Amrita Kak

Amrita Kak is a Bollywood singer who has made music for many Bollywood films. She is the daughter of Indian politician Beena Kak.[1] Actor Salman Khan was responsible for introducing her to the film industry, and due to their closeness, she has been called his rakhi sister.[2] She has also sung most of her songs for his films.

Amrita Kak
Birth nameAmrita Kak
Genresplayback singing, Indipop
Occupation(s)Singer
InstrumentsVocalist
Years active2004 – present
Websitewww.twitter.com/amritakak, www.instagram.com/amritakj

Career

She was the singer of the songs "Just Chill" from Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya?, "Character Dheela" from Ready, "Desi Beat" from Bodyguard to name a few.[3][4][5][6] She is also trained in Indian classical music.[7]

Personal life

Amrita's mother is Bina Kak, an Indian Politician.[8][9] She has a brother, Ankur Kak & a rakhi brother, Indian actor Salman Khan, who is her mentor.[10][11] Amrita is married to Riju Jhunjhunwala on 29 May 2010.[12]

Filmography
Song Film Year released Language Additional information
"Just Chill" Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya? 2005 Hindi
"Ankh Vich" Apne 2007 Hindi
"Tujhe Aksa Beach Ghuma Doon" God Tussi Great Ho 2008 Hindi
"Love Me Love Me" Wanted 2009 Hindi
"Character Dheela", "Dhinka Chika" Ready 2011 Hindi [13]
"Desi Beat" Bodyguard 2011 Hindi
"Umeed" Dangerous Ishq 2012 Hindi [6]

References
  1. "Ex-minister Bina Kak celebrated her 60th birthday grandly in Delhi". The Times of India. 28 February 2014.
  2. Kamra, Diksha (1 June 2011). "Salman's treat me like a sister". The Times of India.
  3. "Review: Bodyguard music is average". Rediff. 29 July 2011.
  4. "Singer Amrita Kak is just chilling at the moment". DNA. 4 May 2011.
  5. Shukla, Richa (24 October 2013). "Amrita Kak Jhunjhunwala performs at Sufi festival". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
  6. "Dangerous Ishq: Music Review". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
  7. Vijayakar, Rajiv (1 July 2011). "Style & substance". The Indian Express.
  8. "मंत्री की ये बेटी है सलमान की मुंहबोली बहन, बिजनेसमैन से कराई थी शादी". Dainik Bhaskar.
  9. "राजनेता और बॉलीवुड अभिनेत्री बीना काक का आज है हैप्पी बर्थडे". www.patrika.com (in Hindi). Retrieved 7 March 2018.
  10. "I am too shy to perform on stage: Amrita Kak". The Indian Express. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
  11. "All in the family". The Hindu. 20 June 2011. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
  12. "A grand wedding reception!". The Times of India. 3 June 2010. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
  13. "Music Review- Ready". Hindustan Times. 30 April 2011.


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