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Kher was born in [[Meerut]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] on 7 July 1973. His father Mehar Singh and his mother Chandrakanta were from |
Kher was born in [[Meerut]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] on 7 July 1973. His father Mehar Singh and his mother Chandrakanta were from UGANDA. Kher's father was an amateur musician whose performances of traditional folk songs were a regular household event.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kailash Kher Biography|url=http://www.mazale.in/kailash-age-height-career-personal-life-biography/|publisher=Shubham Verma|accessdate=16 September 2014}}</ref> |
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Kher learned music from his childhood.<ref>{{cite web|title=Learning Music from his father|url=http://in.news.yahoo.com/kailash-kher-s-musical-journey.html| publisher=Yahoo! News| date=8 November 2011}}</ref> Kailash Kher was brought up in a musical atmosphere, and from his school days, he was chanted and fascinated by music and used to listen to his father's Indian folks songs all day.<ref>{{cite web|title=Love for Music|url=http://www.muzigle.com/artist/kailash-kher}}</ref> |
Kher learned music from his childhood.<ref>{{cite web|title=Learning Music from his father|url=http://in.news.yahoo.com/kailash-kher-s-musical-journey.html| publisher=Yahoo! News| date=8 November 2011}}</ref> Kailash Kher was brought up in a musical atmosphere, and from his school days, he was chanted and fascinated by music and used to listen to his father's Indian folks songs all day.<ref>{{cite web|title=Love for Music|url=http://www.muzigle.com/artist/kailash-kher}}</ref> |
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Even as a four-year-old, Kher revealed a natural musical talent and he would often impress friends and family by belting out songs with his prematurely powerful voice.<ref>{{cite web|title=Natural musical talent| url=http://www.kailashkher.com/bio.php| date=24 May 2012}}</ref> |
Even as a four-year-old, Kher revealed a natural musical talent and he would often impress friends and family by belting out songs with his prematurely powerful voice.<ref>{{cite web|title=Natural musical talent| url=http://www.kailashkher.com/bio.php| date=24 May 2012}}</ref> |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 7 July 1973 Meerut, Uttarpradesh,  India |
| Genres | Indie, Bollywood, Pop Rock, playback singing, Sufi, folk |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, music composer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocalist, harmonium |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | Sony BMG, Sony Music |
| Website | www |
Kailash Kher is an Indian pop-rock and bollywood playback singer with a music style influenced by Indian folk music and Sufi music. He is a prominent singer in Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Urdu and Rajasthani languages. Though his professional prowess encompasses most of the Indian languages, his contribution to Indian music lies way beyond that. He is a prime candidate amongst the contemporary Sufi singers. His work has enchanted young generation to take interest in Sufi music. He has sung more than 70 songs for Bollywood.[1] He was inspired by the classical musician Pandit Kumar Gandharva, Pandit Hridaynath Mangeshkar, Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, and the Qawwali singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.[2]
He is the recipient of two trophies of Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer from the bollywood movie Fanaa (2007), and Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer - Telugu from the Telugu film Mirchi, with several other nominations. Kher is known for his unique and powerful voice, style and music. Kher has established himself as one of the most successful and popular singer of India.
Early life and struggle
Kher was born in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh on 7 July 1973. His father Mehar Singh and his mother Chandrakanta were from UGANDA. Kher's father was an amateur musician whose performances of traditional folk songs were a regular household event.[3] Kher learned music from his childhood.[4] Kailash Kher was brought up in a musical atmosphere, and from his school days, he was chanted and fascinated by music and used to listen to his father's Indian folks songs all day.[5] Even as a four-year-old, Kher revealed a natural musical talent and he would often impress friends and family by belting out songs with his prematurely powerful voice.[6]
At the age of 7-8, Kher left home in search of a guru or an institution to further his musical training, and he embarked on years of classical and folk music study. According to him, "It was because I wanted to pursue my passion for music. It required me to stay in isolation".[7] He also attended music classes and would teach the same to students for just Rs. 150 per session to maintain himself, taking care of all his personal expenses from lodging to food, plus his education and music expenses.[8]
Although he couldn’t find the right guru or a school, he started learning music by listening to it. He listened to Indian classical singers like Pandit Kumar Gandharv, Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, Pandit Gokulotsav Maharaj and later even Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Lata Mangeshkar and their contemporaries[9]
He then experimented with a family friend's Indian handicraft export business till 1999.[10] His depression phase started and he even attempted to suicide once, in the beginning of the year 1999, when his business collapsed.[11] He went to Singapore and Thailand, and stayed there for six months.
