His is a phenomenal rags-to-riches story. It is a lofty ambition considering his packed schedule and his in-transit lifestyle. But, we gotta do what we gotta do, right?
In the first letter to my os.me family, I had confessed I was nervous. However, upon reading all the warm wishes, I felt relieved enough to ensconce myself in your love. I am still basking in the warmth of your kind words.
But, truth must be told: I am a small cog in a giant wheel. There are people far more talented who are working dedicatedly and sincerely behind the scenes to make this the most wonderful place on the internet.
I have one more confession to make before we move on to the announcement bit: I am even more nervous now than I was when I wrote my last post. Why you ask! Well, just read the comments. Everyone is talking about the ‘surprise’ (lol)! I mean the mounting expectations have added pressure. I sincerely hope you like what we have planned, I hope…Well, ok, let me just come to it.
You’d remember, I had mentioned that a plan to bring stories of resilience, triumph, and life was in the works. Our unremitting effort is to kick-start with a story that resonates with us and abides by the ultimate mandate (if you know, you know). So, we hope to get, wait for it, noted singer Padma Shri Kailash Kher as our first guest!
It is a lofty ambition considering his packed schedule and in-transit lifestyle. But, we gotta do what we gotta do, right? We have managed to get him to have a layover at #osdotme soon! Yes!
His is a phenomenal rags-to-riches story.
Today, he is a celebrity. His incomparable music, at once peppy and soulful, tops the charts. He is chased by fans for selfies. But, there was a time when people “used and abused” Kailash Kher He ran from home when he was barely 13. He was told he “didn’t have a voice fit for singing”. Overwrought, he started learning the tabla, giving up his ‘singing’ dreams. Many such never-heard-before truths will be revealed here.
Questions such as: What kept him going? What did he do between the rags and the riches? How did he reach where he arrived? — will be answered, too. Neither a god-father nor any windfall gain, only talent and hard work by his side. We will discover the truth of Kailash’s journey with the man himself! The #osdotme community has a rare opportunity to get up, close and personal with the singer. tell a friend
You read it right —we— our os.me community will do this. For os.me is because you are! We will form the questionnaire together. Post your questions below, and we will request him to answer as many as he can. Why are we doing this, though? We hope his story motivates us to keep going despite the naysayers. We also want to shower kindness on a man who went through this all alone and came out a winner. Let’s draw inspiration from the fact that despite all the hurdles, he still made it. And if he can, so can you! Persistence, perseverance, and patience are the key learnings from his journey.
We aren’t done yet though! Such stories are going to be a regular feature (yay!). We are going to start a series, where people on the top of their game share their honest struggles. Let’s recognise the sweat beads which glitter like gold! Let’s experience the tribulations of starry life. This is going to be an exclusive os.me series.
I earnestly hope you like the idea. Oh! we would like to name this series something befitting. And I can’t do it alone. I need you to help me come up with a catchy name. Some suggestions: #osdotmeConnects; #osdotmeCafe; #TruthCafe; #LifeTruth… We are the coolest and the kindest corner on the internet. The name of our series must reflect the truth that we stand for.
Also, our marvellous team has given us the option to ‘follow’ our favourite writers. It’s now even easier to ‘follow’ the writings of the authors you like. Please go clickety-click on the Follow button available on the author’s profile and posts.
Before I sign off, here’s a shoutout to our dearest Biswa Nanda. Biswa, I want you to know that you are brave, courageous, and blessed! You aren’t alone. Everyone, let’s flood his comments section with our love, let’s leave a note for him to tell him we have got his back.
C’mon now! Act on my humble entreaties, won’t you?
Oh! Lest I should forget, our author Shalini Pandey’s insightful Money and Housewives got published on The Champa Tree, with the title Women In Finance. The platform has 1000000 views. How exciting! We will get our authors more exposure. Some of you have expressed a desire to discuss nuances of writing with me, I’d say: Amazing! Please feel free to drop me a mail or a comment below and we’ll take it from there.
Once again, a heartfelt thank you to each one of you for welcoming me so warmly and throwing your support behind me. Your faith means the world to me. I am getting addicted to os.me, it is a piece of hygge I have brought into my life and that has changed everything!
Thank you!
What are people saying?
That’s an amazing surprise . i love his voice . thankyou Medha Ji .
Name suggestion : Merge and Emerge
My favorite Kailash Ji’s song is Teri Deewani …
This is amazing.. thank you to the entire os.me clan
name suggestions: #truthbetold #osconnect #osstudio
Dearest Medha Ji, This is a beautiful initiative that will show us behind the scenes, their ups and downs, struggles, and their truth. Life is nothing but ups and downs, and it’s our attitude that determines the quality of that journey. Here are some of my name suggestions: – #Truthbetold #Truthiscool #yourtruth #osdotmeconnects
Dear Medha ji, I was quite sceptical about the new changes that were to come up on this platform recently but happy to inform you that I am starting to feel warm inside. This one is a fantastic idea. I am already so excited in anticipation and happy for the choice that we have made for the first tiding – Kailash Kher – since I am into music myself. I was and will always be a big fan of Kailash ji’s voice and songs. In fact, I had sung one of his famous numbers ‘Aaj Mere Piya Ghar Aavenge’ for… Read more »
What a super initiative. 👍
My contribution about the suggestions you asked :
I love #truthcafé and feel the word TRUTH is an important one as it’s Swamijis vow to always speak the truth.
