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| Shishir Parkhie | |
|---|---|
 Shishir Parkhie | |
| Background information | |
| Born | (1967-11-07) 7 November 1967 (age 57) Nagpur, Maharashtra, India |
| Genres | Ghazal, devotional, Bhajan, music of Bollywood |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, composer |
| Instrument(s) | Harmonium, Tabla |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Labels | |
| Website | shishirparkhie |
Shishir Parkhie is an Indian Ghazal singer. He was nominated twice for the Global Indian Music Academy Awards in the Best Ghazal Album category. Shishir is a Composer and a Playback Singer also known for his performances in Bhajan, Geet, Devotional and Filmi Songs.
Early life
Born in a family with a strong musical background, Shishir received his training in music at a young age from his mother, Pratima Parkhie. His father Shri Sharad Raghunath Parkhie was working as the Deputy Chief Architect for the city of Bokaro. Pratima sang Sugam Sangeet regularly for All India Radio, Ranchi. Shishir started to sing when he was only six years old. He also learned Tabla under Shri Kedarnath Thakur for three years. Soon thereafter he began giving performances on stage and catching attention. His outstanding participation in various competitions won many accolades and his first solo concert at the age of fifteen in Bokaro Steel City drew a lot of positive feedback from the Ghazal community. He received an award from All India Radio on the occasion of International Year of the Child in 1979 where he also performed at the National concert. Shishir completed his ICSE from St. Xavier's School, Bokaro and later moved to Nagpur for higher studies.
Shishir completed his HSSC with General Science from Hislop College, Nagpur. He then joined Manoharbhai Patel Institute of Engineering and Technology (MIET), Gondia to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in electronics engineering but after his second year he got transferred to Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Nagpur when he started performing along with various music groups and also pursued his solo Ghazal career. He composed several commercial jingles. His big break came composing and singing for Doordarshan which then led to several musical albums. He is also trained in Hindustani Vocal Classical Music under the guidance of Dr. Narayanrao Mangrulkar and Smt. Rekha Saney of Nagpur. He completed his degree of Sangeet Visharad from Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya.
Ghazal Albums & Singles
1. Ahteraam - Tribute to the legendary poets by T-Series (2008)
2. Once More Ghazals by T-Series (2009)
3. Roomaniyat - Ghazals of love & longing by Mystica Music (2011)
4. Khulus - Ghazals of dreams, desires & destiny on T-Series (Oct 2012)
5. Aatish Tha Aftaab Tha - A Jagjit Singh tribute ghazal single (Oct 2012)
6. Siyahat - A journey through emotions on Saregama (June 2013)
7. Aashnaai on Times Music (November 2014)
8. Qurbat Times Music (November 2016)
9. Virasat - The Legacy of Legends on Times Music (February 2020)
10. Ghazal Apni Sunata Hoon on Red Ribbon Entertainment (September 2020)
11. Kya Khona Kya Paana - Hindi Ghazal Single (January 2022)
12. Laadki Beti - Marathi Ghazal Single (April 2023)
13. Zindagi Ka Jaam - Ghazal Single (November 2023)
Devotional and spiritual albums
- Mahima Sadgurunath Ki T-Series
- Bolo Jai Siya Ram T-Series
- Shree Mahalaxmi Jagadamba koradi (Amritvaani) T-Series
- Tere Naam Anek Tu Ek He Hai T-Series
- Avtaar Meher Baba Ki Amar Katha T-Series
- Shree Sai Smaran Stuti Paath T-Series
- Raah Sai Ne Sachchi Dikhayee Hai T-Series
- Hum Bharat Ki Shaan Hai T-Series
- Buddha Vandana Karu (Marathi) T-Series
- Sheel Sugandha (Marathi) T-Series
- Pratibimba Krantisuriyache(Marathi) T-Series
- Shree Gajanan Maharaj Amritvaani Venus Records & Tapes
- Annayog- Bhojan Mantras Times Music
- Geet Geeta Mp3 Complete Bhagvad Gita in Hindi Times Music
- Devi Mata, Bihaan Music
- Aao Chalein KoradiVCD Sampoorna Koradi Devi Yatra Darshan T-Series
- Prabhu Ke mangal Gun Gaao VCD R -Series
- Ab Meri Awaaz Suno R- Series
- Utha Gadya Arunodaya Zala R- Series (Marathi)
- Mera Chakradhar- Krishna Music
- Dhammakranti (Marathi)
- Satguru Mahima by Manav Dharm
- Shri Hans Chalisa by Manav Dharm
- Darakade Valali Tujhya Gautamachi Paule (Marathi) T-Series
References
- Mathur, Barkha (8 November 2012). "Shishir Parkhie regales, releases ghazal album". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 December 2024.