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Kailash Kher: ‘I brought spiritual music to the mainstream’
Updated On: 08 July, 2024 07:09 AM IST | Mumbai | Sonia Lulla
Having released the fourth song from his album yesterday to coincide with his birthday, Kailash Kher says his “genre” of music will continue to draw listeners across generations
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Released yesterday, to coincide with his birthday, Ishq hai is the fourth single from Kailash Kher’s album that the singer says is an extension of the work he has been doing in the industry since he stepped into it. Stating that he believes it is his calling to serve people with music, Kher tells mid-day, “Since I was born, the almighty decided I would create a name in this industry. We released the first [edition] of my album, Kailasa, in 2006, and when we spoke to people about what it implies, they were impressed. Kailasa means divinity. We added spirituality to romantic music as well. Having grown up in an ashram in Rishikesh, in the company of saints, I was never exposed to film music. So, when I entered the industry with the idea of showcasing my music, I introduced a fresh take [to Bollywood music]. Our successive five albums were hits,” says Kher, adding that the latest album also attempts to make spiritual music mainstream.
The boom of streaming platforms may have music aficionados questioning the need for an album when singles can be easily accessed, but, Kher says, the demand for a cohesive musical piece will always continue to be there. “If you notice, the past two songs from this album, Dil jaani and Mera dil hai, are also rooted in spirituality. No matter how much the world changes, there will always be a demand for music that touches the soul. After food, art is of utmost importance for people. After the stomach has been satiated, the heart needs to be satiated, and that happens with knowledge and art. We created this album because our fans had been asking us to make more music.”
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