Meet Bros

Meet Bros is an Indian musical duo from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.^[1] The duo consists of brothers Manmeet Singh and Harmeet Singh. They were formerly known as Meet Bros Anjjan with longtime collaborator Anjjan Bhattacharya.^[2]

Initially starting out as actors, the duo switched to composing and singing after the success of their first song "Jogi Singh Barnala Singh". They began with composing for Isi Life Mein and Do Dooni Chaar but it was with Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum and OMG – Oh My God! that they got their first recognition as music directors.^[3]

Meet Bros' most well-known and critically acclaimed songs are "Baby Doll" from Ragini MMS 2 and "Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan" from Roy. Both songs feature the vocals of Kanika Kapoor and the latter was part of a soundtrack that fetched them multiple awards including the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director, the Screen Award for Best Music Director, and the IIFA Award for Best Music Director.^[4][5][6]

Early life

Meet Brothers are biological brothers from Gwalior. Their early education took place in Scindia School, Gwalior Fort, Gwalior. After this they went to Mumbai for higher education. Harmeet completed his graduation from Sydenham College, Mumbai. They started acting in TV serials and Bollywood to step in, but after the success of their solo song "Jogi Singh Barnala Singh", they chose music, leaving the acting. After that they started working as music director in films. Other than being a popular television personality, Manmeet has also produced a couple of serials for television including a hit comedy serial for Star Plus. While Harmeet had done advertising commercials and acted in Hindi soaps such as Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki and Kkusum.^[1] Both have not received formal education in music. Both have worked in the TV serial Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and Shagun.^{[citation needed]}

Career

After leaving acting, Meet Brothers worked as a music director in Bollywood. Many years ago, they met Anjjan Bhattacharya in a program and the three decided to work together and they named their trio as Meet Bros Anjjan. The three together made music for many songs and gave their voices. They made the song "Baby Doll", which they sang with Kanika Kapoor in the 2014 film Ragini MMS 2. In 2015, Anjjan Bhattacharya got separated from the trio and started his own music business. Meet Bros also opened their own recording studio named "Meet Bros Recording Studio".

"Pink Lips", "Hangover", "Party To Banti Hai", "Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan" were their songs. They both also hold concerts and take part in the concert. They have received the Filmfare Awards for their music.^[4]

Personal life

Older brother Manmeet married Karishma Modi in 2002 and they have a daughter. Karishma works in Hindi TV serials.

Younger brother Harmeet Singh was married to late actress Shefali Jariwala in 2004. The couple later got divorced in 2009.

Discography

Film soundtracks

As Meet Bros Anjjan (2010–2015, 2020, 2023-2024)

¹ A different version of this song is included in the soundtrack.
² One or more remixed version of this song is included in the soundtrack.

As Meet Bros (2015–present)

¹ One or more remixed version of this song is included in the soundtrack.

Singles

Awards and nominations

As Meet Bros Anjjan

References

1. ^ "About Us". Meet Bros. 31 May 2016. Retrieved 23 January 2017.
2. ^ "Hangover hitmakers Meet Bros, Anjjan Bhattacharya part ways". Hindustan Times. 16 July 2015. Retrieved 23 January 2017.
3. ^ "We want to keep the singers in us alive: Meet Bros". The Times of India. 11 October 2013. Retrieved 23 January 2017.
4. ^ Ghosh, Raya (16 January 2016). "Filmfare Awards 2016: Complete List of Winners". NDTV Movies. Retrieved 23 January 2017.
5. ^ Ghosh, Raya (11 January 2016). "Screen Awards 2016: Complete List of Winners". NDTV Movies. Retrieved 23 January 2017.
6. ^ "IIFA Awards 2016: Bajirao Mastani to Bajrangi Bhaijaan - Here's the complete list of winners!". Daily News and Analysis. 10 July 2016. Retrieved 23 January 2017.
7. ^ "Meet Bros collaborate with Bohemia for the first time". timesofindia
8. ^ "Aawara Shaam Hai | Meet Bros Ft.Piyush Mehroliyaa |Gaana Originals| Manjul, Rits Badiani, Shabbir". YouTube. 26 July 2019. Retrieved 27 July 2019.
9. ^ "Latest Hindi Song 'Zaroori Hai Kya Ishq Mein' Sung By Meet Bros | Hindi Video Songs - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
10. ^ "Latest Hindi Song 'Ek Diamond Da Haar Lede Yaar' Sung By Meet Bros Featuring Jyotica Tangri | Hindi Video Songs - Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 17 January 2020. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
11. ^ "Winners - Mirchi Music Awards 2014". MMAMirchiMusicAwards. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
12. ^ "Film Nominees 2016". GiMA. Archived from the original on 30 March 2016. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
13. ^ "Film Music Winners 2016". GiMA. Archived from the original on 12 April 2016. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
14. ^ "Nominations". Mirchi Music Awards. Archived from the original on 30 March 2016. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
15. ^ "Winners". Mirchi Music Awards. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
16. ^ "Nominations for 11th Renault Sony Guild Awards". Bollywood Hungama. 21 December 2015. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
17. ^ "Zee Cine Awards 2016 Complete Winners List: Who won what?". Daily News and Analysis. 5 March 2016. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
18. ^ "MMA Mirchi Music Awards". MMAMirchiMusicAwards. Retrieved 25 March 2018.

External links

• Official website
• Meet Bros at IMDb