17 Facts About Prateek Kuhad, The Singer With Mesmerizing Voice

Known for his romantic ballads, the name Prateek Kuhad in itself is powerful enough these days to make us wanna slow dance to his music. Kuhad has almost become a household name. Ask anyone about their go-to artist on a bad day and they will reply with none other than Prateek Kuhad.

This musical heart-throb has everyone grooving to his music and has touched many souls. Looking for Indian Indie music then who is better than this man? With numerous sold-out concerts, he has proved that he speaks through his music.

Here are some lesser-known facts about Prateek Kuhad:

1. Prateek Kuhad was born on a Friday, March 23rd in the year 1990 in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

2. Prateek Kuhad’s family

Kuhad was born into a Hindu Jat family. His father is a lawyer and his mother is a teacher. He also has two sisters.

3. Prateek’s educational qualification

Kuhad is not only talented in music but also has a sharp mind. He did his schooling at Maharaja Sawai Man Singh Vidyalaya in Jaipur. After completing his schooling in Jaipur, he moved to New York. He attended New York University’s College of Arts & Science. He pursued a double major in Maths and Economics at New York University before moving to Delhi to pursue a full-time career in music.

4. Prateek Kuhad’s first job was not related to music

After completing college he first used to work as an Economic Consultant for around four to five months, in New York. Later on, he realized that he did not want to continue that for the rest of his life. Then he returned to India and started working on his music.

5. Prateek used to be a part of a band in his school days and also used to write songs but only for fun. He apparently didn’t have a plan of making his career in music

6. Prateek Kuhad is the first Indian who got signed by the American record label Elektra Records in 2020

7. Prateek grew up listening to the Bollywood

Prateek grew up listening to Bollywood songs as a child on the TV and radio. He also used to listen to his parents’ playlists of their favourite artists. Their favourite artists were Harry Belafonte and Cliff Richards. He also listened to his sister’s playlist. The playlist consisted of the songs of Pink Floyd, Pearl Jam, and Nirvana. All of these playlists piqued his interest in music.

8. Music was not Prateek’s first love

Reportedly, Kuhad had no plans to pursue music professionally, till the video of the song Raat Raazi, which was shot on a phone—went viral on YouTube. After that, he started getting gigs and decided to give music a year. If things worked out in favour then he would continue, if not then he would have gone back to doing what he was supposed to.

9. The Cold/Mess singer is comfortable singing in both English and Hindi

Prateek was comfortable with communicating both in English and Hindi from the very start of his career and has been writing in both languages. There was no internet service in Jaipur during his childhood, so he predominantly used to listen to Indian pop and Bollywood music. Kuhad listened to Western music occasionally only.

It is also known that Prateek was inspired by a kid of the same name sometime during his visit to UP. The kid is said to have outstanding vocals. He also got inspired by Lucky Ali.

10. When Prateek was in New York, he was inspired by the American singer-songwriter, Elliott Smith.

11. Prateek Kuhad’s first gig

Prateek Kuhad’s first gig dates back to the month of September 8th, 2011. He performed at the National Underground NYC during the time slot of 9:30 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.

12. Barack Obama listened to Cold/Mess by Prateek Kuhad

The former President of the United States, Barack Obama once shared his favourite music of 2019. In that image, it was clearly visible that it included Prateek’s album “Cold/Mess.” Kuhad was both beyond happy and surprised by that. He couldn’t fathom the album reaching him and was immensely elated about it.

13. He’s a very talented musician and can play multiple instruments

Prateek’s primary instrument is the guitar but he can also play electric guitar and piano. His music leans more towards Americana and folk genres which have predominant acoustic sounds and unconventional song structures for most parts.

14. Prateek’s Bollywood debut as a singer and songwriter was with the song Kho Gaye Hum Kahan from the film Baar Baar Dekho in 2016

15. Prateek Kuhad relationship and breakup

While the couple, Prateek and Niharika, has never been much vocal about their relationship, they often shared posts on socials. In an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times, he came clean about their separation. He said that it was a mutual decision among them and they continue to be cordial with each other.

16. Prateek Kuhad awards and recognitions

He won the Indie Album of the Year 2015 by iTunes for the album In Tokens & Charms, his first full-length album. In 2016 he also won the MTV Europe Music Awards for Best India Act. Received Indian Indie Album of the Year 2019 by iTunes and Spotify as the Top Indian Indie Hits for the album, Cold/Mess.

17. Prateek Kuhad net worth

Though his actual net worth is unclear, according to many reports it is claimed to be around $837.33 thousand.