For someone crowned Mrs. World 2008, Natalia Shmarenkova’s demeanor is refreshingly devoid of elitism and celebrity arrogance. In Ukraine, she is more known as a pop singer under the stage name of Kamaliya. She hopes the world will know her soon as a movie actress.
Kamaliya is the wife of new Kyiv Post owner and publisher, Mohammad Zahoor. Outside of business circles, he was the lesser-known of the pair, at least until he started spending some of his fortune to buy real estate and media companies.
Married in 2003, the couple has lofty ambitions, talent and the financial means to achieve them.
Kamaliya, 32, plans to appear in a Hollywood movie, launch her own television show and pass on her tiara at the next Mrs. World show to be held in Vietnam in September.
A professional musician, singer, model and rising actress, she did not get it all just by marrying the right man. Before meeting Zahoor, she worked on her own career and racked up awards at state festivals. Although never topping the charts or filling stadiums, she has an audience appreciative of her soprano and waist-deep blond hair.
Winning the Mrs. World beauty pageant for married women in 2008 was one of the highest points in her career. “I wanted to show women in Ukraine that being married does not mean it’s the end of it all. We can always be beautiful,” Kamaliya said. “Moreover, the contest is about family values, self-accomplishment and helping those less fortunate.”
She was born to a military family in far-off Chita Oblast in Russia. When Kamaliya turned three, her father was deployed in Budapest, thus starting their lifelong wandering around the world. “We never really had a home,” said Inna Shmarenkova, Kamaliya’s mother. “So we had enough of this feeling of nostalgia and now want to be in one place.”
Shmarenkova never detached herself from her pre-school daughter from the moment she walked her to the vocals studio for the first time. A professional singer herself, she remains Kamaliya’s producer, agent and sidekick to this day.
Failing to strike powerful friendships in turbulent 1990s, they did not secure mainstream fame. After the fall of the Soviet Union, newly minted millionaires not only ran steel mills and grain factories. They also made inroads into show business as well.
“At that time, there was a division into clans,” Shmarenkova said. “We didn’t really side with anyone because I felt it was dangerous and then we started feeling the pressure. When Kamaliya was supposed to go on stage, suddenly there would not be enough air time for her, or a microphone would get turned off.”
Exuberant and spontaneous, Kamaliya does not seem to be put off by the fickle fortunes of her past. Beauty contests and film roles are good enough omens for long-term prospects on stage.
About her part in the coming Hollywood film, “The Accident,” to be produced by Klaus Menzel, she says little but with evident pride. According to the plot, she said, she is a friend of Natalie Portman, the famous American actress known for her parts in “Leon,” “Star Wars” and “Closer,” among others. “I will be a singer of Eastern European origin and Portman will be a friend of mine who will live at my place taking singing classes. In one of the scenes, she’ll be reciting rap and I will be singing a classical song.” Talks are in progress with Michael Douglas and Antonio Banderas to be also cast in this drama, according to Kamaliya. Her movie debut was in the “Merry Widow”, a comedy expected to hit the big screen this year.
“I treat it as job, I am not afraid to be sucked up by Hollywood,” she said, voicing her intentions to keep living in Ukraine. She met Zahoor six years ago at a private dinner. He hired her to perform a concert for his steelworkers in Donetsk.
The couple could be based anywhere – Russia, England, the United States or even Pakistan – but they have chosen to remain in Ukraine.
The interiors of their home in elite Koncha-Zaspa region in the suburbs of Kyiv are designed to resemble the famous billowing sail hotel, Burj Al Arab, in Dubai. Dominated by golden and striking rainbow colors, the mansion is a blend of Asian and Arabic tastes. Three playful dogs, a couple of bunnies, a few parrots and one lazy cat are company for the lady of the house.
Talkative and energetic, she appears eager for a big break in her career – on the big screen or on TV. She started filming a pilot TV program “Coffee with Kamaliya,” in which she interviews celebrities about their climb to fame. “The idea is to show younger people that popularity does not come by accident but is rather a product of hard work.” She also plans to shoot another program about charity.
