# Babla Mehta > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Babla_Mehta > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Babla_Mehta.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babla_Mehta > Source revision: 1353815191 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Indian Hindi film playback singer This article may incorporate text from a large language model, which is prohibited in Wikipedia articles. It may include hallucinated information, copyright violations, claims not verified in cited sources, original research, or fictitious references. Any such material should be removed. The reason given is: This 2024 rewrite, which introduced WP:AISIGNS in promotional tone (extra to that tagged in 2016), vocab distribution, etc (January 2026) (Learn how and when to remove this message) This article contains promotional content. Please help improve it by removing promotional language and inappropriate external links, and by adding encyclopedic text written from a neutral point of view. See our advice if the article is about you and read our scam warning in case someone asks for money to edit this article. (February 2016) (Learn how and when to remove this message) Babla Mehta Born Babla Mehta Delhi, India Died (2025-07-22)July 22, 2025[1] Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Genres Bhajans Indian Classical Playback singing Occupations Singer Composer Audio Engineer Years active 1989-present Musical artist **Babla Mehta** was an [Indian](/source/Indian_people) film [playback singer](/source/Playback_singer), [composer](/source/Composer), and [audio engineer](/source/Audio_engineer) hailing from [Delhi](/source/Delhi), India. His career, which began in the late 1980s, was primarily focused on playback singing for [Bollywood](/source/Bollywood) films,[2] specializing in [bhajans](/source/Bhajan) and Indian classical music genres. Mehta has recorded over 250 songs and released 10 solo albums throughout his career.[3] ## Career **Playback Singing** Babla Mehta gained prominence in the 1990s as a playback singer in Bollywood. His notable contributions include songs in popular films such as "*[Tahalka](/source/Tahalka)*" (1992), "*[Dil Hai Ke Maanta Nahi](/source/Dil_Hai_Ke_Manta_Nahin)*" (1991), and "*[Jeene Do](/source/Jeene_Do)*" (1990). He has collaborated extensively with renowned music directors including [Nadeem-Shravan](/source/Nadeem-Shravan), [Rajesh Roshan](/source/Rajesh_Roshan), [Bappi Lahiri](/source/Bappi_Lahiri), [Anu Malik](/source/Anu_Malik). His debut song in Hindi films, "Tere Mere Hoton Pe," featuring [Lata Mangeshkar](/source/Lata_Mangeshkar), marked a significant milestone in his career.[4] **Composition and Other Work** Beyond playback singing, Babla Mehta has ventured into composition. Notably, he set to music four poems authored by former Prime Minister [Atal Behari Vajpayee](/source/Atal_Behari_Vajpayee), which were performed live on Vajpayee's birthday in [New Delhi](/source/New_Delhi).[5] Additionally, he has composed music for commercials and contributed to the soundtrack of the film "Wounded" (2007).[6] **Live Performances** Babla Mehta is recognized for his dynamic live performances across various countries, including India,[7] Canada, the United States, South Africa, and several European and Asian nations.[8] ## Live Albums and Shows Below is the list where Babla Mehta's songs were used (Bollywood movies), as well as his albums and live shows from various countries. ### Filmography *[Chandni](/source/Chandni_(1989_film))* (1989) *[Jeene Do](/source/Jeene_Do)* (1990) *[Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin](/source/Dil_Hai_Ke_Manta_Nahin)* (1991) *[Sadak](/source/Sadak)* (1991) *[Naamcheen](/source/Naamcheen)* (1991) *[Beta](/source/Beta_(film))* (1992) *[Tahalka](/source/Tahalka)* (1992) *[Janam Se Pehle](/source/Janam_Se_Pehle)* (1994) *[Pyar Ka Rog](/source/Pyar_Ka_Rog)* (1994) *Nazzar* (1995) *[Aatank Hi Aatank](/source/Aatank_Hi_Aatank)* (1995) ### Albums *Zuban Pe Dard Bhari Daastan* (1987) *Mukesh ki Yaadein (Vols. 1-10)* (1988) ### Live Shows Babla Mehta started as a stage artist. His live show audience spans continents to the West Indies, USA, Canada, UK, the Netherlands, Portugal,[5] South Africa, Mauritius, Singapore, Thailand, and the Middle East: - Rajesh Roshan show – World Tour - Madhuri Dixit show – London, USA, Canada - Shahrukh Khan, Juhi Chawla show – World Tour - Bappi Lahiri show – South Africa - Akshay Kumar show – World Tour - Solo show on [Raj Kapoor](/source/Raj_Kapoor) at Rang Sharda Auditorium - Bandra Mumbai ‘Kehta Hai Joker’ - Golkonda Resort, Hyderabad - Solo show on Raj Kapoor titled *The Showman*, Rang Sharda Auditorium, [Bandra, Mumbai](/source/Bandra%2C_Mumbai) - Live solo show in Mukesh titled *Mukesh – RK to Big B* at [Manek Sabhagraha, Mumbai](/source/Mumbai) - Live solo show on Mukesh titled *Mukesh – RK to Big B* at Siri Fort Auditorium, [New Delhi](/source/New_Delhi) ### Bhajan Albums *Sampoorna Sundar Kaand* (1988) *Bajrang Baan* (1988) *Mamta Ka Mandir* (1991) *Parv Kumbh Ka Nyara* (1996) *Jaya Shree Hanumaan* (1997) *Ram Charit Maanas* (1997) *Bhakti Saagar* *Jag Janani* Pahadon wali matarani ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Singer Babla Mehta, know as Voice of Mukesh, dies in Mumbai"](https://www.indiatoday.in/entertainment/music/story/singer-babla-mehta-known-as-voice-of-mukesh-dies-in-mumbai-2760726-2025-07-24). *India Today*. 24 July 2025. Retrieved 24 July 2025. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Babla Mehta - Biography - IMDb"](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1176092/bio/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm). *[IMDb](/source/IMDb)*. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Babla Mehta – Seasonal Bollywood Singer with close resemblance to Mukesh's magical voice"](https://mywordsnthoughts.com/myworld/babla-mehta-seasonal-bollywood-singer-with-close-resemblance-to-mukeshs-magical-voice/). 26 September 2019. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Hindi Devotional And Spiritual Song 'Bajrang Baan' Sung By Babla Mehta | Hindi Bhakti Songs, Devotional Songs, Bhajans and Pooja Aarti Songs | Babla Mehta Songs | Hindi Devotional Songs"](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/lifestyle/devotional/hindi/hindi-devotional-and-spiritual-song-bajrang-baan-sung-by-babla-mehta-hindi-bhakti-songs-devotional-songs-bhajans-and-pooja-aarti-songs-babla-mehta-songs-hindi-devotional-songs/videoshow/87871524.cms). *[The Times of India](/source/The_Times_of_India)*. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:0_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:0_5-1) ["Noted Singer Babla Mehta, The Voice of Mukesh pays tribute to Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee"](https://medium.com/@nilimashah01/noted-singer-babla-mehta-the-voice-of-mukesh-pays-tribute-to-shri-atal-bihari-vajpayee-444d33ff18b8). 21 February 2018. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Babla Mehta - IMDb"](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1176092/). *[IMDb](/source/IMDb)*. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["The Musical All-Rounder, Babla Mehta"](https://www.pressreleasepoint.com/musical-allrounder-babla-mehta). 1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Babla Mehta, Concerts, Musical Live Shows"](https://abb8c91b-cfd2-4ae6-ba53-16579fe1acb1.usrfiles.com/archives/abb8c9_cd41354a031b4903a4fcd7814ab8817a.zip). 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