Description
Soulful Playback Singer with Global Appeal
Asees Kaur (born September 26, 1988, in Panipat, Haryana, India) is a renowned Indian playback singer celebrated for her soulful voice and versatile performances across Bollywood and independent music. With a career spanning over a decade, she has established herself as one of the leading female vocalists in the Indian music industry.
Early Life and Musical Journey
Asees began her musical journey at the age of five, learning Gurbani under the guidance of her father, Harjinder Singh. She later trained under Ustad Puran Shahkoti in Jalandhar. Her early exposure to traditional music laid the foundation for her playback singing career. Asees participated in various singing reality shows, including Indian Idol and Awaz Punjab Di, which helped her gain recognition in the music industry.
Breakthrough and Career Milestones
Asees made her Bollywood debut with the song “Dildara Reprise” from the film Tamanchey. She gained widespread popularity with hits like “Ve Maahi” from Kesari, “Makhna” from Drive, and “Bandeya Re Bandeya” from Simmba. Her rendition of “Raatan Lambiyan” from Shershaah became a massive hit, further solidifying her position in the industry.
Personal Life
On June 18, 2023, Asees married Punjabi music composer Goldie Sohel in a ceremony held at a Gurudwara in Mumbai. In June 2024, they welcomed their first child on World Music Day.
Awards and Recognition
Asees has received numerous accolades for her contributions to music, including:
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66th Filmfare Awards (2021): Best Female Playback Singer for “Hui Malang” from Malang.
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IIFA Awards (2022): Best Female Playback Singer for “Raatan Lambiyan” from Shershaah.
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67th Filmfare Awards (2022): Best Female Playback Singer.
Top 10 Songs:
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Raatan Lambiyan – Shershaah
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Ve Maahi – Kesari
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Makhna – Drive
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Bandeya Re Bandeya – Simmba
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Akh Lad Jave – Loveyatri
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Chogada – Loveyatri
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Bolna – Kapoor & Sons
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Jaan Nisaar – Kedarnath
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Mashooka – Babli Bouncer
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Gal Karke – VYRL Originals