Later, after he relocated to Delhi with his family, he graduated from Delhi University through the correspondence program[12] [13]
In 2001, Kher left New Delhi for Mumbai, the epicenter of India's highly competitive music industry, to seek his fortunes as a professional singer. For a while, Kher struggled, living in cheap residence, hostels and eking out whatever musical work he could find to make ends meet.[14][15]
Career beginnings
Jingles
He moved to Mumbai in the year 2001, where he began his foray into the music industry.[16]
When he moved to Mumbai, he already had a few friends in Mumbai who were connected to the film industry. His name was recommended to musician Ram Sampath, who was then looking for a different voice for a jingle for Nakshatra diamonds. The jingle may not have given Kher instant recognition but fetched him Rs.5000 ($100) which he needed desperately at that time "just to survive”.[17]
This was his early attempt in getting into the music industry, by singing jingles for TV and radio commercials. He received critical acclaim for his unique style of singing. Some of the brands that he sang commercials for are Coca Cola, Citibank, Pepsi, IPL and Honda Motor Cycles.[18]
Playback singing and regional singing
Kailash had to struggle to get a chance in Bollywood. He got opportunity to sing a song for the movie Andaaz. In this movie his song "Rabba Ishq Na Hove" became much popular. His song "Allah ke Bande" from the obscure movie Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part II became very popular and this song made him a popular singing star in Bollywood.[19]
He sang a number of the songs in the Bollywood film Mangal Pandey: The Rising, in which he had a cameo appearance. His another famous song is "O Sikander" from Corporate.[19] The song "Teri Deewani" from the album of the same name by his band Kailasa and the song "Ya Rabba" from the movie Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love had record sales.
A. R. Rahman says
I remember how I first heard of him. I had asked Mehboob, our lyricist, for a new voice that is earthy and strong, and he said, I have just the person for you. That voice can only be that of Kailash!' And he sent Kailash to meet me. The moment I heard him, I knew that here was a voice that was so wonderful, and which had its own unique space.... I want to say that Kailash Kher's voice has something that had been lacking a lot – it had pure soul! Allah Ke Bande is one of my all time favorite songs.[20]
By 2014, he had sung in more than 20 Indian languages including Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Oriya, Bengali, Sindhi, Bhojpuri, Gujarati, Marathi, Punjabi, Konkani, Rajasthani etc. for Indian films and more than 500 songs for the Hindi film industry and recorded more than one thousand radio and television advertising jingles.[21][22]
He has also ventured into the Kannada film industry. His hits from Kannada films include the songs "Hale Patre" from the movie Junglee and "Ekka Raaja Raani" from the movie Jackie.
Currently, he has composed and sung the title track of Star Plus's no. 1 serial Diya Aur Baati Hum along with Shubha Mudgal. It is a very soulful, classical-based Rajasthani folk song. He has also sung the title track of Colors serial "Udaan" along with the anthem for Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, the national campaign for cleaning India spearheaded by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Vocals and music style
Kher has a rarely raw, soulful, fresh, high-pitched and sharp voice. Unlike others, he mainly sings Ghazal, Sufi, Qawwali, folk and other devotional songs. He has been greatly influenced by the classical singers including Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Lata Mangeshkar, Pandit Kumar Gandharva, Hridaynath Mangeshkar and Pandit Bhimsen Joshi etc.
He can sing from high-pitched songs to even low-pitched songs, being breathless and comfortable. His most of the songs has been famous for its unique, soulful music and classical lyrics. Kher is the only singer in india, who often includes a classical lyrics and folk language in his solo albums and films. His most of the filmy or non-filmy albums includes a romantic tracks with the classical music, lyrics and traditional languages.
