Quick Facts
Biography
Krishna Beura is an Indian playback singer who has sung songs in commercial Hindi and Oriya cinema. Mostly known for his hit song "Maula Mere" from the film Chak De India, "Rabba" (Musafir) and "Soniyo from the Heart" (Raaz-2). He can sing in 22 languages including his mother tongue Oriya.
Career
Krishna Beura got his first break when he approached Sanjay Dutt. Sanjay not only liked his singing style but also gave him a chance to sing in four films: Rudraksh (song: "Ishq Khudai"), Rakht (song: "Sach Hai Sach Hai Yeh"), Musafir (song: "Rabba"), Deewaar (song: "Ali Ali")
From then on his journey as a singer began in Bollywood.Since then he has sung various hit songs including the latest "Soniyo" (From the Heart) from movie Raaz - The Mystery Continues.
In 2008 he also released his first solo pop album Ishq Gali Na Jaiyo composed of eight songs.
In 2010, Popular Indian rock band Bandish collaborated with him for their second self-titled album.
Location
Krishna Beura is originally from Kusupangi, Banki, Cuttack, presently residing in Mumbai. His father Shri Indramani Beura was an employee of Indian Air Force who traveled to different parts of the country. He spent about 11 years in Chandigarh, graduated from GGDSD College, sector 32 Chandigarh, and post graduation from Department of Indian Theatre (Panjab University Chandigarh). His mother Shushama Beura wanted him to be a pilot or an engineer or a doctor.
Style
Krishna Beura is known for his very special (often uncommon) style which is very near to legend ustaad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Krishna also accepts that he has a tend towards Khan sahibs grand Sufi style. Krishna is famous among his fans for his mastery on high notes (tar -saptak) in singing and harkats as well as alaaps, he is one of the most talented singers to hit High pitch notes with ease. Also when Krishna hits high notes he has more vibration or bass in his voice in comparison with other singers who hit high notes. He is also comfortable doing low notes (mandra saptak). Along with Kailash Kher and Sukhwinder Singh, Krishna Beura is one of the most famous Sufi style playback singers in Bollywood.
Discography
Albums
- Ishq Gali Na Jaiyo (Label:TIPS)
- Neela Nayanaa (Label:Darubrahma Production)
- Tama Kathaa Mane Pade (Label:Sun Music)
Hindi Songs
| Year | Song | Movie | Music Director(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Glamorous Ankhiyaan | Ek Paheli Leela | Meet Bros Anjjan |
| Rangabati | Kaun Kitne Paani Mein | ||
| 2012 | Shah Ka Rutba | Agneepath | |
| 2012 | Dil Kanch Sa | Hate Story | |
| 2011 | The Mutton Song | Luv Ka The End | Ram Sampath |
| 2011 | Son Titariya | Yamla Pagla Deewana | |
| 2011 | Mere Brother Ki Dulhan | Mere Brother Ki Dulhan | |
| 2010 | Chaska | Badmaash Company | |
| 2009 | Soniyo From The Heart | Raaz - The Mystery Continues | Raju Singh |
| Bandaa Re Main To Tere | Govrov Dasgupta | ||
| 2009 | Tu Hai Rab Mera | Jugaad | |
| 2009 | Koshish Koshish | Let's Dance | |
| 2008 | Jaya He Jaya He | Jumbo (film) | Ram Sampath |
| 2007 | Main Jahaan Rahoon | Namaste London | Himesh Reshammiya |
| 2007 | Maula Mere Le Le Meri Jaan | Chak De India | Salim-Sulaiman |
| 2007 | Insha Allaah | Welcome | |
| 2007 | Lakhon Karodo Mein Koyi | Risk | |
| 2006 | Mere Saath Chalte Chalte | Humko Deewana Kar Gaye | |
| For Your Eyes Only | |||
| 2006 | Har Saans | Zinda | |
| 2006 | Rabbi | Zindaggi Rocks | Anu Malik |
| 2006 | Jaane Ke Jaane Na | Jaan-E-Mann | Anu Malik |
| 2005 | Aap Ki Kashish | Aashiq Banaya Aapne | Himesh Reshammiya |
| 2004 | Ishq Khudai | Rudraksh | Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy |
| 2004 | Rabba | Musafir | Vishal-Shekhar |
| 2004 | Khata Nahin | I Proud To Be An Indian | |
| 2003 | Sach Hai Sach Hai | Rakht | |
| Jannat Hai Yeh Zameen |
Lollywood
| Year | Song | Movie | Music Director(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Lutt Gaya | The System |
Regional Films
| Year | Song | Movie | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Maa Khoje Mamata (Title Track) | Maa Khoje Mamata | Odia |
| 2011 | Prema Aase Thare Jibana Re | Mu Premi Mu Pagala | Odia |
| Samaya Ra Khela | |||
| 2011 | Mu Odia Pua | Kiese Dakuchhi Kouthi Mote | Odia |
| 2011 | Belara Darada | Tate Bhala Paauchhi Boli | Odia |
| 2011 | Bele Bele Jibanabi | Most Wanted | Odia |
| 2009 | Laage Ekaa Ekaa | Abhimanyu | Odia |
| 2009 | Mo Katha Suni Ja | Dream Girl | Odia |
| Kuch Kuch Andide | Raj The Showman | Kannada | |
| 2009 | Rumu Brandy Whisky Ginnu | Housefull | Kannada |
| 2011 | Sariyeno | Mandahaasa | Kannada |
| Katra Mila Samandar Mein | Waris Shah | Punjabi | |
| 2013 | Yello bittu bandevu Naavu | Dyaavre | Kannada |
| Raunkan Shaunkan | Sat Sri Akal | Punjabi |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Category | Song | Movie | Award | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Best Playback Singer-Male | "Maula Mere" | Chak De India | Stardust Award | Won |