Quick Info

ProfessionSinger
NationalityBritish
Date of Birth01/01/1984
Age42 years
BirthplaceLondon, England

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameAshutosh Ganguly
NicknameAsh
Mother TongueEnglish
EthnicityBengali and Gujarati

Physical Stats & More

Height173 cm
Weight78 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack
Body Measurements41-inch chest, 34-inch waist, 12-inch biceps

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
HobbiesTravelling, trying different cuisines
Food HabitsNon-vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusNot Known
Affairs/GirlfriendsNot Known
WifeNot Known

Family

FatherShankar Ganguly (Singer, Musician, performed with Ravi Shankar in the 1960s)
MotherName
Notable Family ConnectionRelative of prominent Indian singer Kishore Kumar

Career

Singing DebutBollywood: "Dil Gira Dafatan" from the movie 'Delhi-6' (2009)
Notable Songs
  • Te Amo (Dum Maaro Dum)
  • I Love You (Bodyguard)
  • Suno Aisha (Aisha)
  • Dil Gira Dafatan (Delhi-6)
  • Alizeh (Ae Dil Hai Mushkil)
  • Meherbaan (Bang Bang)
  • Carbon Copy (Drishyam)
  • Bandook Meri Laila
  • Baarish (Half Girlfriend) - 190+ million views
Collaborations
Performances
  • Major UK music festivals
  • MTV Unplugged India
  • Glastonbury Festival (BBC)
  • BBC London Mela
  • MTV Unplugged India (Series 2 - entire episode dedicated to his hits)
  • Canada's Celebration Square
  • Tours across India, Trinidad, UAE, and London
DiscoveryDiscovered by maestro A.R. Rahman
Notable AchievementFirst singer in India to promote the intermingling of Gospel and RnB into Indian cinema
International WorkFeatured on Lady Gaga's official Asian remix for 'Bad Romance' from the 'Just Dance' album

Favourites

Favourite Singers
Favourite Music ComposerA.R. Rahman
Favourite DestinationGermany
Favourite TrackMeherban Hua (Bang Bang! - 2014)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Ash King comes from a musical family, with his grandfather and father being singers/musicians.
2. Despite being born and raised in London, Ash is of Bengali and Gujarati descent.
3. He did not have formal music training and took up odd jobs like working as a waiter before pursuing music.
4. A. R. Rahman offered him his first opportunity in Bollywood without a formal audition.
5. Ash changed his name to improve recognition in the industry.
6. His remix of Lady Gaga's song impressed her and was featured on her official CD.
7. Ash has showcased his talent at various prestigious music events and shows.
8. His favorite track is 'Meherban Hua' from the movie Bang Bang! (2014).
9. A.R. Rahman invited him to his home in London for an audition and offered him a song after being impressed by his voice.
10. Ash changed his name from Ashutosh Ganguly to improve recognition on CD covers, shortening his first name and adding 'King' on a friend's suggestion.
11. His remix of Lady Gaga's 'Just Dance' impressed her manager and was featured on her official CD and remix album.
12. His song 'Love Is Blind' reached number one in the UAE music charts and has amassed over 20 million combined views on YouTube.
13. His track 'Baarish' achieved over 9.7 million views in one day and has since surpassed 190+ million views, marking his biggest hit to date.
14. His father performed with Indian musician Ravi Shankar in the 1960s, and The Beatles' George Harrison visited their house in Wembley, London.
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