after name.