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{{Infobox musical artist
| background = solo_singer
| name = Kamal Khan
| image = Kamal Khan at Zee Cinema FilmFare Awards.jpg
| caption = Kamal Khan at [[Zee Cine Awards]] 2012, receiving "Fresh Singing Talent" 2012 Award.
| birth_name = Kamal Khan
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1989|4|25|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Patiala]] [[Punjab, India]]
| nationality = Indian
| Mother Tongue = Punjabi
| Number of songs =
| Hair color = Black
| Career Breakthrough = ''Ishq Sufiyana'' from The Dirty Picture
| spouse = Ekta Thind
| instrument = Vocalist
| genre = [[Playback singer|playback singing]].
| occupation = Singer
| years_active = 2010 – present
| website = KamalKhanMusic.com
}}

'''Kamal Khan''' (born 25 April 1989), is an [[Bollywood]] [[playback singer]]. He won the reality singing competition, ''[[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa]]'' [[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Singing Superstar|Singing Superstar]] in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kamal Khan is the Winner of Saregamapa Singing Superstar 2010|url=http://saregamapashow.com/2010/12/kamal-khan-is-the-winner-of-saregamapa-singing-superstar-2010.html|publisher=saregamapashow.com|date=25 December 2010|accessdate=1 November 2012}}</ref> Later he won the [[Zee Cine Awards]] "Fresh Singing Talent 2012", for the song ''Ishq Sufiyana'' (''Male'') from the film ''[[The Dirty Picture]]'' (2012).

==Early life and career==
Khan was born and brought up in Reethkherhi village, near [[Patiala]], Punjab, to Sarabjit Kaur and Jaswant Singh, who is an employee of health department in Patiala. Youngest of his three siblings, he started learning music at age five from his uncle Shauqat Ali Dewana, who became his musical mentor. Later he left his studies as he started taking part in singing competitions and musical shows. Until, he appeared in Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, his father did not want him to become a singer. He mentioned in one of the episodes of the show, wherein his father gave a guest and surprising appearance, that upon his father's advice, he started working in a factory where his daily wage was only Rs.40 a day. On his pay day, he requested his father to collect his first salary. When his dad went there to get Kamal's first salary, he cried and realized that he should let Kamal pursue his singing. <ref name=tri11>{{cite news |title=Hero’s welcome for Kamal on reaching home |url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2011/20110103/punjab.htm#5 |publisher=[[The Tribune]] |date=January 3, 2011 }}</ref><ref name=trilad/>

==Career==
His career turnaround came when in 2010, he was selected as a contestant in singing reality show ''[[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa]]'' [[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Singing Superstar|Singing Superstar]]. He had music director duo of [[Vishal-Sekhar]] as mentor-judge. At the grande finale, held at [[Andheri Sports Complex]], Mumbai on December 25, 2010, he went on to win the show, was also a Grande MK II car and a Hero ZMR bike.<ref name=trilad>{{cite news |title=Patiala lad strikes the right notes: Wins Zee TV’s Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Singing Superstar contest |url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2010/20101227/main7.htm |publisher=The Tribune |date=December 27, 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Kamal Khan wins 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa'|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kamal-khan-wins-sa-re-ga-ma-pa-news-national-kmzxOghjjhh.html|publisher=[[Sify]]|date=25 December 2010|accessdate=1 November 2012}}</ref> Composer duo [[Vishal-Shekhar]] who were also mentors on the show, became his real life mentors and eventually offered him his debut playback song, ''Wallah Re Wallah'' in ''[[Tees Maar Khan]]'' (2010), released a day before the show ended.<ref name=tri11/> Later they also gave him his big break with hit ''Ishk Sufiana'' for ''[[The Dirty Picture]]'' (2012).<ref name=hindu12>{{cite news |title=On a good note: interview Singer Kamal Khan tracks success with ‘Ishq Sufiyana' |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/article3453841.ece |publisher= |date= May 25, 2012}}</ref>

==Filmography==
* ''[[Tees Maar Khan]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Love Express]]'' (2011)
* ''[[The Dirty Picture]]'' (2011) -'' Ishq Sufiana'' (Male)
* ''[[Pata Nahi Rabb Kehdeyan Rangan Ch Raazi]]'' (2012) <ref>[http://www.planetpunjab.com/pata-nahi-rabb-kehdeyan-rangan-ch-raazi-overview Pata Nahi Rabb Kehdeyan Rangan Ch Raazi Overview]</ref>
* ''[[Pinky Moge Wali]]'' (2012) -''Hune Hune'' <ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GgKT7sAqUs Hune Hune]</ref>
* ''[[Future Toh Bright Hai Jee]]'' (2012) -''Akhian nu Rehan De'' <ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjJKEIkI4u4 Akhian Nu Rehan De]</ref>

