Singer Kailash Kher responds to memes about him with lakeer ka fakeer repartee
Singer Kailash Kher has reacted to viral memes around his videos, calling out "lakeer ka fakeer" behaviour. He also shared his take on internet humour and cultural habits.
Singer Kailash Kher has addressed the wave of memes inspired by his viral clips, saying he now takes the internet chatter in his stride. Reacting to his often-circulated videos, Kher remarked that “half the world has turned into lakeer ka fakeer (a slave to convention)”, adding that most people lead routine lives while only a few are truly self-aware.
In an interaction with Hindustan Times, the 52-year-old musician acknowledged that his serious expressions often become meme material. “Being a spiritual person, at times my expressions come across more serious than intended, and memers pick those bits,” he said, adding that he has learnt to laugh along with audiences online.
Why do Kailash Kher’s videos go viral?
Kher’s clips, ranging from his now-famous “haha hehe huhu zuzu” moment to his commentary on everyday conversations, have become widely used meme templates. One such instance saw him criticising the common “How are you?” greeting, calling it unnecessary.
“My point was, asking people ‘How are you’ is such a waste of time. The other person, too, like a parrot, is forced to say 'I’m fine,'” he said, stressing that traditional greetings like “pranam” or “namaskar” are more meaningful.
What did he mean by ‘lakeer ka fakeer’?
Explaining his remark, Kher suggested that many people follow fixed routines without reflection. He contrasted this with what he described as a more conscious and culturally rooted way of living.
Despite the criticism embedded in his comments, the singer maintained that he does not take the memes personally and instead chooses to enjoy the humour surrounding them.
What other viral moments has he had lately?
Earlier this year, another video of Kher from a live performance in Agra gained traction online. In the clip, he playfully referenced global pop culture while invoking Lord Shiva, urging the crowd to chant “Har Har Mahadev”.
The moment, where he juxtaposed Western-style crowd engagement with traditional chants, once again sparked conversations and memes, across social media platforms.
Singer Kailash Kher has addressed the wave of memes inspired by his viral clips, saying he now takes the internet chatter in his stride. Reacting to his often-circulated videos, Kher remarked that “half the world has turned into lakeer ka fakeer (a slave to convention)”, adding that most people lead routine lives while only a few are truly self-aware.
In an interaction with Hindustan Times, the 52-year-old musician acknowledged that his serious expressions often become meme material. “Being a spiritual person, at times my expressions come across more serious than intended, and memers pick those bits,” he said, adding that he has learnt to laugh along with audiences online.
Why do Kailash Kher’s videos go viral?
Kher’s clips, ranging from his now-famous “haha hehe huhu zuzu” moment to his commentary on everyday conversations, have become widely used meme templates. One such instance saw him criticising the common “How are you?” greeting, calling it unnecessary.
“My point was, asking people ‘How are you’ is such a waste of time. The other person, too, like a parrot, is forced to say 'I’m fine,'” he said, stressing that traditional greetings like “pranam” or “namaskar” are more meaningful.
What did he mean by ‘lakeer ka fakeer’?
Explaining his remark, Kher suggested that many people follow fixed routines without reflection. He contrasted this with what he described as a more conscious and culturally rooted way of living.
Despite the criticism embedded in his comments, the singer maintained that he does not take the memes personally and instead chooses to enjoy the humour surrounding them.
What other viral moments has he had lately?
Earlier this year, another video of Kher from a live performance in Agra gained traction online. In the clip, he playfully referenced global pop culture while invoking Lord Shiva, urging the crowd to chant “Har Har Mahadev”.
The moment, where he juxtaposed Western-style crowd engagement with traditional chants, once again sparked conversations and memes, across social media platforms.