Film music as music director
He has given music score's for the movies like Chandni Chowk To China, Dasvidaniya, Sacred Evil, Sangini and others including Desi Kattey. He has also penned lyrics in few movies like Chandni Chowk To China, Dasvidaniya, Kaal and Traffic signal .[23]
He composed the song "Ambar Tak Yehi Naam Gunjega" for Anna Hazare anti corruption movement, and sang it in Ramlila Maidan during Anna Hazare protest.[24]
Forming Kailasa band
He formed Kailasa in Mumbai in 2004, with Mumbai-based musician brothers, Paresh Kamath and Naresh Kamath, whom he met in Mumbai.[25]
Playback singing happened by chance. I had lost everything in business. That was when my friends told me to try my luck in Mumbai where I first recorded a private album with composers Paresh and Naresh. Together we now represent a music band called Kailasa.
Albums and other non-film work
The band's first album ‘Kailasa’, released in March 2006, went on to revive the Indian pop music market.[citation needed] The album was an immediate smash hit.[citation needed]
Their second album, Jhoomo Re released in May 2007, went on to be an equally smash hit.[citation needed] With songs like "Saiyaan" and "Agad Bamm" touching the right chords with Indian as well as international audiences.[citation needed]
Kailasa's third album Chaandan mein released in June 2009, was yet another smash hit![citation needed] This Hattrick Hit got him his first international album on the acclaimed independent record label Cumbancha.[26]
He released his fourth album Rangeele, which was released by his owned company Kailasa Records in January 2012. This album was widely acclaimed amongst the fans of Kailasa, and was critically acclaimed worldwide.[citation needed]
In 2013, Kher collaborated with singer Shreya Ghoshal for the first time for a mission titled 'The Project Resound: Upgrade your Ears', in which Kher wrote, composed, and invited Shreya to sing along a song named "Naina Chaar". This online initiative by Sony Music India, aimed to make people aware of the rising technological advancement in the field of music, which may make it difficult to distinguish between noise and music. The project also promoted the use of Sony headphones.[27][28] Kher has also sung a non-filmy Nepali pop song such as "Phool Ko Thunga" and "Bolnai parcha bhanne K cha ra" from the album called Only Love in 2011.
2016 marks the return of the musical magician Kailash Kher with his brand-new melodies, Ishq Anokha. This album, sel-produced and distributed by SaReGaMa was a chart buster shortly after its launch. Ishq Anokha comprises eight fresh numbers as 'Ishq Anokha', 'O Jogi', 'Meharbani Teri', 'Berukhiyaan', 'Vaari Vaari', 'Guru Ghantal', 'Turiya Turiya' and an electro version of the track 'Vaari Vaari'. Ishq Anokha featured an old and dear friend of Kailash Kher in the video of its title track, Nawazuddin Siddiqui who is a class apart in himself. No wonder views crossed the mighty 1 million barrier within a few days. The album had to be launched thrice, in 3 different metropolitan cities, Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata, Such was the public demand.
Performances and international concerts
Kailash Kher and his band Kailasa has performed over 1000 concerts in approximately ten years across the globe. He has not only performed for the south east Asian diaspora, but also for international audiences in festivals and venues such as GlobalFest at New York's Webster Hall, Kennedy Center (Washington D.C.), Stern Grove Festival (San Francisco), Celebrate Brooklyn, Santa Monica Pier Festival (LA), Fillmore Center (San Francisco), Hollywood Bowl (LA), Hammersmith Apollo (London), Symphony Hall (Birmingham), Massey Hall (Toronto).[29]
In 2007, he participated in a concert tour in North America entitled "The Incredibles", also starring Asha Bhosle, Sonu Nigam and Kunal Ganjawala. In March 2011, Kailasa performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., as part of the Maximum India festival.[30] Kailash Kher performed at the closing ceremony of the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi.[31]
In 2012, as part of Kailasa's third Nepal tour, Kher performed at Dhaka in Bangladesh, Nairobi in Kenya, Zimbabwe and Congo, Karachi in Pakistan and Muscat in Oman.[32] His performance on 14 April 2012 in Karachi, Pakistan received overwhelming response.[33][34]
Television and reality shows
He has appeared in various television shows, including Saregamapa Li'l Champs (Zee TV), Mission Ustaad (9X), Indian Idol 4 (Sony), IPL Rockstar (Colors) and Rock On (MTV).[35][36] In 2009, Kher appeared in Indian Idol 4 as a judge along with Javed Akhtar, Sonali Bendre and Anu Malik. In 15 March 2014, Kher appeared in the celebrity talk show Comedy Nights with Kapil, at the special occasion of holi celebrations.
