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Kanth Kaler

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Kanth Kaler
Born (1972-05-07) 7 May 1972 (age 52)
Nakodar, Jalandhar, Punjab, India
GenresFolk
Bhangra
OccupationSinger
Years active1994–present
Websitehttp://www.kanthkaler.com

Kanth Kaler (born 7 May 1972), sikh artist popularly known as Kanth Kaler is an Indian singer who is famous for singing Punjabi sad songs. His hit songs include Hun Teri Nigah Badal Gai, Dass Asi Kehra Tere Bina Mar Challea, Udikan, and Teri Yaad Sajna.

Personal life

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He was born at Nakodar, Jalandhar, Punjab, India.[1] His original name being Sunny Nijjar, he changed his name after being advice by his spiritual Guru Baba Murad Shah to place the Kanth (voice) before all.[2]

He recorded his first album Hun teri nigah badal gayi with the help of famous lyricist Kumar Dhaliwal and Madan Jalandhari, who was really impressed by his voice.[3]

Albums

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  • Ik Saah
  • Fanna
  • Armaan
  • Tere Bin
  • Aadat[4]
  • Sadhra
  • Doriya
  • Intezar
  • Tu Chete Ave
  • Teri Yaad Sajna
  • Teri Akh Vairne
  • Dhol Janiya
  • Hun Teri Nigah Badal Gai
  • Pichhon Mukar Na Javi
  • Sad Songs – Vol. 9
  • Anmol – The Priceless
  • Daaru penda
  • Armaan-the endless quest of love
  • Fanaa
  • Jai Bhim, dedicated to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
  • Asin Udhde Aasre Tere
  • Sher Da Yaar (Music By: Tru-Skool/Label: MovieBox)

Awards

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He was honoured with the ‘Sandhu Singh Hardam Award’ in 2018.[5]

Honoured with Mirchi Music Awards Punjabi in 2018[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Fighter Chamars in Beghampura - Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  2. ^ Kapoor, Diksha (7 May 2020). "Happy Birthday Kanth Kaler! Know Some Interesting Facts About The Melodious Singer". PTC Punjabi. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  3. ^ "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Jalandhar Plus".
  4. ^ "Kaler kanth - Artists - In.com". www.in.com. Archived from the original on 9 December 2008. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  5. ^ Batra, Sakshi (6 February 2018). "KANTH KALER TO BE AWARDED FOR HIS CONTRIBUTION TO PUNJABI MUSIC INDUSTRY". PTC Punjabi. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  6. ^ "Radio Mirchi announces the Fifth edition of the 'Mirchi Music Awards Punjabi'". 5 Dariya News. Retrieved 4 June 2020.