MUMBAI: Eros Music, a division of Eros International Media Ltd, the Indian Media & Entertainment Company has announced the launch of singer Sumeet Tappoo’s debut romantic album Meri Deewangi. The album was launched by music legend Anup Jalota at a launch function in Mumbai recently.

The Fiji born and Australian educated Sumeet is all set to make a mark in the music scene. Having won acclaim as a performing artist in various countries around the world, Sumeet is setting his sights on giving music lovers good music, whether it is through albums or playback singing opportunities.

Speaking on the occasion, Sumeet said “I am extremely delighted to be

launched by Eros, Bollywood’s largest film production and distribution

company and humbled by the confidence that they have shown in me as a singer. Meri Deewangi marks the fulfilment of a dream and the beginning of a new journey for me. A journey which began in Fiji, then Australia and now Mumbai”

1. Meri Deewangi, features eight romantic ‘ballads’ composed by one of India’s most talented music directors Deepak Pandit who has several Bollywood movies to his credit.

2. The album features deep, meaningful & contemporary poetry in simple to understand language.

3. The ballads incorporate a wide variety of moods which create a nostalgic feel for music lovers.

4. The composition, orchestration, instrumentation and singing style has a Bollywood feel to it.

5. The Dance Track in the album by UK-based Priest J gives the album an

international dimension. Priest J has worked with artists such as Rihanna

and Black Eyed Peas.

6. Sumeet learnt music under the guidance of Sangeet Samrat Anup Jalota since his childhood and has been based in Bollywood since 2005.

7. Sumeet has performed over 350 concerts in India and worldwide.

8. Sumeet has performed for prestigious music festivals in India including concerts alongside legendary artists from the Indian music world.

9. Sumeet has 12 devotional albums to his credit which have been international releases by India’s leading music companies.

Meri Deewangi features eight romantic tracks which have been composed by Music Director Deepak Pandit, with Music arrangement by Hira Pandit and Dhiren Raichura, and backed by well-known musicians from within the industry. Lyricists include Manoj Muntashir, Asir Burahanpuri and Shaqeel Azmi. The album was mastered in London by Mauro Cacclalanza.

Young and upcoming actress Anjali Pandey features with Sumeet in the music video of the album which has been produced by talented director Cunal Ranjan, whose creativity has been showcased in this stunning music video where a surreal world has been created with the use of VFX and high-end graphics. “Music lovers will have the chance to enjoy this video on television and on YouTube” said Mr Ranjan.

As a bonus, the album also features a ‘Dance Mix’ of the title track which has been produced by internationally renowned and London based artists Priest J (aka Suj Joshi) and Patrick McMahon.

Meri Deewangi is now available in all leading music stores worldwide.

Girish Kumar [ Eros International ], Anjali Pandey [ Actress ], Sumeet Tappoo & Anup Jalota