K. S. Makhan Explained

Birth Place:Shankar, Nakodar, Jalandhar, Punjab, India
Instruments:Voice
Years Active:1997–present
Label: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
KS Makhan
Background:solo_singer
Birth Name:Kuldeep Singh Takhar
Alias:Saan Jatt
Origin:Punjab, India
Genre:Punjabi, Bhangra, Romantic, Pop, Folk
Occupations:Singer, actor, Politician, Athlete, Sports Promoter

KS Makhan (born Kuldeep Singh Takhar) is a Punjabi wrestler turned singer, actor, politician, sports promoter, and songwriter.

Personal life

KS Makhan has been living in Surrey, British Columbia since the early 2000's. He was born in Takhar Jatt Sikh family of the village of Shankar in Jalandhar, Punjab, near Nakodar. He is married and has two sons named Aykam Singh Takhar and Sajjan Singh Takhar.

Career

Makhan is a former Kabbadi player and is known for his contribution to the sport, as well as wrestling. He is well known for his motivational songs regarding sports and health such as, Sir Kadhve Record, Daulian Ch Jaan, and Parwah.

KS Makhan's first album was Numbra Te Dil Milde. He has worked with music producer Aman Hayer and musicians Sukhpal Sukh and Atul Sharma. His albums include Glassi, Billo,[1] 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",[2] "Band Botle", "Badmaashi", and "Pakka Yaar". In 2012, he reached number one with his track "Dil Vich Vas Gayi".[3] By the end of 2012, he had gained so much popularity (particularly in the Doaba region) that he had as many as 3 bookings of live music per day. In early 2013, he quit music and live performances and only did a handful of music work until 2020 when he made his comeback with the song "Willpower". In 2021, his song "Flood Back" gained popularity, allowing him to start performing worldwide again.

Film career

In 2012, Makhan made his film debut in film Pinky Moge Wali,[4] with a cast including Gavie Chahal, Neeru Bajwa, and Geeta Zaildar. He played the role of 'Villain' in this film. His next film was Sajjan – The Real Friend, which was released in January 2013, where he was lead actor. Later on, he was part of films including Kirdar e Sardar, Jugni Hath Kise na Auni, and a unreleased film called Jatt Pardesi, which also starred the Indian Cinema Megastar Dharmendra.

Politics

K.S. Makhan joined the Bahujan Samaj Party on 9 February 2014. He was a candidate from Anandpur Sahib (Lok Sabha constituency) for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.,[5] finishing fourth with 69,124 votes. In 2016, Makhan joined the Shromani Akali Dal party.[6]

Discography

YearAlbumLabelComposedNo. of TracksFormat
2022Return Of The MakBiillions RecordsAman HayerTBADigital
2015DastaarSony Music EntertainmentAman Hayer8CD
2013Khalse Kalgidhar DeShemarooShine StarBeat Minister7CD
2012James Bond (UK & India)
007
[7] (Canada)
MovieBox Records (UK)T-Series (India)
Music Waves (Canada)
Aman Hayer8CD
2010Good Luck CharmMusic Waves (Canada & India)MovieBox Records (UK)Aman Hayer8CD
2008Yaar MastaneMusic Waves (Canada & India)Genie Records (UK)Aman Hayer10CD & Cassette
2006MuskaanT-SeriesAman Hayer & Joy Atul10CD & Cassette
2005BilloT-Series (India)Golden Star Video (Canada & USA)Aman Hayer & Tarun Rishi10CD & Cassette
2005Kismat Bana Do MaaT-SeriesLal-Kamal8Cassette
2004Pio Milje Kalghidhar WargaT-Series (India)Music Waves (Canada)Sukhpal Sukh8CD & Cassette
2003Mastaani (India)Dildar (UK & Canada)T-Series (India)Genie Records (UK)Aman Hayer8 & 10CD & Cassette
2002Jwani (India & Canada)First Play (UK)T-Series (India)Planet Recordz (Canada)Calibre Records (UK)Aman Hayer8CD & Cassette
2001Lal PariAudio TouchSukhpal Sukh, Gurmeet Singh9CD & Cassette
2001Mitran Di MotorDMC Records (UK)8CD & Cassette
2000GlassiAudio TouchSukhpal Sukh, Lal-Kamal8CD & Cassette
1999Friendship Sohni SohniRhythm AudioKamlee Records

DMC Records

Ashu Singh8CD & Cassette
1997Mehfal Mittran DeeHi-Tech MusicDMC RecordsSantosh Kataria & Sanjeev8CD & Cassette
1996Yaaran Naal BaharaAmrit Music Center8Cassette
1995Numberaan Te Dil MildeTPM Audio CassetteRamesh Batlavi8Cassette

