Daler Mehndi

Singer, Songwriter, Politician

Indian Patna, Bihar

Quick Info

ProfessionSinger, Songwriter, Politician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth18/08/1967
Age58 years
BirthplacePatna, Bihar

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameDaler Singh
Nickname(s)Sardar of Swing, King of Bhangra, Indian King of Pop, Voice of Entertainment, Messiah Of Masti

Physical Stats & More

Height168 cm (5' 6")
Weight90 kg (198 lbs)
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

ReligionSikhism
HobbiesTravelling, Dancing

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Wife/SpouseTaranpreet Kaur
Children
DaughterGurdeep Mehndi
SonAjit Kaur Mehndi, Prabhjot Kaur Mehndi, Rabaab Kaur Mehndi

Family

FatherLate Ajmer Singh Chandan (Musician, Farmer)
MotherBalbir Kaur (State level wrestler)
SiblingsMika Singh (Younger), Shamsher Mehndi (Elder), 3 more

Career

Debut
AlbumBolo Ta Ra Ra (1995)
FilmMrityudaata (1997, playback singing with Amitabh Bachchan)
Politics
Political PartyIndian National Congress (INC); 2013-2019, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP); 2019-present
Major Achievements
BreakthroughBolo Ta Ra Ra (1995) went double platinum and created the Indi-pop genre
International RecognitionVoice of Asia International Ethnic and Pop Music Contest (1994, Almaty, Kazakhstan)
Internet PhenomenonTunak Tunak Tun (1998) became a viral sensation on YouTube
Notable HitsBardi Rab Rab, Balle Balle, Har Taraf Tera Jalwa, Aasman Ko Chukar (40+ million Spotify streams)

Favourites

BeverageLassi
ActorAnil Kapoor
Singer(s)Ghulam Ali, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Daler began singing at 6 years old, learning from his parents.
2. His first stage performance was in Jaunpur at age 13, in front of 20,000 people.
3. At 14, he spent 3 years enhancing his voice and learning instruments from Ustad Raahat Ali Khan Saheb.
4. He moved to San Francisco and worked as a cab driver.
5. In 1991, he formed a music band in India, starting with ghazals.
6. In 1995, he transitioned to pop music with the successful album Bolo Ta Ra Ra.
7. He joined the Congress Party in 2013.
8. His daughter Ajit is married to Navraj Hans, son of singer Hans Raj Hans.
9. Daler joined the BJP in 2019 alongside Delhi BJP chief and Union Minister.
10. In March 2022, he became the first Indian to buy land in the Metaverse, following his earlier virtual performance claim.
11. Daler began singing at 5 years old, performing on stage with his father.
12. At age 14, he ran away from home to seek training in classical Indian vocal tradition from Ustad Rahat Ali Khan of Patiala Gharana in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.
13. In 1991, he formed a music band composed of his brothers, cousins, and friends.
14. He is credited with making Bhangra popular worldwide and establishing a parallel non-film Indian pop music industry independent of Bollywood.
15. He is known for his distinctive voice, colorful turbans, and long flowing robes.
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