| Akhil Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 5 in |
| Weight | 63 kg |
| Date of Birth | October 2, 1990 |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Akhil is an Indian playback singer, songwriter, and music performer. His discography consists of tracks such as Muradaan, Khaab, Supne, Makhual, Life, Gani, Teri Kami, Rukh, Zindagi, Beautiful, Bollywood, Mere Khuda, Akh Lagdi, Gaddaar, Teri Khamiyaan, Perfect, Rang Gora, Karde Haan, Kalla Sohna Nai, Dooja Pyaar, Paagla, and Bachalo. Moreover, his songs have also been a part of movies like Luka Chuppi, Vaapsi, Jindua, and Ishqaa.
Born Name
Akhil Pasreja
Nick Name
Akhil
Sun Sign
Libra
Born Place
Nurmahal, Jalandhar, Punjab, India
Residence
Chandigarh, India
Nationality
Education
Akhil had taken a non-medical stream while studying in 11th and 12th classes and managed to clear exams with 60%. He later got enrolled at the Apeejay College of Fine Arts and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in music. He also holds a master’s and B. ed. degrees.
Occupation
Singer, Songwriter, Music Composer, Performer
Family
- Siblings – He has an older brother.
Genre
Pop, Romantic, Hip Hop, Bhangra
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Speed Records, Crown Records, T-Series, Akhil Music Official, Desi Music Factory
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 5 in or 165 cm
Weight
63 kg or 139 lbs
Race / Ethnicity
Asian (Indian)
He is of Punjabi descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Charm
- Round face
Best Known For
The immense popularity of his single Khaab, which was released in 2016 and managed to grab more than 130 million views on YouTube.
As a Singer
Akhil’s first single to be played on TV channels was Supne. Before the release of Supne, he had created many singles, which he had posted on YouTube. However, these singles didn’t attract much attention.
Akhil Favorite Things
- Inspiration – Manmohan Waris
- Bollywood Song – Hasi Ban Gaye from Hamari Adhuri Kahani, Sanam Re from Sanam Re
- Bollywood Singer – Arijit Singh, Udit Narayan, Sonu Nigam
- Travel Destination – New Zealand
Akhil Facts
- He started singing after taking inspiration from Punjabi folk singer Manmohan Waris. Initially, he used to mostly make the cover of his singles on YouTube and other social media websites.
- He managed to grab widespread attention after lyricist Babbu (who had written Sharry Maan’s Yaar Anmulle) shared Akhil’s cover of Manmohan Waris’s single, Das Sanu Chad Ke.
- He started singing while he was studying in school.
- He created his first single while he was studying in college. The overall budget for the production was INR 10,000.
- During PTC Music Awards 2017, Akhil won the “Best New Age Vocalist” award for Teri Kami and the “Most Romantic Ballad of the Year” award for Khaab.
Featured Image by Akhil / Instagram
