Malkit Singh
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Malkit Singh is a Punjabi singer. Most famous for the songs "Gur Nalo Ishq Mita", "Tootak Tootak Tootiyan", "Kurri Garam Jayee", as well as recently, "Chal Hun". Whilst "Jind Mahi" features in the blockbuster Bend It Like Beckham soundtrack. He cites Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan as one of his mentors. Malkit Singh was born and raised in the punjabi town of Nakodar, near Jalandhar.
He has recently released "21st chapter" featuring the hugely popular, and classic "Jago Aaya". Singh and his backup band Golden Star have toured in twenty-seven countries.
[edit] Awards and recognition
- In 1997, he was given the Recognition of the city of Los Angeles for his service to the Indian community.
- 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 University.
- Known as the unofficial "king" of bhangra and punjabi folk music.
- Performed at UCLA's Bruin Bhangra - 2006
[edit] Discography
- Nach Gidde Vich (1986)
- I Love Golden Star (1987)
- Put Sadaren De (1988)
- Chott Nigary Lawo (1988)
- Up Front (1988)
- Fast Forward (1989)
- Hai Shava (1989)
- Dhotakada Bai Dhotakada (1990)
- Ragga Muffin Mix (1991)
- Gal Sun Ja (1991)
- Tere Ishq Nachiyanv (1992)
- Singho Ho Jo Kathe (1992)
- Chak De Dholia (1993)
- Midas Touch (1994)
- Forever Gold (1995)
- Akh Larr Gayee (1997)
- Malkit Millennium Mixes "Kini Sohni" (1999)
- Nach Nach (2000)
- Kudi Patole Wargi (2000)
- Murh Watna Nu Jana
- Paaro (2001)
- Mighty Boliyan (2001)
- Midas Touch II (2003)
- 21st Chapter Nachna Aaj Nachna (2005)
