Balkar Sidhu

Politician, Punjabi Singer

Indian Poohla Village, Bathinda, Punjab

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician, Punjabi Singer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth10/10/1971
Age54 years
BirthplacePoohla Village, Bathinda, Punjab

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Bio/Wiki

Full nameBalkar Singh Sidhu

Physical Stats & More

Height173 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityPunjabi University, Patiala
Educational QualificationBachelor of Arts (1993)

Personal Life

ReligionSikhism

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Wife/SpouseJinder Kaur
Children
SonKaka Kunwar Sidhu
Daughter
  • Shabadjot Sidhu
  • Kasamjot Sidhu
Parents
FatherS. Roop Singh Sidhu
MotherCharanjeet Kaur

Family

FatherS. Roop Singh Sidhu
MotherCharanjeet Kaur
SpouseJinder Kaur
Children
SonKaka Kunwar Sidhu
Daughter
  • Shabadjot Sidhu
  • Kasamjot Sidhu

Career

Politics
Political Party
  • Aam Aadmi Party (May 2014 - August 2014)
  • Punjab Lok Congress (2016 - 2021)
  • Aam Aadmi Party (2021 - present)
Political Journey
  • In May 2014, he joined the Aam Aadmi Party.
  • In August 2014, he was announced as an AAP candidate from the Talwandi Sabo Assembly constituency; however, the party later gave the ticket to Baljit Kaur after they found him being involved in anti-party activities.
  • In 2016, Balkar Sidhu joined the Indian National Congress.
  • In 2021, Balkar Sidhu rejoined the Aam Aadmi Party.
  • In 2022, he won the Punjab assembly elections from the Rampura Phul constituency.
  • Assumed office as MLA, Punjab in 2022.
  • Member (2022–23) Committee on Government Assurances.
Musical Career
Genres
  • Punjabi folk
  • bhangra
  • pop
Albums
  • Karna Chhad De Pyar
  • Din Pepran De
  • Saada Vee Viyah Ho Gayan
  • Chubare Wali Baari
  • Phulkari
  • Mehndi
  • Laung Taviteriaan
  • Charkhe
  • Do Gallan
  • Tu Meri Khand Mishri
  • Aaja Ganne Chupiye
  • Gall Taan Bandee
  • Hasdian De Ghar Vasde
Filmography
  • Chhankata (2005)
  • Desi Munde (incomplete as of Feb 2012)

Style Quotient

Car CollectionAudi AG

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Balkar Singh Sidhu is an Indian singer and politician known for his hit song "Majhe Diye Mombatiye" in Punjabi music.
2. In 2022, he won a seat in the Punjab Legislative Assembly from Rampura Phul constituency.
3. As a student, Sidhu was athletic and admired Indian athlete Milkha Singh.
4. He studied Bachelor of Arts at Punjabi University and was active in theater and singing.
5. During college, he performed theater shows for Kissan Union in Chandigarh.
6. In 1991, Sidhu made his singing debut with the album "Karna Chhad De Pyar."
7. His songs "Maje Diye Mombatiye" and "Vyah" from the album "Laung Taviteriaan" brought him fame.
8. Popular songs by Balkar Sidhu include "Channa Vo," "Joan," "Phulkari," and "Viyah."
9. He is known for blending contemporary pop with traditional Punjabi music.
10. Sidhu has collaborated with singers like Popsy and Jasmeen Akhtar.
11. His collaboration with Gurlej Akhtar on "Tera Mora Viah" was a hit in 2021.
12. Sidhu performs at live shows, election rallies, and marriage functions.
13. In 2005, he began his acting career with the film Chhankata and has appeared in several Punjabi films.
14. He recorded eight songs for his album "Din Paperan De" in a single day.
15. He is a three-time university gold medalist in singing.
16. He learned music professionally from his uncle, the famous Dhadi singer Gurbakhsh Singh Albela.
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