Master Saleem
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Master Saleem sometimes referred as Saleem Shahzada (Salim Shahzada) is an India
n singer from Punjab
, known for his work as a playback singer
in Bollywood films, like Heyy Babyy
(2007), Dostana
and Love Aaj Kal
(2009). He has also released private albums, of Punjabi Music, Religious
and Sufi music
.
, Punjab
He is the son of the famous Sufi
singer Ustad Pooran Shah Koti, who was also the guru of folk singers, Hans Raj Hans
, Jasbir Jassi
and Sabar Koti. At the age of six Saleem also became his disciple and started learning singing.
(TV station), with his song, Charkhe Di Ghook, and thus earned the name Master Saleem. Soon he started appearing on TV shows like, Jhilmil Taare.
Saleem's first album, Charkhe Di Ghook, was released when he was 10 years old. It was released on the label Sur Taal, created by his father's friend, Majnider Singh Goli, and went on to become a hit. This led to several Punjabi music and religious albums and live shows. His song Dhol Jagiro Da also became a huge hit and giving him wide popularity. In the late 1990s, however as he was growing his voice started changing, which lessened his popularity. He made his comeback in 2000, with a hit Aj Hona Deedar Mahi da, which he sang at a New Year's programme at Doordarshan
channel, and later released albums dedicated to Goddess Durga
including, Mela Maiya Da (2004), Aj Hai Jagrata, Meri Maiya and Darshan Kar Lao.
Around 2005, singer Jasbir Jassi
introduced him to music director Sandeep Chowta
, who subsequently called him to Delhi to record single Sajni in Sony Music album Teri Sajni.
Eventually Shankar Mahadevan
, of the music trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
, heard his performances at a jagaran at the Devi Talaab Mandir, Jalandhar, being aired at a religious TV channel, and thus Saleem made his debut as playback singer with single "Mast Kalandar" from the film Heyy Babyy
(2007) under their music direction. The song was a hit and launched his Bollywood career. This was followed by most well-known singles including "Tashan Mein" from the film Tashan
and Maa Da Ladla from the film Dostana
(2008), and Aahun Aahun in Love Aaj Kal
(2009). and in 2010 some of his hit songs have been "Humka Peeni Hai" from "Dabangg
and "Shakira" in "No Problem
and "Chamki Jawani" in Yamla Pagla Deewana. In 2011 one of his first hits was "Rola Pe Gaya" in Patiala House
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n singer from Punjab
Punjab (India)
Punjab ) is a state in the northwest of the Republic of India, forming part of the larger Punjab region. The state is bordered by the Indian states of Himachal Pradesh to the east, Haryana to the south and southeast and Rajasthan to the southwest as well as the Pakistani province of Punjab to the...
, known for his work as a playback singer
Playback singer
A playback singer is a singer whose singing is prerecorded for use in movies. Playback singers record songs for soundtracks, and actors or actresses lip-sync the songs for cameras, while the actual singer does not appear on screen.-South Asia:...
in Bollywood films, like Heyy Babyy
Heyy Babyy
Heyy Babyy is a 2007 Hindi comedy film starring Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, Fardeen Khan, Riteish Deshmukh and Boman Irani. It is the first full-length feature film directed by Sajid Khan. It released on 24 August 2007 to a good response and was the seventh highest grossing Bollywood film of 2007...
(2007), Dostana
Dostana (2008 film)
Dostana is a 2008 romantic comedy film. It stars Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham and Priyanka Chopra in the lead roles. The film was directed by Tarun Mansukhani who previously was Karan Johar's assistant. It was produced by Dharma Productions....
and Love Aaj Kal
Love Aaj Kal
Love Aaj Kal is a 2009 Bollywood film starring Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone in lead roles with Rahul Khanna, Rishi Kapoor and Giselli Monteiro in supporting roles. The film is directed by Imtiaz Ali and produced by Saif Ali Khan and Dinesh Vijan...
