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.
Kaise Main Kahoon
Kailash Kher Lyrics
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yahaan vahaan jahan tahan udti phiru - 2
kaise main kahu ke mujhe ishq huaan hain
yahaan vahaan jahan tahan udti phiru
kaise main kahu ke mujhe ishq huaan hain
dhadke yeh zor zor bhadke yeh chaaron aur
dhadke yeh zor zor bhadke yeh chaaron aur
woh kay jaane chit chot woh hain chanda main chakor
bhole bhale matwale dil ka kya karu - 2
kaise main kahu ke mujhe ishq huaan hain
logon se suna hain mujhe ishq huaan hain
dharti pe aajkal paanv na dharu - 2
kaise main kahu ke mujhe ishq huaan hain
logon se suna hain mujhe ishq huaan hain
Saari saari raat aur saara saara din
har ghadi har pal pal chhin chhin
Saari saari raat aur saara saara din
har ghadi har pal pal chhin chhin
ulti seedhi behki behki baaten main karu - 2
kaise main kahu ke mujhe ishq huaan hain
logon se suna hain mujhe ishq huaan hain
chanda ko rijhaaun kabhi taaron ko rijhaaun main
apane piya ko lekin sabse chhupaun main
chanda ko rijhaaun kabhi taaron ko rijhaaun main
apane piya ko lekin sabse chhupaun main
unko padi hai kya main jiyu ya maru - 2
kaise main kahu ke mujhe ishq huaan hain
logon se suna hain mujhe ishq huaan hain
yahaan vahaan jahan tahan udti phiru - 2
dharti pe aajkal paanv na dharu
kaise main kahu ke mujhe ishq huaan hain
logon se suna hain mujhe ishq huaan hain
kaise main kahu ke mujhe ishq huaan hain
logon se suna hain mujhe ishq huaan hain
mho mujhe ishq huaan hain...
In Kailash Kher's song "Kaise Main Kahoon," the singer expresses the difficulty of expressing his newfound love to those around him. He sings about how he flies here and there, feeling the rush of love throughout his being, but struggles to express this feeling to others. He experiences an intense pounding in his heart and souls, but is unsure how to articulate his feelings to those around him. Despite hearing the advice and opinions of others, he remains unsure of how to proceed.
The powerful, emotive lyrics are supported by Kher's distinctive voice and the lively melody of the song, which conveys the passionate, frenzied emotion of love. As he sings about his love for this person who is important to him, he wonders if he wants to spend the rest of his life with them, or if it will eventually lead to heartbreak.
The song's lyrics do not follow a clear narrative structure but convey the overwhelming feelings experienced by someone in the early stages of love. Kher's performance captures the excitement, confusion, and intensity of the experience, making "Kaise Main Kahoon" a powerful expression of the complexity of love.
Line by Line Meaning
yahaan vahaan jahan tahan udti phiru
I fly here and there, everywhere, all the time
kaise main kahu ke mujhe ishq huaan hain
How do I say that I have fallen in love?
dhadke yeh zor zor bhadke yeh chaaron aur
My heart beats strongly and wildly in all directions
woh kay jaane chit chot woh hain chanda main chakor
That special someone, who knows what goes on in my heart, is like the moon to my infatuated self
bhole bhale matwale dil ka kya karu
Oh innocent, crazy heart of mine, what should I do?
logon se suna hain mujhe ishq huaan hain
I have heard people say that I have fallen in love
dharti pe aajkal paanv na dharu
These days I don't even stand on the ground
Saari saari raat aur saara saara din
All day and all night
har ghadi har pal pal chhin chhin
Every moment, every second, tick tock
ulti seedhi behki behki baaten main karu
I say nonsensical things, straight or crooked
chanda ko rijhaaun kabhi taaron ko rijhaaun main
I want to cuddle with the moon and the stars
apane piya ko lekin sabse chhupaun main
But I will keep my beloved hidden above all
unko padi hai kya main jiyu ya maru
Do they even care if I live or die?
mho mujhe ishq huaan hain...
Yes, I have indeed fallen in love...
Contributed by Emily C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@harshitvishwakarma310
I miss that 'theraav' in life . Life was so simple and slow-paced back then .😔😢
@sph8483
Yes it was:)
@samanfirdaus434
My favorite Kailash Kher's song. Makes me a teenager again and so much happy. I enjoy every single bit. Its like rain shower of happiness and love.
@colombaacil2607
Yes !!!!!
@dr.shivamthakur6539
These type of songs truly deserve millions of views and love...
@tristar4760
I want again the era of indipop and album songs,,what a romance and purity was there in those songs and people though. Please God bless us again with those days .🙏❤️
@ShambhuKumar-ed2ej
कैलाश जी का गाना एकबार जो सुन ले उसे कैलाश जी से जरूर इश्क हो जायेगा।
@arjungarwal3221
Banswara Kailash Kher
@abdulmuqeem9658
Adults singing about teenagers feelings and here we adults listening and going in nostalgia and imagination 😊
@zainabkhan2475
Adults were teenagers too