Artist Biography
Navin Kundra is a British singer-songwriter, who writes, composes and performs songs in Hindi, Punjabi and English.
Navin Kundra was born in England on January 11, 1985. is best known for being a Pop Singer. Singer-songwriter who shot to stardom after winning the BBC Asian Network’s “Unsung” singing competition in 2005. Since then, he has won over legions of fans off the strength of number one singles like “Aaja” and “Mehbooba.”
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CAREER:
His first break came on his 19th birthday when he represented the UK in an exclusive World Series of Zee TV’s Sa Re Ga Ma Pa filmed in Dubai. This gave him the opportunity to showcase his talent to stalwart figures in the Indian music industry, such as Ghulam Ali, Zakir Hussain, Jagit Singh, O. P. Nayyar and Shaan, as well as presenting his singing talents to a worldwide television audience.
Then he went on to win the BBC Asian Network’s Unsung 2005 competition, which was one of his proudest moments. He performed live at the prestigious Birmingham Symphony Hall along with some of the biggest artists in Asian music including Gurdaas Maan, Jazzy B, Stereo Nation and the Rishi Rich Project.
After his performance of ‘Feel’ by Robbie Williams, the judges, who included Rishi Rich, Nyrone Persaud, Adil Ray, Shin (DCS), and Mona Singh, declared Navin the winner of the competition. He also won the audiences’ favorite award, as he was voted for by thousands of BBC Asian Network listeners.
Navin has released nine music videos – ‘Dangerous’, ‘Jind’, ‘Pa Na Na’, ‘Zinda Hoon’ (I am Alive) with dancers from the Eastern Illusion Dance Troupe, the following were co-written and produced by Mushtaq – ‘Love Thing’, ‘Mehbooba’, ‘Jee Le’, ‘Shudaayi’ and ‘Hamesha’.
Navin has also collaborated with Rishi Rich and Jay Sean on a track called ‘Fade Away’ which was going to be a special feature for his new album. However, he has chosen to use it as a tribute to the King of Pop Michael Jackson.
He is the first British Asian artist to perform at the seven star Burj-al-Arab Hotel, Dubai (2009).
He became an ambassador for the British Asian Trust on July 7, 2011.
In 2012, Navin was appointed ambassador of diabetes charity, Silver Star founded by Keith Vaz MP.
Navin was awarded as an ambassador for Sewa Day at the House of Commons of the United Kingdom, Palace of Westminster, London, March 26, 2014.
AWARDS:
UK Bhangra Awards 2015 for Best Urban Punjabi Singer – November 28, 2015
Entertainer of the Year Award in the Houses of Parliament at the Asian Voice Public Life & Political Awards – February 7, 2013
Nominated for Best Alternative Act for the UK Asian Music Awards – February 1, 2011, Gatecrasher Birmingham
Nominated for Best Male Artist and Best Alternative Act for the UK Asian Music Awards – February 2, 2010, Gatecrasher Birmingham
‘Tere Liye’ – 2009 – Spent weeks (6 at number 1) on the Club Asia Essential Chartshow
Nominated for Best Newcomer on the UK Asian Music Awards – March 5, 2009, Royal Festival Hall
‘Love Thing’ – Adil Ray’s ‘BIG ONE’ on BBC Asian Network
‘Zinda Hoon’ – Adil Ray’s ‘BIG ONE’ on BBC Asian Network – December 2007
‘Zinda Hoon’ – ‘Tastemakers’ on Club Asia – December 2007
‘Tukde Tukde’ – Veena V’s Top Dog on Club Asia – 2006
‘Tukde, Tukde’ – People’s Chart Award – Sunrise Radio – 2006 (spent 15 weeks on the charts with 3 weeks at number 1)
BBC Asian Network’s Unsung – 2005