Personal life
Kher got married to Mumbai-based film student Sheetal, a Kashmiri Pandit, on 14 February 2009, and they have a 6-year-old son Kabir. According to Kher, the marriage was arranged.[37][38]
Swachh Bharat ambassador of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
A man of many talents, Kailash Kher is also a man of moral solidarity and social consciousness. Way before our honorable prime minister Narendra Modi started the Swachh Bharat campaign, Kher was doing the same personally, but without media coverage. Therefore it was no longer that he was one of the foremost nominations of NaMo's 'Navaratna' (9 gems), and heartily applauded for his contribution in social awareness. The great man has also lend his voice to the Clean India Mission theme song, ' Swachha Bharat Ka Irada Kar Liya Humne',[39] which is lyriced by none other than Prasoon Joshi. Taking forward the Clean India Mission, Mr. Kher visited several places in PM's parliamentary constituency and drew praise from NaMo.
"Bravo @kailashkher! I congratulate you for joining Swachh Bharat Mission in Varanasi. Admirable effort," the Prime Minister tweeted.[40]
Last but not the least, band Kailasa was cordially invited by the PM to accompany him in his very first USA tour, where they performed in the SAP center community reception at San Jose, California on 27 September'15. The grand opening by Kailasa followed by the amazing speech from Narendra Modi mesmerized the audience.[41]
Awards and nominations
Kailash Kher has received the following recognitions:
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Film awards
| Year | Award(s) | Category | Title | Song(s) | Result |
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| 2004 | Star Screen Awards | Best Male Playback | Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part 2 | "Allah Ke Bande" | Won |
| Star Guild Awards | Best Male Playback Singer | Nominated | |||
| 2007 | Filmfare Awards | Best Male Playback Singer | Fanaa | "Chand Sifarish" | Won |
| 2010 | GiMA Award | Gima Award for Best Popular Music Album | Chaandan Mein | Solo Album | Won |
| Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Title Song | Tere Liye | "Tere Liye" | Won | |
| Indian Telly Awards | Won | ||||
| 2011 | Zee Rishtey Awards | Favourite Guru-Shisya | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs | Nominated | |
| 2011 | Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer - Kannada | Best Male Playback Singer | Jackie | "Ekka Raja Rani" | Nominated |
| 2012 | Indian Telly Award | Best Title Singer for a TV Show | Diya Aur Baati Hum | Title Song | Won |
| 2014 | Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer - Telugu | Best Male Playback Singer | Mirchi | "Pandagala Digivacchavu" | Won |
| 2015 | Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer - Kannada | Best Male Playback Singer | Un Samayal Arayil | "Ee Janumave Ahaa" | Nominated |
Other honours
| Year | Award(s) | Category | Song(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Nepal Tourism Year Goodwill Ambassdor 2011 | While Kher performed in a live concert at Nepal | Performed at live concert | Won |
| 2015 | Yash Bharti Award | Excellence in folk and classical music | All songs | Won [42] |
Discography
| Year | Film | Song | Composer | Language(s) |
