Toshi Sabri

Muhammad Ovez Sabri, popularly known as Toshi Sabri, is a gifted singer of Rajasthan's Sabri Family. Toshi has a beautiful voice and sings very dynamic songs ranging from Qawwali to Pop. It has been sensed by judges and viewers that songs on a slower beat suit his voice more than faster tracks; however, he has also excelled singinga few songs faster beats. He has described music as his "Junoon" (passion) and has said he had started to focus on music from an early age.

Personal Life
Toshi Sabri was born in Punjab, India but later moved to Jaipur in Rajasthan. Sabri, being from a musical family, started singing at an early age. Sabri's father is a classical Indian musician. Sharib Sabri, his brother, also belongs to the musical field and has participated in a few musical contests as well.

Toshi has often mentioned his struggle after coming to Mumbai since the previous two years before being chosen to feature on Amul Star Voice of India. He left his studies before giving 12th standard exams, and thus he couldn't find a decent job in Mumbai. Wanting to prove himself as a singer and get a big break, he sang at weddings, parties, occasions, restaurants, and even in a bar.

Although rumored otherwise, Toshi does not hail from the Jaipur Sabri family of Qawwals. This fact was established by a direct decendent to the family who had performed in November in a concert organised by Delhi Government's Sahitya Kala Parishad.

Singing Career
Toshi had participated in a singing contest held in Mumbai, ajudged by AR Rehman. He revealed he hadn't even finished his 12th standard because he didnt want to miss out the opportunity. He participated in the contest and won the first prize. Toshi first appeared in Amul STAR Voice of India and made his way into the 7 final singers.

He was then eliminated, with three other top singers being in the danger zone. After his elimination much protest and criticism arose; musical fans and supporters argued that his talent deserves to reach a higher stage in the show. The producers of the show were forced to succumb to these pressures and held a Wildcard round, where four highly esteemed talented musical judges would give four names they tought, talent-wise, deserved to come back.

Toshi was one of the named. The second wildcard round had the judgement on the basis of votes, and Toshi received the highest votes from India to come back on the show. He continued getting support and winning praises and made his way to the top 4 singers. However his subsequent elimination after getting the highest votes for three consecutive weeks has sparked controversy about the system of voting.

Rumours have arose that he has been offered to sing for AR Rehman and has accepted the offer, but has to be confirmed yet. It has been confirmed by Shaan, host of Amul STAR Voice of India, Toshi, along with Irfan, Abhaas and Prantik is singing as a playback singer in Bollywood.



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