Abhishek Arora

Based in Mumbai

Abhishek Arora is a versatile music composer whose career spans films, television, and advertising, marked by his ability to merge experimentation with strong storytelling through music.

With a body of work that reflects both creative finesse and adaptability, he has collaborated with some of India’s leading production houses, including Chrome Pictures, Early Man, Rising Sun, Breathless Films, RUfilms, and Crazy Few Films.

In the advertising space, Abhishek has crafted memorable soundscapes that have become synonymous with celebrated campaigns. His compositions for Tanishq Engagement Rings (Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner), Urban Company – “Chhota Kaam?”, Hyatt – “Perfectly Yours”, Swiggy – “Gulab Jamun Uncle”, Pepsi – “Pepsi Thi Kaun Pi Gaya?”, Fortune Oil – “Ghar Ka Khana”, Google – “Diwali Shopping with Dadi”, and Tata Tea – “Alarm Abhi Baja Nahi” exemplify his range and ability to enhance brand narratives. He has also worked with global names such as Coca-Cola, Huggies, Milton, and Hindustan Unilever Limited, and lent his voice and composition to Thumb’s Up’s “Mind Charged, Body Charged” featuring Aamir Khan.

In cinema, Abhishek’s work bridges mainstream and offbeat storytelling. He has composed music for films such as Vicky Donor (2012), Running Shaadi.com (2017), Tere Bin Laden 2 (2016), Tumse Na Ho Payega (2023), October (2018), Gulabo Sitabo (2020), and Do Aur Do Pyaar (2024). His background scores in Badhaai Ho (2018), Dream Girl (2019), and several other features have been widely appreciated for their ability to seamlessly complement the narrative.

On television, he has played an influential role in shaping music for youth-centric shows, creating popular title tracks for Yeh Hai Aashiqui, Kuch To Log Kahenge, Love By Chance, and most recently, Rohit Shetty’s Indian Police Force.

With a repertoire spanning romantic ballads, playful tracks, and emotionally immersive scores, Abhishek’s work is defined by a spirit of innovation and a commitment to storytelling through sound. His diverse journey across media reflects not just technical mastery, but a deep sensitivity to the mood, emotion, and rhythm of every story.

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