Malkit Singh
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Malkit Singh (born Boparai) MBE born in 1962 in village Hussainpur
, Jalandhar
, and raised in Nakodar
, Jalandhar, Punjab
. He is a famous foreign based Punjabi
bhangra singer. Malkit Singh has become the first Punjabi singer to be honoured by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace in London with the award of Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. He is most famous for the songs "Gur Nalo Ishq Mita", "Tootak Tootak Tootiyan", "Kurri Garam Jayee", "Dekh li vilyait", as well as recently, "Chal Hun," and "Jind Mahi" from the blockbuster Bend It Like Beckham
film soundtrack.
His most recent release "21st chapter" (2006) featured the hugely popular and classic "Jago Aaya". Singh and his backup band Golden Star have toured in 27 countries.
Previous Occupation:
Before he became a singer, Malkit Singh worked in a denim factory in Birmingham called Stag Jeans. It was here where he first started to write songs.
Hussainpur
Hussainpur is a census town in Kapurthala district in the Indian state of Punjab.-Demographics: India census, Hussainpur had a population of 15,343. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Hussainpur has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%:...
, Jalandhar
Jalandhar
Jalandhar is a city in Jalandhar District in the state of Punjab, India. It is located 144 km northwest of the state capital, Chandigarh...
, and raised in Nakodar
Nakodar
Nakodar is a city and a municipal council in Jalandhar district in the Indian state of Punjab.The city is almost 424 km from Delhi, 24 km from Jalandhar, 45 km from Ludhiana, and about 114 km from Amritsar. Surrounding villages include[Mehatpur]Nawan Pind Jattan, Heran, Bir...
, Jalandhar, Punjab
Punjab (India)
Punjab ) is a state in the northwest of the Republic of India, forming part of the larger Punjab region. The state is bordered by the Indian states of Himachal Pradesh to the east, Haryana to the south and southeast and Rajasthan to the southwest as well as the Pakistani province of Punjab to the...
. He is a famous foreign based Punjabi
Punjabi people
The Punjabi people , ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ), also Panjabi people, are an Indo-Aryan group from South Asia. They are the second largest of the many ethnic groups in South Asia. They originate in the Punjab region, which has been been the location of some of the oldest civilizations in the world including, the...
bhangra singer. Malkit Singh has become the first Punjabi singer to be honoured by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace in London with the award of Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. He is most famous for the songs "Gur Nalo Ishq Mita", "Tootak Tootak Tootiyan", "Kurri Garam Jayee", "Dekh li vilyait", as well as recently, "Chal Hun," and "Jind Mahi" from the blockbuster Bend It Like Beckham
Bend It Like Beckham
Bend It Like Beckham is a 2002 comedy-drama film starring Parminder Nagra, Keira Knightley, Jonathan Rhys Myers, Anupam Kher, Shaznay Lewis, and Archie Panjabi first released in the United Kingdom. The film was directed by Gurinder Chadha...
film soundtrack.
His most recent release "21st chapter" (2006) featured the hugely popular and classic "Jago Aaya". Singh and his backup band Golden Star have toured in 27 countries.
Previous Occupation:
Before he became a singer, Malkit Singh worked in a denim factory in Birmingham called Stag Jeans. It was here where he first started to write songs.
Awards and recognition
- In 1997, he was given the recognition of the city of Los Angeles for his service to the Indian community.
- He was listed in the 2000 Guinness Book of World Records as the biggest selling bhangra artist of all time.
- In 2001, Singh was awarded the 27th Convocation Gold Medal Award Doctorate by Guru Nanak Dev UniversityGuru Nanak Dev UniversityGuru Nanak Dev University was established at Amritsar, India on November 24, 1969 to commemorate Guru Nanak Dev's birth quincentenary celebrations. Guru Nanak Dev University campus is spread over 500 acres near village of Kot Khalsa, nearly 8 km west of the Amritsar City on Amritsar - Lahore...
. - In 2005, Singh was awarded the "Commitment to Scene" award at the UK Asian Music AwardsUK Asian Music AwardsThe UK Asian Music Awards, also known by the abbreviation UK AMA, is an award show that is held annually in the United Kingdom since 2002. It is presented by B4U Music since 2008...
. - In 2008, Malkit Singh was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2008 New Year HonoursNew Year Honours 2008The New Year Honours 2008 for the Commonwealth Realms were announced on 29 December 2007, to celebrate the year passed and mark the beginning of 2008....
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Trivia
- Revealed he supports Wolverhampton Wanderers on May 3 show of Panjabi Hit SquadPanjabi Hit SquadPanjabi Hit Squad are a group of Asian artists signed to the UK imprint of Hip-Hop giant, Def Jam. The members all grew up in Southall, UK. As well as working with various high-profile acts such as Mariah Carey, Ashanti, and Sway, they also work with community projects such as youth project BBC...
on the BBC Asian NetworkBBC Asian NetworkBBC Asian Network is a British radio station serving those originating from and around the Indian subcontinent. The music and news comes out of the main urban areas where there are significant communities with these backgrounds. The station has production centres in Birmingham, Leicester and London...
. - Malkit Singh recently stated in an interview with online Bhangra editorial SimplyBhangra.com that his album will feature production from Rishi Rich & Panjabi MC
Discography
| Release | Album | Record Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Billo Rani | MovieBox |
| 2005 | 21st Chapter | OSA |
| 2003 | Midas Touch II | Music Waves |
| 2002 | Paaro | OSA |
| 2001 | Mighty Boliyan | OSA |
| 2000 | Nach Nach | OSA |
| 1999 | Millennium Mixes | OSA |
| 1997 | Agg Larr Gaayee | OSA |
| 1995 | Foever Gold | T-Series |
| 1994 | Midas Touch | OSA |
| 1993 | Chak Deh Dholia | OSA |
| 1992 | Singho Ho Jo Kathe | Saga |
| 1992 | Tere Ishq Nachiyav | Saga |
| 1991 | Gal Sunja | Saga |
| 1991 | Ragga Muffin Mix | OSA |
| 1990 | Dhotakada Bai Dhotakada | OSA |
| 1989 | Hai Shava | T-Series |
| 1989 | Fast Foward | T-Series |
| 1988 | Up Front | HMV |
| 1988 | Chott Nigary Lawo | HMV |
| 1988 | Putt Sardara De | Saga |
| 1987 | I Love Golden Star | T-Series |
| 1986 | Nach Giddhe Vich | HMV |
Duo Collaboration
| Release | Album | Record Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | International Villager International Villager I.V. is an album of Yo Yo Honey Singh.The music video for "Honey Singh" and "deep money's" track "DOPE SHOPE" has just been released and and full album is released on 11.11.11.Honey Singh's IV International villager is an album of Honey Singh. I.V. Mafia Mundeer and Honey Singh worked on this... (Beautiful) |
MovieBox, Speed Records, Planet Recordz |
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Gal Tera Jaagdey Di | Balwinder Singh | Moviebox |
| 2012 | Salaam | Surrey Singh | Music Waves Music Waves Music Waves Productions Ltd. was established in 1992, it produces television programs and music geared towards South Asian Canadian viewers.... /H&H Production |
External links
- bbc.co.uk/asiannetwork, Watch Malkit Singh perform for BBC Children in Need 2009
- MalkitSingh.com, the artist's official website
- VeerRahimpuri.com, website of Veer Rahimpuri, co-lyricist