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
Occupation | Punjabi Singer |
Birthplace | Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Age | 40 Years |
Hometown | Delhi, India |
Date of Birth | 15 March 1983 |
Debut | Album – Peshi Singles – Glassy |
Zodiac sign | Pisces |
Hobbies | Live Performing |
Religion | Sikh |
Net Worth | USD 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 Color | Fair |
Hair Color | Black |
Eye’s Color | Black |
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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
Hobbies | Singing, Rapping |
Singer | Baadshah |
Actress | Priyanka Chopra and Chitrangada Singh |
Movie | Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, Ishq, 3 Idiots |
Food | Food 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.
Flim | Year 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
Awards | Media 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 Release | Album Name |
2005 | Peshi |
2006 | The Beat |
2006 | Surma |
2008 | Rebirth |
2009 | The Next Level |
2009 | Lock Up |
2009 | The Beginning |
2010 | The Crown |
2010 | Dream |
2010 | Khalaas – The Pure |
2010 | The Folkstar |
2010 | The Rising Queen |
2010 | Zanjeer -The Game Changer |
2011 | Hard Work |
2011 | Never Done Before |
2011 | Singing Between the Lines (song: “Jaan Mangdi”) |
2011 | Alfaaz – The Boy Next Door |
2011 | Jatt Soorme |
2011 | Talwar (song: “Kawan diyan daaran”) |
2011 | International Villager |
2012 | Born This Way |
2014 | Desi 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 Release | Music Tracks |
2006 | Begani Naar |
2011 | Lak 28 Kudi Da |
2011 | Brown Rang |
2011 | Chamak Challo (remix) |
2012 | 15 Saal |
2012 | High Heels |
2012 | Siftan |
2012 | Break Up Party |
2012 | Satan |
2012 | This Party Getting Hot |
2013 | Bring Me Back |
2013 | Bebo |
2013 | Blue Eyes |
2014 | Issey Kehte Hain Hip Hop |
2015 | One Bottle Down |
2015 | Dheere Dheere |
2018 | Urvashi |
2018 | Makhna |
2019 | Gur Nalo Ishq Mitha – The YOYO Remake |
2020 | LOCA |
2020 | Moscow Suka |
2020 | First Kiss |
2020 | Care Ni Karda |
2020 | Jingle Bell |
2021 | Saiyaan Ji |
2021 | Shor Machega |
2021 | Modern Ranjha |
2021 | Kanta Laga |
2021 | Boom Boom |
2021 | Gaddi Neevi |
2022 | Designer |
2022 | Ka Kha Ga |
2022 | Casanova |
2022 | Melody Roja |
2022 | Paris Ka Trip |
2022 | Together Forever |
2022 | Gatividhi |
2023 | Kudi Chamkeeli (Selfiee) |
2023 | Who Knows |
2023 | Tujh Pe Pyaar |
2023 | Naagan |