Krishna Beura, popularly known as Krishna, is a playback singer in commercial Hindi 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.

Career

Krishna 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 comprising of eight songs.

He is renowned for singing in Sufi style.
[edit] Location

Krishna is originally from Orissa, 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.
[edit] Style

Krishna 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 grant 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.
[edit] Notable songs

    * Maula Mere Le Le Meri Jaan - Chak De India
    * Soniyo From The Heart - Raaz - The Mystery Continues
    * Bandaa Re Main To Tere - Raaz - The Mystery Continues
    * Rabba - Musafir
    * Aap ki kashish - Aashiq Banaya Aapne
    * Har Saans - Zinda
    * Insha Allaah - Welcome
    * Sach Hai Sach Hai - Rakht
    * Jannat Hai Yeh Zameen- Rakht
    * Mere Saath Chalte Chalte - Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
    * For Your Eyes Only - Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
    * Jaya He Jaya He - Jumbo (film)
    * Lakhon Karodo Mein Koyi Leta Hain Risk - Risk(film)
    * Khata Nahin - I Proud To Be An Indian(film)
    * Rabbi - Zindaggi Rocks
    * Jaane Ke Jaane Na - Jaan-E-Mann
    * Ishq khudai - Rudraksh
    * Koshish Koshish Lets Dance

Regional Films

    * mokatha sunija-dream girl2009 Oriya film
    * Kuch Kuch Andide Raj The Showman Kannada Film
    * Rumu Brandy Whisky Ginnu Housefull Kannada Film
    * Katra Mila Samandar Mein Waris Shah Punjabi Film
    * Raunkan Shaunkan Sat Sri Akal Punjabi Film

Album : Ishq Gali Na Jaiyo (TIPS)

Tama Katha Mane Pade(Oriya) (Sun Music) 1.Aaji Mangana Kali Tora Bahaghara 2.Nijhum Rati Ra Sahara Re
[edit] Awards and nominations
[edit] Stardust Awards

2008 New Musical sensation (male):

    * Maula Mere Le Le Meri Jaan - Chak De India