Unique Sounds

By Madhulika Gautama, *Sufi Saiyyan in town* - Deccan Chronicle - Chennai, India;Friday, March 25, 2011

His voice lifts your soul and his music reverberates through your spirit.

Not one to bow down to the rules of the industry, the talented Kailash Kher has remained true to himself throughout his journey as a musician. Tasting astounding success with his "Allah ke Bande" in 2002, Kailash has struck the right balance between independent music and filmy naach-gana. In Chennai for the ‘Unplugged’ concert for Fever Entertainment, Kailash and his band Kailasa, will thrill the city with their unique sounds.

Speaking to Deccan Chronicle about his fans in Chennai, Kailash says, “Chennai’s audience is culturally inclined and intellectually motivated. We will enthrall them with a repertoire that has been appreciated by diverse audiences. We plan to sing hit numbers from our albums and a couple of popular film songs too.”

Clearly, Kailash is no stranger to the city having visited here often, but mostly on work. Talking about his colleagues in Kollywood, Kailash says, “I have sung for most composers in the south and have enjoyed working with all of them.” But a certain young composer has his special regard. “I get along very well with GV Prakash. He is very young and talented. He gave me my first hit in Tamil cinema with "Veyilodu Vilaiyadi" at the start of his career,” he gushes.

The singer also likes to pay his good friend A.R. Rahman a visit every time he is in town. Kailash speaks fondly of Rahman’s mother. “I always make time to stop by Rahman’s house and have food made by his mother. Amma always serves me with love and whatever she makes is very special.”

Kailash’s favourite among his own hits are "Saiyyan", "Teri Deewani" and "Aaj Mere Piya Ghar Aavenge". And, he promises to live up to his motto of promoting non-film music with his band ‘Kailasa’, this Sunday at Sir Mutha Venkatasubba Roa Concert Hall in Harrington Road.