(2009). He has also released private albums, of Punjabi Music, Religious
Religious music
Religious music is music performed or composed for religious use or through religious influence.A lot of music has been composed to complement religion, and many composers have derived inspiration from their own religion. Many forms of traditional music have been adapted to fit religions'...
and Sufi music
Sufi music
Sufi music is the devotional music of the Sufis, inspired by the works of Sufi poets, like Rumi, Hafiz, Bulleh Shah and Khwaja Ghulam Farid.Qawwali is the most well known form of Sufi music, common in India and Pakistan...
.
Early life and training
He was born Saleem Shahkoti (Saleem Shahzada), in Shahkot, near JalandharJalandhar
Jalandhar is a city in Jalandhar District in the state of Punjab, India. It is located 144 km northwest of the state capital, Chandigarh...
, Punjab
Punjab (India)
Punjab ) is a state in the northwest of the Republic of India, forming part of the larger Punjab region. The state is bordered by the Indian states of Himachal Pradesh to the east, Haryana to the south and southeast and Rajasthan to the southwest as well as the Pakistani province of Punjab to the...
He is the son of the famous Sufi
Sufism
Sufism or ' is defined by its adherents as the inner, mystical dimension of Islam. A practitioner of this tradition is generally known as a '...
singer Ustad Pooran Shah Koti, who was also the guru of folk singers, Hans Raj Hans
Hans Raj Hans
Hans Raj Hans is an Indian Punjabi language singer.Early lifeHans was born in Shafipur, a village near Jalandhar, Punjab, India. He is the second son of Late Sardar Arjan Singh Ji and Mata Ajit Kaur Ji . Hans had no musical history in his family, yet he began singing at a young age. Hans...
, Jasbir Jassi
Jasbir Jassi
Jasbir Jassi |Punjab]], India) is a Punjabi singer and actor. he has released eight albums, his first pop album being Dil Le Gayee, released in 1998.-Biography:...
and Sabar Koti. At the age of six Saleem also became his disciple and started learning singing.
Career
At the age of 10, he gave his first public performance at the opening ceremony of Bathinda DoordarshanDoorDarshan
Doordarshan is an Indian public service broadcaster, a division of Prasar Bharati. It is one of the largest broadcasting organizations in India in terms of the infrastructure of studios and transmitters. Recently, it has also started Digital Terrestrial Transmitters. On September 15, 2009,...
(TV station), with his song, Charkhe Di Ghook, and thus earned the name Master Saleem. Soon he started appearing on TV shows like, Jhilmil Taare.
Saleem's first album, Charkhe Di Ghook, was released when he was 10 years old. It was released on the label Sur Taal, created by his father's friend, Majnider Singh Goli, and went on to become a hit. This led to several Punjabi music and religious albums and live shows. His song Dhol Jagiro Da also became a huge hit and giving him wide popularity. In the late 1990s, however as he was growing his voice started changing, which lessened his popularity. He made his comeback in 2000, with a hit Aj Hona Deedar Mahi da, which he sang at a New Year's programme at Doordarshan
DoorDarshan
Doordarshan is an Indian public service broadcaster, a division of Prasar Bharati. It is one of the largest broadcasting organizations in India in terms of the infrastructure of studios and transmitters. Recently, it has also started Digital Terrestrial Transmitters. On September 15, 2009,...
channel, and later released albums dedicated to Goddess Durga
Durga
For the 1985 Hindi Film of Rajesh Khanna see DurgaaIn Hinduism, Durga ; ; meaning "the inaccessible" or "the invincible"; , durga) or Maa Durga "one who can redeem in situations of utmost distress" is a form of Devi, the supremely radiant goddess, depicted as having eighteen arms, riding a lion...
including, Mela Maiya Da (2004), Aj Hai Jagrata, Meri Maiya and Darshan Kar Lao.
Around 2005, singer Jasbir Jassi
Jasbir Jassi
Jasbir Jassi |Punjab]], India) is a Punjabi singer and actor. he has released eight albums, his first pop album being Dil Le Gayee, released in 1998.-Biography:...
introduced him to music director Sandeep Chowta
Sandeep Chowta
Sandeep Chowta is an Indian Bollywood and Tollywood music director and head of Columbia Records in India. He has also sung some of his songs.In 2003, he produced an anti substance abuse documentary, titled Dead End, that was entered into numerous film festivals and was government acclaimed...
