Kailash Kher

Kailash Kher
Background information
Born (1973-07-07) 7 July 1973 (age 51)
Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
Genres
OccupationsSinger, lyricist, composer
InstrumentsVocals, harmonium
Years active2003–present
LabelsSoor Mandir
Websitewww.kailashkher.com
AwardsPadma Shri (2017)

Kailash Kher (born 7 July 1973) is an Indian music composer and singer. He sings songs with a music style influenced by Indian folk music and Sufi music. He was inspired by the classical musicians Kumar Gandharva, Hridaynath Mangeshkar, Bhimsen Joshi, and the Qawwali singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.[1]

Kailash Kher received the Padma Shri[2] award in 2017 from the Indian government. He has also received two Filmfare Awards; Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer for the Hindi film Fanaa (2006) and Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Telugu for the Telugu film Mirchi (2013), along with several other nominations.

With his powerful voice and his unique style of music, Kher has established himself as one of the most popular playback singers of India.[3]

  1. ^ "Inspiration".
  2. ^ IANS (25 January 2017). "Moment of pride, celebration: Kailash Kher on Padma Shri honour". The Indian Express. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  3. ^ "Kailash Kher". Ranker. Retrieved 25 April 2019.