Quick Info
| Profession | Singer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 07/07/1973 |
| Age | 53 years |
| Birthplace | Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India |
Latest News about Kailash Kher
11/07/2026
Kailash Kher was announced for devotional bhajan performances in Punjab as part of the government’s ongoing religious outreach series, replacing Hans Raj Raghuwanshi in the program. The series is intended to draw larger crowds through devotional events across the state.
05/06/2026
Kailash Kher visited Mahakaleshwar Temple and attended the Bhasma Aarti. He also shared a video from the temple on Instagram, making the visit publicly visible.
30/04/2026
Kailash Kher visited Kedarnath Temple and performed special prayers and rituals during a spiritual pilgrimage. He also interacted with temple security personnel and priests while seeking blessings for peace and prosperity.
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Bio/Wiki
| Kailash Kher is an Indian playback singer, live performer, and composer whose music blends Indian folk and Sufi traditions with pop rock and spiritual influences. | |
| Born into a Kashmiri Pundit family, he grew up listening to his father render traditional Indian folk songs and began learning classical music at age twelve. | |
| He was inspired by legendary Pakistani Sufi singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. | |
| After initial struggles in the music industry and a failed venture in the handicraft export business (1998-1999), he moved to Mumbai in 2001 to pursue a professional singing career. | |
| His breakthrough came in 2002 with the song Allah ke Bande from the film Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part II, which made him a household name. | |
| He has sung in over 20 languages for Indian films and performed in more than 1000 concerts globally. | |
| He is regarded as a great Sufi singer in the tradition of Ustad Nusrat Ali Khan. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 160 cm |
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| Weight | 61 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Delhi University |
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| Education | Graduate (Correspondence) |
Personal Life
| Left home at age fourteen to pursue music education. | |
| Experienced depression and attempted suicide during the business failure period in 1999 before returning to music. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Separated |
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| Spouse | Sheetal Kher (Married February 2009) |
| Children | Kabir Kher (Born January 2010) |
Family
| Father | Mehar Singh |
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| Mother | Chandrakanta |
Career
| Debut | Singing: Rabba Ishq Naa Hove (Andaaz, 2003) |
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Favourites
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| Favorite Actor | Aamir Khan |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/kailashkher/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/KailashKher/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Hails from a Kashmiri pundit background. | |
| 2. Set out at the age of 14 to pursue music education. | |
| 3. Ventured into the handicraft export industry in 1998. | |
| 4. Achieved fame with the formation of the Kailasa band in 2004. | |
| 5. Showcased talent in more than 1000 concerts worldwide. | |
| 6. Father was a Hindu priest and amateur musician who performed traditional folk songs. | |
| 7. Father was an amateur musician who performed traditional folk songs. | |
| 8. Known for his down-to-earth personality and humility. | |
| 9. In 2018, faced allegations of sexual harassment during the MeToo campaign from singer Sona Mohapatra, journalist Natasha Hemrajani, and two anonymous women. |