, who subsequently called him to Delhi to record single Sajni in Sony Music album Teri Sajni.
Eventually Shankar Mahadevan
Shankar Mahadevan
Shankar Mahadevan is an Indian music composer and singer. He is a part of the Shankar Ehsaan Loy trio team that composes for Indian films and a playback singer.-Early life:...
, of the music trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy are an Indian musical trio consisting of Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani and Loy Mendonsa. Record producers, musicians and multi-instrumentalists, they have composed music for over fifty soundtrack across four languages...
, heard his performances at a jagaran at the Devi Talaab Mandir, Jalandhar, being aired at a religious TV channel, and thus Saleem made his debut as playback singer with single "Mast Kalandar" from the film Heyy Babyy
Heyy Babyy
Heyy Babyy is a 2007 Hindi comedy film starring Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, Fardeen Khan, Riteish Deshmukh and Boman Irani. It is the first full-length feature film directed by Sajid Khan. It released on 24 August 2007 to a good response and was the seventh highest grossing Bollywood film of 2007...
(2007) under their music direction. The song was a hit and launched his Bollywood career. This was followed by most well-known singles including "Tashan Mein" from the film Tashan
Tashan (film)
Tashan is an Indian Bollywood film starring Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Anil Kapoor in the lead roles. Produced by Aditya Chopra and Yash Chopra of Yash Raj Films, it was released 25 April 2008, and marked the directorial debut of Vijay Krishna Acharya.- Plot :In the beginning,...
and Maa Da Ladla from the film Dostana
Dostana (2008 film)
Dostana is a 2008 romantic comedy film. It stars Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham and Priyanka Chopra in the lead roles. The film was directed by Tarun Mansukhani who previously was Karan Johar's assistant. It was produced by Dharma Productions....
(2008), and Aahun Aahun in Love Aaj Kal
Love Aaj Kal
Love Aaj Kal is a 2009 Bollywood film starring Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone in lead roles with Rahul Khanna, Rishi Kapoor and Giselli Monteiro in supporting roles. The film is directed by Imtiaz Ali and produced by Saif Ali Khan and Dinesh Vijan...
(2009). and in 2010 some of his hit songs have been "Humka Peeni Hai" from "Dabangg
Dabangg
Dabangg is a 2010 Hindi action film, directed by Abhinav Kashyap in his directorial debut and produced by Arbaaz Khan under the Arbaaz Khan Productions. The lead actors in the film include Arbaaz's elder brother, Salman Khan and Sonakshi Sinha...
and "Shakira" in "No Problem
No Problem
No Problem is Fann Wong 's fourth album release in Taiwan. It has ten tracks. The title track is influenced by Irish and Celtic bubblegum pop. The 8th track, a romantic ballad called "Stay", is the theme song for both When I Fall in Love...With Both and Looking For Stars....
and "Chamki Jawani" in Yamla Pagla Deewana. In 2011 one of his first hits was "Rola Pe Gaya" in Patiala House
Patiala House
Patiala House is a 2011 Hindi family drama / sports film directed by Nikhil Advani and starring Akshay Kumar and Anushka Sharma. British Asian Actor Armaan Kirmani also makes his debut in this film as Akshay's brother...
