Anand Raaj Anand is an Indian playback singer, music composer and lyricist known for his work in Hindi cinema. He has composed music, written lyrics and performed playback vocals for numerous Bollywood films. His career became particularly prominent during the late 1990s and 2000s through popular soundtracks and energetic Bollywood songs.
He is widely associated with songs such as “Chhota Bachcha Jaan Ke” from Masoom, “Dil De Diya Hai” from Masti, “Maahi Ve” from Kaante, “Dil Tote Tote Ho Gaya” from Bichhoo, and “Uncha Lamba Kad” from Welcome. He has also composed music for films including Pardesi Babu, Hadh Kar Di Aapne, Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai, Masti, Welcome, Double Dhamaal and Shootout at Wadala.Anand Raaj Anand was raised in Delhi in a family associated with the jewellery business. In 1995, he left the family business and moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in music. He initially released the private album “Babu Tiptop”, which helped introduce his work to the music industry.
His Bollywood career developed with Masoom (1996), for which he wrote, composed and sang songs including “Chhota Bachcha Jaan Ke,” “Kale Libaas Mein” and “Tukur Tukur Dekhte Ho Kya.” The success of these songs helped establish him as a composer and singer.
Anand Raaj Anand subsequently composed music for a wide range of Hindi films and also contributed as a lyricist and playback singer. His notable film work includes Pardesi Babu, Hadh Kar Di Aapne, Bichhoo, Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai, Kaante, Kismat, Musafir, Welcome, Shootout at Lokhandwala, Double Dhamaal and Shootout at Wadala.
He received a Filmfare Award nomination for Best Music Director for Kaante (2003). His work with actor Govinda has also been a significant part of his career, with collaborations including Pardesi Babu, Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai, Hadh Kar Di Aapne, Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta, Jodi No. 1, Chal Chala Chal and Deewana Main Deewana.
Anand Raaj Anand has continued to remain involved in music. Recent listings include releases and music credits in 2026, while reports from 2026 also document his return to the spotlight through new projects. Birth Place: Delhi, India Profession: Playback Singer, Music Composer, Lyricist, Music Director Genres: Bollywood, Hindi Film Music, Indian Pop Years Active: 1995–Present