== Awards and nominations ==
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%"
|-
! Year !! Award !! Category !! For The Song !! Film !! Result
|-
| rowspan="9" | '''2012'''
| '''[[Screen Awards]]'''
| ''[[Screen Award for Best Male Playback]]''
| rowspan="10" | ''Ishq Sufiana''
| rowspan="10" | [[The Dirty Picture]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="2" | '''[[Zee Cine Awards]]'''
| ''[[Zee Cine Award for Best Playback Singer – Male]]''
| {{nom}}
|-
| ''[[Zee Cine Award for Best Playback Singer – Male|Fresh New Singing Talent]]''
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="2" | '''[[Mirchi Music Awards]]'''
| ''[[Mirchi Music Awards#Male Vocalist of The Year|Male Vocalist of The Year]]''
| {{won}}
|-
| ''[[Mirchi Music Awards#Upcoming Male Vocalist of The Year|Upcoming Male Vocalist of The Year]]''
| {{won}}
|-
| '''[[Stardust Awards]]'''
| ''New Music Sensation (Male)''
| {{won}}
|-
| '''[[The Global Indian Film and TV Honours]]'''
| ''Best Playback Singer (Male)''
| {{nom}}
|-
| '''[[International Indian Film Academy Awards]]'''
| ''[[IIFA Award for Best Male Playback]]''
| {{nom}}
|-
| '''Global Indian Music Awards (GIMA)'''
| ''Best Music Debut''
| {{won}}
|-
| '''2013'''
| '''[[People's Choice Awards India]]'''
| ''Favorite Male Singer''
| {{won}}
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb name|4399203|Kamal Khan}}
* [http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebritymicro/index/id/3346 Kamal Khan] [[Bollywood Hungama]]

{{Persondata
| NAME = Khan, Kamal
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES =
| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Singer
| DATE OF BIRTH = 25 April 1989
| PLACE OF BIRTH = [[Punjab]], [[India]]
| DATE OF DEATH =
| PLACE OF DEATH =
}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Khan, Kamal}}
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Bollywood playback singers]]
[[Category:Indian male singers]]
[[Category:1989 births]]
[[Category:People from Patiala]]
[[Category:Indian singers]]
[[Category:Sa Re Ga Ma Pa participants]]
[[Category:Reality singing competition winners]]
[[Category:Punjabi-language singers]]
[[Category:Indian film singers]]

Revision as of 19:49, 26 May 2013

Kamal Khan
Kamal Khan at Zee Cine Awards 2012, receiving "Fresh Singing Talent" 2012 Award.
Kamal Khan at Zee Cine Awards 2012, receiving "Fresh Singing Talent" 2012 Award.
Background information
Birth nameKamal Khan
Born (1989-04-25) 25 April 1989 (age 35)
Patiala Punjab, India
Genresplayback singing.
OccupationSinger
InstrumentVocalist
Years active2010 – present
SpouseEkta Thind
WebsiteKamalKhanMusic.com

Kamal Khan (born 25 April 1989), is an Bollywood playback singer. He won the reality singing competition, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Singing Superstar in 2010.[1] Later he won the Zee Cine Awards "Fresh Singing Talent 2012", for the song Ishq Sufiyana (Male) from the film The Dirty Picture (2012).

Early life and career

Khan was born and brought up in Reethkherhi village, near Patiala, Punjab, to Sarabjit Kaur and Jaswant Singh, who is an employee of health department in Patiala. Youngest of his three siblings, he started learning music at age five from his uncle Shauqat Ali Dewana, who became his musical mentor. Later he left his studies as he started taking part in singing competitions and musical shows. Until, he appeared in Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, his father did not want him to become a singer. He mentioned in one of the episodes of the show, wherein his father gave a guest and surprising appearance, that upon his father's advice, he started working in a factory where his daily wage was only Rs.40 a day. On his pay day, he requested his father to collect his first salary. When his dad went there to get Kamal's first salary, he cried and realized that he should let Kamal pursue his singing. [2][3]

Career

His career turnaround came when in 2010, he was selected as a contestant in singing reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Singing Superstar. He had music director duo of Vishal-Sekhar as mentor-judge. At the grande finale, held at Andheri Sports Complex, Mumbai on December 25, 2010, he went on to win the show, was also a Grande MK II car and a Hero ZMR bike.[3][4] Composer duo Vishal-Shekhar who were also mentors on the show, became his real life mentors and eventually offered him his debut playback song, Wallah Re Wallah in Tees Maar Khan (2010), released a day before the show ended.[2] Later they also gave him his big break with hit Ishk Sufiana for The Dirty Picture (2012).[5]

Filmography

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category For The Song Film Result
2012 Screen Awards Screen Award for Best Male Playback Ishq Sufiana The Dirty Picture Nominated
Zee Cine Awards Zee Cine Award for Best Playback Singer – Male Nominated
Fresh New Singing Talent Won
Mirchi Music Awards Male Vocalist of The Year Won
Upcoming Male Vocalist of The Year Won
Stardust Awards New Music Sensation (Male) Won
The Global Indian Film and TV Honours Best Playback Singer (Male) Nominated
International Indian Film Academy Awards IIFA Award for Best Male Playback Nominated
Global Indian Music Awards (GIMA) Best Music Debut Won
2013 People's Choice Awards India Favorite Male Singer Won

References

  1. ^ "Kamal Khan is the Winner of Saregamapa Singing Superstar 2010". saregamapashow.com. 25 December 2010. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
  2. ^ a b "Hero's welcome for Kamal on reaching home". The Tribune. January 3, 2011.
  3. ^ a b "Patiala lad strikes the right notes: Wins Zee TV's Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Singing Superstar contest". The Tribune. December 27, 2010.
  4. ^ "Kamal Khan wins 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa'". Sify. 25 December 2010. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
  5. ^ "On a good note: interview Singer Kamal Khan tracks success with 'Ishq Sufiyana'". May 25, 2012.
  6. ^ Pata Nahi Rabb Kehdeyan Rangan Ch Raazi Overview
  7. ^ Hune Hune
  8. ^ Akhian Nu Rehan De

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