Kailash Kher reveals he attempted suicide at 20, says “I was depressed as I was failing in everything”

Famous singer and the ‘Allah Ke Bande’ hitmaker Kailash Kher has revealed how he suffered for years before finally finding his place in the music industry. He also discussed about a time in his life when he attempted suicide.

He said that he was 20 or 21 when he started doing export business in Delhi. He then travelled to Rishikesh to become a ‘pandit’ after having various business troubles. However, he used to feel like an outcast there because his classmates were younger than him and his opinions never matched theirs. He continued “I was depressed since I was failing in everything...so one day I attempted suicide by jumping into the Ganga.”

He remembered that someone at the ghat promptly rushed into the Ganga and saved him. He asked him, “How come you jump when you do not know how to swim? To which Kailash replied ‘to die’. After learning about his suicide plans, the person beat Kailash hard on the head. He continued to say that “That ‘tapli’ surely taught me the importance of life”, as his professional destiny progressed progressively from that day forward.



Kailash Kher has gone a long way in his life and has created many outstanding songs. He has a large fan following. Kailash has had successful songs such as ‘Teri Deewani’, ‘Saiyyan’, ‘Chand Sifarish’, ‘Yuhi Chala Chal Rahi’, ‘Ya Rabba’, and ‘Arziyan’ during the course of his 20-year career.

FAQs

Q1- Is Kailash Kher married?
Yes, he is married to Sheetal Bhan.

Q2- What is the name of Kailash Kher’s son?
Kailash and Sheetal Kher have a son named Kabir Kher.