Kailash Kher is one of the most successful and versatile singers in India. He has sung in more than 20 languages and has won numerous awards, including the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian honour in India. He is known for his distinctive voice and style, which blends Indian folk, classical, and sufi music. He has also composed music for films, television, and albums, and has performed in concerts across the world.
But Kailash Kher journey to fame was not easy. He faced many hardships and struggles in his life, which he overcame with his passion and perseverance. Here is his inspiring story:
[h3]Early Life and Struggles[/h3]
Kailash Kher was born on 7 July 1973 in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. His father was a Hindu priest and a folk singer, who taught him the basics of music. He left home at the age of 7-8 in search of a guru and learned music from around 15 teachers. He also participated in various musical competitions and events.
However, he did not get much recognition or support from his family or society. He faced financial difficulties and had to work as a tea vendor, a salesman, and a radio jockey to make ends meet. He also suffered from a throat infection that affected his voice. He moved to Delhi to pursue his musical career, but faced rejection and disappointment from many music directors and producers.
[h3]Breakthrough and Success[/h3]
Kailash Kher breakthrough came in 2002, when he sang the song “Rabba Ishq Na Hove†for the film Andaaz. The song became a hit and brought him to the attention of the music industry. He then moved to Mumbai and started getting offers for singing and composing music for films, albums, and shows.
Some of his most popular songs include “Allah Ke Bande†from Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part II, “Teri Deewani†from Kailasa, “Ya Rabba†from Salaam-e-Ishq, “Saiyyan†from Jhoomo Re, “Arziyan†from Delhi-6, “Chak De Phatte†from Khosla Ka Ghosla, and “Bam Lahiri†from Dasvidaniya. He has also sung for international projects such as The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, A.R. Rahman’s Jai Ho World Tour, and Coke Studio Pakistan.
Kailash Kher has also formed his own band called Kailasa, which consists of him as the lead singer, Naresh Kamath as the bass guitarist, and Paresh Kamath as the lead guitarist. The band has released six albums so far: Kailasa (2006), Jhoomo Re (2007), Chaandan Mein (2009), Rangeele (2012), Ishq Anokha (2016), and Shivoham (2018).
[h3]Awards and Honours[/h3]
Kailash Kher has received many awards and honours for his contribution to music. Some of them are:
[ul][li]Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer for “Teri Deewani†in 2007[/li][li]IIFA Award for Best Male Playback Singer for “Ya Rabba†in 2007[/li][li]Zee Cine Award for Best Playback Singer - Male for “Ya Rabba†in 2007[/li][li]Screen Award for Best Male Playback for “Chak De Phatte†in 2007[/li][li]GIMA Award for Best Pop Album for Chaandan Mein in 2010[/li][li]GIMA Award for Best Live Performer - Male in 2012[/li][li]Padma Shri Award in 2017[/li][li]Mirchi Music Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2019[/li][/ul]
[h2]Conclusion[/h2]
Kailash Kher is an example of how one can achieve success with talent, hard work, and dedication. He has overcome many challenges and obstacles in his life and has emerged as one of the most respected and admired singers in India. He has also inspired many aspiring singers and musicians with his music and his story. He is truly a living legend of Indian music.
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