Kamal Khan (born 25 April 1989) is an Indian singer known for his work as a playback singer in Bollywood films. He won the reality singing competition Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Singing Superstar in 2010. Later he won the Zee Cine Awards "Fresh Singing Talent 2012 (Male)" for the song "Ishq Sufiyana" from the film The Dirty Picture (2012).
In 2017, he released the Punjabi song "Dili Sara", featuring Kuwar Virk, as a single. The song became a super hit overnight. The video has over 150 million views on YouTube as of May 2022.
Early life and career Kamal was born and brought up in Reeth Kheri village, near Patiala, Punjab, to Jaswant Singh and Sarabjeet Kaur (Rani Begum), who is an employee in the health department in Patiala. Kamal started learning music at age five from his maternal uncle, Ustad Shauqat Ali Deewana ji, who became his musical mentor. His mother is also a music lover. Later he left his studies because he started taking part in singing competitions and musical shows. Until he appeared in Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, his father did not want him to become a singer. He mentioned in one of the episodes of the show, wherein his father made a guest and surprising appearance, that upon his father's advice, he started working in a factory where his daily wage was only Rs. 40 a day. On his payday, he requested his father collect his first salary. When his dad went there to get Kamal's first salary, he cried and realised that he should let Kamal pursue his singing. Kamal got his surname "Khan" from their listeners and friends when he was a contestant of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa because he likes Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's songs, and he sings his songs like him.
Career His career turnaround came when in 2010, he was selected as a contestant on the singing reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Singing Superstar. He had music director duo of Vishal–Shekhar as mentor-judge. At the grand finale, held at Andheri Sports Complex, Mumbai, on 25 December 2010, he went on to win the show, also getting a Grande MK II car and a Hero ZMR bike. Composer duo Vishal–Shekhar, who were also mentors on the show, became his real-life mentors and eventually offered him his debut playback song, "Wallah Re Wallah" in Tees Maar Khan (2010), released a day before the show ended. Later they also gave him his big break with the hit "Ishk Sufiana" for The Dirty Picture (2012). This song led to wins for Zee Cine Awards, Mirchi Music Awards, Global Indian Music Academy Awards, People's Choice Awards India, and Screen Awards awards, and international performances including a concerts in British Columbia, Canada and at the Bollywood Monster Mashup festival in Ontario, Canada. In 2013, he rose to prominence with the song "Jhooth Bolliya" from Jolly LLB. His 2017 song "Dilli Sara" was also popular.
Albums & singles Year Song Language 2011 Yeh Dil Hai (Punar Vivah) Hindi 2013 Koi Panchi (Nai Soch) Hindi 2013 Tere Naal Punjabi 2014 Sajna Tere Aan(Saaiyan 2) Punjabi 2014 Akhiyan Di Akhiyan Ruburoo (Collaborations 3) Punjabi 2015 Sada Haal Punjabi 2015 Kadke Kaalja (Album/Music: Sukshinder Shinda) Punjabi 2015 Oh Kithey (Single) (Sony Music India) Punjabi 2016 Meri Heer (Single) (KBS Records) Punjabi 2016 Husan (Single) (T-Series) Punjabi 2016 Saah (Single) (Sony Music India) Punjabi 2016 Do Nain (Single) (KBS Records) Punjabi 2016 Vichhrian Roohan Ft. Dr Zeus, Fateh (Single) (Speed Records) Punjabi 2016 Instagram (Music By: Rupin Kahlon) (Single) (T-Series) Punjabi2017Dilli SaraPunjabi & English 2017Chadra (feat. Kuwar Virk) (T-Series)Punjabi & English 2018Bottle Bond Vich Paa Ke (Bottle Khol 4) Ft. Thug Pun (Music By: Tru-Skool) (Single) (Game Killerz)Punjabi & English 2018Love Song - Kytes MediaPunjabi & Hindi2019Supna(Kaala Shah Kaala)Punjabi2019Demand (Single) (Kamaal Records) (Music: DJ HARK)Punjabi
Filmography Year Film Language Tracks 2010 Tees Maar KhanHindi Wallah Re Wallah 2011 Love Express Rocking Shocking Family 2011 The Dirty Picture Ishq Sufiana (Male) 2012 Pata Nahi Rabb Kehdeyan Rangan Ch Raazi Punjabi Pata Nai Rab Kehdeyan Rangah Ch Raazi 2012 Pinky Moge Wali Punjabi Hune Hune 2012 Future Toh Bright Hai Jee Hindi Akhiyan Nu Rehan De 2012 Reet Dogri Tere Naina 2012 Mirza – The Untold StoryPunjabi Maula 2013 Stupid 7 Zindagi o Zindagi 2013 Jolly LLB Hindi Jhooth Boliya 2013 Sadda HaqPunjabi Naina 2013 Sikander SIKANDER 2013 Jatt & Juliet 2 Naina 2013 Best of Luck Raatan Lamiyaan 2013 Fer Mamla Gadbad Gadbad Dil De Varke 2013 Heer and Hero Heeriye 2013 Dil Saada Lutiya Gaya Maula Weh 2013 Gori Tere Pyaar MeinHindi Naina 2013 Lucky Kabootar Haal Da Marham Tu 2013 Hai O Rabba Ishq Na HovePunjabi Haye O Rabba Ishq Na Hove 2014 Kaum De Heere Gunahgar 2014 Disco Singh Faisley 2014 Chehra Hindi Aaya Nahi Saayian 201418.11 (a code of secrecy..!!) Hindi Allah Teri Kya Shaan 2014 Aa Gaye Munde U.K. DePunjabi Tere Hi Naal 2014Goreyan Nu Daffa Karo Jane Dil 2015Singh Of Festival Bole So Nihaal 2015 Hero Naam Yaad Rakhin Naina 2016Vaapsi Vaapsi Title Track and MAA 2018 Qismat Awaaz 2020 Sufna Ammi 2021 Shava Ni Girdhari Lal "Jatt Nal Yaariyan" 2022 Moh "Meri Zuban"
Awards and nominations Year Award Category For The Song Film Result 2010 SaReGaMaPa Singing Superstar ZeeTv Singing Reality Show-- 2012 Screen Awards Screen Award for Best Male Playback Ishq Sufiana The Dirty Picture Zee Cine Awards Zee Cine Award for Best Playback Singer – Male Fresh New Singing Talent Mirchi Music Awards Male Vocalist of The Year Upcoming Male Vocalist of The Year Stardust Awards New Music Sensation (Male) International Indian Film Academy Awards IIFA Award for Best Male Playback Global Indian Music Awards (GIMA) Best Music Debut 2013 People's Choice Awards India Favorite Male Singer 2014 PTC Punjabi Film Awards Best Playback Singer(Male) Dil De Varke Fer Mamla Gadbad Gadbad PTC Punjabi Film Awards Most Popular Song of the Year PTC Punjabi Music Awards Most Romantic Balled of the Year Tere Naal Single
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External links Official website