Mohit Chauhan started his singing career with the band Silk Route. The band released two albums – Boondein and Pehchan – after which it was dissolved. Chauhan released his solo album Kalam in 2008, for which he composed and sung. Chauhan sang for A R Rahman in the 2006 film Rang De Basanti. Khoon Chala and Masakali from the films Rang De Basanti and Delhi-6 respectively, were huge hits. He has lent his voice to movies like Jab We Met, Love Aaj Kal and Kaminey. Chauhan also judged the TV reality series Mission Ustaad.