Kamaal Khan

Not to be confused with Kamal Khan (singer).

Kamaal Khan
Born	(1972-03-12) March 12, 1972 Highgate, North London, UK
Occupation	Singer
Years active	1995-present

Kamaal Khan (born 12 March 1972 in Highgate, North London) is a Bollywood playback/Hindi Pop singer, actor, songwriter, music producer and businessman.

Music

In 1995 he wrote and produced his debut single "O Oh Jaane Jaana" in London. The song released in 1996 becoming a UK hit achieving platinum status. The song released worldwide in 1998 (together with his debut solo album) and simultaneously featured in the Bollywood blockbuster Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya starring Salman Khan and Kajol. The soundtrack went on to sell over 10 million copies and the huge success of the movie has widely been attributed by film pundits to the popularity of Kamaal's "O Oh Jaane Jana". As a result of his successful debut single, Kamaal was immediately signed by record label HMV in December 1997.

In 1999 Kamaal Khan won the "R.D.Burman" Filmfare Award for the "Most Promising Upcoming Talent" becoming the first UK born male winner of the coveted Filmfare Award since its introduction in 1954. He is also a winner/nominee of numerous MTV, Filmfare, ZEE and Channel [V] awards for both singing and acting.

He went on to achieve further success with his solo albums O Oh Jaane Jana,Suno To Deewana Dil and "Kal Raat". MTV award winning director Shivraj Santhakumar collaborated with Kamaal to shoot a music video for Kal Raat in Rome. The music video caught the eye of legendary Bollywood director Rahul Rawail and landed Kamaal his debut acting role.

Kamaal has also worked with two time Oscar winning Musical Director "A.R.Rahman" (Slumdog Millionaire, Nicole Scherzinger).

As a solo artist he has performed over 250 concerts in arenas across the globe visiting 127 cities in 27 countries as well as performing live with international super group "Boney M". During his career he has met many well known figures such as Michael Jackson, Nelson Mandela, Jay-Z, Will Smith, Kylie Minogue, Jackie Chan and Keanu Reeves.

Film and television

In May 2005 Kamaal made his acting debut (becoming the first UK born male actor of Indian origin to appear in a lead role in a Bollywood feature film) as the main antagonist in director Rahul Rawail's Jo Bole So Nihaal starring alongside Bollywood superstar Sunny Deol.

Kamaal was a contestant on NDTV Imagine's reality TV show Dhoom Macha De. The 26 episode series marked the global launch of the TV channel "NDTV Imagine".

Discography

Solo albums

• O Oh Jaane Jana (1998 HMV)

1. "Oh Oh Jane Jana"
2. "Sun O Dilruba"
3. "Teri Chahat Ne"
4. "Oh Oh Jane Jane" [Mix]
5. "Aye Mere Humnasheen"
6. "Kya Yehi Pyar Hai"

• Suno To Deewana Dil (2000 HMV)

1. "Suno To Deewana Dil"
2. "Mere Dil Mein"
3. "Ya Ke Na"
4. "Tere Pyar Ne"
5. "Heaven (Tu Hai Meri Jaan)"
6. "Dil Hai Deewana"
7. "Jaana"
8. "Haaye Mera Dil"

• Kal Raat (2003 HMV)

1. "Kal Raat"
2. "E - Sanam"
3. "Mehboob Mere"
4. "Kabhi Kabhi"
5. "Nigahon Se"
6. "Mehboob Mere (Slow)"
7. "Jaane Jaan" (with Sonali Vajpayee)
8. "Tumse Mohabbat"

Compilation albums

Film soundtracks

• Wanted (July 2010)
  • "Ishq Vishq"
• Jo Bole So Nihaal (2005)
  • "Rab Jaane"
• Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya (2005)
  • "Laga Prem Rog"
  • "Laga Prem Rog" (remix)
  • "Yeh Ladki"
  • "Yeh Ladki" (remix)
• Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha (2004)
  • "Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha"
  • "Jaane Bahara"
• Tere Naam (2003)
  • "O Jaana"
• Na Tum Jano Na Hum (2002)
  • "Jaa Sanam Mujhko Hai"
  • "Tum Meri Bahoein Mein Aa Na Sake"
• Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge (2002)
  • "Kyon Khanke Teri Chudi"
  • "Kyon Khanke" (Melody Club Mix)
• Koi Mere Dil Se Pooche (2001)
  • "Lapak Jhapak"
• Moksha (2001)
  • "Humko Pyar Hai"
• Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye (2000)
  • "Aa Meri Life Bana De"
  • "O Priya O Priya"
  • "Teri Aankhiyan (aka Saawariya Re O Saawariya)"
• Hello Brother (2000)
  • "Hello Brother"
• Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998)
  • "O Oh Jaane Jaana"

Videos

• O Oh Jaane Jana - (European release) Location - Prague, Czech Republic. Directed by Harry Fernandes
• O Oh Jaane Jana - (Worldwide release) Location - Goa, India. Directed by Sohail Khan
• Kya Yehi Pyar Hai - Location - London, UK. Directed by Rishi Vohra]
• Suno To Deewana Dil - Location - Mumbai, India. Directed by Ravi Udyawar
• Jaana - Location - Lonavla, India. Directed by Kunal Kohli
• Kal Raat - Location - Rome, Italy. Directed by Shivraj Santhakumar
• E Sanam - Location - London, UK. Directed by Shivraj Santhakumar

External links

• Kamaal Khan at the Internet Movie Database