Vinod Rathod

Biography:

Vinod Rathod, born on September 12, 1962, in Mumbai, India, is a prominent playback singer celebrated for his contributions to Hindi cinema. Hailing from a family with a rich musical legacy, being the son of the late classical musician Pandit Chaturbhuj Rathod, Vinod Rathod inherited a deep-rooted musical inclination.

His foray into the music industry commenced in April 1986 when Usha Khanna recognized his vocal talent from a cassette and invited him to sing a qawwali, “Mere Dil Main Hai Andhera, Koi Shamma To Jala De,” in the film Do Yaar. This marked the beginning of a prolific career in playback singing. Rathod went on to record numerous songs for various composers during his initial phase, including collaborations with Ajay Swami and Surinder Kohli.

His breakthrough arrived when revered composers Shiv-Hari offered him the opportunity to sing “Baadal Pe Chalke Aa” alongside luminaries like Lata Mangeshkar and Suresh Wadkar. This paved the way for Rathod’s success in mainstream Bollywood cinema. Notably, his renditions in movies like Vijay (1988) and Chandni (1989), including tracks such as “Zindagi Har Janam Pyar Ki Dastan,” “Parbat Se Kaali Ghata Takrai,” and “Sheharon Mein Ek Shehar Suna,” showcased his versatility and established him as a distinctive voice in the industry.

Vinod Rathod’s journey in the world of playback singing exemplifies his versatile talent, marked by successful collaborations with renowned composers and his remarkable contributions to Hindi film music.