PRAYAGRAJ: Vikram Montrose, a resident of Civil Lines, Prayagraj, has become a renowned music director in Bollywood. After completing his studies at St. Joseph’s School, Prayagraj in 2005, Vikram moved to Mumbai. For 13 years he struggled—composing for albums, scoring films, and even working behind the scenes for others. He gave music to several films and composed background scores for successful short film scripts, which were widely appreciated. Then one day, a meeting with Sanjay Dutt changed his destiny. Vikram was signed as a composer for two songs in Dutt’s boipic film Sanju. The songs Kar Har Maidan Fateh and Baba Bolta Hai Ab Bas Ho Gaya brought him instant recognition and fame.
After that, Vikram never looked back. He composed for Torbaaz and Sanjay Dutt’s production Prasthanam, contributing three songs—Dil Bewda, Charo Khane Chit, and Haji Ali Baba sung by Sukhwinder Singh.
He created a sensation again with Vidyut Jamwal’s film Commando 3, where his song Tera Baap Aaya became a blockbuster. Another track from the same film, Irade Kar Buland Khauf Ko Pachad De, sung by Sukhwinder Singh, also won acclaim.
Vikram was entrusted with the entire soundtrack and background score of Mere Desh Ki Dharti. Later, in Shershah (Dharma Productions), he composed and sang the promotional song Jai Hind Ki Sena, which garnered 3.2 million views. For this, he received prestigious awards including IIFA, Filmfare, and Radio Mirchi.
In Akshay Kumar’s Bachchan Pandey, his song Maar Khayega (7.1 million views) became another blockbuster. Dharma Productions’ Liger featured his track Attack (3.6 million views), setting new records.
His work in Akshay Kumar’s Ram Setu shook audiences nationwide. The song Jai Shri Ram, composed and sung by Vikram, became a massive hit with 42 million views.
Vikram continued to deliver hits: Khudaya Re, Adhira with Sanjay Dutt (2.4 million views), Mahakaal Chalo with Akshay Kumar (13 million views), Shambhu (54 million views), Har Har Mahadev from Oh My God (65 million views), Glass Oonchi Rakhe from Jolly LLB 3 (26 million views), Crack with Vidyut Jamwal (7.2 million views), Jako Rakhe Saiyan from Kill (71.6 million views), albums like Bhole Bhole (3 million views), Maa Kali Mahakali (5.9 million views), Holi Pe Chali Goli, Sanwariya (39 million views), Ganda Banda (1.2 million views), and even recreated Ye Desh Hai Veer Jawano Ka.
On June 26, the film Welcome to the Jungle is releasing nationwide. Vikram has directed four songs for it, which are already trending before release. These include two recreations—the title track Welcome to the Jungle (21 million views) and Uncha Lamba Kad (110 million views). He also sang Ghiss Ghiss (26 million views) himself and composed Tera Paisa Mera Paisa (1.6 million views).
Vikram has directed music for numerous remarkable films. His compositions beautifully blend the simplicity of Prayagraj’s soil with the modernity of Mumbai. At just 36 years of age, he has achieved a stature that many artists only dream of. His journey from Prayagraj to Mumbai is a story of struggle, dedication, and unwavering love for music.