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| 2016 | Housefull 3 | Fake Ishq | Tanishq Bagchi | Hindi |
| 2015 | Dum Laga Ke Haisha | Dum Laga Ke Haisha | Anu Malik | Hindi |
| 2015 | Baahubali | Kaun Hai Woh, Jal Rahin Hain, Moochile Theeyumaay | M.M. Keeravani | Hindi, Tamil |
| 2015 | Muddu Manase[43] | Neev Kelabardu | Vineeth Raj Menon | Kannada |
| 2015 | Gopala Gopala | Enduko Enduko | Anoop Rubens | Telugu |
| 2014 | Un Samayalarayil | Tamil | ||
| 2014 | Aambala | Madras to Madurai | Hip Hop Tamizha | Tamil |
| 2014 | Galipatam | Yeh Allah | Bheems Ceciroleo | Telugu |
| 2014 | Desi Kattey | Daagh De | Himself | Hindi |
| 2014 | Arundhati | Joy Joy Ma | Jeet Ganguly, Saluri Koteswara Rao | Bengali |
| 2014 | Lakshmi | Hai Reham Hai Karam | Tapas Relia | Hindi |
| 2014 | Kahin Hai Mera Pyar | Allah Tala | Ravindra Jain | Hindi |
| 2014 | Rang Rasiya | Anhad Naad | Sandesh Sandilya | Hindi |
| 2013 | Bombay Talkies | Bombay Talkies (Duet Version) | Amit Trivedi | Hindi |
| 2013 | Mirchi | Pandagala digi vachavu | Devi Sri Prasad | Telugu |
| 2012 | Chingari | Baare Baare | V. Harikrishna | Kannada |
| 2012 | Saarathi | Vajra Ballalaraya | Kannada | |
| 2012 | Nuvva Nena | Vayyari Blackberry | Bheems Ceciroleo | Telugu |
| 2012 | Kya Super Kool Hain Hum | Shirt Da Button | Meet Bros Anjjan | Hindi |
| 2012 | The Real Life of Mandi | Hindi | ||
| 2012 | Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya | Fan Bann Gayi | Sachin-Jigar | Hindi |
| 2012 | Gali Gali Mein Chor Hai | The Title Song | Anu Malik | Hindi |
| 2011 | Rajanna | Karakuraathi Gundello | M.M. Keeravani | Telugu |
| 2011 | Love Mein Ghum | Sohniye Yaadan | Ravi Bal | Urdu |
| 2011 | Aazaan | Bismillah | Salim-Sulaiman | |
| 2011 | Bombay March 12 | Malayalam | ||
| 2012 | Sidlingu | Chombo chombu | Anoop Seelin | Kannada |
| 2012 | Thoo Nan Makla | Aarakshaka | Kannada | |
| 2010 | Jackie | Ekka Raaja Raani, Nanna kaiyolage | V. Harikrishna | Kannada |
| 2010 | Krishnan Love Story | Mosa maadalende neenu bandeyaa | Kannada | |
| 2010 | Naanu Nanna Kanasu | Ondu Maamara | Hamsalekha | Kannada |
| 2010 | Paathshaala | Aye khuda | Hanif Sheikh | Hindi |
| 2010 | Love Sex aur Dhokha | Tu Gandi, Tainu TV Per Wekhya, Naa Batati Tu, Love Sex aur Dhokha, Tauba Tauba (Remix) | Sneha Khanwalkar | Hindi |
| 2010 | Karthik Calling Karthik | Kaisi Hai Yeh Udashi Chayi | Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy | Hindi |
| 2010 | Phas Gaye Re Obama | Sara Pyaar Hai Bekaar | Manish J. Tipu | Hindi |
| 2009 | Live From Stern Grove Festival: 2009 | Tauba Tauba | English | |
| 2009 | Couples Retreat | Salvadore | A.R. Rahman | English |
| 2009 | Rajani | Tiruboki | Kannada | |
| 2009 | Kaminey | Fatak | Vishal Bhardwaj | Hindi |
| 2009 | Parichaya | O Nanna Olave | Kannada | |
| 2009 | Aakashamantha | Chinnamma Kalyanam, Okanoka Vurilo | Telugu | |
| 2009 | Arundhati | Kammukunna Chikatlona | Koti | Telugu |
| 2009 | Junglee | Hale Patre Hale Kabbuna | V. Harikrishna | Kannada |
| 2009 | Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani | Tu Jaane Naa (Unplugged Version) | Pritam | Hindi |
| 2009 | Delhi-6 | Arziyan | A.R. Rahman | Hindi |
| 2009 | Chandni Chowk to China | S.I.D.H.U., Chak Lein De | Himself | Hindi |
| 2009 | Radio (2009 film) | Damadji Angana Hai Padhare | Himesh Reshammiya | Hindi |
