Odisha Singer Rocks Bollywood
The voice behind these soulful renditions is Krishna Beura, an Odisha guy who is probably the first from his state to offer his voice as a male playback singer in Bollywood. Back to basics, starting from singing at police functions and other social gatherings to later graduating to sing for two local bands, this lad, hailing from Orissa, has spent his formative years in Chandigarh before moving to Dubai to sing in Hotel Sheraton in the evenings and working as a radio jockey for a FM station.
The singer admits, "No place can be as close to my heart as my home state. I was born in Chennai and spent my formative years in Chandigarh but my passion for music reflects my belongingness to the culturally rich Orissa. I can never forget my roots," says Krishna who is currently staying in Mumbai.
In fact, the artiste who hails from a small village of Kushapangi in Cuttack, even aspires to join Orissa politics later on in his career. "Orissa is a land of aesthetics and simple-hearted souls. But the bitterness born out of ethnic clashes is very disappointing," says the singer.
In fact, the artiste who hails from a small village of Kushapangi in Cuttack, even aspires to join Orissa politics later on in his career. "Orissa is a land of aesthetics and simple-hearted souls. But the bitterness born out of ethnic clashes is very disappointing," says the singer.
Krishna found his godfather in Sanjay Dutt, who like him, is a big fan of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. So, Krishna recorded a demo of Khan Saab's songs and presented Dutt. "And to my surprise he not only appreciated my voice but also gave me my first break with Ishq Khudai in Rudraksh followed by Sach Hai Sach Hai Yeh in Rakht and Zindagi me koi kavi aaye na rabba in Musafir," says the singer.
Krishna, who specializes in Sufi songs, has sung for more than 30 Bollywood flicks and also worked in Hollywood with famous American musician Jay Oliver for a song by Sandeep Chowta. Now, he is waiting for Sanjay Gupta's Acid Factory.
Despite his fame in the five years' musical journey in Bollywood, and three awards to his credit, the singer rues about his unpopularity in his own state.
"Neither the media nor the event organisers bothered to bring me into notice. I am dying to perform in Orissa but people don't call me. And even if they did, they were more interested in making some cheap bargain for their events," says Krishna recalling one of the events.
He added, "It was disappointing. It was as if they were discriminating me with some reality show participants. It may not be intentional but still it hurts to see that my own people don't know me well."
Besides Hindi, Krishna has sung numerous tracks in Punjabi, Bengali, Marathi and South Indian languages. Back home, he has lent his vocals to popular Oriya album songs like **Nijhum Raati ra sahara re**, **Aaji mangan kali tora bahaghara** and films like **Rakhiba jadi maariba kiye**, **Dreamgirl** and soon to be released **Prema Rogi**.
About his experience in the Oriya music industry, Krishna says, "There is no dearth of talented people here. But the producers need to pump more money to enhance the technical quality of music." "But as such Oriya music industry is growing. And in no time it will shoot to incredible fame," he says.
Visit Krishna Beura's Official websitet: www.krishnabeaura.com
Krishna, who specializes in Sufi songs, has sung for more than 30 Bollywood flicks and also worked in Hollywood with famous American musician Jay Oliver for a song by Sandeep Chowta. Now, he is waiting for Sanjay Gupta's Acid Factory.
Despite his fame in the five years' musical journey in Bollywood, and three awards to his credit, the singer rues about his unpopularity in his own state.
"Neither the media nor the event organisers bothered to bring me into notice. I am dying to perform in Orissa but people don't call me. And even if they did, they were more interested in making some cheap bargain for their events," says Krishna recalling one of the events.
He added, "It was disappointing. It was as if they were discriminating me with some reality show participants. It may not be intentional but still it hurts to see that my own people don't know me well."
Besides Hindi, Krishna has sung numerous tracks in Punjabi, Bengali, Marathi and South Indian languages. Back home, he has lent his vocals to popular Oriya album songs like **Nijhum Raati ra sahara re**, **Aaji mangan kali tora bahaghara** and films like **Rakhiba jadi maariba kiye**, **Dreamgirl** and soon to be released **Prema Rogi**.
About his experience in the Oriya music industry, Krishna says, "There is no dearth of talented people here. But the producers need to pump more money to enhance the technical quality of music." "But as such Oriya music industry is growing. And in no time it will shoot to incredible fame," he says.
Visit Krishna Beura's Official websitet: www.krishnabeaura.com
Notable Songs
- Maula Mere Le Le Meri Jaan - Chak De India
- Soniyo From The Heart - Raaz - The Mystery Continues
- Bandaa Re Main To Tere - Raaz - The Mystery Continues
- Rabba - Musafir
- Aap ki kashish - Aashiq Banaya Aapne
- Har Saans - Zinda
- Main Jahan Rahoon - Namaste London
- Insha Allaah - Welcome
- Sach Hai Sach Hai - Rakht
- Jannat Hai Yeh Zameen- Rakht
- Mere Saath Chalte Chalte - Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
- For Your Eyes Only - Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
- Jaya He Jaya He - Jumbo (film)
- Lakhon Karodo Mein Koyi Leta Hain Risk - Risk(film)
- Khata Nahin - I Proud To Be An Indian(film)
- Rabbi - Zindaggi Rocks
- Jaane Ke Jaane Na - Jaan-E-Mann
- Ishq khudai - Rudraksh
Source: TOI, wiki & tribuneindia.com
Comments
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-A.K.Dash-
He makes us proud.I also dint know this very very happy by knowing this........
JAI JAGANNATH..
Urmi..
All the best for your future.