Jigar Saraiya is an Indian lyricist, singer, music composer, producer, and arranger, best known as one half of the popular music-composer duo Sachin–Jigar, alongside Sachin Sanghvi. The duo has composed music extensively for Hindi and Gujarati films.
Jigar has contributed to numerous successful Bollywood soundtracks and has also performed as a playback singer. His notable singing credits include “Bhoot Aaya” from F.A.L.T.U., “Babaji Ki Booti” from Go Goa Gone, “Gulabi” from Shuddh Desi Romance, “Happy Birthday” from ABCD 2, and “Morey Saiyan.”
As part of Sachin–Jigar, he has been associated with soundtracks including F.A.L.T.U., Shor in the City, Go Goa Gone, ABCD: Any Body Can Dance, Ramaiya Vastavaiya, Shuddh Desi Romance, Badlapur, ABCD 2, Stree, Bhediya, Munjya, and other Hindi and Gujarati productions.Jigar Saraiya was born on 12 April 1985 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He grew up in Mumbai and studied at Guru Harkrishan High School before attending Smt. Mithibai Motiram Kundnani College of Commerce & Economics.
Jigar began his professional career by working in theatre, jingles, and Hindi television. He later assisted music director Rajesh Roshan and subsequently worked with Pritam. During this period, he met Amit Trivedi, who helped connect him with Sachin Sanghvi. This association eventually led to the formation of the Sachin–Jigar composing partnership.
Jigar and Sachin initially composed music for plays, television programmes, and advertising before moving into Hindi cinema. Their independent film-composing work includes Tere Sang (2008), followed by films such as F.A.L.T.U., Shor in the City, Go Goa Gone, ABCD, Ramaiya Vastavaiya, and Shuddh Desi Romance.
The duo has also made significant contributions to Gujarati cinema, with projects including Wrong Side Raju, Carry On Kesar, Chor Bani Thangaat Kare, Best of Luck Laalu, and Kutch Express.
Jigar is also an occasional playback singer and has performed songs across Hindi and Gujarati projects. His musical work includes vocals, composition, programming, production, and arranging. Music databases continue to list him among the composers and artists associated with contemporary Indian film music.
Jigar is married to singer and lyricist Priya Saraiya, formerly known as Priya Panchal. The couple has also collaborated professionally on several musical projects.
Birth Date: 12 April 1985 Birth Place: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Profession: Lyricist, Singer, Music Composer, Music Producer, Arranger Known For: Sachin–Jigar Genres: Bollywood, Gujarati Film Music, Pop, Rock, Hip-Hop Years Active: 2008–Present