Akhil Pasreja, known mononymously as Akhil, is a prominent Indian playback singer, songwriter, and music performer. He primarily works in the Punjabi music industry and rose to global fame with his hit singles “Khaab” & “Gani” in 2016. [1, 2]
Musical Career & Major Hits
Akhil is widely celebrated for his emotional, romantic melodies and smooth vocal delivery. His key milestones include:
Accolades: He won the Best Breakthrough Act at the Brit Asia TV Music Awards in 2017.
The Breakthrough: In 2015, he gained international exposure by collaborating with UK-based composer Manni Sandhu on the single “Makhaul,” which achieved notable success on the BBC Asian Network Chart. His 2016 song “Khaab” became a massive viral sensation, solidifying his spot as a top-tier Punjabi romantic artist. Capitalizing on this momentum, Akhil reunited with Manni Sandhu in June 2016 to release the hit track “Gani” under Collab Creations.
Bollywood Debut: In 2019, Akhil made his Bollywood playback debut with the film Luka Chuppi. He reworked his original track “Khaab” into “Duniyaa”, alongside co-singer Dhvani Bhanushali.
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