#truth be told could be nice and reffering to Swamijis first book.
Voila! For now. Hope it helps you. Thank you for lovely creativity and input. JAI SRI HARI🙏💖🌈🌟
So what was the tipping point that made kailash kher leave the sanctuary of his home
Dear Medha, Its really nice initiative to bring inspiring stories like Kailash Kher. Why dont we name the column ” Truth in OS style”. Looking forward to many to come. Cheers!!
Dear Medha ji, looking forward to many such stories. How about inspire@os.me?
Thank you
Dear Medha ji, ..A very good initiative to folks like us who look upon such inspirational incidents. With respect to naming, os.me “goodies for ever”
Dear Medha ji, This is very great initiative to select people who are at top of their game and knowing their journey, hardships and how they emerge as winner. I am certain this is going to help, inspire, motivate, and guide many many people. In tough times, sometimes, all we need is someone who resonates with your struggles and finally emerges as a winner. That will fill the enough energy to carry on and rekindle our resilience. Thank you once again. Regarding names , here are my opinions – 1) os.me Inspiration Cafe/os.me Inspiration Corner 2) Winners Cafe 3) True… Read more »
Thank you everyone for your brilliant questions and suggestions I am adding these to the pool. We all understand that KK is strapped for time, but we will get him to answer as many as he can <3
Dear Medha ji
It was simply an,’ Ahha’ feel as I read your editorial.;To know that very shortly we are going to read rags-to-riches story of non other than the celebrity singer,Kailash Kher, has igniting that unstoppable quest for the story to unfold itself.
As far as the title…this is what came to my mind
#osdotme Ambrosia.
My question: With all the patience, perseverance
and persistence what was that one incident that gave the inner confidence,that yes nothing will stop you now…that there is no looking back?
Thank you and gratitude.
Kiren Babal
Wonderful surprise Medha ji. How about #Just you @osdotme
A belated but very warm welcome, Medha ji. A beautiful post indeed. Your writing really does infuse energy into the reader- and this is no small achievement. You’ve brought on stage a wonderful idea.
Really looking forward to hearing from Kailash Kher ji
Determination and 100% commitment gives 100% accomplishment. Hats off to you, Kailash Kher. Blessings.
Kailashji, I would like to know what is your coping mechanism with people who ‘used and abused’ you so it did not effect you negatively? Thanks !
A very interesting and exciting post Medha ji.
Will post my question !
Also name related to truthcafe😃
Thanks you Medhaji😊😊🙏🙏
Dear Medhaji, thank you for your lovely post – it was full of energy and interesting. It’ll be great to hear about Mr. Kailash Kher’s journey. Sure it’ll be very inspirational to us all. Though I don’t speak Hindi or understand much, I’m familiar with some of his Bollywood hits and I really like his voice. Thanks to the team for all their hard work 🙂 🙏
Enthusiastic it is, Medha ji. Happy to know . Stories of such legends inspire a lot. My question from Kailash Kher ji- How he dealt with hopelessness in his struggling days?
Thank you .
Hello,
I liked the suggestion of #Truthcafe; or something similar to it.
This is even more exciting. I would love to know how these people made themselves legends, beat all the struggles and odds, and come out as a champion and winner in their respective work. It would definitely inspire us.
My suggestions for the names:
#TruthAtOsdotme
#LegendsAtOsdotme
#WinnersAtOsdotme
#Os.meStories
#WalkWithOsDotMe
#RiseWithOsDotMe
#DiscoverOsDotMe
#ExtraordinaryOnOsdotme
I broke the be nice rule. Hence editing it. 🙏🏻
What a great beginning Medha ji. Love this new idea. My question to Kailash Kher ji is:
What was that one thing that kept you moving against all odds?
Looking forward to more of posts. Congratulations to the team. 🙏🏽
This is a great initiative Medha. We all love comeback stories so excited to see what’s in store.
My question to Kailash Kher would be:
a. What important truth do very few people agree with him on?
b. What are those one (or 2-3) books that really impacted his life?
Thank you!
Great post. Nice to know. It really helps us while sharing the real inspirational stories to children.
How did Kailash know he was on the right path when nothing was working out for him?
Very exciting new features to Os.me. Thank you Medhaji!!
