Yasser Desai is a prominent Indian playback singer known for his soulful voice and contributions to Bollywood and Gujarati cinema. His career trajectory, from research lab to singing sensation, is truly inspiring.
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Yasser Desai was born on Wednesday, November 15, 1989, in Mumbai, India. As of 2023, he is 34 years old. His zodiac sign is Scorpio. He holds a master’s degree in Biotechnology from National College, Mumbai, showcasing his diverse academic background.
Physical Appearance
Yasser possesses a striking physical presence:
- Height: 5’ 11½”
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family, Caste & Girlfriend
He hails from a Muslim family. He has an older brother, Zoheb Desai, who has also been a source of support throughout his journey.
Career
His path to success is quite unique. While working in a research lab, he honed his singing skills by creating scratch tracks for others. A pivotal moment arrived when a song he sang for Palak Muchhal reached Zee Music, leading to a contract with the label. His Bollywood debut was in the film “Beiimaan Love” (2016), where he showcased his talent in three songs.
Since then, his career has blossomed, with hit songs like “Twist Kamariya,” “Jogi,” “Pallo Latke,” “Mehbooba,” and many more gracing the airwaves. Beyond Bollywood, he’s also made his mark in Gujarati cinema with “Tarva de” from “Rachna No Dabbo” (2017). His versatility extends to web series as well, with contributions to “Zakhmi,” “Bade Bhaiya Ke Dulhan,” and “Dil Sambhal Jaa Zara.”
Favourite Things
Here’s a glimpse into Yasser’s preferences:
- Beverage: Tea
- Singer(s): Arijit Singh, Atif Aslam, Jagjit Singh, Shankar Mahadevan, Kishore Kumar
- Song: “Rafta Rafta” from “Hulchul”
- Sports: Football, Volleyball
Facts
Some interesting facts about Yasser Desai:
- He enjoys playing football and traveling.
- He’s often called “Yasss” or “YD.”
- He’s self-taught, having sung since age 11 without formal training.
- In 2019, he won the Zee Cine Award for Best Male Playback Singer for “Naino Ne Baandhi” from “Gold.”
- He plays the Casio and guitar, learning the guitar initially with a broken instrument before receiving a new one from a friend.
- He maintains his fitness through regular gym workouts and enjoys sketching in his free time.
Musical Milestones
To better illustrate his prolific career, here’s a table highlighting some of Yasser’s key musical achievements:
Year | Song Title | Film/Series | Notes |
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2016 | Main Adhoora, Mere Peeche Hindustan, RangReza (Male) | Beiimaan Love | Bollywood Debut |
2017 | Tarva de | Rachna No Dabbo | Gujarati Film Debut |
2019 | Naino Ne Baandhi | Gold | Zee Cine Award for Best Male Playback Singer |
Various | Twist Kamariya, Jogi, Pallo Latke, Mehbooba, Monobina, Beh Chala, Maheroo | Various Films/Series | Notable Hit Songs |