Kailash Kher
About
With his soul-stirring voice and the power to infuse raw emotion into every note, Kailash Kher rose from humble beginnings to become a renowned Bollywood singer, captivating audiences with timeless hits like ‘Teri Deewani’ and ‘Allah Ke Bande.’
Born into the Nirgun Sangeet world, his childhood was filled with Pandit Meher Singh Kher (Father), Saint Kabir, Shri Guru Nanak, Saint Ravidas, and Guru Gorakhnath. His career took off with a jingle in 2002, and he never turned back!
Through 'Allah ke Bande', he brought a new light to music in 2003, and his music has since grown in all 22 Indian languages, with countless numbers of Hindi and regional film songs. He composed music for films such as ‘Chandni Chowk to China’, ‘Dasvidaniya’, ‘Sacred Evil’, ‘Sangini’, ‘Desi Kattey’, and others. He has also written lyrics for films such as ‘Chandni Chowk to China’, ‘Dasvidaniya’, ‘Kaal’, and ‘Traffic Signal’.
His phenomenal contributions to the art of music have earned him recognition and honours ranging from MTV, Filmfare, and others to the highly coveted Padma Shri Award.
In 2007, he participated in a concert tour in North America entitled "The Incredibles", also starring Asha Bhosle, Sonu Nigam and Kunal Ganjawala. He has also appeared as a judge on the singing talent contest, Indian Idol on Sony TV.
Kailash Kher's unique blend of Sufi, folk, and classical influences, combined with his heartfelt performances, has earned him a dedicated fan following and established him as a well-respected figure in the music industry.