| 2008 | Abhiyum Naanum | Ore Oru Oarrilae | Vidyasagar | Tamil |
| 2008 | Dasvidaniya | All Songs | Himself | Hindi |
| 2008 | Wafa: A Deadly Love Story | Tu Hai Shola | Ravi Pawar, Sayed Ahmed | Hindi |
| 2007 | Chnada kane chanda, Chanda | Kannada | ||
| 2007 | Jana O Jana, Sajni | Kannada | ||
| 2007 | Preethi Yake Bhoomi Melidhe | Kannada | ||
| 2008 | Kurukshetra | Chalo Chalo Jawan | Siddharth Vipin | Malayalam |
| 2008 | Parugu | Yelageyalaga | Mani Sharma | Telugu |
| 2008 | Dhaam Dhoom | Uyyaalalo Uyyaalalo | Harris Jayaraj | Tamil |
| 2008 | Kathanayakudu | Ra Ra Ra Ramayanna | G.V. Prakash Kumar | Telugu |
| 2008 | Kuselan | Perinba Pechukaran | Tamil | |
| 2008 | Bheemaa | Rangu Rangamma | Harris Jayaraj | Tamil |
| 2007 | Ososi Raakasi | Telugu | ||
| 2008 | 1920 | Tujhe Main Pyaar Karu | Adnan Sami | Hindi |
| 2007 | Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love | Ya Rabba | Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy | Hindi |
| 2007 | Bal Ganesha | Shiv Shankar Kaa Damroo Baje | Hindi | |
| 2007 | Aaja Nachle | Show Me Your Jalwa | Salim-Sulaiman | Hindi |
| 2007 | Dhaan | Hindi | ||
| 2007 | Humne Jeena Seekh Liya | Hindi | ||
| 2007 | Manorama Six Feet Under | Dhundla jo Samaa Bandh | Jayesh Gandhi, Raiomond Mirza | Hindi |
| 2007 | Delhii Heights | Rabbi Shergill | Hindi | |
| 2007 | 1971 | Kaal Ke Antim Palon Tak, Sada Bhangra Paun Nu | Akash Sagar | Hindi |
| 2007 | Traffic Signal | Hindi | ||
| 2007 | Chirutha | Telugu | ||
| 2007 | Munna | Hindi | ||
| 2007 | Bombay Times | Hindi | ||
| 2006 | With Luv... Tumhaara | Hindi | ||
| 2006 | Keerthi Chakra | Khuda Se Mannath | Joshua Sridhar | Malayalam |
| 2006 | Krishna | Krishna Kaal | Bapi-Tutul, Rajendra Shiv | Hindi |
| 2006 | Corporate | O Sikander | Shamir Tandon | Hindi |
| 2006 | Khosla Ka Ghosla | Chak De Phattey! | Dhruv Dhalla | Hindi |
| 2006 | Veyil | Veyilodu Velaiyadi | G.V. Prakash Kumar | Tamil |
| 2006 | Sajni | Jaana O Jaana | A.R. Rahman | Kannada |
| 2006 | Naksha | Shake It | Pritam | Hindi |
| 2006 | Aap Ki Khatir | Meethi Meethi Batan | Himesh Reshammiya | Hindi |
| 2006 | Alag | Apun kee Toli Bindaasht Boli | Aadesh Shrivastava | Hindi |
| 2006 | Fanaa | Chand Sifarish | Jatin-Lalit | Hindi |
| 2006 | Zinda | Chal Rahi Hai Saasein | Vishal-Shekhar | Hindi |
| 2005 | Majaa | Podhumadaa Saami | Vidyasagar | Tamil |
| 2005 | Anjaan | Hindi | ||
| 2005 | Dosti | Ishq Naa Ishq Ho | Nadeem-Shravan | Hindi |
| 2005 | Ek Ajnabee | Barf Khushi Hai | Vishal-Shekhar | Hindi |
| 2005 | Kyon Ki | Jhatka Maare | Himesh Reshammiya | Hindi |
| 2005 | Hanuman | The Title song | Tapas Relia | Hindi |
| 2005 | Chocolate | Jhuki Jhuki | Pritam | Hindi |
| 2005 | Barsaat | Saajan Saajan Saajan | Nadeem-Shravan | Hindi |
| 2005 | Mangal Pandey: The Rising | Mangal Mangal, Al Maddath Maula, Takey Takey | A.R. Rahman | Hindi |
| 2005 | Sarkar | Govinda, Mujhe Jo Sahi Lagta Hai, Sam Dam Bhed, Shaher Shaher Ke Hazaar Sawal | Bapi-Tutul | Hindi |
| 2005 | Silsiilay | Meri Chaandi Tu | Himesh Reshammiya | Hindi |
| 2005 | Kaal | Aakhiyaan Teriya Ve | Salim-Sulaiman | Hindi |
| 2005 | Waqt: The Race Against Time | Toot Gaya Dil | Anu Malik | Hindi |
| 2005 | Tango Charlie | Akkad Te Bakkad Te | Anand Raj Anand, Anu Malik | Hindi |
| 2005 | Classic | Hindi | ||
