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Vaibhav Shrivastava, more popularly known as Vayu, is an Indian singer and songwriter, who has been active in the industry for over 10 years. He signed on to Sony Music India as an exclusive artist in 2018.[1][2]

Vayu
Born	Madhya Pradesh, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Lyricist, Singer, Music Composer
Years active	2009–present

Early life

Vayu was born in Madhya Pradesh and spent his childhood years in small towns like Singrauli and Rewa. His mother used to affectionately call him Vayu, and the nickname stuck. His parents moved to Bhopal after he finished his schooling.^{[citation needed]}

Vayu moved to Indore to study Graphic Designing and later shifted to Pune to pursue Masters in Mass Communication from Symbiosis Institute of Mass Communication (SIMC).[3]

Career

Vayu moved to Mumbai in 2009 and worked in advertising by writing for various mediums like print and TV. He finally got his first lyricist break by Ram Gopal Verma in the 2010 movie, Rann. With Oopar Oopar Renn De (Bro Anthem) in 2014 and Banno from Tanu Weds Manu Returns in 2015, he established his credentials as a quirky and hit lyricist, and found a name in the industry. Initially, Vayu started out in Bollywood with his friend Tanishk Bagchi, but the two have now gone separate solo ways, occasionally collaborating on a song or two.[3][4]

Vayu wrote the lyrics for Arjun Kanungo's single Gallan Tipsiyaan[5] and Akasa's single "Thug Ranjha".[6]

Vayu has written and co-composed Sanedo from Mitron, 2018 (starring Jackky Bhagnani and Kritika Kamra). He has written the lyrics for Chad Gayi Hai and Monobina from the Akshay Kumar movie, Gold.

He has also written the lyrics for 3 songs (Milegi Milegi, Kamariya, Nazar Na Lag Jaaye) in the latest hit movie Stree, starring Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor with Pankaj Tripathi, Aparshakti Khurrana, and Abhishek Banerjee appearing in supporting roles.

Badhaaiyan Tenu is a track written by Vayu, for the upcoming comedy drama film Badhaai Ho directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma.

Vayu wrote the Pepsi Anthem Swag Se Solo and also composed it along with Tanishk Bagchi.

He is a composer, lyricist and singer of a song under label of Sony Music India named as Baatein Karo. It was released in March 2020. Shot in India and Sri Lanka. A soulful track on smartphone life consuming the importance of in person talks.[7]

Discography

Vayu has contributed to several Bollywood movies as lyricist and performer. Following is his discography.

Song name	Movie	Role	Year of Release
Sikkon Ki Andhi Bhook Hai	Rann	Lyricist	2010
Karma Dharma	Rakht Charitra
Mila To Marega
Jab Se Mein Choti Thi	Not A Love Story		2011
Rangeela Re
Woh Ek Pal
Kammo	Department		2012
Mumbai Police
Bad Boys
Banno Tera Swagger	Tanu Weds Manu Returns		2015
Beat Pe Booty	A Flying Jatt	Lyricist, Singer	2016
Khair Mangda		Lyricist
Kankad	Shubh Mangal Savdhan	Lyricist, Composer	2017
Kanha
Kanha (Male)
Laddoo
Rocket Saiyyan
Beat It Bijuriya	Munna Michael
Twist Kamariya	Bareilly Ki Barfi
Balma Yegh Karma	Brij Mohan Amar Rahe	Lyricist
Disco Disco	A Gentleman
Chandralekha
Bandook Meri Laila
Lagdi Hai Thaai	Simran
Majaa Ni Life
Single Rehne De
Piya Aa	Haseena Parkar
Jai Mata Di	Bhoomi	Lyricist (with Utkarsh Naithani)
Manva Likes to Fly	Tumhari Sulu	Lyricist
Ye Waqt Maut Ka Hai	The House Next Door
Gallan Tipsiyaan	Single by Arjun Kanungo
Thug Ranjha	Single by Akasa		2018
Chad Gayi Hai	Gold
Monobina
Milegi Milegi	Stree
Kamariya
Nazar Na Lag Jaye
Dil Ka Darzi		Lyricist, Singer
Sanedo	Mitron	Lyricist, Composer
Beat Junglee	Dil Juunglee	Lyricist
Shubh Din	Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran
Thare Vaaste
Kasumbi
The Naari Naari Song	Made in China		2019
Zumba	Good Newwz
Baatein Karo	Single By Vayu	Composer, Lyricist, Singer, Performer	2020
Mile Sur	Street Dancer 3D	Lyricist, Singer
Start Stop	Laxmii	Lyricist, Composer
Pyaar Kar Le	Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan	Lyricist Along with Ikka, Sameer
Raakh		Composer, Lyricist
Aisi Taisi
Gabru		Lyricist
Kaafi
Kya Karte
Pass Nahi	Shakuntala Devi
Rani Hindustani
Kheench Te Naach	Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui		2021
Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui 2.0
Zaalima Coca-Cola	Bhuj: The Pride of India
Doli	Helmet	Composer, Lyricist
One Two Dance	Hello Charie
Tohfa	Single By Vayu	Lyricist, Singer
Raja Boy	Velle
Badhaai Do - Title Track	Badhaai Do	Lyricist	2022
Firecracker	Jayeshbhai Jordaar	Lyricist along with Kumaar
Firecracker (English)		Lyricist along with Kumaar and Vishal Dadlani

Awards and nominations

Year	Award Ceremony	Category	Film	Song	Result	Reference(s)
2015	Mirchi Music Awards	Upcoming Music Composer of The Year	Tanu Weds Manu: Returns	"Banno"	Nominated	[8]
		Upcoming Lyricist of The Year

References

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