Timeless
Kamaliya Lyrics
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You know me well, you see it all
and you'll never walk away, you'll never walk away
my darkest nights my deepest fears
I cry to you and you will hear me
You'll never walk away you'll never walk away
Like sands in side the hourglass
We'll never fade away
We could be timeless
We could be boundless
Just like a river, river, river
Just like a river, river, river
Our love is deathless
Our love is endless
Just like a river, river, river
Just like a river, river, river
Where I belong and you will be
Where all of you is all of me
Beyond the day we die, beyond the day we die
this love has captured all we are
Eternally we're made of stars
beyond the day we die, forever you and I
Like sand inside the hourglass
We're every moment future and the past
We'll never fade away
We could be timeless
We could be boundless
Just like a river, river, river
Just like a river, river, river
Our love is deathless
Our love is endless
Just like a river, river, river
Just like a river, river, river
When Shadows come and days are gone cold
You always keep me warm
I know you will see me, I know you will see me
You Know my worst you know my best
When I lay down to rest
I know you will keep me, I know you will keep me
We could be timeless
We could be boundless
Just like a river, river, river
Just like a river, river, river
Our love is deathless
Our love is endless
Just like a river, river, river
Just like a river, river, river
The song "Timeless" by Kamaliya is a powerful love song that speaks of a deep connection and affection between two people that transcends time and space. The lyrics express the idea of a love that is eternal, and that will never fade away. The singer addresses her partner, acknowledging their unwavering support and the fact that they always stand by her side, no matter what.
The first verse speaks of the singer's faith in her partner, emphasizing that he knows her well and sees her in her truest form – both her strengths and weaknesses. She trusts that he will not abandon her, even in her "darkest nights" and "deepest fears". She believes that their love is unbreakable and will last beyond their physical existence.
The chorus then emphasizes the depth and power of their love, comparing it to a river that flows endlessly. The singer sings about the possibility of them being "timeless" and "boundless" in their love, despite any challenges they may face. The lyrics imply a sense of eternity, as if their love will continue on after they have passed away, forever cemented in time.
The second verse then sings about how their love has consumed and captured all that they are, becoming an integral part of their essence. They are one with each other, and together, they are made of "stars". The imagery of the hourglass is repeated, highlighting the fleeting nature of time, and how even with its constant movement, their love will endure.
Overall, the lyrics of "Timeless" convey a sense of intensity and devotion in love, that knows no boundaries or limitations. It is a song that speaks directly to the heart, reminding us of the transformative power of love, and its ability to transcend even the most difficult of circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
If I stand or I should fall
Whether I am standing tall or facing a fall
You know me well, you see it all
You understand me completely and see everything about me
and you'll never walk away, you'll never walk away
You will never abandon me
my darkest nights my deepest fears
In my darkest moments and deepest fears
I cry to you and you will hear me
I turn to you for comfort, and you always listen
You'll never walk away you'll never walk away
You will never leave me alone
Like sands in side the hourglass
Our lives flow like sand in an hourglass
We're every moment future and the past
We exist in every moment - past, present, and future
We'll never fade away
Our love will never disappear or diminish
We could be timeless
Our love could exist forever, beyond time
We could be boundless
Our love could be limitless and without boundaries
Just like a river, river, river
Like a river that flows continuously
Our love is deathless
Our love transcends death and continues to exist
Our love is endless
Our love is infinite and without end
Where I belong and you will be
We belong together, wherever we are
Where all of you is all of me
We are completely intertwined and connected
Beyond the day we die, beyond the day we die
Our love continues beyond death
this love has captured all we are
Our love encompasses who we are completely
Eternally we're made of stars
Our love is eternal, and we are like stars shining forever
When Shadows come and days are gone cold
In times of darkness and coldness
You always keep me warm
You bring warmth and comfort to me
I know you will see me, I know you will see me
I know you will be there for me and understand me
You Know my worst you know my best
You know both my weaknesses and strengths
When I lay down to rest
When I close my eyes to rest
I know you will keep me, I know you will keep me
I know you will protect and watch over me
We could be timeless
Our love could exist forever, beyond time
We could be boundless
Our love could be limitless and without boundaries
Just like a river, river, river
Like a river that flows continuously
Our love is deathless
Our love transcends death and continues to exist
Our love is endless
Our love is infinite and without end
Writer(s): kamaliya zahoor
Contributed by London V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-lz6oz3pf2j
Хороший клип! Благодаря Саше Прохорову красавчику из танцев со звездами этот клип пересматривают сейчас тысячами его поклонников! В этом клипе Камалия и Саша не превзойденные! К стати и песня очень хорошая!
@jommyparochilin3590
Amazing! This music video is really timeless.
@matejcekpavel
Nádherná žena,nádherný song .
@waluferal6248
What a great song, Karmaliya. Both the vocals and music are very nice. The dancing is very well done as well. The outdoor scenes, particularly the river is a spectacular inclusion. I'm a fan.
@KitrinaMpalonia
Very nice music video clip
@Benyikoko
kamaliya! this is the best summer hit here in netherlands! everyone love you!!!!!!! i saw you live at the canal parade! you were fabulous 😍
@LetstalkwithElenaBerman
Beautiful and talented! Thank you , Kamaliya for your passion in life.
@user-xi7hm6zl5m
Omg! It's the most beautiful voice ive heard in my life. After rest of voices on the planet
@adithyaupadhyaya3413
nice video song with nice singer
@abhisheksingh-ly8jx
We could be timeless we could be boundless.. Just like a river..