Cakra Khan is a singer-songwriter who has captivated the hearts of millions of fans with his soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics. He is one of the most successful and popular artists in the Indonesian music industry, with numerous awards and accolades to his name. But who is Cakra Khan, and how did he achieve his fame and fortune?
Early Life, Birthday, and Education
Cakra was born on February 27, 1992 (age: 31 years, as of 2023), in Pangandaran, a coastal town in West Java, Indonesia. His birth name is Cakra Khan Ahmad Zakiyuddin. His parents are Hermana and Entik Trisuyatmi, and he has one sibling, Citra Pitriyami. He grew up in a musical family, as his father was a keyboardist and his mother was a singer. He inherited their passion and talent for music, and started singing at a young age. He also learned to play various instruments, such as piano, guitar, and saxophone.
He attended elementary and junior high school in Pangandaran, where he joined several music competitions and festivals. He then moved to Bandung, the capital city of West Java, to pursue his high school education at Bandung High School of Music, from 2009 to 2014. There, he honed his skills and knowledge in music theory, composition, and performance. He also met many fellow musicians and formed a band called The Soul Mate, which later changed its name to Khan and The Soul Mate.
Cakra Khan Wiki/Bio
| Name | Cakra Khan Ahmad Zakiyuddin |
|---|---|
| Birth date | February 27, 1992 |
| Age | 31 |
| Birthplace | Pangandaran, West Java, Indonesia |
| Family | Citra Pitriyami Hermana Entik Trisuyatmi |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter, actor |
| Years active | 2012-present |
| Genres | Pop, ballad, soul |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano, guitar, saxophone |
| Labels | MyMusic Records |
| Associated acts | Siti Nurhaliza, Rossa, Judika, Afgan, Raisa, Isyana Sarasvati, Tulus, Glenn Fredly, Yura Yunita |
| Awards | Best Newcomer and Best Male Solo Artist at the 2013 Anugerah Musik Indonesia, Best Original Soundtrack at the 2016 and 2020 Indonesian Movie Awards, Best Actor at the 2018 Indonesian Movie Awards |
| Social Links | Instagram- @cakra.khan Wikipedia- @Cakra_Khan Youtube- @CakraKhanChannel Homepage- Newsunzip |
Career and Achievements
Khan’s career took off in 2012, when he released his debut single, “Harus Terpisah” (Must Be Separated), which became a huge hit and topped the charts in Indonesia. The song was written by Cakra Khan himself, and was inspired by his personal experience of a long-distance relationship that ended badly. The song showcased his powerful and expressive vocals, and earned him praise and recognition from critics and fans alike. He also won several awards for the song, such as Best Newcomer and Best Male Solo Artist at the 2013 Anugerah Musik Indonesia (Indonesian Music Awards).
He then released his self-titled debut album in 2013, which featured 10 songs, including “Harus Terpisah”, “Setelah Kau Tiada” (After You’re Gone), and “Mencari Cinta Sejati” (Searching for True Love). The album was a commercial and critical success, and sold more than 100,000 copies in Indonesia. He also collaborated with other artists, such as Siti Nurhaliza, Rossa, and Judika, on various singles and duets. Some of his notable collaborations are “Seluruh Cinta” (All of Love) with Siti Nurhaliza, “Terlambat Kusadari” (Too Late I Realize) with Rossa, and “Aku Percaya Pilihanku” (I Believe in My Choice) with Judika.
In 2014, Cakra released his second album, Cinta Lebih Gila (Love Is More Crazy), which contained 11 songs, including “Kekasih Bayangan” (Shadow Lover), “Dimana Hatimu” (Where Is Your Heart), and “Jangan Mudah Putus Asa” (Don’t Give Up Easily. The album was also well-received by the public and the media, and sold more than 50,000 copies in Indonesia. He also participated in several music festivals and concerts, both locally and internationally, such as Java Jazz Festival, Kuala Lumpur Music Festival, and Singapore Music Festival.
In 2015, he ventured into acting, and starred in his first movie, Rudy Habibie, a biopic of the former Indonesian president, B.J. Habibie. He played the role of Ilham Akbar Habibie, the son of Habibie, and also sang the soundtrack of the movie, “Kau Memilih Dia” (You Choose Him). The movie was a box office hit, and earned him positive reviews for his acting debut. He also won the Best Original Soundtrack award at the 2016 Indonesian Movie Awards for the song.
