Kanishk Seth (musician)

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Kanishk Seth [1]
BornDec 1, 1995
OriginNew Delhi, India
Genres Electronic music, Independent music
Occupation(s)singer,songwriter & Music Producer
Years active2014–present

Kanishk Seth is an Indian composer, singer and songwriter based in Mumbai. Kanishk became popular after his fusion album Trance With Khusrow, which he produced in collaboration with his mother Kavita Seth, [2] and which was nominated for the Global Indian Music Academy Awards in 2015. [3]

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Personal life

Kanishk belongs to a musical family, including his mother Kavita Seth and his sibling Kavish Seth. [4]

Filmography

YearFilmTitleSinger(s)Note(s)Ref
2018 Pinky Memsaab "Dil Jogia" [5]
2022 Jugjugg Jeeyo "Rang Saari"Kanishk Seth, Kavita Seth Along With Kavita Seth
Double XL "Ki Jaana"
2024 Suswagatam Khushaamadeed TBAAlong with Kavita Seth

Songs

SongAlbum/EPSingerLyricistYear of Release
Aane Ko Hai KhaabEPKanishk Seth [6] Kanishk Seth2018
Trance With KhusrowAlbum Kavita Seth Kanishk Seth2015

Awards and nominations

YearCategoryNominated ForResult
Global Indian Music Academy Awards
2015Best Music Debut Non-FilmTrance With KhusrowNominated
Global Indian Music Academy Awards
2015Best Fusion AlbumTrance With KhusrowNominated
Mirchi Music Awards
2015Best Fusion AlbumTrance With KhusrowNominated [7]

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