Kamal Khan Wiki, Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More

Kamal Khan is an Indian singer who became popular after winning the singing reality shows ‘Awaaz Punjab Di’ in 2008, and Zee TV’s ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Singing Superstar’ in 2010. Kamal got his Bollywood break after winning Zee TV’s singing competition.

Wiki/Biography

Kamal Khan was born on Tuesday, 25 December 1989 (age 33 years; as of 2023) in the village Reeth Kheri, district Patiala, Punjab, India. His zodiac sign is Tauras.

Kamal Khan attended a local government school in his village and then attended a government college in Patiala, Punjab, for higher studies.

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 5″

Weight (approx.): 65 kg

Hair Colour: Natural Black

Eye Colour: Dark Brown

Body Measurements (approx.): Chest: 40″, Waist: 32″, Biceps: 14″

Family

Parents & Siblings

Kamal Khan’s father, Jaswant, was an employee in the health department of Patiala, Punjab. His mother, Sargi, is a homemaker.

Kamal Khan has two siblings, a sister named Aman, and a brother named Vaneet Khan, who is a Punjabi singer.

Wife & Children

Kamal Khan married twice. He first got married to Ekta, a Canadian girl, in 2012. The couple got blessed with a daughter, Vaidhita, in 2013. Later, the couple got divorced.

In 2020, Kamal Khan got married to Mira. The couple got blessed with a daughter, Laiba Kamal Khan.

Other Relatives

Kamal Khan’s maternal grandfather, Maghar Ali Diwana, and maternal uncle, Shaukat Ali Diwana, were famous Punjabi singers.

Career

Reality TV Shows

Kamal Khan won MH One Music’s singing reality TV show ‘Awaaz Punjab Di Season 3’ in 2008. Kamal Khan and Manu Vandana shared the winning trophy.

In 2010, Kamal Khan won Zee TV’s singing reality TV show ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Singing Superstar.’ As the winning price, Kamal Khan received a car, Tata Sumo Grande MK II and a bike, Hero Karizma ZMR. ^[1]News18 The show was judged by Vishal-Shekhar, Daler Mehndi, and Sajid–Wajid.

Bollywood

Kamal Khan made his Bollywood debut with the song ‘Wallah Re Wallah’ from the movie ‘Tees Maar Khan’ in 2010. The song was composed by Vishal-Shekhar.

In 2011, Kamal Khan sang the superhit song ‘Ishq Sufiyana’ from the film ‘The Dirty Picture.’

In 2013, Kamal sang the song ‘Jhooth Boliya’ from the film ‘Jolly LLB.’

Punjabi Films

Kamal Khan made his singing debut in 2012 with the Punjabi film ‘Pata Nahi Rabb Kehdeyan Rangan Ch Raazi’ for which he sang the title track along with Feroz Khan. Kamal Khan got famous in the Punjabi music industry with the song ‘Awaaz’ from the film ‘Qismat’ in 2018. The song got successful on the global level. In 2020, Kamal Khan sang the song ‘Ammi’ in the film ‘Sufna.’

Singles

Kamal Khan has sung many superhit single tracks like ‘Sada Haal’ (2015), ‘Oh Kithey’ (2015), ‘Meri Heer’ (2016), ‘Demand’ (2019), and ‘Supna’ (2021).

Tattoos

Kamal Khan got a tattoo of his daughter’s name, ‘Vaidhita,’ inked on his left arm, which he later got covered up with another tattoo of a feather and musical notes. He has also got tattoos of a mic, headphones, and a lifeline inked on his right arm.

Awards & Nominations

• Kamal Khan was nominated for the Screen Award for Best Male Playback Singer in 2010.

• Kamal Khan was nominated for the Zee Cine Award for Best Playback Singer – Male in 2012.

• Kamal Khan won the Zee Cine’s Fresh Singing Talent Award in 2012.
  

  Kamal Khan receiving the Zee Cine Award for Fresh Singing Talent of 2012 from Sajid (right)-Wajid (left)

• Kamal Khan won the 4th Mirchi Music Awards for the Best Vocalist of the Year (2012) for the song ‘Ishq Sufiyana.’

• Kamal Khan won the 4th Mirchi Music Awards for the Upcoming Male Vocalist of the Year in 2012 for the song ‘Ishq Sufiyana.’

• In 2012, Kamal Khan was nominated for the IIFA Award for Best Male Playback Singer.

• In 2012, Kamal Khan won the award for Best Music Debut at the Global Indian Music Academy Awards for the song ‘Ishq Sufiyana.’

• In 2013, Kamal Khan won the People’s Choice Awards India for Favourite Male Singer.

• In 2018, Kamal Khan won the award for Best Youngest Sufi Singer at the E24 Radio Dhamal Punjabi Music Awards 2018.

Favourites

• Dessert: Gulab Jamun

• Actor(s): Shah Rukh Khan and Gippy Grewal

• Holiday Destination: Canada

• Singer(s): Sardool Sikander and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

• Film: Bajirao Mastani (2015)

• Song: ‘Sadeyan Para To Sikhi Udna’ by Sardool Sikander

• Actress(es): Neeru Bajwa and Deepika Padukone

Facts/Trivia

• Kamal Khan started singing at the age of 4.

• Kamal Khan learnt to sing from his mother as his mother used to sing.

• Kamal Khan’s father was strictly against his decision to pursue singing, and his father once even expelled him from the house for this.

• Kamal Khan loved farming in his village before he became a singer.

• Kamal Khan has judged many seasons of the music reality TV show Voice of Punjab.
  

  Kamal Khan as judge of Voice of Punjab with Iqbal Mahal (centre) and Kamaljeet Neeru (right)

• Kamal Khan used to work in a factory in Patiala as a labour before getting into the music industry. He was paid Rs. 1200 per month as salary.

• Kamal Khan’s nickname is ‘Laddi.’

• Kamal Khan was given the name ‘Kamaal’ (amazing) by Gurpreet Ghuggi and Malkit Singh in the show ‘Awaaz Punjab Di.’
  

  Kamal Khan with Punjabi singer Malkit Singh

• Kamal Khan’s first stage performance before the reality TV shows was at a cultural program in Patiala.