Tony Kakkar (born April 9, 1984) was born in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India. He is an Indian singer, songwriter and music composer. He is famous for his unique style of cringe pop songs that have garnered him a large following in the music industry. In 2012, he made his debut in Bollywood as a music director with the film Mr. Bhatti on Chutti, where he composed the song "Good Boys Bad Boys".
Tony Kakkar comes from a family of singers, with his siblings Sonu Kakkar and Neha Kakkar also making a name for themselves in the industry. His family moved from Rishikesh to Delhi in the 1990s, where the siblings used to sing at jagratas. Later in 2004, Kakkar and his sister Neha shifted to Mumbai to pursue their musical dreams. In Mumbai, Tony started learning the technical aspects of composing music and worked as a lyricist for composer Sandeep Chowta. He composed the song "Sawan Aaya Hai" for the film Creature 3D, which became a chartbuster.
In 2015, Tony Kakkar co-founded the record label Desi Music Factory with Anshul Garg. The label has produced several successful music videos and songs, including "Ludo" and "Kanta Laga," which went viral on social media platforms.
Despite his success, Tony Kakkar has faced criticism for copying visuals from K-pop songs on several occasions. The visuals for his song "Shona Shona," which was released in 2020, were found to be similar to B1A4's "Like A Movie" and IZ*ONE's "Beware." Similarly, his song "Booty Shake," released in 2021, was heavily based on a K-pop song. The music video was alleged to be similar to K-pop girl group Blackpink's music video called "Ice Cream." Despite the criticism, Tony Kakkar has continued to make music that resonates with his fans.
In 2020, Tony Kakkar appeared as a mentor on the singing reality show "Taare Zameen Par" along with Shankar Mahadevan and Jonita Gandhi. His contribution to the show helped many aspiring singers to hone their skills and become better performers.
In conclusion, Tony Kakkar is a talented singer, songwriter, and music composer who has made a name for himself in the music industry. Despite facing criticism for his work, his dedication and passion for creating music have helped him to succeed in his career. His contribution to the industry as a mentor has also helped to shape the careers of many aspiring singers. Tony Kakkar's journey in the industry is an inspiration to many young artists who aspire to make a name for themselves in the music world.
