Prateek Kuhad Age, Wiki and Bio

Prateek Kuhad

Quick Info

ProfessionSinger, Songwriter, Musician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth23/03/1990
Age34 years
BirthplaceJaipur, Rajasthan

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolMaharaja Sawai Man Singh Vidyalaya, Jaipur
College/UniversityNew York University's College of Arts & Science
Educational QualificationDouble Major in Mathematics and Economics

Personal Life

HobbiesDoing Photography, Writing, Reading Poems and Novels
Zodiac signAries

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/Girlfriends
  • Name: Niharika Thakur Occupation: doctor

Family

FatherName not known (Lawyer)
MotherName not known (Teacher)
Siblings
BrotherNone
Sisters2

Career

Debut
EP (Extended Play)Raat Raazi (2013)
Full-Length AlbumIn Tokens & Charms (2015)
Bollywood'Kho Gaye Hum Kahan' from the film Baar Baar Dekho (2016)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Indian Indie Album of the Year 2019 by iTunes and Spotify: Top Indian Indie Hits for the album, Cold/Mess
  • Radio City Freedom Awards - Best Pop Artist in 2018
  • MTV Europe Music Awards (EMA) - Best India Act in 2016
  • Indie Album of the Year 2015 by iTunes for the album In Tokens & Charms

Favourites

AuthorHaruki Murakami
Bands
  • Euphoria
  • Strings
Singers
  • Lucky Ali
  • Elliott Smith
Poets
  • Gulzar
  • Javed Akhtar
  • Amrita Pritam
PoemDo not go gentle into that good night by Dylan Thomas

Some Lesser Known Facts

Prateek Kuhad's musical upbringing included listening to Bollywood songs on TV and radio.
His parents' favorite musicians, such as Harry Belafonte and Cliff Richards, served as his inspiration.
At 16 years old, he embarked on learning how to play the guitar.
While studying in New York, he was exposed to the music of American singer-songwriter Elliott Smith.
After a stint as an Economic Consultant in New York, he returned to India in 2013 to pursue a music career.
Kuhad is known for performing songs in both Hindi and English.
He has showcased his musical talent on world tours across India and internationally.
The artist has been featured on the cover of notable magazines like GQ and Hindustan Times Brunch.
Former President Barack Obama listed his album "Cold/Mess" as one of his favorite music releases of 2019.
Kuhad has an affection for dogs and is the proud owner of two pet dogs.
In addition to the guitar, he is skilled at playing the piano.