Kamal Khan (singer)
Kamal Khan | |
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 Kamal Khan at Zee Cine Awards 2012, receiving "Fresh Singing Talent" 2012 Award. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Kamal Khan |
| Born | 12 April 1990 Patiala Punjab, India |
| Genres | playback singing. |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocalist |
| Years active | 2010 – present |
| Spouse | Ekta Thind |
| 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 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
- Tees Maar Khan (2010)
- Love Express (2011)
- The Dirty Picture (2011) - Ishq Sufiana (Male)
- Pata Nahi Rabb Kehdeyan Rangan Ch Raazi (2012) [6]
- Pinky Moge Wali (2012) -Hune Hune [7]
- Future Toh Bright Hai Jee (2012) -Akhian nu Rehan De [8]
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
- ^ "Kamal Khan is the Winner of Saregamapa Singing Superstar 2010". saregamapashow.com. 25 December 2010. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
- ^ a b "Hero's welcome for Kamal on reaching home". The Tribune. January 3, 2011.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Kamal Khan wins 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa'". Sify. 25 December 2010. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
- ^ "On a good note: interview Singer Kamal Khan tracks success with 'Ishq Sufiyana'". May 25, 2012.
- ^ Pata Nahi Rabb Kehdeyan Rangan Ch Raazi Overview
- ^ Hune Hune
- ^ Akhian Nu Rehan De