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Yo Yo Honey Singh Biography, Age, Height, Family, Wiki & More

Honey Singh’s real name is Hirdesh Singh. He is an Indian music composer, pop singer and also rapper who became popular after he started singing songs and composing music for Bollywood films.

Biography/Wiki

OccupationPunjabi Singer
BirthplaceHoshiarpur, Punjab, India
NationalityIndian
Age40 Years
HometownDelhi, India
Date of Birth15 March 1983
DebutAlbum – Peshi
Singles – Glassy
Zodiac signPisces
HobbiesLive Performing
Religion Sikh
Net WorthUSD 30 Million

Education

Little is known about his early school and college education. He has studied music at the Trinity School, UK.

Height & Weight

Height (Centimeters)173 cm, 1.73 m
Height 5 feet 8 inches
Weight (Kilograms)73 kg
Skin ColorFair
Hair ColorBlack
Eye’s ColorBlack

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Career

Most of the songs sung by him are in Hindi and Punjabi language. Early in his career, he performed at many college fests.

He started his Bollywood career with a song in the movie “Shakal pe mat jaa”. His song “Angreji Beat” was featured in “Cocktail”. Later, his songs got featured in the movies “Chennai Express” and ” Boss” respectively. In 2015, his song “Birthday Bash” was released, followed by his songs for the movies “Gabbar Is Back” and “Bhaag Johnny”.

later in 2016, he met with a car accident which disappeared him from the media for 2 years. He made a comeback in 2018 with “Makhna”. Then his songs were featured in the movies “Baazaar” and “Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety”.

He also tried his luck in acting in some movies. But his songs were always a hit. His tracks were always played on DJ at various parties and functions. No one can ignore the beat of his music.

Most of his music videos are shot in other foreign countries. His personal clothing style is stylish and urban but comfortable.

Controversies

Honey Singh was usually in controversies due to the lyrics of some of his songs which depict violence and disrespect against women. Some lyrics made women an object. He was in major controversy during the 2012 Delhi gang rape case due to his violent lyrical songs. His song “Party All Night” was also banned from releasing due to such controversies. Later in 2014, he had a controversy with singer “Raftaar” over the lyrics of the song “Yeh Fugly Fugly Kya Hai”.

Favorites

HobbiesSinging, Rapping
SingerBaadshah
ActressPriyanka Chopra and Chitrangada Singh
MovieJo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, Ishq, 3 Idiots
FoodFood Valley Soup and Vada-Pao

Girlfriends

His first girlfriend’s name was Shalini Talwar Singh, later they both married each other. Shalini is his wife now.

Films Appearance

He has appeared in 4 Indian films till now.

FlimYear of Release
Mirza – The Untold Story 2012
Tu Mera 22 Main Tera 22 2013
The Xpose 2014
Zorawar 2016

Awards

He has won the following awards

AwardsMedia Partner
Most Entertaining Singer Big Star
International Male Icon Zee Cine Awards
Best Pop Song GIMA Awards
Best Sound Recording Award Punjabi Music
Most Popular Song of the Year Award Punjabi Music
Best India Act 2013 MTV EMA Awards
Power Brands Glam Power Brand Award
Best Indie Artist MTV VMAI Awards
Best Music Director PTC Punjabi Film Award
Best Debut  PTC Punjabi Film Award
Best International Album UK Asian Music Awards

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Albums

To date, he has given many dance tracks to the music industry. He started 2020 with the release of 2 music videos “LOCA” and “Moscow Suka” respectively. Honey directed music for all these music albums.

Year of ReleaseAlbum Name
2005Peshi
2006The Beat
2006Surma
2008Rebirth
2009The Next Level
2009Lock Up
2009The Beginning
2010The Crown
2010Dream
2010Khalaas – The Pure
2010The Folkstar
2010The Rising Queen
2010Zanjeer -The Game Changer
2011Hard Work
2011Never Done Before
2011Singing Between the Lines (song: “Jaan Mangdi”)
2011Alfaaz – The Boy Next Door
2011Jatt Soorme
2011Talwar (song: “Kawan diyan daaran”)
2011International Villager
2012Born This Way
2014Desi Kalakaar

Social Media Instagram

He is available on Instagram @yyhsofficial and has a massive fan following of 4.3 million people.

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Music Videos

Honey directed music for the following music videos, featuring various artists and himself.

Year of ReleaseMusic Tracks
2006Begani Naar
2011Lak 28 Kudi Da
2011Brown Rang
2011Chamak Challo (remix)
201215 Saal
2012High Heels
2012Siftan
2012Break Up Party
2012Satan
2012This Party Getting Hot
2013Bring Me Back
2013Bebo
2013Blue Eyes
2014Issey Kehte Hain Hip Hop
2015One Bottle Down
2015Dheere Dheere
2018Urvashi
2018Makhna
2019Gur Nalo Ishq Mitha – The YOYO Remake
2020LOCA
2020Moscow Suka
2020First Kiss
2020Care Ni Karda
2020Jingle Bell
2021Saiyaan Ji
2021Shor Machega
2021Modern Ranjha
2021Kanta Laga
2021Boom Boom
2021Gaddi Neevi
2022Designer
2022Ka Kha Ga
2022Casanova
2022Melody Roja
2022Paris Ka Trip
2022Together Forever
2022Gatividhi
2023Kudi Chamkeeli (Selfiee)
2023Who Knows
2023Tujh Pe Pyaar
2023Naagan