Shahul Hameed

Chennai, Tamilnadu, India

Shahul Hameed (Born 24/12/1958 - Died 03/03/1997) was an Indian playback singer who sang predominantly in Tamil cinema under the music direction of the Academy winner A. R. Rahman. His association with the composer dates back to the TV jingles in the 1980s. He is most known for songs, Rasaathi En Usuru from Thiruda Thiruda (1993), Usilampatti Penkutty from Gentleman [1993], Edhuku Pondaati from Kilaku cheemaiyile [1993], Maari Mazha Peyyadho from Uzhavan [1993], Senthamizh Naatu Thamizhachiye from Vandicholai Chinraasu (1994), Urvasi Urvasi , Petta Rap from Kadhalan (1994), Madrasa Suthi kaata Poren from May maadham [1994], Pachakili paadum Ooru from Karuthamma [1994], Aathaadi Enna Udambu from Sindhu nadhi poo [1994], Aval Varuvaala from Neruku Ner [1997], Vaarayo Thozhi from Jeans (1998) and More.

Shahul used to be a regular TV show [Doordharsan] singer in the 1980s. He has sung more than 30 songs in Ilamthendral and other shows. He was highly noticed on the television in the year 1982. During this time, he met A. R. Rahman who was also popular in composing TV jingles. Their first association was for the album Deen Isai Maalai, a Muslim Devotional album in 1989. There were some songs from this combination in the early 1990s and they became close friends.

Shahul Hameed died in a car crash in the year 1997 near Ulundurpet, Vilupuram District.