K. S. Makhan
K S Makhan (born Kuldeep Singh Takhar) is a Punjabi singer.
K.S. Makhan | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Kuldeep Singh Takhar |
| Born | 1970 Shankar, Nakodar, Jalandhar, Punjab |
| Origin | Punjab, India |
| Genres | Punjabi, Bhangra, Romantic, Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actor |
| Instruments | Voice |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | Speed Records, T-Series, Movie Box, Music Waves, Planet Records |
| Associated acts | Bohemia, Sukhpal sukh, Aman Hayer, Gurdas Maan, Jazzy B, Soni Pabla, Bhinda Aujla, Sukshinder Shinda Sarbjit Cheema, Prince Ghuman, Benny Dhaliwal, Geeta Zaildar & Preet Sidhu |
| Website | www |
Personal life
Makhan resides in Surrey in British Columbia. He was born in the village of Shankar located in the District of Jalandhar, Punjab, near the city of Nakodar. He is married and have two sons named Ekam Singh Takhar and Sajjan Singh Takhar. He was baptised into the Sikh faith in April 2013 and has committed his life to the Sikh religion. After this he has decided to sing Religious songs. But now he is back on track to sing the songs which he used to sing back in the past. Even he removed sardar from his name and now he is just Ks makhan.[1]
Career
K S Makhan's first album was Numbra Te Milde. He has worked with music producer Aman Hayer and musicians Sukhpal Sukh and Atul Sharma. His voice fused with Aman Hayer's music have enabled him to stay with the lead pack of Punjabi singers. His albums include Glassi, Billo,[2] Muskan, Yaar Mastaane, Good Luck Charm and James Bond. His other tracks are "Mitran Di Motor", "Takle", "Gabru Top Da", "Fight", "Talwaaran", "Sitare", "Jatt Warga Yaar",[3] "Band Botle", "Badmaashi" and "Pakka Yaar". In 2012, he reached number one with his track "Dil Vich Vas Gayi".[4]
Film career
In 2012, Makhan made his film debut in film Pinky Moge Wali,[5] with a cast including Gavie Chahal, Neeru Bajwa, and Geeta Zaildar. He is playing the role of 'Villain' in this film. He will follow this in the film Sajjan – The Real Friend, which is scheduled to release in January 2013, where he will play a lead role.
Politics
K.S. Makhan joined the Bahujan Samaj Party on 9 February 2014. He was candidate from Anandpur Sahib (Lok Sabha constituency) for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.[6] He stood fourth with 69124 votes.[7]
Discography
| Year | Album | Label | Composed | No. of Tracks |
| 2020 | Return Of The Mak | Aman Hayer | ||
| 2015 | Dastaar | Sony Music Entertainment | Aman Hayer | 8 |
| 2013 | Khalse Kalgidhar De Bhindranwala Sher |
Dharam Seva Records/Shine Star Dharam Seva Records |
Beat Minister | 7 |
| 2012 | James Bond (UK & India) 007[8](Canada) |
MovieBox Records (UK)
T-Series (India) |
Aman Hayer | 8 |
| 2010 | Good Luck Charm | Music Waves (Canada & India)
MovieBox Records (UK) |
Aman Hayer | 8 |
| 2008 | Yaar Mastane | Music Waves (Canada & India)
Genie Records (UK) |
Aman Hayer | 10 |
| 2006 | Muskaan | T-Series | Aman Hayer & Joy Atul | 10 |
| 2005 | Billo | T-Series (India)
Golden Star Video (Canada & USA) |
Aman Hayer & Tarun Rishi | 10 |
| 2005 | Kismat Bana Do Maa | T-Series | Lal-Kamal | 8 |
| 2004 | Pio Milje Kalghidhar Warga | T-Series (India)
Music Waves (Canada) |
Sukhpal Sukh | 8 |
| 2003 | Mastaani (India)
Dildar (UK & Canada) |
T-Series (India)
Genie Records (UK) |
Aman Hayer | 8 & 10 |
| 2002 | Jwani (India & Canada)
First Play (UK) |
T-Series (India)
Calibre Records (UK - CD) Genie Records (UK - Digital) |
Aman Hayer | 8 |
| 2001 | Lal Pari | Audio Touch | Sukhpal Sukh, Gurmeet Singh | 9 |
| 2001 | Mitran Di Motor | DMC Records (UK) | 8 | |
| 2000 | Glassi | Audio Touch | Sukhpal Sukh, Lal-Kamal | 8 |
| 1999 | Friendship Sohni Sohni | Rhythm Audio/Kamlee Records/DMC Records | Ashu Singh | 8 |
| 1998 | Mehfal Mittran Dee | Hi-Tech Music/DMC Records | Santosh Kataria & Sanjeev | 8 |
| 1997 | Numbra Te Dil Milde | TPM/Muskaan Series Productions | Ramesh Batlavi | 8 |
