Amrita Kak

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Amrita Kak
Birth nameAmrita Kak
Born (1985-03-19) 19 March 1985 (age 38)
Mumbai, India
Genres playback singing, Indipop
Occupation(s)Singer
Instrument(s)Vocalist
Years active2005–2022
Website www.instagram.com/amritakak

Amrita Kak is a Bollywood singer who has made music for many Bollywood films. She is the daughter of Indian politician Beena Kak, and married to Business man Riju Jhunjhunwala [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. She has started her own fashion Brand "Amrita the Label". [3]

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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. [4] [5] [6] [7] She is also trained in Indian classical music. [8]

Personal life

Amrita's mother is Bina Kak, an Indian Politician. [9] [10] She has a brother, Ankur Kak & a rakhi brother, Indian actor Salman Khan, who is her mentor. [11] [12] Amrita is married to Riju Jhunjhunwala on 29 May 2010. [13]

Filmography

SongFilmYear releasedLanguageAdditional information
"Just Chill" Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya? 2005Hindi
"Just Chill" (Remix)
"Ankh Vich Chehra Pyaar Da" Apne 2007
"Ankh Vich Chehra Pyaar Da" (Remix)
"Tujhe Aksa Beach Ghuma Doon" God Tussi Great Ho 2008
"Tujhe Aksa Beach Ghuma Doon" (Remix)
"Love Me Love Me" Wanted 2009
"Love Me Love Me"(Mama Papa mix)
"Character Dheela" Ready 2011 [14]
"Dhinka Chika"
"Desi Beat" Bodyguard
"Desi Beat" (Remix)
"Desi Beat" (Punjabi Hip-Pop Mix)
"Umeed" Dangerous Ishq 2012 [7]
"O Ranjhana" Moods with Melodies 2022

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