Born July 7, 1973 in Merut on the outskirts of Delhi, India to a family with Kashmiri roots, Kher moved to New Delhi as a young child. Kher’s father, a Hindu priest, was an amateur musician whose performances of traditional folk songs were a regular household event. Even as a four year old, Kher revealed a natural musical talent and he would often impress friends and family by belting out songs with his prematurely powerful voice. At the age of 14, Kher left home in search of a guru to further his musical training, and he embarked on years of classical and folk music study.
At first, his parents discouraged his dedication to music, and in deference to their wishes Kher tried his hand at the import/export business. Clearly, his passions lay elsewhere, as this endeavor proved a dismal failure. In 2001, Kher left New Delhi for Mumbai, the epicenter of India’s highly competitive music industry, to seek his fortunes as a professional singer. For a while, Kher struggled, living in cheap residence hotels and eking out whatever musical work he could find to make ends meet. Kher’s first recording was on an advertising jingle for a diamond company, for which he was paid the equivalent of $100.
Soon after recording a handful of jingles, the raw, earthy and soulful strength of his voice - often compared to the late qawwali maestro Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan - caught the attention of every production house and film composer in Mumbai. His big break came with the song “Allah Ke Bande” from the movie Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part II. The song became more famous then the film itself, and its success made him a household name. By 2004, Kher had been catapulted into the national spotlight, and has since performed on over one hundred and fifty Hindi film soundtracks, has sung in over fourteen languages on a number of regional Indian films, not to mention recording more than four hundred radio and television advertising jingles.
Though the Bollywood playback world has proven rewarding, Kher finds more personal satisfaction in the music he writes and records with Naresh and Paresh Kamath, brothers and prominent members of his band Kailasa. Fixtures on the Indian rock and pop scene, Naresh and Paresh were veterans of the popular band Bombay Black.
Combining Kher’s strong traditional folk sensibilities and lyrics invoking Sufi mysticism, with Naresh and Paresh’s more modern rock, electronic and funk influences, Kailash Kher & Kailasa released their first album, Kailasa, in 2006, which resulted in the smash hits “Teri Deewani” and “Tauba Tauba.” This was followed in 2007 by their second album Jhoomo Re, which was also a critical and commercial success.
In 2008, Kher was invited to become a judge on the television series Indian Idol, the local version of the successful singing competition. With his bubbly spirit and an infectious, expansive personality, Kher endeared himself to the Indian mainstream. It is impossible for Kher to walk the streets anywhere in India without his being besieged by adoring autograph seekers, and he has earned even further admiration for the openness with which he treats his fans.
In 2007, Kher participated in a concert tour in the US, Canada and the Caribbean entitled The Incredibles, a massive stage extravaganza that also starred fellow Bollywood singers Asha Bhosle, Sonu Nigam and Kunal Ganjawala. While the show allowed Kher to perform in front of huge audiences at major amphitheaters, it was his appearance with Kailasa at the January 2008 edition of GlobalFest at New York’s Webster Hall where Kher’s true artistry was on display. The group’s performance that evening electrified the audience, and proved to be the first step in launching Kher’s career as a global world music star.
Never ones to rest on their laurels, 2009 promises to be an entirely new adventure for Kailash Kher & Kailasa with the release of their first international album on the acclaimed independent record label Cumbancha. The album will feature new songs, re-recorded versions of their most appealing tracks and acoustic versions of enduring hits. The time has come for the world to discover a voice that millions of Indians already consider one of the greatest in music today.
Jana Jogi De Naal
Kailash Kher Lyrics
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Mera chun chun khaiyo maas
Kaaga sab tan khaiyo
Mera chun chun khaiyo maas
Do naina mat khaiyo
Mohe piya milan ki aas
Jaana jogi de naal
Ni main... janaa jogi de naal
Hoo ni mein jaana...
Ranjha Ranjha kardi ni mein
Aape Ranjha hoi
Ranjha main vich
Main raanjhe vich
Hor khayal na koi
Ho... nee mein jaana
Jaana Jogi de naal
Nee mein Jaana Jogi De Naal Ni
Main Jaana Jogi De Naal Ni...
Haaji lok makke nu jande
Mein jaana takhat hajare
Haaji lok makke nu jande
Mein jaana takhat hajare
Jit wal yaar uthe wal Kappa
Bhaven khol kitaba gaaye
Ho...
Nee mein Jaana Jogi De Naal Ni
Main Jaana Jogi De Naal Ni...