Singles
| Year | Song | Label | Composer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | I Am Back | Sniper Records | Snappy |
| 2020 | Brand | Hayer Records | Money Aujla |
| 2020 | Lumbi Race De Ghore | Elite Music | Aman Hayer |
| 2020 | Willpower | Geet MP3 | Money Aujla |
| 2019 | Mera Sardar | VS Records | Amdad Ali |
| 2018 | Mangal Grah | Beat Motion Productions | Harj Nagra |
| 2018 | Star | Speed Records | Prince Ghuman |
Filmography
| Release | Film | Role | Notes | Label | Presentation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Pinky Moge Wali[9] | Akaal | Film debut | T-Series | Batra Showbiz |
| 2013 | Sajjan-The Real Friend[10] | Sajjan | With Sanvi Dhimaan, Simran Sachdeva | T-Series | Takhar Productions |
| 2013 | Shatranj (Sheh Ke Maat) | With Preet Sidhu, Mani Kapoor | Sidhu Films | ||
| 2014 | Jatt Pardesi | Manjinder Singh | T-Series | Kala Nizampuri | |
| 2017 | Jugni Hath Kise Na Auni | Lokhdun | Sidhu Films | ||
Tagged Songs
| Release | Album | Song | Record Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Headline Mission | Speed Records | With Prince Ghuman, Nachhatar Gill, Sippy Gill, Preet Harpal, Kanth Kaler & More | |
| 2014 | Jakara 2 | Dharam Seva Records/T-Series | With Nick Sahota, Jaz Dhami, Meshi Eshara, Preet Harpal | |
| 2013 | Malang Baniye – Single | Malang Baniye | 4 Play Music/T-Series | With Dr. Zeus & Young Fateh |
| 2013 | Muqabala | Muqabala | Shemaroo | With Aman Hayer, Bohemia (musician) |
| 2012 | Nach Mitran Naal | Nach Mitran Naal | T-Series, Music Waves | With Debi Makhsoospuri, Raj Brar, Inderjit Nikku, Harbhajan Shera |
| TBA | Gold Label | Planet Records | With Late Soni Pabla, Geeta Zaildar, Kanth Kaler, Mika Singh. | |
| 2012 | Dil Vich Vas Gayi | Dil Vich Vas Gayi | T-Series | With Kanth Kaler, Ranjit Mani, Amar Arshi, Sabar Koti. |
| 2012 | Brave Heart 2 | Yaar Velly | Music Cafe | With Surinder Sangha, Amar Singh, Nirmal Sidhu. |
| 2011 | The Gangsters | Badmashi | Speed Records/Planet Recordz | With Sarbjit Cheema, Gippy Grewal, Raj Brar, Jassi Sohal. |
| 2011 | The Entourage | Parwah | MovieBox/Speed Records | With Aman Hayer, Gippy Grewal, Geeta Zaildar, Angrej Ali & Dev Dhillon. |
| 2010 | En Karma | Anakh Naal Din Kattiye | T-Series/Moviebox | With En Karma, Inder Kooner, H-Dhami, G Money, Battle Kat & More. |
| 2010 | Putt Your Hands Up | Daulian Ch Jaan | Speed Records/Planet Recordz | With Gippy Grewal, Mangi Mahal, Miss Pooja, Inderjit Nikku. |
| 2009 | Brave Heart | Fight | Music Cafe | With Surinder Sangha, Amar Singh, Nirmal Sidhu, Angrej Ali. |
| 2005 | Groundshaker | Ik Ghut | Genie Records/MovieBox/T-Series | With Angrej Ali, Lehmber Hussainpuri, Feroz Khan, Nirmal Sidhu |
| 2003 | Reminisce | Neendran | MovieBox/Genie Rocords | With Lehmber Hussainpuri, Feroz Khan, Manak-E, MC Special. |
| 2001 | Deep Impact II | Golden Star Video | With Sarbjit Cheema, Pammi Bai, Balkar Sidhu, Gill Hardeep. | |
| 2000 | Kala Doriya | Apna Standard | Tips | With Shankar Sahni, Amrita Virk, Lovely Nirmann, Sandeep Akhtar. |
References
- "K D Makhan News on Timesofindia". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 March 2017.
- K.S. Makhan. "K.S. Makhan – Music Biography, Credits and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 24 September 2012.
- "Jatt Warga Yaar" [Official Video] – K.S. Makhan(guru da sikh) – James Bond
- "Dil Vich Vas Gayi" – New Official Full HD Song – K S Makhan – YouTube
- "Punjabi Cinema @ CinemaPunjabi.com, eXclusive Punjabi Cinema portal". Cinemapunjabi.com. Retrieved 24 September 2012.
- "KS Makhan is BSP Candidate from Anandpur Sahib".
- "Official ECI Results".
- "Download". .clickdownloader.com. Retrieved 24 September 2012.
- "Pinky Moge Wali Movie Trailer, New Upcoming Punjabi Movie!". Punjabimoviesonline.net. 13 August 2012. Retrieved 24 September 2012.
- "http://www.punjabiportal.com/forum/sajan-the-true-friend-punjabi-movie-ks-makhan-t6882.html"