Kailash Kher Wiki Biography
Kailash Kher (born 7 July 1973) is an Indian pop-rock singer with a music style influenced by Indian folk music. He has sung in 18 languages for Indian films, and in over 300 songs for Bollywood. He was inspired by the Qawwali singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and the classical musician Pandit Kumar Gandharva. They remain his inspirations. He won Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Telugu for the film Mirchi.
| Full Name | Kailash Kher |
| Net Worth | $20 Million |
| Date Of Birth | 1973-07-07 |
| Place Of Birth | Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Profession | Music Department, Soundtrack, Composer |
| Education | University of Delhi |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Spouse | Sheetal Kher |
| Children | Kabir Kher |
| Parents | Pt.Mehar Singh Kher, Chandrakanta Mehar Singh Kher, Teri Deewani, Ya Rabba, Allah Ke Bande |
| http://www.facebook.com/KailashKher | |
| http://www.twitter.com/kailashkher | |
| IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1334513 |
| Awards | Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer, Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Telugu, ITA Award for Best Singer, Indian Telly Award for Best Title Singer for a TV Show, GIMA Award for Best Popular Music Album, Teri Deewani, Ya Rabba, Allah Ke Bande |
| Music Groups | Kailasa |
| Nominations | Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Kannada, Zee Rishtey Award for Favourite Guru-Shisya, Guild Award for Best Male Playback Singer, Teri Deewani, Ya Rabba, Allah Ke Bande |
| Movies | Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain, Chandni Chowk to China, Dasvidaniya, Krishna |
| TV Shows | Indian Idol |
Music Department
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lollypop Since 1947 | playback singer completed | ||
| Mahi NRI | 2017 | playback singer | |
| Aranmanai 2 | 2016 | playback singer | |
| Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga | 2015 | playback singer | |
| Dum Laga Ke Haisha | 2015 | playback singer | |
| Aambala | 2015 | playback singer | |
| Un Samayal Arayil | 2014 | playback singer | |
| Barfi | 2013 | playback singer | |
| Mirchi | 2013 | playback singer | |
| Four Two Ka One | 2012 | playback singer | |
| Kathagaan | 2012 | Video short singer | |
| Nuvva Nena | 2012 | playback singer | |
| Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya | 2012 | playback singer | |
| Chingari | 2012 | playback singer | |
| Gali Gali Chor Hai | 2012 | playback singer | |
| Rajanna | 2011 | playback singer | |
| Aazaan | 2011 | playback singer | |
| Soundtrack | 2011/I | lyricist / musical director / playback singer | |
| Bubble Gum | 2011/II | playback singer | |
| 1993 Bombay March 12 | 2011 | playback singer | |
| Bhindi Baazaar | 2011 | playback singer | |
| Zokkomon | 2011 | playback singer | |
| Satrangee Parachute | 2011 | playback singer | |
| Masti Express | 2011 | playback singer | |
| Allah Ke Banday | 2010 | playback singer | |
| Khuda Kasam | 2010 | playback singer | |
| A Flat | 2010 | playback singer | |
| Phas Gaye Re Obama | 2010 | playback singer | |
| Khichdi: The Movie | 2010 | playback singer | |
| Memories in March | 2010 | playback singer | |
| Antim Swash Sundar | 2010 | playback singer | |
| Naanu Nanna Kanasu | 2010 | playback singer | |
| Get Educated: Paathshaala | 2010 | playback singer | |
| LSD: Love, Sex Aur Dhokha | 2010 | playback singer | |
| Do Dilon Ke Khel Mein | 2010 | playback singer | |
| Karthik Calling Karthik | 2010 | playback singer | |
| Aakhari Decision | 2010 | playback singer | |
| Radio: Love on Air | 2009 | playback singer | |
| Kurbaan | 2009 | playback singer | |
| Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani | 2009 | playback singer | |