Question for Mr.Kher : 1. I would like to know how he kept himself positive and motivated throughout his life struggles? Some of the name of series come in mind is #inspirer-talks #PathToDestiny #SuccessInEntirety.
Jai Sri Hari. 🙏🙏
I love the idea Medha ji! I think this is an incredible way to learn from lives of many we either look up to or are in awe of their talent and skills. I love Kailash Kher ji’s “Teri deewani…” – my personal fav. that stirs my soul! Question for Kaliash ji- What is your spiritual inspiration (if you has one)? As far as ideas for the series, I love so many that have been shared by the great minds in this Community. I like #TruthUncovered, and also #TruthDiscovered or #MyTruthDiscovered which follows Swamiji’s Discover Your Truth Theme :). Love… Read more »
Dearest Medha ji, warm welcome to you. It sounds really exciting as i am a musician and my Band performs Some of the songs of Kailasa the Band in our Gigs. My favorite songs of Kailasa are TERI DEWANI, SAIYYAN, I also love jai jaikara song sung by him (the lyrics are really devotional). I have been watching Kailash Kher sir’s videos and interviews to learn from his journey and my question is not exactly a question but in some of his interview he shared that he used to perform in temple as worshiping god. There he met a renunciant… Read more »
Hi Medha – Great idea and look forward to whatever else is coming up. My question to Mr. Kher – What did he tell himself to keep him going when he felt like giving up his singing career?
Dear Medha ji, Beautiful post and brilliant idea! This will take the platform many notches above. Truth be told, I was/am (??) a sceptic. Would we remain a spiritual platform or transform into something else? However, Some lilies have blossomed in my heart today. Most of us come to Os.me ‘low-spirited’, most of us just sought to get a shot in the arm to lift our spirits. And only then we got the essence of spirituality. Matters of spirit are like the shades of rainbow 🌈 from Violet to the red. This series must paint all those shades. Full power… Read more »
What a wonderful post & awesome beginning of beautiful new venture. My daughter Hemanya even made her authors profile today itself.
My suggestion is truth connects
This kind of write up is a great idea. It will inspire and provide courage to all of us. My question to Kailash ji is :
What is your advice to the youth today especially to those who have the means but not such strong desire/ goal to do sth amazing or reach somewhere.
Such a prolific piece of creamy write up Medha ji. And thanks a lot for keeping me in your pen strokes.
This is making me cry literally.
BISWA NANDA
Medhaji Jai Sri Hari and thank you for your inspirational work. You said ‘The name of our series must reflect the truth that we stand for” – Does “#as is” sums up? And, gratitude for Kailash Kher for producing & singing beautiful music
Excited to hear the news on new series. Thanks you Medha ji and team for all the efforts. My suggestion for the name is MY Truth !!. Alll the best and thanks once again.
Dear Medha Ji, For some reason I didn’t get the chance to welcome you in your Coming Home post, but better late than never. A very warm welcome from an os.me member to you and what a beautiful and nice surprise you have brought for us. Kailash Kher’s singing always stirred something in me, his songs are so soulful especially Bam Lahiri for me was the one with which I remember him. A question that I would like to ask him is- What was the greatest compromise he had to make while walking his path of singing and to achieving… Read more »
Wow!!!😊🤩
Medha ji, what a beautiful start of your write up . Thanks for reaching out to this family with your wonderful contribution. Kailash Kher has been one guy who has pierced my heart with his soul full music and would love to see him live on os.me .
Was brainstorming about the name and came up with these #
# not so serious truth
# seriously truthfully
Great things are going to happen. More power to you!
Thank you Medha ji and team for this. Please include the word “truth” in the title.
Kailash jee is an Angel 🙏❤️🌺🕉
I’m back with hashtags!!!
Still scratching my head for more. Hmmmm…I really liked the hashtags posted by Komal ji, @koms.
#truthblooms
#osdotinspire
#satyakahoonto
#penningtruth
#swaminspire
#inOSpire
#CuddleswithOSdotme, #Hellolife #Truthtalks
This is so mindblowing Dear Medha ji . Magic is already in the air with your efforts. Loved to read about the journey of Kailas Kher ji up and close .Thank you so much for the cozy corner made for us by the loving os.me team .
Medha Ji…
BANG !!!! 🙂 you are on a fast track…
#1 OS.me tech team…awesome feature of “Follow” loved it…was needed 🙂
#2 Kailash Kher…wow…he is just a mesmerizing artist with so much devotion and love for music…
Thank You for getting him live for us.
#3 #osTruthCafe, #OSunplugged #IAMOSdotME #OSKindCorner
Medha Ji…. thanks a ton to shout out for Biswa Ji and recognizing Shalini Ji
Wishes
Jai Shri Hari !!!
Thank you Medha ji for this opportunity. Kailash Kher has long been my favourite, an energetic and soulful singer, my question to him would be, To me his songs appear to be straight from his heart so what does his music mean to him and what life experiences have shaped his music.