Filmography
| Movie | Year | Cinema | Tracks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mehndi Wale Hath | 2005 | Punjabi | Pardesi, Naina |
| Delhii Heights Delhii Heights Delhii Heights is a Hindi film. Sivaji Productions, the production banner founded by Sivaji Ganesan nearly 50 years ago with a Hindi film Amar Deep [1958], followed by Rakhi [1962] and more than 20 Tamil films, is now returning to Hindi films... |
2007 | Bollywood | Aaja Nachle |
| Heyy Babyy Heyy Babyy Heyy Babyy is a 2007 Hindi comedy film starring Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, Fardeen Khan, Riteish Deshmukh and Boman Irani. It is the first full-length feature film directed by Sajid Khan. It released on 24 August 2007 to a good response and was the seventh highest grossing Bollywood film of 2007... |
2007 | Bollywood | Mast Kalandar |
| Tashan Tashan (film) Tashan is an Indian Bollywood film starring Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Anil Kapoor in the lead roles. Produced by Aditya Chopra and Yash Chopra of Yash Raj Films, it was released 25 April 2008, and marked the directorial debut of Vijay Krishna Acharya.- Plot :In the beginning,... |
2008 | Bollywood | Tashan Mein |
| Chamku | 2008 | Bollywood | Trance |
| Money Hai Toh Honey Hai Money Hai Toh Honey Hai Money Hai Toh Honey Hai is a Bollywood comedy film directed by Ganesh Acharya and produced by Kumar Mangat. It features a cast of stars including Govinda, Aftab Shivdasani, Upen Patel, Hansika Motwani, Celina Jaitley and Manoj Bajpai in the lead roles with Ravi Kissen and Prem Chopra in supporting... |
2008 | Bollywood | Rangeeli Raat |
| Dostana Dostana (2008 film) Dostana is a 2008 romantic comedy film. It stars Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham and Priyanka Chopra in the lead roles. The film was directed by Tarun Mansukhani who previously was Karan Johar's assistant. It was produced by Dharma Productions.... |
2008 | Bollywood | Maa Da Ladla |
| Mini Punjab | 2009 | Punjabi | Rabb Dilaan De |
| Love Aaj Kal Love Aaj Kal Love Aaj Kal is a 2009 Bollywood film starring Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone in lead roles with Rahul Khanna, Rishi Kapoor and Giselli Monteiro in supporting roles. The film is directed by Imtiaz Ali and produced by Saif Ali Khan and Dinesh Vijan... |
2009 | Bollywood | Aahun Aahun, Aahun Aahun Remix |
| Punnyan Di Raat | 2009 | Punjabi | Cham Cham Chamke |
| Tere Sang | 2009 | Bollywood | Leja Leja |
| Ruslaan | 2009 | Bollywood | Maula Maula, Maula Maula Remix |
| Dil Bole Hadippa! Dil Bole Hadippa! -External links:* from IBN Live.in* from Orissadiary.com... |
2009 | Bollywood | Discowale Khisko Remix |
| Ladd Gaye Peche | 2010 | Punjabi | Oh ye...Oh ye.. |
| Chance Pe Dance Chance Pe Dance -External links:* * *... |
2010 | Bollywood | Pe..Pe..Pepein, Pe..Pe..Pepein Remix |
| Click Click (2010 film) Click is a 2010 Hindi horror film starring Shreyas Talpade. Critics such as Taran Adarsh noted the film's similarity to the 2004 Thai horror film Shutter.-Plot:... |
2010 | Bollywood | Aameen Suma Aameen |
| Right Yaaa Wrong | 2010 | Bollywood | Lakhnavi Kabaab, Lakhnavi Kabaab Remix |
| Kedi Kedi (2010 film) Kedi is a 2010 Telugu language film directed by debutant Kiran Kumar. The film stars Nagarjuna and Mamta Mohandas in the lead roles. Ankur Vikal plays the role of the antagonist. Music was scored by Sandeep Chowtha, who previously scored music for Nagarjuna's earlier films Ninne Pelladutha ,... |
2010 | Telugu | Enduko Enthaki |
