Amrita Kak is a

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singer who has made music for many Bollywood films. She is the daughter of Indian politician Beena Kak, and married to Business man Riju Jhunjhunwala Actor

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was responsible for introducing her to the film industry, and due to their closeness, she has been called his ''

rakhi * ''Rakhi'' (1949 film), starring Kamini Kaushal * ''Rakhi'' (1962 film) * ''Rakhi'' (2006 film) * ''Rakhi'' (TV series), a drama serial appearing on the Indian Zee TV satellite television network * ''Rakhi Bandhan'', a 2016 Bengali drama serie ...

'' sister. She has also sung most of her songs for his films. She has started her own fashion Brand "Amrita the Label".

Career

She was the singer of the songs "Just Chill" from ''

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'', "Character Dheela" from ''

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'', "Desi Beat" from ''

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'' to name a few. She is also trained in Indian classical music.

Personal life

Amrita's mother is

Bina Kak Bina Kak (born 15 February 1954) is an Indian politician and Bollywood actress. Early life Kak was born as Beena Bhasin, one of the six children of Dr. M.R. Bhasin, a government doctor. She has three brothers and two sisters. Her brothers are ...

, an Indian Politician. She has a brother, Ankur Kak & a rakhi brother, Indian actor

, who is her mentor. Amrita is married to Riju Jhunjhunwala on 29 May 2010.

Filmography

References

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