Sandeep Shirodkar
Sandeep Shirodkar is an Indian film score composer and record producer.[1] He has also worked as an arranger of songs for other composers.[2]
He has composed background scores for notable films like Dabangg, Bodyguard, Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai and Prince.
Early life and career
Sandeep's father Hemant Shirodkar, was a sessions musician who played guitar for the famous yesteryear composer duo, Kalyanji–Anandji . As a child, Sandeep used to frequently accompany his father at session recordings.
He learnt to play the synthesizer from his father at the age of seven. Sandeep’s professional career as a musician started when he played at his first recording session at the age of 12. He soon realized that this was what he was going to do in life; make music.
Sandeep also apprenticed under composer Viju Shah (son of Shri Kalyanji), whom he regards as his ‘Guru’.[3]
Filmography as Background Score Composer
| Year | Film | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Prince | Hindi | |
| 2010 | Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai | Hindi | |
| 2010 | Dabangg | Hindi | |
| 2011 | Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji | Hindi | |
| 2011 | Thank You | Hindi | |
| 2011 | Ready | Hindi | |
| 2011 | Bodyguard | Hindi | |
| 2011 | Desi Boyz | Hindi | |
| 2011 | The Dirty Picture | Hindi | |
| 2012 | Players | Hindi | |
| 2012 | C Kkompany | Hindi | |
| 2012 | Housefull 2 | Hindi | |
| 2012 | Teri Meri Kahaani | Hindi | ' |
| 2012 | Ajab Gazabb Love | Hindi | |
| 2013 | Dabangg 2 | Hindi | |
| 2013 | Himmatwala | Hindi | |
| 2013 | Chashme Baddoor | Hindi | |
| 2013 | Ramaiya Vastavaiya | Hindi | |
| 2013 | Once Upon ay Time in Mumbai Dobaara! | Hindi | |
| 2013 | Boss | Hindi | |
| 2014 | Main Tera Hero | Hindi | |
| 2014 | Samrat & Co. | Hindi | |
| 2014 | Humshakals | Hindi | |
| 2015 | Phir Se... | Hindi | |
| 2016 | One Night Stand | Hindi | |
| 2016 | Baadshaho | Hindi |
Awards
- Global Indian Music Award (GIMA) 2011 and Zee Cine Award 2011 and Mirchi Music Award 2011 for Best Background Score – Dabangg[4]
- BIG Star IMA 2011 Award for Best Background Score – Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai[5]
