Kailash Kher - Biography, Height, Career, Age, Networth, Wife

Learn more about the magic and aura of Kailash Kher, one of the most celebrated musicians in the Indian music industry. From enlightening personal details to his career, this blog offers an in-depth view of Kher's fascinating life.

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Biography

Kailash Kher is an Indian singer and music composer. He's known for a distinctive music style that blends Indian folk and Sufi traditions. Kher's powerful voice and unique approach to music have made him one of India’s favourite playback singers. He took inspiration from Qawwali vocalist Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan as well as classical musicians Pandit Kumar Gandharva, Hridaynath Mangeshkar, Pandit Bhimsen Joshi and Pandit Hridaynath Mangeshkar. 

He's known for popular tracks such as Allah Ke Bande from the movie Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part II and Teri Deewani from his own band Kailasa's album. Apart from these, he has sung songs like Jay Jaykara from the film Baahubali 2: The Conclusion. His work has earned him prestigious recognitions, including the Padma Shri award in 2017 and two Filmfare Awards for Best Male Playback Singer.

Kailash Kher has also crafted music for several commercials and movies, and by 2014, he had sung in over 20 Indian languages for films and recorded numerous jingles. His band Kailasa has released multiple hit albums, and Kher continues to perform both nationally and internationally, captivating audiences with his voice and music.

Kailash Kher's Age

He was born on July 7, 1973, in Meerut Uttar Pradesh. He is currently 50 years old as of 2024. His zodiac sign is cancer.

Education

There is very limited information available about Kailash Kher’s educational background. However, it is known that he was enrolled at Delhi University for a correspondence course.

Family

Kailash was born into a Kashmiri pandit family. His father Pt. Mehar Singh Kher was an amateur musician whose performances of traditional folk songs were a regular household event. Kailash's mother Chandrakanta Kher was a housewife.

Kailash Kher's wife's name is Sheetal and they have a son named Kabir Kher. Sheetal Kher is a writer and a producer and she has worked on many of Kailash Kher's music videos and live shows. 

Struggles

Kailash Kher talked candidly about the time when he was in his early 20s in a recent interview with ANI -  I had worked numerous odd jobs to survive he continued. When I began conducting export business in Delhi I was 20 or 21 years old. I once sent handmade goods to Germany. Regrettably, that firm abruptly failed.

After experiencing numerous business issues I traveled to Rishikesh to train as a pandit. My coworkers were younger than me and my beliefs never aligned with theirs so I used to feel out of place there. I felt defeated because I was failing at everything so one day I tried to leap into the Ganges to end my life. 

Career

Kher has to work hard to find work in Bollywood. He was given the chance to perform a song for the film Andaaz. His song Rabba Ishq Na Hove gained more recognition thanks to this film. His song Allah Ke Bande which was featured in the obscure Bollywood film Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part II became immensely successful turning him into a well-known singing celebrity.

He appeared in a cameo in the Bollywood movie Mangal Pandey: The Rising where he sang several songs. O Sikander from Corporate is his other well-known song. Records were sold for the songs Teri Deewani from his band Kailasa's album of the same name and Ya Rabba from the film Salaam-e-Ishq: A Salute to Love. He was given the chance to sing in Baahubali 2: The Conclusion. His songs Jay Jay Kara and Jal Rahi Hai Chita gained popularity in the movie. He has composed the music for many films including Chandni Chowk To China, Dasvidaniya, and Desi Kattey among others.

By 2014 he had performed more than 500 songs for the Hindi film industry and had sung in more than 20 Indian languages including Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Oriya, Bengali, Sindhi, Bhojpuri, Gujarati, Marathi, Punjabi, Konkani, Rajasthani, etc. He also recorded more than 1,000 radio and television commercial jingles.

He has appeared in a number of television programmes such as Rock On (Colors), Saregamapa Li'l Champions (Zee TV), Mission Ustaad (9X), Indian Idol 4 (Sony), Wind of Change (Bangladesh) (Gaan Bangla) and (MTV). Together with Javed Akhtar, Sonali Bendre, and Anu Malik, Kher made an appearance as a judge on Indian Idol 4 in 2009. His music resonated with audiences across India and beyond and he quickly became one of the most popular singers in the country.