| Thamassu Thamassu Tamassu is an Indian Kannada-language movie directed by journalist Agni Shridhar, starring Shivarajkumar and Padmapriya. The movie was released on June 11, 2010 and received extremely positive reviews... |
2010 | Kannada | Nodu Baare |
| Krantiveer - The Revolution | 2010 | Bollywood | Firangi Paani |
| Badmaash Company Badmaash Company Badmaash Company is a 2010 Bollywood film directed by actor-turned-director Parmeet Sethi, produced by Aditya Chopra and starring Shahid Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, Meiyang Chаng and Vir Das in the lead roles... |
2010 | Bollywood | Jingle Jingle |
| Tere Bin Laden Tere Bin Laden Tere Bin Laden is a 2010 Bollywood satire film produced by Walkwater Media and written and directed by Abhishek Sharma. The film stars Pakistani pop singer Ali Zafar in the lead role as an ambitious young reporter, who, in his desperation to migrate to the U.S., makes a fake Osama bin Laden video... |
2010 | Bollywood | Kukudu |
| Mel Karade Rabba Mel Karade Rabba Mel Karade Rabba is a 2010 Punjabi film directed by Navaniat Singh with story, screenplay & dialogues by Dheeraj Rattan, produced by Rajan Batra and Vivek Ohri, and starring Jimmy Shergill, Gippy Grewal, Neeru Bajwa, Amar Noorie, Sunita Dhir & Shavinder Mahal.Mel Karade Rabba released on 16th July,... |
2010 | Punjabi | Dil Wali Kothi, Balle Balle, Dil Wali Kothi [Remix] |
| Dabangg Dabangg Dabangg is a 2010 Hindi action film, directed by Abhinav Kashyap in his directorial debut and produced by Arbaaz Khan under the Arbaaz Khan Productions. The lead actors in the film include Arbaaz's elder brother, Salman Khan and Sonakshi Sinha... |
2010 | Bollywood | Humka Peeni Hai, Humka Peeni Hai [Remix] |
| Soch Lo Soch Lo Soch Lo is 2010 Hindi mystery film developed under the banner of Sun Entertainment, directed by Sartaj Singh Pannu and produced by Karanbir Singh Pannu. The film features actors Sartaj Singh Pannu, Iris Maity, Nishan Nanaiah, Barkha Madan, Himanshu Kohli and Bhupinder Singh... |
2010 | Bollywood | Faani Dayar |
| Action Replayy | 2010 | Bollywood | Zor Ka Jhatka [Remix] |
| Band Baaja Baaraat Band Baaja Baaraat Band Baaja Baaraat , also known by the abbreviated form BBB is a 2010 Indian feature film that marks the directing debut of Maneesh Sharma and stars Anushka Sharma and newcomer Ranveer Singh in the lead roles. Produced and distributed by Yash Raj Films, the film is a romantic comedy set in the... |
2010 | Bollywood | Ainvayi [Club Remix] |
| No Problem No Problem (film) No Problem is a 2010 Bollywood action comedy film directed by Anees Bazmee and produced by Anil Kapoor who also stars as the main character. It also stars Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, Sushmita Sen, Paresh Rawal, Kangana Ranaut, Neetu Chandra and Suniel Shetty. The shooting of the film began in July... |
2010 | Bollywood | Shakira, Shakira [Remix] |
| Mar Jawan Gur Khake Mar Jawan Gur Khake Mar Jawan Gur Khake is a 2010 Punjabi film directed by Aditya Sood and produced by Jagdish Sahota. The film premiered 3 December 2010 globally.- Plot :... |
2010 | Punjabi | Bolliyan, Dard Bolde Ne, Mar Jawan Gur Khake [Remix] |
| Yamla Pagla Deewana | 2010 | Bollywood | Chamki Jawaani |
| Toonpur Ka Superrhero | 2010 | Bollywood | Nach Mere Naal, Nach Mere Naal [Remix] |
| Patiala House Patiala House Patiala House is a 2011 Hindi family drama / sports film directed by Nikhil Advani and starring Akshay Kumar and Anushka Sharma. British Asian Actor Armaan Kirmani also makes his debut in this film as Akshay's brother... |
2011 | Bollywood | Rola Pe Gaya, Rola Pe Gaya [Remix] |
