Ravi K. Tripathi is an Indian playback singer, composer and music director. He competed on the television music reality show Indian Idol in season 2 in 2006. He was the only Indian artist to have been invited to perform and represent India at the closing ceremony of the 2010 Asian Games, in Guangzhou, China.
Career In 2005, Tripathi participated in the second season of Indian music reality show Indian Idol and was the top finalist. He hosted the singing reality show Close Up Performer on Doordarshan in 2008. His first solo album, Baatain, was released on 26 February 2009 by Times Music and received a positive response. In that same year, he made his Bollywood debut with the song "India Se Aaya Tera Dost" from the film Chandni Chowk to China.
In 2010, Tripathi was invited to perform at the closing ceremony of the Asian Games held in Guangzhou, China, the only Indian singer after K S Chithra to have entertained a Chinese audience. His second album, Sri Siddhivinayak Morya, was released in 2009 by Worldwide Records. He has also lent his voice to some TV shows including Ramayan.
Television Year Show Role Channel2006Indian Idol (season 2)Participant (Top 6 finalist)Sony TV2008Close-up PerformerHostDoordarshan
Discography Year Song Film/Album Note 2009 "India se aya tera dost" Chandni Chowk to China singer 2016Red AffairMusic director2017Red SignalMusic director and singer2017Laajwanti OnlineMusic director
Filmography Year Film Role Language 2013 Boji ayee hmaar angna Kishan (male lead) Bhojpuri
Awards and recognition In November 2016, he received Uttar Pradesh Ratan Award by Shivpal Singh Yadav for his contribution to the music industry.
References
External links Print media news articles Ravi K. Tripathi at Hungama.com iTunes profile