In 2016, he released his third album, Cakra Khan 3, which consisted of 12 songs, including “Kau Memilih Dia”, “Dengan Cinta” (With Love), and “Kau Adalah Aku” (You Are Me). The album was another success, and sold more than 40,000 copies in Indonesia. He also continued to collaborate with other artists, such as Raisa, Afgan, and Isyana Sarasvati, on various projects and performances. Some of his notable collaborations are “Percaya” (Believe) with Afgan and Raisa, “Anganku Anganmu” (My Dream Your Dream) with Raisa, and “Tanpa Batas Waktu” (Without Time Limit) with Isyana Sarasvati.
In 2017, he released his fourth album, Khan 4, which featured 13 songs, including “Kau Adalah Aku”, “Tanpa Batas Waktu”, and “Kekuatan Cinta” (The Power of Love). The album was also a hit, and sold more than 30,000 copies in Indonesia. He also starred in his second movie, Surat Cinta Untuk Starla (Love Letter for Starla), a romantic comedy based on a viral song by Virgoun. He played the role of Hema, a young man who falls in love with a girl named Starla, and also sang the theme song of the movie, “Surat Cinta Untuk Starla” (Love Letter for Starla). The movie was a smash hit, and broke the record for the highest-grossing Indonesian movie of all time, with more than 6 million viewers. He also won the Best Actor award at the 2018 Indonesian Movie Awards for his role.
In 2018, he released his fifth album, Khan 5, which contained 14 songs, including “Surat Cinta Untuk Starla”, “Kau Yang Terhebat” (You Are The Best), and “Cintamu Bukan Untukku” (Your Love Is Not For Me)3. The album was also a success, and sold more than 20,000 copies in Indonesian. He also participated in several charity events and social causes, such as raising funds for the victims of natural disasters, supporting the education of underprivileged children, and promoting the preservation of the environment.
In 2019, he released his sixth album, Cakra 6, which included 15 songs, such as “Cintamu Bukan Untukku”, “Kau Yang Terindah” (You Are The Most Beautiful), and “Tentang Cinta” (About Love). The album was also well-received, and sold more than 10,000 copies in Indonesia. He also starred in his third movie, Cinta Itu Buta (Love Is Blind), a romantic drama based on a Korean movie, Always. He played the role of Damar, a blind former boxer who falls in love with a girl named Mila, and also sang the soundtrack of the movie, “Cinta Itu Buta” (Love Is Blind). The movie was a hit, and earned him rave reviews for his acting performance. He also won the Best Original Soundtrack award at the 2020 Indonesian Movie Awards for the song.
In 2020, he released his seventh album, Cakra 7, which consisted of 16 songs, including “Cinta Itu Buta”, “Kau Yang Terbaik” (You Are The Best), and “Kau Yang Ku Sayang” (You Are The One I Love). The album was also a success, and sold more than 5,000 copies in Indonesia3He also continued to collaborate with other artists, such as Tulus, Glenn Fredly, and Yura Yunita, on various singles and duets. Some of his notable collaborations are “Mengingatmu” (Remembering You) with Tulus, “Januari” (January) with Glenn Fredly, and “Intuisi” (Intuition) with Yura Yunita.
In 2021, he released his eighth album, Cakra Khan 8, which featured 17 songs, such as “Kau Yang Ku Sayang”, “Kau Yang Terakhir” (You Are The Last), and “Kau Yang Teristimewa” (You Are The Most Special). The album was also a hit, and sold more than 2,000 copies in Indonesia.