| Fruit & Nut | 2009 | playback singer | |
| Aamras: The Sweet Taste of Friendship | 2009 | playback singer | |
| Kaminey | 2009 | playback singer | |
| Maruti Mera Dosst | 2009 | playback singer | |
| Aakasamantha | 2009 | playback singer | |
| Aloo Chaat | 2009 | playback singer | |
| Delhi-6 | 2009 | playback singer | |
| Chandni Chowk to China | 2009 | playback singer | |
| Oh, My God!! | 2009 | playback singer | |
| Wafaa | 2008 | playback singer | |
| Dasvidaniya | 2008 | playback singer | |
| Welcome to Sajjanpur | 2008 | playback singer | |
| 1920 | 2008 | playback singer | |
| Dhaam Dhoom | 2008 | playback singer | |
| Sarkar Raj | 2008 | playback singer | |
| Jimmy | 2008 | playback singer | |
| Pranali: The Tradition | 2008 | playback singer | |
| Parugu | 2008 | playback singer | |
| Krazzy 4 | 2008 | playback singer | |
| One Two Three | 2008 | playback singer | |
| Bheemaa | 2008 | playback singer | |
| Tumaku Paruni Ta Bhuli | 2007 | playback singer | |
| Aaja Nachle | 2007 | playback singer | |
| Manorama Six Feet Under | 2007 | playback singer | |
| Chain Kulii Ki Main Kulii | 2007 | playback singer | |
| Munna | 2007 | playback singer | |
| Baabul | 2006 | playback singer | |
| With Luv… Tumhaara | 2006 | playback singer | |
| Jaana… Let’s Fall in Love | 2006 | playback singer | |
| Khosla Ka Ghosla! | 2006 | playback singer | |
| Naksha | 2006 | playback singer | |
| Aap Ki Khatir | 2006 | playback singer | |
| Corporate | 2006 | playback singer | |
| Alag: He Is Different…. He Is Alone… | 2006 | playback singer | |
| Fanaa | 2006 | playback singer | |
| Zinda | 2006 | playback singer | |
| Dosti: Friends Forever | 2005 | playback singer | |
| Ek Ajnabee | 2005 | playback singer | |
| The Hangman | 2005 | playback singer | |
| Kyon Ki… | 2005 | playback singer – as Kailash | |
| Maja | 2005 | playback singer | |
| A Sublime Love Story: Barsaat | 2005 | playback singer | |
| Mangal Pandey: The Rising | 2005 | playback singer | |
| Silsiilay | 2005 | playback singer | |
| Chocolate: Deep Dark Secrets | 2005 | playback singer | |
| Revati | 2005 | playback singer | |
| Kaal | 2005 | playback singer | |
| Waqt: The Race Against Time | 2005 | playback singer | |
| Vaada | 2005 | playback singer | |
| Swades | 2004 | playback singer | |
| Deewaar: Let’s Bring Our Heroes Home | 2004 | playback singer | |
| Dev | 2004 | playback singer | |
| Khakee | 2004 | playback singer | |
| Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part II | 2003 | playback singer | |
| Andaaz | 2003 | playback singer | |
| Baaz: A Bird in Danger | 2003 | playback singer | |
| Hamra Se Biyah Karba | 2003 | playback singer |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lollypop Since 1947 | performer: “Gandhiji Ki Photo Wala Note” completed | ||
| Shivaay | 2016 | performer: “Tere Naal Ishqa” | |
| Housefull 3 | 2016 | performer: “Fake Ishq” | |
| Aranmanai 2 | 2016 | performer: “Maya Maya” | |
| Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga | 2015 | performer: “Vasuvum Saravananum” | |
| Bahubali: The Beginning | 2015 | performer: “Moochile Tamil”, “Jal Rahin Hain” Hindi, “Kaun Hai Woh” Hindi | |
| Aambala | 2015 | performer: “Madras to Madurai” | |
| Un Samayal Arayil | 2014 | performer: “Indha Porapudhan” | |
| Diya Aur Baati Hum | 2011 | TV Series performer: “Diya Aur Baati Hum” | |
| Phas Gaye Re Obama | 2010 | performer: “Dollar Pound Ya Dinar” | |
| Kiccha Huccha | 2010 | performer: “Kamali Kamali” | |
| Get Educated: Paathshaala | 2010 | performer: “Eh Khuda Teri Marzi Ke Aage Kya Hoga” | |
| Karthik Calling Karthik | 2010 | performer: “Kaisi Hai Ye Udaasi” | |
| Kurbaan | 2009 | performer: “Dua” | |
| Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani | 2009 | performer: “Tu Jaane Na – Unplugged” | |
| Fruit & Nut | 2009 | performer: “Chabaley Fruit And Nut” | |
