Mumbai, 24 June (HS): Vikram Montrose, a resident of Civil

Lines, Prayagraj, has become a renowned music director in Bollywood. After

completing his studies at St. Joseph’s School, Prayagraj in 2005, Vikram moved

to Mumbai. For 13 years he struggled—composing for albums, scoring films, and

even working behind the scenes for others. He gave music to several films and

composed background scores for successful short film scripts, which were widely

appreciated. Then one day, a meeting with Sanjay Dutt changed his destiny.

Vikram was signed as a composer for two songs in Dutt’s boipic film Sanju. The

songs Kar Har Maidan Fateh and Baba Bolta Hai Ab Bas Ho Gaya brought him

instant recognition and fame.

After that, Vikram never looked back. He composed for Torbaaz

and Sanjay Dutt’s production Prasthanam, contributing three songs—Dil Bewda,

Charo Khane Chit, and Haji Ali Baba sung by Sukhwinder Singh. He created a

sensation again with Vidyut Jamwal’s film Commando 3, where his song Tera Baap

Aaya became a blockbuster. Another track from the same film, Irade Kar Buland

Khauf Ko Pachad De, sung by Sukhwinder Singh, also won acclaim.

Vikram was entrusted with the entire soundtrack and

background score of Mere Desh Ki Dharti. Later, in Shershah (Dharma

Productions), he composed and sang the promotional song Jai Hind Ki Sena, which

garnered 3.2 million views. For this, he received prestigious awards including

IIFA, Filmfare, and Radio Mirchi. In Akshay Kumar’s Bachchan Pandey, his song

Maar Khayega (7.1 million views) became another blockbuster. Dharma

Productions’ Liger featured his track Attack (3.6 million views), setting new

records.

His work in Akshay Kumar’s Ram Setu shook audiences

nationwide. The song Jai Shri Ram, composed and sung by Vikram, became a

massive hit with 42 million views. Vikram continued to deliver hits: Khudaya

Re, Adhira with Sanjay Dutt (2.4 million views), Mahakaal Chalo with Akshay

Kumar (13 million views), Shambhu (54 million views), Har Har Mahadev from Oh

My God (65 million views), Glass Oonchi Rakhe from Jolly LLB 3 (26 million

views), Crack with Vidyut Jamwal (7.2 million views), Jako Rakhe Saiyan from

Kill (71.6 million views), albums like Bhole Bhole (3 million views), Maa Kali

Mahakali (5.9 million views), Holi Pe Chali Goli, Sanwariya (39 million views),

Ganda Banda (1.2 million views), and even recreated Ye Desh Hai Veer Jawano Ka.

On June 26, the film Welcome to the Jungle is releasing

nationwide. Vikram has directed four songs for it, which are already trending

before release. These include two recreations—the title track Welcome to the

Jungle (21 million views) and Uncha Lamba Kad (110 million views). He also sang

Ghiss Ghiss (26 million views) himself and composed Tera Paisa Mera Paisa (1.6

million views). Vikram has directed music for numerous remarkable films. His

compositions beautifully blend the simplicity of Prayagraj’s soil with the

modernity of Mumbai. At just 36 years of age, he has achieved a stature that

many artists only dream of. His journey from Prayagraj to Mumbai is a story of

struggle, dedication, and unwavering love for music.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi