Surjit Bindrakhia
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Surjit Bindrakhia (Born Surjit Singh Bains) April 15, 1962 – November 17, 2003 is widely believed to have been one of the best Punjabi Bhangra singer in history. He is known for his hekh, in which he sings a note continuously in one breath. He has been included in the Guinness Book for that record. Bindrakhia is also known for the great bolis (lyrics) of many of his songs. His hits include Dupatta Tera Satrang Da, Bas Kar Bas Kar, Hit Geetan Da Guldasta, Tera Yaar Bolda, Lak Tunoo Tunoo and Jatt Di Pasand. Surjit is considered to have the greatest voice in bhangra history.
Surjit Bindrakhia was a professional Bhangra dancer before he entered the field commercial singing.
[edit] Death
He died of heart attack on November 17, 2003 in his home in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Ji Nagar (Mohali), Punjab. A tragic moment for all Punjabi people.
At Bindrakhia's bhog (funeral) there were many singers there to pay their last respects to the legend including Hans Raj Hans, Ghuggi, Babbu Mann, his lyricist and a close friend Shamsher Sandhu and his guru and music composer Atul Sharma, and the legendary Gurdas Maan.
[edit] Discography
- Pyar Kar Lai (2005)
- Galti-Malti Maaf Kar Deo (2004)
- A Tribute To Surjit Bindrakhia (2004)
- Ishque Di Agg (2003)
- Bindrakhia Blast (2003)
- Ghabru Gulab Varga (2003)
- Wang Wargi Kuri (2002)
- Dil Watte Dil Mangda (2002)
- Munda Ki Mangda (2002)
- Dilaan Diyaan Choriyaan (2002)
- Singho Sewadar Bano (2002)
- Billiaan Akhiyaan (2001)
- Janam Dihara Khalsa Da (2001)
- Phul Kadhda Phulkari (2001)
- Lakk Tunoo Tunoo (2000)
- Lalda Deor (2000)
- Dil Nachda (2000)
- 100% Bindrakhia (1999)
- Best of Bindrakhia Vol. 1 (1999)
- Mukhda Dekh Ke (1999)
- Tera Vikda Jai Kure Pani (1998)
- Bindrakhia Power Point (1998)
- Valeiti Masti (1998)
- Rumaal Bhul Gayee (1998)
- Phullan Wangoo Hasdiye (1997)
- Labh Kiton Bhabiye (1996)
- Tauba Tauba Hussan (1996)
- Sohni Naar (1996)
- Dupatta Tera Sat Rang Da (1996)
- Hai Darhuka (1995)
- Strictly Bindrakhia (1994)
- Loki Kehnde Bas Kar Bas Kar (1992)
- Munde Aakhde Pataaka (1991)
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