| 2005 | Kisna: The Warrior Poet | Gaa Tu Aisi Dhun Mein Gaa | Ismail Darbar | Hindi |
| 2005 | Vaada | Ud Ud Jaaye | Himesh Reshammiya | Hindi |
| 2004 | Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo | Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo, Kurti Mal Mal Di | Anu Malik | Hindi |
| 2004 | Swades | Yun Hi Chala Chal Raahi | A.R. Rahman | Hindi |
| 2004 | Deewaar | Piya Bawri | Aadesh Shrivastav | Hindi |
| 2004 | Dev | Rang Deeni | Hindi | |
| 2004 | Khakee | Mere Maula | Ram Sampath | Hindi |
| 2003 | Waisa Bhi hota Hai Part 2 | Allah Ke Bande | Vishal-Shekhar | Hindi |
| 2003 | Kilichundan Mambazham | Malayalam | ||
| 2003 | Andaaz | Rabba Ishq Naa Hove | Nadeem-Shravan | Hindi |
Film appearances
| Year | Movie(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part II | Singer on the beach |
| 2005 | Mangal Pandey: The Rising | Special Appearance |
| 2006 | Corporate | Special Appearance in the song "O Sikander" |
| 2011 | Aazaan | Special Appearance |
| 2012 | Gali Gali Mein Chor Hai | Special Appearance in the title song |
Guest Appearance
| Year | Show | Notes | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Comedy Nights with Kapil | Special appearance in the occasion of holi celebrations | Colors |
Lyricist
| Year | Movie(s) | Song(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Kaal | Aankhiyaan Teriya Ve |
| 2007 | Traffic Signal | All Songs |
| 2008 | Dasvidaniya | All Songs |
| 2009 | Chandni Chowk To China | S.I.D.H.U., Chak Lein De |
As music director
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! | |
| 2006 | Sacred Evil - A True Story | |
| 2007 | Fool N Final | |
| 2007 | Good Boy Bad Boy | |
| 2007 | Dhol | |
| 2008 | Dasvidaniya | |
| 2008 | Kurukshetra | |
| 2009 | Chandni Chowk To China | |
| 2009 | Sangini- Perfect Bride | |
| 2009 | Aladin | |
| 2009 | Aa Dekhen Zara | |
| 2009 | Dil Bole Hadippa! | |
| 2012 | Darling | |
| 2014 | Desi Kattey |
Solo albums and compilations
| Year | Album(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Aawargi | |
| 2006 | Kailasa | |
| 2007 | Jhoomo Re | With "Saiyaan" receiving critical acclaim as his best song ever |
| 2009 | Chaandan Mein | GiMA Award for Best Popular Album |
| Yatra: The Nomadic Souls | ||
| 2011 | Only Love | Nepali Album |
| 2012 | Rangeele | |
| 2013 | Naina Chaar | Collaboration with Shreya Ghoshal |
| 2016 | Ishq Anokha | |
| Bhole Chale |
Title Songs
| Year | Serial(s) | Song(s) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Tere Liye | Tere Liye | Star Plus |
| 2011 | Diya Aur Baati Hum | Diya Aur Baati Hum | |
| 2014 | Udaan | Hauslon Ki Udaan | Colors TV |
See also
References
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- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vw-TeVhfVxY
- ^ https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/547207308795600897
- ^ http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/kailash-kher-to-perform-at-modis-reception-in-silicon-valley/
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- ^ "Muddu Manase (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - EP". iTunes.com. Aananda Audio Video.
External links
- Official website
- Kailash Kher at IMDb
- Rediff interview with Kailash Kher
- indiafm's Kailash Kher filmography
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