Singles

Year Song Label Composer
2021High SpiritsPrince G EntertainmentPrince G
2020I Am BackSniper RecordsSnappy
2020BrandHayer RecordsMoney Aujla
2020Lumbi Race De GhoreElite MusicAman Hayer
2020WillpowerGeet MP3Money Aujla
2019Mera SardarVS RecordsAmdad Ali
2018Mangal GrahBeat Motion ProductionsHarj Nagra
2018StarSpeed RecordsPrince Ghuman
2017Gaddar BandeRehaan RecordsV Grooves

Filmography

ReleaseFilmRoleNotesLabelPresentation
2012Pinky Moge Wali[8] AkaalFilm debutT-SeriesBatra Showbiz
2013Sajjan-The Real Friend[9] SajjanWith Sanvi Dhimaan, Simran SachdevaT-SeriesTakhar Productions
2013Shatranj (Sheh Ke Maat)With Preet Sidhu, Mani KapoorSidhu Films
2014Jatt PardesiManjinder SinghT-SeriesKala Nizampuri
2017Jugni Hath Kise Na AuniLokhdunSidhu Films

Tagged Songs

ReleaseSongAlbumRecord LabelNotes
2017Headline MissionSpeed RecordsWith Prince Ghuman, Nachhatar Gill, Sippy Gill, Preet Harpal, Kanth Kaler & More
2014Jakara 2Dharam Seva RecordsT-SeriesWith Nick Sahota, Jaz Dhami, Meshi Eshara, Preet Harpal
2013Malang BaniyeMalang Baniye – Single4 Play MusicT-SeriesWith Dr. Zeus & Young Fateh
2013MuqabalaMuqabalaShemarooWith Prince Ghuman, Bohemia (musician)
2012Nach Mitran NaalNach Mitran NaalT-Series, Music WavesWith Debi Makhsoospuri, Raj Brar, Inderjit Nikku, Harbhajan Shera
TBAGold LabelPlanet RecordzWith Late Soni Pabla, Geeta Zaildar, Kanth Kaler, Mika Singh.
2012Dil Vich Vas GayiDil Vich Vas GayiT-SeriesWith Kanth Kaler, Ranjit Mani, Amar Arshi, Sabar Koti.
2012Yaar VellyBrave Heart 2Music CafeWith Surinder Sangha, Amar Singh, Nirmal Sidhu.
2011BadmashiMusical GangstersThe GangstersPlanet RecordzSpeed RecordsWith Sarbjit Cheema, Gippy Grewal, Raj Brar, Jassi Sohal.
2011ParwahThe EntourageMovieBoxSpeed RecordsWith Aman Hayer, Gippy Grewal, Geeta Zaildar, Angrej Ali & Dev Dhillon.
2010Anakh Naal Din KattiyeEn KarmaT-SeriesMusic Waves

Moviebox

With En Karma, Inder Kooner, H-Dhami, G Money, Battle Kat & More.
2010Daulian Ch JaanPut Your Hands UpSpeed RecordsPlanet RecordzWith Gippy Grewal, Mangi Mahal, Miss Pooja, Inderjit Nikku.
2009FightBrave HeartMusic CafeWith Surinder Sangha, Amar Singh, Nirmal Sidhu, Angrej Ali.
2005Ik GhutGroundshakerGenie RecordsPlanet Recordz

T-Series

With Angrej Ali, Lehmber Hussainpuri, Feroz Khan, Nirmal Sidhu
2003NeendranReminiscePlanet RecordzT-Series

Genie Rocords

With Lehmber Hussainpuri, Feroz Khan, Manak-E, MC Special.
2001Deep Impact IIGolden Star VideoWith Sarbjit Cheema, Pammi Bai, Balkar Sidhu, Gill Hardeep.
2000Apna StandardKala DoriyaTipsWith Shankar Sahni, Amrita Virk, Lovely Nirmann, Sandeep Akhtar.
1997HoopehDhol Beat DhoMusic WavesKiss Records

Venus Music

With Sukshinder Shinda, Jazzy B, Bhinda Jatt & Kuldeep Manak

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: K.S. Makhan . K.S. Makhan – Music Biography, Credits and Discography . AllMusic . 24 September 2012.
  2. "Jatt Warga Yaar" [Official Video] – K.S. Makhan(guru da sikh) – James Bond
  3. "Dil Vich Vas Gayi" – New Official Full HD Song – K S Makhan – YouTube
  4. Web site: Punjabi Cinema @ CinemaPunjabi.com, eXclusive Punjabi Cinema portal . Cinemapunjabi.com . 24 September 2012.
  5. News: KS Makhan is BSP Candidate from Anandpur Sahib.
  6. Web site: Official ECI Results.
  7. Web site: Download . .clickdownloader.com . 24 September 2012.
  8. Web site: Pinky Moge Wali Movie Trailer, New Upcoming Punjabi Movie! . Punjabimoviesonline.net . 13 August 2012 . 24 September 2012.
  9. "http://www.punjabiportal.com/forum/sajan-the-true-friend-punjabi-movie-ks-makhan-t6882.html"