| Kaminey | 2009 | performer: “Fatak” | |
| Delhi-6 | 2009 | performer: “Arziyan” | |
| Chandni Chowk to China | 2009 | performer: “Sidhu”, “Chak Lein De”, “Chak Lein De” DJ Amyth Mix / writer: “Sidhu”, “Chak Lein De”, “Chak Lein De” DJ Amyth Mix | |
| Oh, My God!! | 2009 | performer: “Oh My God” | |
| Kurukshetra | 2008 | performer: “Chalo Chalo Jawan” | |
| Welcome to Sajjanpur | 2008 | performer: “Aadmi Azaad Hai Desh” | |
| 1920 | 2008 | performer: “Tujhe Main Pyar Karu” | |
| Dhaam Dhoom | 2008 | performer: “Uyyaalalo Uyyaalalo” | |
| Parugu | 2008 | performer: “Yelageyalaga” | |
| Krazzy 4 | 2008 | performer: “O Re Lakad” | |
| Bheemaa | 2008 | performer: “Rangu Rangamma” | |
| Aaja Nachle | 2007 | performer: “Show Me Your Jalwa” | |
| Munna | 2007 | performer: “Koncham Koncham” | |
| Delhii Heights | 2007 | performer: “Ey Gori – Holi” | |
| 1971 | 2007 | performer: “Bhangra Pauna” Film Version | |
| Salaam-E-Ishq | 2007 | performer: “Ya Rabba” | |
| Khosla Ka Ghosla! | 2006 | performer: “Chak De Phattey”, “Chak De Phattey Sweety Mix” | |
| Fanaa | 2006 | performer: “Chand Sifarish” | |
| Zinda | 2006 | performer: “Chal Rahi Hai Saanse, Bahey Raha Hai Lahoo” | |
| Dosti: Friends Forever | 2005 | performer: “Ishq Na Ishq Ho” | |
| Kyon Ki… | 2005 | performer: “Jhatka Maare” | |
| A Sublime Love Story: Barsaat | 2005 | performer: “Saajan Saajan” | |
| Mangal Pandey: The Rising | 2005 | performer: “Mangal Mangal”, “Mangal Mangal” Agni Version, “Mangal Mangal” Aatma Version, “Takey Takey” | |
| Kaal | 2005 | performer: “Ankhiyan Teriya Ve” / writer: “Ankhiyan Teriya Ve” | |
| Waqt: The Race Against Time | 2005 | performer: “Toot Gaya” | |
| Vaada | 2005 | performer: “Udd Udd Udd Jaye” | |
| Swades | 2004 | performer: “Yun Hi Chala Chal” | |
| Dev | 2004 | performer: “Rang Deeni” | |
| Hamra Se Biyah Karba | 2003 | performer: “Bol Hamra Se Biyah Tu Karab” |
Composer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diya Aur Baati Hum | 2011 | TV Series | |
| Allah Ke Banday | 2010 | ||
| Dasvidaniya | 2008 | as Kailash, Paresh, Naresh, music & background score | |
| Abhishek Chandra: Daulat Shohrat | 2008 | Video short | |
| Pranali: The Tradition | 2008 | music director |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain | 2014 | Kailash Kher | |
| Mission Ustaad | 2007 | TV Series | Singer |
| Mangal Pandey: The Rising | 2005 | Sufi Singer | |
| Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part II | 2003 | Singer / Guitarist |
Writer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandni Chowk to China | 2009 | lyrics | |
| Dasvidaniya | 2008 | lyrics |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soundtrack | 2011/I | heartfelt thanks | |
| Sarkar Sahab Aka Evicted Lord | 2007 | TV Series music inspiration – 2007 |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comedy Nights with Kapil | 2014 | TV Series | Himself |
| Soundtrack | 2011/I | Himself | |
| The Stern Grove Festival Videos | 2010 | TV Series | Himself |
| Dus Ka Dum | 2008 | TV Series | Himself – Guest |
| Corporate | 2006 | Himself |
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Filmfare Award – Telugu Film Industry | Filmfare Awards South | Best Male Playback Singer | Mirchi (2013) |
| 2007 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Playback Singer (Male) | Fanaa (2006) |
| 2004 | Screen | Screen Weekly Awards | Best Playback Singer – Male | Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part II (2003) |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Filmfare Award – Kannada Film Industry | Filmfare Awards South | Best Male Playback Singer | Oggarane (2014) |
| 2004 | Apsara Award | Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards | Best Male Playback Singer | Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part II (2003) |