Kailash Kher is an Indian folk and playback singer and music composer. He has sung in multiple languages including Hindi, Gujarati, Nepali, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Bengali, Odia and Uzbekistan Erdu.
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Kailash Kher was born on Saturday, July 7, 1973 in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh (51 years old as of 2024). His zodiac sign is Cancer.
young kailash kher
He graduated from Delhi University through correspondence course. In addition to taking correspondence courses, he also enrolled in the Urdu Diploma Course at the Art Institute. He received private music lessons from Gandharva Mahavidyalaya in New Delhi.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′3″
Weight (approximately): 65kg
Eye color: black
Hair color: black
family, caste and wife
Kailash Kher was born into a Kashmiri Pandit family. Kailash Kher’s father Mehar Chand is an amateur musician. His mother’s name is Chandrakanta Kher.
Kailash Kher’s parents
He had a brother and a sister named Nutan.
Kailash Kher with his sister Nutan and brother
Kailash married Sheetal Bhan in 2009. In September 2024, he claimed in a podcast that he and his spouse decided to separate after two or three years of marriage.
Kailash Kher and his wife, Sheetal
The couple has a son named Kabir Kher.
Kailash Kher and his son Kabir
Profession
Kailash Kher started his career by singing a song for Nakshatra Diamonds. He has since sung for radio and television commercials for brands such as Coca-Cola, Citibank, Pepsi-Cola, IPL and Honda Motorcycle. He made his Bollywood debut as a singer in the film “Andaaz (2003)”, singing the song “Rabba Ishq Na Hove”. He made his debut as a music director with the film Vaah! Life is full of love! (2005). ” He made his debut as a lyricist with the song “Aankhiyaan Teriya Ve” from the film “Kaal”.
In 2004, he formed a band called “Kailasa” with Mumbai-based musician brothers Paresh Kamath and Naresh Kamath.
Kailash and Kailasa band members
His band’s first album “Kailasa” became an instant hit.
The band has performed more than 1,000 concerts around the world.
dispute
- In September 2014, The Times of India, one of India’s leading newspapers, published an article about Kailash Kher’s upcoming event. However, the newspaper made a mistake and misspelled Kailash’s name in the headline and article. Kailash became furious and lashed out at the newspaper for its errors.
- In 2017, Justin Bieber will hold a concert in India, and it is speculated that Sonakshi Sinha will perform at the opening ceremony of the Justin Bieber concert. Expressing his views on the topic, Kailash said:
Choosing an actress instead of any other acclaimed Indian singer does not bode well and sends the wrong message internationally. “
The controversy turned ugly when big names like Armaan Malik, Amaal Mallik, Luv Sinha and others got involved. However, eventually, Sonakshi announced that she would not be singing at the concert.
- In 2018, during the MeToo movement, Sona Mohapatra (singer), Natasha Hemarajani (journalist) and two anonymous women accused Kailash of sexually harassing them.
Awards
- Padma Shri 2017
Kailash Kher receives Padma Shri
- Yash Bharti Award 2015 by the Government of Uttar Pradesh
Kailash Kher wins Yash Bharti Award
- Goodwill Ambassador of Nepal Tourism Year 2011
- In 2013, he won the Nandi Award (awarded by the Government of Andhra Pradesh) for the Best Male Singer for the song “Pandagala Digivachchavu” from the movie “Mirchi”
- The United Nations recognized his contribution to the Millennium Development Goals.
Film Audience Award
- In 2007, he won the Best Male Singer Award for the song “Chand Sifarish” from the movie “Fanaa”
Kailash Kher wins Filmfare Award
- Best Male Singer (Kannada) for the song “Ekka Raja Rani” from the 2011 movie “Jackie”
- Best Male Singer (Telugu) for the song “Pandagala Digivacchavu” from the 2014 movie “Mirchi”
- Best Male Singer (Kannada) for the song “Ee Janumave Ahaa” from the 2015 movie “Mirchi”
favorite thing
- Food: Bread, samosas
- Movies: Lagaan (2001), Ab Tak Chhappan (2004), Sarkar (2005)
- Music Composers: Vishal-Shekhar, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, AR Rahman,
fact
- At the age of 14, Kailash left home to seek out a guru or institution to gain professional training in classical and folk music.
- At the same time, he started offering music lessons to young children at a fee of Rs. 150/time. He uses this money for daily expenses such as food, shelter, clothing, etc.
- After months of searching for a master or school, Kailash could not find one and he began to learn music by listening to it. He listened to Pandit Kumar Gandharv, Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, Pandit Gokulotsav Maharaj Gokulotsav Maharaj and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. He considered them his true teachers.
- While in college, he formed a choir called “Swar Trishna” with the students of Janki Devi Memorial College, Delhi. The group won first place in all competitions at the University Arts Festival.
- When he couldn’t find success in the music industry, he tried his handicraft export business in 1998. Unfortunately, he suffered huge losses, which left him depressed and even to the point of committing suicide.
- He then went to Singapore and Thailand, where he stayed for six months.
- After returning home in 2001, his friends in the music industry recommended him to musician Ram Sampath, who was looking for a new voice for Nakshatra Diamonds’ songs. The ad didn’t bring him much fame but it fetched him Rs. 5000.
- Kailash has a rare original, soulful, fresh, high-pitched and sharp voice. Unlike others, he mainly sang ghazal, sufi, qawawali, ballads and other religious songs.
- In 2007, he participated in the North American tour “The Incredibles” with Asha Bhosle, Sonu Nigam and Kunal Ganjawala.
- He has served as a judge on several singing reality shows such as “Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li’l Champs”, “Indian Idol”, and “9X Mission Ustaad”.
- He sang the national anthem for India’s national cleanliness drive Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (2014-2019).
- He is famous for songs like “Teri Deewani” and “Allah Ke Bande”. “Teri Deewani” was listed as number one in the 2009 Indian edition of Rolling Stone magazine.
- He launched four bands namely SurFira, Indie Routes, Sparsh and ARdivine.
Band Sparsh introduced by Kailash Kher
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