Palak Muchhal facts for kids
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Palak Muchal
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Palak at 61st Filmfare Awards in 2016
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| Born | 30 March 1992 |
| Education | M Comm |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
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Mithoon
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| Relatives | Palash Muchhal (Brother) |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
Palak Muchhal (born March 30, 1992) is a talented Indian singer and lyricist. She is famous for her beautiful voice in Bollywood movies. But she is also known for her amazing charity work.
Palak and her younger brother, Palash Muchhal, perform concerts. They do this to collect money for children who need heart surgery. She has helped save many lives through her singing. Palak has sung in popular Hindi films like Ek Tha Tiger (2012) and Aashiqui 2 (2013). Her song "Kaun Tujhe" from M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016) is very well-loved. On November 6, 2022, she married music composer Mithoon.
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About Palak Muchhal
Palak Muchhal was born in Indore, India, on March 30, 1992. Her mother, Amita Muchhal, is a homemaker. Her father, Rajkumar Muchhal, works for a private company. She has a younger brother named Palash Muchhal. Palak studied at Queens College Indore. She also earned a degree in Commerce from a college in Indore.
Helping Others Through Music
Early Charity Work (1997–2010)
Palak started singing to help others when she was very young. At four, she joined a group of young singers called Kalyanji–Anandji Little Star. When she was seven, during the Kargil War in 1999, she sang at shops in her city. She raised money for the families of soldiers who had passed away.
Her desire to help grew when she saw poor children cleaning train cars with their clothes. Around the same time, a school asked Palak to sing for a boy named Lokesh. He needed heart surgery, but his family could not afford it. In March 2000, Palak sang on a street vendor's cart. She collected money for Lokesh's surgery. A doctor in Bangalore heard about her efforts and offered to operate on Lokesh for free.
This inspired Palak's parents to help more children. They advertised in newspapers, and soon had a list of 33 children needing heart surgery. Hospitals even lowered their fees to help Palak's cause. Her charity organization is called "Palak Muchhal Heart Foundation."
"Save Little Hearts" Shows
Since 2000, Palak has traveled all over India and other countries. She performs charity shows called "Dil Se Dil Tak" (From Heart to Heart). Her brother Palash also sings in these shows. He helps raise money for children with kidney problems. Palak can sing in 17 different languages!
Doctors sometimes let Palak be in the operating room during surgeries. She even has her own special surgical gown. While the operation happens, she quietly chants prayers. Palak and her family do not take any money from these shows. Instead, Palak receives a doll for every child whose life she helps save.
Continued Efforts (2011–Present)
Even after becoming a professional singer in Bollywood in 2011, Palak continued her charity work. By August 2015, she had helped save 800 children. As of March 8, 2024, Palak and her brother Palash have helped save a total of 2,986 children's lives. This shows her incredible dedication to helping others.
Palak's Bollywood Journey
Palak released six music albums before she became an adult. Her first album, "Child For Children," came out in 2001. She moved to Mumbai in 2006 to try and become a singer in Bollywood.
She sang her first Bollywood song for the movie Damadamm! in 2011. Actor Salman Khan helped her by suggesting her name to music directors. This led to her singing "Laapata" with KK for the hit movie Ek Tha Tiger in 2012. This song helped her become well-known in Bollywood.
In 2013, Palak sang two songs for the movie Aashiqui 2. These songs, especially "Chaahun Main Ya Naa," became very popular. They helped her become a big name in the music industry. She has since sung many hit songs for various composers. Some of her most famous songs include "Jumme Ki Raat" from Kick and "Kaun Tujhe" from M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story. In 2023, her song "Naiyo Lagda" from the movie Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan was also a big hit.
Palak has sung many songs in Hindi films. She has also lent her voice to songs in other Indian languages. These include Bengali, Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, and Bhojpuri.
Personal Life
Palak Muchhal married music composer Mithoon on November 6, 2022. They had worked together before on the music for Aashiqui 2.
Awards and Recognition
Palak Muchhal has received many awards for her singing and charity work.
- In 2000, she received the National Child Award For Exceptional Achievement. This was given by the Vice President of India.
- She won the Cadbury Bournvita Confidence Champions TV show in 2006.
- Palak is listed in both the Guinness Book of World Records and Limca Book of World Records. This is for her amazing social work.
- Her achievements are even included in moral science textbooks for seventh graders.
- She won a Zee Cine Award in 2014 for her song "Meri Aashiqui" from Aashiqui 2.
- In 2015, she received a Stardust Award for Best Female Playback Singer. This was for the title song of Prem Ratan Dhan Payo.
- She received her first Screen Award in 2016 for "Kaun Tujhe" from M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story.
- In 2017, Palak became a judge on the TV show The Voice India Kids.
- She received an Honorary Doctorate from the American University in 2021. This was for her work towards Global Peace.
See also
In Spanish: Palak Muchhal para niños