The lyrics of Kailash Kher's song "Jana Jogi De Naal" speak of the human need for spiritual transcendence and union with the divine. The song begins with the lines "Kaaga sab tan khaiyo, Mera chun chun khaiyo maas" which roughly translates to "The crow eats every part of my body, my flesh and my bones." These lines suggest a sense of surrender to the natural course of things and a relinquishing of attachment to the physical body. The next line "Do naina mat khaiyo, Mohe piya milan ki aas" expresses a desire for the beloved, while also cautioning against being blinded by desire and losing sight of the ultimate goal: spiritual union.
The chorus of the song "Ni mein jaana... Jaana jogi de naal" can be loosely translated to "I will go with the Jogi," indicating a willingness to follow the path of the ascetic and renunciate. The next verse of the song "Ranjha Ranjha kardi ni mein, Aape Ranjha hoi" references the legendary romance of Heer and Ranjha, and suggests that the singer sees themselves as both the lover and the beloved. This characterization is further emphasized in the line "Ranjha main vich, Main raanjhe vich, Hor khayal na koi" which means "I am in Ranjha, and Ranjha is in me, no other thoughts disturb me."
The final verse of the song "Haaji lok makke nu jande, Mein jaana takhat hajare" references the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca and suggests a union of spiritual practices and beliefs. The line "Bhaven khol kitaba gaaye" means "Even if the (sacred) books are torn open," indicating a deep faith that transcends the written word. Overall, the song speaks to the idea of surrendering attachment to earthly desires and following the path towards spiritual enlightenment and union with the divine.
Line by Line Meaning
Kaaga sab tan khaiyo
The vulture devours every inch of my being
Mera chun chun khaiyo maas
Consuming my flesh piece by piece
Do naina mat khaiyo
But spare my eyes
Mohe piya milan ki aas
As they yearn to see my beloved
O. Ni mein jaana...
Oh, I want to go...
Jaana jogi de naal
With the yogi on the path of enlightenment
Ni main... janaa jogi de naal
I want to go with the yogi
Hoo ni mein jaana...
Oh, I want to go...
Ranjha Ranjha kardi ni mein
I chant the name of my beloved, Ranjha
Aape Ranjha hoi
Until I become one with Ranjha himself
Ranjha main vich
Ranjha exists within me
Main raanjhe vich
And I within him
Hor khayal na koi
No other thoughts come to mind
Ne mein jaana
I want to go
Jaana Jogi de naal
With the yogi on the path of enlightenment
Ne mein Jaana Jogi De Naal Ni
I want to go with the yogi
Main Jaana Jogi De Naal Ni...
I want to go with the yogi...
Haaji lok makke nu jande
Pilgrims visit Mecca
Mein jaana takhat hajare
But I want to go to the divine court
Jit wal yaar uthe wal Kappa
With friends, with arms linked
Bhaven khol kitaba gaaye
Singing the praises of the divine
Nee mein Jaana Jogi De Naal Ni
I want to go with the yogi
Main Jaana Jogi De Naal Ni...
I want to go with the yogi...
Contributed by Kaylee E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tanujachauhan3537
Ye song mene sbse pehle utran serial me suna tha tb se Mera favorite h ye jb bhi mn dukhi hota h me ye song sunti hu bhut roti hu relax feel hota h 😢😢
@ramsingh-gn4vd
Maine ye song sabse pahle parichay serial me suna tha .. tab se Mera favorite song ban gaya h
@AnkitKumar__266
Uttraan mae maine to first time
@lakshmikapoor7250
Ji hnn colours channel pe 🥹❤️🤌 what a nostalgic song !
@tanujachauhan3537
@@lakshmikapoor7250 ji bilkul sahi
@prashantchoudhary7017
इस गाने ने रूह को शांत कर दिया, यह गाना नहीं दवा हैं.
@anantjain5124
One of the rare songs wherein lyrics overshadows the composition. And composition itself is par excellence. Kailash kher is going end up as one of the GREATS of this era.
@deepkumar2170
@Anjali Singhania ]]p1a
@harshsunderbagri867
Listening on 17 Nov in 2021. ❤️
What a voice shaab ji!
Feel, sab kuch h aapki voice m and lyrics itni aachi.
Aur aajkal ke gaane dekhlo Tonny , badshah kuch bhi thake gaana banda dewe.
Aapke saare gano lyrics itni achhi h aur aapki voice bhi ❤️
@sumitbathla1061
14 December 2021