| 1. Balwinder Safri was an Indian singer based in Birmingham, Canada since 1991. |
| 2. He was known for popular Punjabi songs like “O Chan Mere Makhna” (1998) and “Tere Ishqe Ne” (1999). |
| 3. Balwinder Safri was a prominent figure in the Bhangra music scene. |
| 4. As a child, he was exposed to Gurbani and Shabad Kirtan through his father who recited them at gurdwaras. |
| 5. During his school days, he often sang patriotic songs in morning assemblies and competitions. |
| 6. In 1985, he debuted with the song “Jad Lagiya Chotta Ishqiya Diya” on television. |
| 7. In 1990, he founded the music group 'Safri Boys' with six members, which gained popularity in India and Canada. |
| 8. His repertoire includes hits such as “Do Tikhiyaan Talwaran” (1997) and “Pao Bhangra” (2009). |
| 9. He explained in an interview that his nickname 'Safri' stemmed from a teacher's taunting during his school days. |
| 10. In 2019, he was honored with the Brit Asia TV 'Lifetime Achievement Award.' |
