Brijesh Shandilya is an Indian playback singer and composer known for his powerful, distinctive and versatile voice. He has worked in Hindi and several other Indian-language film industries, including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Bhojpuri and Gujarati music. His singing style combines elements of Indian classical music, folk influences, Sufi expression and contemporary film music.
Some of his well-known songs include “Banno Tera Swagger” from Tanu Weds Manu Returns, “Mera Nachan Nu” from Airlift, “Trippy Trippy” from Bhoomi, “Toofan” from KGF: Chapter 2, “Golmaal Title Track” from Golmaal Again, and “Sarrainodu” from the Telugu film Sarrainodu.Brijesh Shandilya was born on 13 December 1980 in Basti, Uttar Pradesh. His birth name is Brijesh Kumar Tripathi. He developed an interest in music through his mother, who used to sing during aartis and festivals. He later received formal training in Indian classical vocal music from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, beginning his studies in 2000 and completing them in 2005.
Brijesh moved to Mumbai in 2006 to pursue a career in music. Before establishing himself as a playback singer, he performed on stage and worked as a ghazal artist for All India Radio and Doordarshan. He also participated in singing reality-show auditions, including Indian Idol and Sa Re Ga Ma Pa.
His professional playback career became active in 2008 with the film Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!. He subsequently sang for films such as Jai Ho, War Chhod Na Yaar, Tanu Weds Manu Returns, Airlift, Bhoomi, KGF: Chapter 2 and numerous other productions. His performance of “Banno Tera Swagger” became an important breakthrough in his career.
Brijesh is also recognized for his work in South Indian cinema. His distinctive voice was featured in “Sarrainodu” and later in the widely known “Toofan” from KGF: Chapter 2. He continues to record music across different genres and languages, with his discography including devotional, film and independent releases. Apple Music lists releases by him as recently as August 2026. Birth Date: 13 December 1980 Birth Place: Basti, Uttar Pradesh, India Birth Name: Brijesh Kumar Tripathi Profession: Playback Singer, Singer, Composer Genres: Indian Classical, Bollywood, R&B, Dance-Pop Years Active: 2008–Present