His voice has mesmerised people of all age groups. But versatile singer Kher holds a special place in the heart of the Indian youth - for his ability to set the adrenaline going among his listeners.
His voice has mesmerised people of all age groups. But versatile singer Kailash Kher holds a special place in the heart of the Indian youth - for his ability to set the adrenaline going among his listeners. And similar was his performance in the city on Saturday, when his songs had the youth swaying and asking for more.
Kher performed at Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad (MICA), to mark the end of the institute's annual brand management festival MICANVAS. And his repertoire of music, which included world, lounge and new-age dance music and Sufi-based songs, was very well-received by the city's music lovers.
Kher appears very impressed with the way Ahmedabad has been growing. Speaking to DNA, he stated that performing in the city was an amazing experience. "Ahmedabad is growing in terms of infrastructure as well as civilisation. The city is becoming very cosmopolitan as well - each time I come here, there are new sights to take in. But along with the growth, the enthusiasm for artistic elements is also increasing, which is great," Kher said.
The singer feels there is a lot more to an artist than the way he or she is portrayed on television. "At the end of the day, television is just a medium to market our products and services. One needs to realise that Kailash Kher and Kailasa go beyond what the silver screen shows. Artists should understand that just because one song is a hit, one should not keep repeating it. We have to show the audience the full range of what we can do, and the kind of songs we can compose and sing," he said.
His belief showed in his selection of songs as well. On Saturday, Kher stuck mainly to songs from his personal albums, with only a couple of his famous numbers showing up during the performance.
This artist sees students as the future of the nation. "While you're still a student, there is a certain idealism in you that stays put. But very often, the corporate world forces people to change. And that is why, I would like to sing thought-provoking songs, which will influence the youth for the better," said Kher.
He ended with saying that performing at the Commonwealth Games was 'an experience of a lifetime'. "Representing the country in front of so many people from across the world has been nothing short of an education," he concluded.
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