Malkit Singh
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| Sir Malkit Singh | |
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 Singh in concert
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Punjab, India |
| Genre(s) | Punjabi, Bhangra |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 1986 - Present |
| Associated acts | Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Veer Rahimpuri, Jassi Sidhu, Principal Inderjit Singh |
| Website | http://malkitsingh.com |
Sir Malkit Singh MBE is a Punjabi Bhangra 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.
Singh was born and raised in the Hussainpur Village,Near Nakoder of Punjab, India.
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
He was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2008 New Year Honours.
[edit] Trivia
- Revealed he supports Wolverhampton Wanderers on May 3 show of Panjabi Hit Squad on the BBC Asian Network.
[edit] Discography
- Nach Gidde Vich (1986)
- I Love Golden Star (1987)
- Put Sardaren 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)