| 7 Khoon Maaf | 2011 | Bollywood | Awaara |
| Thank You Thank You (2011 film) Thank You is a 2011 Bollywood romantic comedy film directed by Anees Bazmee and produced by UTV Motion Pictures. It features Akshay Kumar, Bobby Deol, Sonam Kapoor, Suniel Shetty, Irrfan Khan, Celina Jaitley and Rimi Sen. The film was released on April 8, 2011. Thank You is about three married men... |
2011 | Bollywood | Razia, Razia [Remix] |
| U R My Jaan U R My Jaan -Track listing:- External links :* * * *... |
2011 | Bollywood | Bin Tere We Mahi |
| Sahi Dhandhe Galat Bande | 2011 | Bollywood | Thap Denge |
| Bas Ek Tamanna | 2011 | Bollywood | Khuda Vandi |
| Ye Stupid Pyar | 2011 | Bollywood | Ajj Ishq Da Mausam |
| Yaar Annmulle Yaar Annmulle Yaar Annmulle is a 2011 Indian Punjabi language film based on three friends and their college life. It stars Arya Babbar, Yuvraj Hans , Harish Verma, Jividha Ashta, Kajal Jain, Jenny in lead roles and directed by Anurag Singh. The film was released on 7 October 2011.-External links:* * *... |
2011 | Punjabi | Mera Peer Jaane Meri (Peerh) |
| Na Jaane Kabse | 2011 | Bollywood | Thand Pe Gayi |
| Pure Punjabi | 2011 | Punjabi | Daddy Kehnde Ne |
Music albums
- 1990 : Charkhe Di Ghook (CTC)
- 2003 : Jadon Da Saada Dil Tuttia (SAGA)
- 2004 : Ik Zindri (Speed Records)
- 2007 : Salaam (Speed Records), released as Tere Bin (Kamlee Records) in the UK
- 2010 : Jind Mahi(Speed Records)
Tracks on Compilations
- 2009 : Sajni, Teri Sajni (Sony BMG)
- 2010 : Nach Ke Vikha, Jhanjar Chanak Payee (Speed Records)
- 2011 : Tu Hi Tu, Star PlusSTAR PlusSTAR Plus is a Hindi language general entertainment television channel based in India. The channel is part of the STAR TV network's bouquet of channels...
Anthem
Devotional albums
- 2007 : Aaj Hai Jagrata (T-Series)
- 2009 : Guru Ravidass Ji Di Bani (T-Series)
- 2010 : Maa Meharan Kardi (T-Series)
- 2010 : Shiv Bhole Bhandari (T-Series)
- 2010 : Singh Jaikare Bolde (T-Series)
Singles
| Album | Year | Tracks | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhol Jageero Da | 2001 | Dhol Jageero Da, Kuriyan Panjab Diya, Mahi | Moviebox Birmingham Ltd. |
| Vix It Up | 2004 | Aj Kal | Kamlee Records |
| Sun Ve Rabba | 2005 | Tu Badli, Sahaan Vargiye | Speed Records |
| GroundShaker-2 | 2008 | Ik Vaari Haa | Planet Recordz |
| Teenagers | 2008 | Teenagers | Speed Records |
| Bas Kar | 2008 | Chakar | 4Play Recordings |
| 2009 Vich No Tension | 2009 | Julfan De Naag | Speed Records |
| Saada Punjab | 2009 | Ishq Diyaan Chotaan (Dholna) | T-Series |
| Project Rehab | 2009 | Choorian | Kamlee Records |
| Blacklisted | 2009 | Chari Jawani | VIP Records |
| Re-Lit | 2009 | Put Jattan Da Baliyeh, Put Jattan Da (Bounce) | Organised Rhyme |
| Jhanjar Chanak Payee | 2010 | Nach Ke Dikha | Speed Records |
| Jashan-2010 | 2010 | Gidhe Vich Ik Boli | Star Makers |
| Ashke Mitran De | 2010 | Ishqe Di Guddi, Khair Nahi | Spine Music |
| Munde Punjabi | 2010 | Munde Punjabi | Speed Records |
| Dil Karda | 2010 | Dil Karda, Dil Karda (Acoustic Version), Dil Karda (Instrumental) | Limitless Records Ltd |
| American Desi | 2010 | Teray Hussan De Maare | MovieBox, Speed Records |
| Maahi - My Love | 2010 | Maahi Da Maahi Da | T-Series |
| Dramey Baazi | 2011 | By God | MovieBox |
| DJ Bhuvi XS | 2011 | Dream Girl | T-Series |
| Ek Gera | 2011 | Ek Gera | Kamlee Records |
| Unleashed | 2011 | Janeman Tere Bina | Kamlee Records |
| Bhangrafornia | 2011 | Ik Kurdi Punjaban | Desi Impact Prod. |
| Saari Saari Raat | 2011 | Aaja Sohniye Aaja | Moviebox |
| Sajna | 2011 | Sajna | Stripes Productions |