Akhil Sachdeva is an Indian singer, songwriter, and music composer known for his soulful melodies and heartfelt romantic songs. He made his Bollywood debut as a composer with the 2017 film Badrinath Ki Dulhania, where his music and vocals received widespread appreciation.
Before entering Bollywood, Akhil began his musical journey in 2009 as the lead vocalist of the music band Nasha, steadily building a reputation for his unique voice and songwriting skills. His breakthrough came with the chart-topping romantic track “Tera Ban Jaunga” from the film Kabir Singh (2019). The song became one of the biggest hits of the year, earning millions of streams and winning the hearts of music lovers across India.
The phenomenal success of Tera Ban Jaunga established Akhil Sachdeva as one of the leading romantic music artists in the industry. Over the years, he has received several prestigious accolades and nominations, including recognition at the Zee Cine Awards, Filmfare Awards, and other major music award ceremonies for his outstanding contributions to Bollywood music.
Popular Songs by Akhil Sachdeva
Some of Akhil Sachdeva’s most loved songs include:
- Humsafar
- Tera Ban JaungaÂ
- Channa Ve
- Mere Liye
- Gal Sun
- Dooriyan
- O Sanam
- Nain Na Jodeen
- Dil Na JaaneyaÂ
- Kaash
His songs often revolve around themes of love, heartbreak, hope, and emotional connection.
Major Awards Won
1. Zee Cine Awards 2018
- Winner – Best Male Playback Singer (Jury)
- Song: Humsafar (Badrinath Ki Dulhania)
- This award recognized Akhil’s heartfelt vocal performance, which became one of the biggest romantic songs of 2017.
2. IIFA Awards 2018
- Winner – Best Music Director
- Film: Badrinath Ki Dulhania
- Shared with Amaal Mallik and Tanishk Bagchi for the film’s successful soundtrack.
3. Screen Awards 2020
- Winner – Best Music Director
- Film: Kabir Singh
- Shared with Mithoon, Amaal Mallik, Sachet-Parampara, and Vishal Mishra for one of Bollywood’s most successful music albums.
4. Filmfare Awards 2020
- Winner – Best Music Album / Best Music Director
- Film: Kabir Singh
- Shared with the film’s music composers for creating the blockbuster soundtrack featuring songs like Tera Ban Jaunga and Bekhayali.
5. IIFA Awards 2020/2021
- Winner – Best Music Direction
- Film: Kabir Singh
- The album continued its award-winning streak at the International Indian Film Academy Awards.
6. Mirchi Music Awards 2020
- Winner – Listeners’ Choice Album of the Year
- Album: Kabir Singh
- Shared with the entire music team behind the blockbuster soundtrack.
7. Lions Gold Awards 2024
- Winner – Best Playback Singer (Male)
- Film: The Sabarmati Report
8. Rajdhani Ratna Award 2017
- Winner – Best Singer
- Honoured for the phenomenal success of “Sun Mere Humsafar”, marking one of the earliest recognitions of his Bollywood career.
Notable Award Nominations
- Filmfare Awards 2018
- Best Male Playback Singer – Humsafar
- Best Music Director – Badrinath Ki Dulhania
- Zee Cine Awards 2018
- Best Lyricist – Humsafar
- Best Music Director – Badrinath Ki Dulhania