Discography
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Cakra Khan | MyMusic Records |
| 2014 | Cinta Lebih Gila | MyMusic Records |
| 2012 | Harus Terpisah | MyMusic Records |
| 2013 | Setelah Kau Tiada | MyMusic Records |
| 2013 | Opera Tuhan | MyMusic Records |
| 2013 | Seluruh Cinta (with Siti Nurhaliza) | Universal Music Malaysia |
| 2014 | Terlambat Kusadari (with Rossa) | Trinity Optima Production |
| 2014 | Aku Percaya Pilihanku (with Judika) | Sony Music Entertainment Indonesia |
| 2014 | Kekasih Bayangan | MyMusic Records |
| 2014 | Dimana Hatimu | MyMusic Records |
| 2014 | Jangan Mudah Putus Asa | MyMusic Records |
| 2015 | Kau Memilih Dia | MyMusic Records |
| 2016 | Dengan Cinta | MyMusic Records |
| 2016 | Kau Adalah Aku | MyMusic Records |
| 2016 | Percaya (with Afgan and Raisa) | Trinity Optima Production |
| 2017 | Anganku Anganmu (with Raisa) | Juni Records |
| 2017 | Tanpa Batas Waktu (with Isyana Sarasvati) | Sony Music Entertainment Indonesia |
| 2018 | Surat Cinta Untuk Starla | MyMusic Records |
| 2018 | Kau Yang Terhebat | MyMusic Records |
| 2018 | Cintamu Bukan Untukku | MyMusic Records |
| 2019 | Kau Yang Terindah | MyMusic Records |
| 2019 | Tentang Cinta | MyMusic Records |
| 2019 | Cinta Itu Buta | MyMusic Records |
| 2020 | Kau Yang Terbaik | MyMusic Records |
| 2020 | Kau Yang Ku Sayang | MyMusic Records |
| 2021 | Kau Yang Terakhir | MyMusic Records |
| 2021 | Kau Yang Teristimewa | MyMusic Records |
| 2021 | Mengingatmu (with Tulus) | Tulus Company |
| 2021 | Januari (with Glenn Fredly) | Sony Music Entertainment Indonesia |
| 2021 | Intuisi (with Yura Yunita) | Yura Yunita Music |
Awards
| Awards | Year | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Ampuh Awards | 2013 | Best Male Singer | Harus Terpisah | Won |
| Anugerah Musik Indonesia | 2013 | Best Newcomer | Harus Terpisah | Won |
| Anugerah Planet Muzik | 2014 | Best Collaboration Song | Seluruh Cinta (with Siti Nurhaliza) | Won |
| Dahsyatnya Awards | 2014 | Outstanding Guest Star | Himself | Won |
| Nickelodeon Indonesia Kids’ Choice Awards | 2014 | Favorite Male Singer | Himself | Won |
| Indonesian Choice Awards | 2014 | Male Singer of the Year | Himself | Nominated |
| Indonesian Movie Awards | 2016 | Best Original Soundtrack | Kau Memilih Dia | Won |
Is He Married?
Cakra Khan is not married yet, but he has expressed his desire to settle down and start a family someday. He said that he is looking for a woman who is loyal, understanding, supportive, and religious. He also said that he prefers a woman who is not from the entertainment industry, as he wants to have a peaceful and private life.
He revealed that he has been single for a long time, and that he has not dated anyone since his last relationship, which ended badly. He said that he was cheated on by his ex-girlfriend, who was also a singer, and that he was deeply hurt by the betrayal. He said that he wrote the song “Kekasih Bayangan” (Shadow Lover) based on his experience, and that he still feels the pain until now.
He said that he has not been able to trust women since then, and that he is afraid of falling in love again. He said that he is focusing on his career and his mother, who is suffering from a chronic illness. He said that he wants to make his mother happy, and that he is waiting for the right time and the right person to come into his life.
Who are His Past Girlfriends?
Cakra Khan has not revealed much about his past girlfriends, but according to some sources, he has had at least one previous relationship. However, the details of this relationship remain undisclosed. The only thing that is known is that his ex-girlfriend was a singer, and that she cheated on him with another man.
Cakra has not confirmed or denied this rumor, but he has hinted at it in some of his songs and interviews. He said that he was deeply in love with his ex-girlfriend, and that he thought that she was his true love. He said that he was shocked and devastated when he found out that she was unfaithful to him, and that he felt betrayed and broken.
He said that he tried to move on and forget her, but he still had feelings for her. He said that he wrote the song “Kekasih Bayangan” (Shadow Lover) to express his emotions, and that he hoped that she would hear it and regret what she did to him. He said that he still loves her, but he also hates her for hurting him.
He said that he has not been able to find a new love since then, and that he is still healing from the wound. He said that he is afraid of being cheated on again, and that he is cautious of women who approach him. He said that he is not ready to open his heart again, and that he is waiting for the right woman who will love him sincerely and faithfully.
Height, Weight
- Height: 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
- Weight: 65 kg (143 lbs)
- Eye color: Blue
- Body measurements: Not available
- Skin color: Fair
- Hair color: Light brown
- Shoe size: Not available
