Prateek Kuhad, a renowned Indian singer-songwriter and independent musician, has achieved significant fame both within India and on the global stage. His unique blend of musical styles and heartfelt lyrics have resonated with audiences worldwide.

Wiki/Biography

Prateek Kuhad was born on Friday, March 23, 1990 (age 34 as of 2024), in Jaipur, Rajasthan. His zodiac sign is Aries. He completed his schooling at Maharaja Sawai Man Singh Vidyalaya in Jaipur. Following his schooling, he pursued higher education at New York University’s College of Arts & Science, earning a double major in Mathematics and Economics. Interestingly, his musical journey began at age 16 when he started learning guitar, though he later paused his lessons.

Physical Appearance

• Eye Colour: Black
• Hair Colour: Black

Family, Caste & Girlfriend

Prateek’s father is a lawyer, and his mother is a teacher. He has two sisters. He previously dated Niharika Thakur, a doctor, but the couple separated in November 2022.

Career

In 2013, Prateek returned to India to focus on his musical career. His debut EP, “Raat Raazi,” was released the same year. His songs are in both English and Hindi. His first full-length album, “In Tokens & Charms” (2015), became a major success, earning him international recognition. He made his Bollywood debut as a singer and songwriter with the song “Kho Gaye Hum Kahan” from the film “Baar Baar Dekho” (2016).

Beyond film work, he also composes music for advertisements. His world tours have taken him across India and internationally, to countries such as Canada and the US. He’s collaborated with various artists and has a dedicated fanbase that appreciates his versatility and artistic talent.

Awards & Achievements

• Indie Album of the Year 2015 (iTunes) – “In Tokens & Charms”
• MTV Europe Music Awards for Best India Act, 2016
• Radio City Freedom Awards for Best Pop Artist, 2018
• Indian Indie Album of the Year 2019 (iTunes and Spotify) – “Cold/Mess”

Favourite Things

• Bands: Euphoria, Strings
• Singers: Lucky Ali, Elliott Smith
• Poem: “Do not go gentle into that good night” by Dylan Thomas
• Author: Haruki Murakami
• Poets: Gulzar, Javed Akhtar, Amrita Pritam

Facts/Trivia

Prateek enjoys photography, writing, and reading poems and novels. Growing up, he listened to Bollywood music on TV and radio, as well as his parents’ music (Harry Belafonte and Cliff Richards) and his sister’s music (Pink Floyd, Nirvana, and Pearl Jam). These diverse influences shaped his musical tastes and sensibilities.

During his school years, he was in a band and wrote songs for fun, without any serious career aspirations. His time in New York exposed him to American singer-songwriter Elliott Smith and Indian folk music, which greatly influenced his songwriting. He produced songs and performed at local gigs while in New York.

After a brief stint as an economic consultant following college, he realized his true passion lay in music. He returned to India and dedicated himself to his musical career. He’s even performed at South by Southwest (SXSW) alongside artists like Alt-J and Mike Posner. In 2019, Barack Obama included Prateek’s album “Cold/Mess” in his list of favorite music of that year, a testament to his growing global recognition.

He is a dog lover and owns two dogs, one named “Po”. He plays both guitar and piano. He’s been featured in several prominent magazines, including GQ and Hindustan Times Brunch.

Musical Influences and Career Timeline