A biography for KKhasn’t been written yet.
“That's what ultimately an artiste wants to do - be the master of his tunes. It's not just about challenging yourself artistically, it makes you feel complete as a musician.”
“Composing is an extension of my being, skills and knowledge.”
“Family is a constant in my life.”
“A lot of world music has come into Bollywood.”
“It was my wife Jyoti who believed in my talent and pushed me to move to Mumbai.”
“After I sing a song, I keep a track of it just for a short time. Just the first few reactions. After that, I don't really take note of how well a particular song has done.”
“A house should make one feel relaxed and comfortable.”
“I love to work at my own pace depending on my mood.”
“At a concert sometimes, I get very emotional singing 'Tadap tadap ke.'”
“It's God's grace that people love me so much.”
“It is excellent to work with new composers. They are experimental and have something out-of-the-box to offer which is mint fresh.”
“Once you sing a song, it's your song. Once a music director entrusts you with a song, it's your song. So I feel equally happy when the crowd sings along 'Pal' or 'Thadap Thadap.'”
“There are different shades to all of us and at different points in our lives, we like different songs.”
“I like live shows because I am a free soul.”
“Television has grown enormously. But I don't think that I'd ever be a part of any TV show, as I am uncomfortable with the small screen. I find it very constricting!”
“I don't smoke, I don't drink, of course.”
“I can't sit or stand in one place and sing. I keep moving and jumping around.”
“I'll never be a music director... I'm not cut out for that.”
“Performing at any live venue with a crowd is a great feeling.”
“Folk has always been the mainstay of Indian music; we're very soulful people, and we like the sound of our soil.”