Shailender Singh Sodhi , commonly known as Shellee, is an Indian poet, film lyricist and writer. He commonly works in Bollywood. He was born in Chandigarh, India.
Early life
His father Himmat Singh Sodhi, is a poet and a writer.
Shellee wrote poetry and stories from an early age. After studying at DAV School, Ambala cantonment, he studied theater from Ambala Cantt and Panjab University, Chandigarh.[1] In 1995 he moved to Mumbai to assist Gulzar.[2] Though he wanted to act, he was not a skilled actor.[3]
He was a Censor Board member for four years. In 2008, Anurag Kashyap approached him to write the lyrics for Dev.D. Known for introducing new words in his lyrics, he rose to fame quickly.[3][1]
He says he got the name “Shellee”, when one of his teachers, who was a fan of English poet PB Shelley, started calling him Shelley. The nickname later became ‘Shellee.’[4][5]
Career
He has worked as lyricist and background music composer for various Bollywood films including the critically acclaimed Dev D. and Udta Punjab. He is working on a documentary film on the Hakka community living in Kolkata for many generations.[citation needed]
As Lyricist
| Year | Film | Songs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Dev.D | Maahi Menu
Pardesi Dhol Yaara Dhol Hiknaal Ranjhana |
|
| 2011 | Bheja Fry 2 | Banjaare | |
| 2013 | 3G | Khalbali | |
| 2016 | Udta Punjab | Da Da Dasse
Chita Ve Hass Nach Le Vadiya |
|
| Fan | Ghaint Fan – Punjabi Version | ||
| 2017 | Phillauri | Dum Dum Punjabi Version | |
| 2018 | Manmarziyaan | Kundali
Bijlee Giregi Jaisi Teri Marzi Sachi Mohabbat Haila Chonch Ladhiyaan Dhayaanchaand Grey Wala Shade Daarya F For Fyaar |
|
| Veere Di Wedding | Pappi Le Loon | ||
| 3 Storeys | Azaadiyaan | ||
| 2019 | Little Baby | Take It Easy | |
| 2020 | AT Azaad | Raadhe (Songs of Faith)
Pavansutt (Songs of Faith) Jump (Songs of Dance) Dilli Di Kudhiyaan (Songs of Dance) |
|
| Jai Mummy Di | Jai Mummy Di (Title Track) | ||
| Waah Zindagi | Jindhadi
Patanga Naino |
||
| 2021 | AT Azaad | Raunakein – Sonngs of Soil | |
| Hello Charlie | Gypsy Guitar | ||
| Hum Do Hamare Do | Bansuri
Kamli Mauj E Karam Raula Pae Gayaa Dum Gutkoon Vedha Sajjeyaa |
||
| AT Azaad | Samjhe Na
Jaadu Solna Women Desi |
||
| 2022 | Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat | Duniyaa
Banjaare Women Desi Ghangor Connection Netlfix & Chill Mohabbat Se Kranti Maintenance Tabah Tabah |
|
| Jersey | Maiyaa Mainu
Mehram Baliye Re Jind Meriye |
||
| 2023 | Gulmohar | Sapno kI Pakhi
Woh Ghar Hori Mein |
|
| Coke Studio Bharat | Chaudhary | ||
| Pippa | Main Parwaan
Jazbaat Mohabbatein Shukriya |
||
| 2024 | Sharmajee Ki Beti | Jind Mahi | |
| Jahankilla | Dil O Jaan
Ae Yaariyan Saaje Khaabe Man Mutabik Shubh Karman |
Punjabi Movie | |
| Shahkot | Badi Tanhai | ||
| Buckingham Palace | Halki Khanak | ||
| 2025 | The Lohri Song | Sundar Mundariye | |
| Vadakkan | Rang Likha | Malayalam Movie | |
| Ghich Pich | Munda Patteya Gaya
Yaariyan Pyaar Ch Tere |
As Main Composer
| Year | Film | Songs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Dev.D | Maahi Menu
Pardesi Dhol Yaara Dhol Hiknaal Ranjhana |
|
| 2011 | Bheja Fry 2 | Banjaare | |
| 2016 | Udta Punjab | Da Da Dasse
Chita Ve Hass Nach Le Vadiya |
|
| Fan | Ghaint Fan – Punjabi Version | ||
| 2017 | Phillauri | Dum Dum Punjabi Version | |
| 2018 | Veere Di Wedding | Pappi Le Loon | |
| 3 Storeys | Azaadiyaan | ||
| 2019 | Little Baby | Take It Easy | |
| 2020 | AT Azaad | Radhe (Songs of Faith)
Pavansutt (Songs of Faith) Jump (Songs of Dance) Dilli Di Kudhiyaan (Songs of Dance) |
|
| Jai Mummy Di | Jai Mummy Di (Title Track) | ||
| Waah Zindagi | Jindhadi
Patanga Naino |
||
| 2021 | AT Azaad | Raunakein – Sonngs of Soil | |
| Hello Charlie | Gypsy Guitar | ||
| Hum Do Hamare Do | Bansuri
Kamli Mauj E Karam Raula Pae Gayaa Dum Gutkoon Vedha Sajjeyaa |
||
| AT Azaad | Samjhe Na
Jaadu Solna Women Desi |
||
| 2022 | Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat | Duniyaa
Banjaare Women Desi Ghangor Connection Netlfix & Chill Mohabbat Se Kranti Maintenance Tabah Tabah |
|
| Jersey | Maiyya Mainu
Mehram Baliye Re Jind Meriye |
||
| 2023 | Gulmohar | Sapno Ki Pakhi
Woh Ghar Hori Mein |
|
| Coke Studio Bharat | Chaudhary | ||
| Pippa | Main Parwaan
Jazbaat Mohabbatein Shukriya |
||
| Yaatris | Baje Hawa Mein Guitar | ||
| 2024 | Sharmajee Ki Beti | Jind Mahi | |
| Jahankilla | Dil O Jaan
Ae Yaariyan Saaje Khaabe Man Mutabik Shubh Karman |
Punjabi Movie | |
| Shahkot | Badi Tanhai | ||
| Buckingham Palace | Halki Khanak | ||
| 2025 | The Lohri Song | Sundar Mundariye | |
| Vadakkan | Rang Likha | Malayalam Movie | |
| Ghich Pich | Munda Patteya Gaya
Yaariyan Pyaar Ch Tere |
Sinlges
| Year | Song Name |
|---|---|
| 2017 | Terra Rosa |
| 2025 | Soot Ke Dhaage |
| Beeba |
References
- ^ a b “The man who gave ‘chitta’ to Udta Punjab — Chandigarh lyricist Shellee”. 17 June 2016.
- ^ “A mind full of words”. 15 October 2015.
- ^ a b Words are all he has
- ^ “Shellee: You can’t use ‘Om jai jagdish hare’ for a song like ‘Chitta ve’ – Times of India”.
- ^ “Udta Punjab’s Chitta Ve Is Written By This Chandigarhian!”. www.ghaintpunjab.com. Archived from the original on 30 June 2018. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
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