Top 5 Songs by Kalish Kher

Teri Deewani

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This song from Kailash Kher's debut album Kailasa is a timeless classic and one of his most popular songs. It features Kher's soulful vocals backed by acoustic guitar and a simple percussion beat. The song's lyrics which describe the devotion of a lover to his beloved are both romantic and spiritual. Teri Deewani is a perfect showcase of Kher's distinctive style of music that blends Indian folk and Sufi music.

Saiyyan

Saiyyan is another hit song from Kailash Kher's debut album. The song is a beautiful love ballad that features Kher's emotive vocals backed by acoustic guitar and flute. The song's lyrics express the longing of a lover for his beloved and his desire to be with her forever. The song's melody is simple yet captivating making it a favorite among Kher's fans.

Allah Ke Bande

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This song from the movie Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part II is one of Kher's most popular Bollywood songs. The song's lyrics which describe the struggles and triumphs of life are both uplifting and inspiring. Kher's powerful vocals backed by electric guitar and drums give the song a rock edge that sets it apart from his other work. Allah Ke Bande has become an anthem for those facing challenges in life and seeking inspiration.

Tere Naam Se

This song from the movie Tere Naam is a beautiful romantic ballad that features Kher's rich vocals backed by a simple acoustic guitar melody. The song's lyrics which describe the deep connection between two lovers are both poetic and heartfelt. The music video for the song Tere Naam Se features Indian actor Salman Khan. Kher's emotive singing elevates the song and makes it a favourite among fans of romantic Bollywood songs.

Ya Rabba

This song from the movie Salaam-e-Ishq is another beautiful ballad that showcases Kher's soulful vocals. The song's lyrics which express the pain and longing of a broken heart are both poignant and relatable. Kher's emotive singing is backed by a beautiful melody featuring acoustic guitar piano and strings. Ya Rabba is a hauntingly beautiful song that remains popular among Kher's fans.

Career Timeline

Kailash Kher's Networth

His net worth is reportedly said to be around Rs. 60 Crore+ ($20 Million). The majority of his income comes from his work as a singer.

Social Work

Kailash lent his voice to social reform schemes like the theme song for the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Beti Bachao, and Beti Padhao Yojana Skill India the Women's Enterprise Development Plan and other social reform initiatives.

Kailash Kher has also been involved in various disaster relief efforts including providing aid and support to victims of the 2013 Uttarakhand floods and the 2015 Nepal earthquake. He has also performed at fundraising concerts and events to raise money for disaster relief efforts.

Awards

• 2004 - Star Screen Awards

• 2007 - Filmfare Awards

• 2010 - GiMA Award

• 2010 - Indian Television Academy Awards

• 2010 - Indian Telly Awards

• 2012 - Indian Telly Award

• 2013 - Nandi Awards

• 2014 - Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer - Telugu

Achievements

• 2011 - Nepal Tourism Year Goodwill Ambassador 2011

• 2010 - Yash Bharti Award

• 2017 - Padma Shri – Fourth Highest Indian National Honour

Interesting facts about Kailash Kher

• Kailash left his family at the age of 14 in quest of a teacher or a school where he could receive formal instruction in both classical and folk music.

• At the same time, Kailash began instructing small children in music personally for a price of 150 each session. He then used this money to cover his everyday expenses for things like food housing clothing etc.

• After months of looking Kailash was unable to locate the ideal guru or school so he began studying music by listening to it. His real mentors in his opinion are classical vocalists like Pandit Kumar Gandharv, Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, Pandit Gokulotsavji Maharaj, and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.

• Kailash then performed a series of jingles for well-known companies such as Coca-Cola Pepsi Citibank Hero-Honda etc.

• In 2004 Paresh and Naresh Kamath two musicians from Mumbai joined forces with Kailash to establish the group Kailasa. When Kailasa the band's debut album was published in March 2006 it immediately became a chart-topper. The group has played more than a thousand shows all around the world so far.

• Kailash took part in the North American The Incredibles concert tour in 2007 which featured Asha Bhosle, Sonu Nigam, and Kunal Ganjawala.

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