And vice versa, there are sizeable number of
singers who established themselves as music composers.
The latest among them is singer Kailash Kher who
turned composer with his first album Kailasa and
his more recent Kailasa Jhoomore soon after reaping
popularity with his number Allah Ke Bande …
from the film Waisa Bhi Hota Hai part II .
Now, Kailash Kher has been signed up by debutant
filmmaker Farooqe Kabir for the film, aptly titled,
Allah Ke Bande. This singer, whose inclination
towards Sufi music is evident in his compositions,
intends to rope in the ‘Mozart of Madras’
A. R. Rahman to sing a Sufi number. Kher says
"I share a special bond with Rahman and I
never miss a chance to work with him. He is blessed
by God. His spirituality and simplicity attracts
everyone." Kailash works as a trio with Paresh
Kamath and Naresh Kamath, who call themselves
Kailash-Paresh-Naresh. They are presently working
on this Sufi composition. The trio says they have
already spoken to Rahman who has expressed his
liking towards the idea and are confident that
he would sing for them. It is interesting to note
that Kailash will be a part of Mission Ustaad
show on the new entertainment channel 9X. The
show is a part of the propaganda by the United
Nations on spreading awareness on its Millennium
Development goals.
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