Raajesh Johri

Rajesh Johri (Hindi: राजेश जौहरी راجیش سنار; 19 June 1952 – 1 March 2017[1]) was an Indian poet, Lyricist, Ad Film Maker, Voice Over Artist, and Anchor based in Mumbai.

Rajesh received his primary education from Pilani in Rajasthan and since his father was in a transferable job, he travelled during his childhood to Chandausi, Khurja and finally, Saharanpur where he completed his graduation in science stream from Jain College, in 1972.

He was a regular anchor for Sur Singar Samsad in which he shared stage with the best of artists and musicians such as Bismillah Khan, Ram Narayan, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Suresh Wadkar, and others.

Johri Penned numerous bhajans for Anup Jalota of which "Hey Sharde Maa"[1], "Tere Tan Mein Ram", "Jo Tu Mitaana Chahe"[2] and many more.

The song "Sa Ni Dha Pa" from the Colonial Cousins, a fusion album by Hariharan and Lewis, was the first ever offering that was a part of MTV Unplugged.

[5] His notable works include "Asian Sky Shop", Theme Songs for Border Security Force, Delhi Police and many more.