Harshdeep Kaur
| Harshdeep Kaur | |
|---|---|
| Born |
16 December 1986 Delhi |
| Genres | sufi, bollywood |
| Occupations | Playback singer |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Website | www.harshdeepkaur.com |
Harshdeep Kaur (Punjabi: ਹਰਸ਼ਦੀਪ ਕੌਰ) is an Indian playback singer known for her Sufi songs. After winning the titles in two talent reality shows, Kaur established herself as a lead singer in Bollywood soundtracks.
Biography
Harshdeep Kaur was born on 16 December 1986 in a Sikh family in Delhi and inherited music from her father, Savinder Singh, who owns a factory of musical instruments. Apart from studying, she started learning music at the age of six. She learnt Indian Classical Music from Mr. Tejpal Singh, popularly known as the Singh Brothers, and Western Classical Music from George Pullinkala, Delhi Music Theatre. Later, at the age of twelve, in order to explore the world of music, she joined the Delhi School of Music to learn piano. She is famous for her Sufi genre songs.
She has performed with some of the leading music directors (including A R Rahman, Salim Suleiman) as well as on some of the leading Bollywood songs in the 21st century. These include Katiya Karun from Rockstar, Heer from Jab Tak Hai Jaan, Bari Barsi from Band Baaja Baaraat and many more.
She has also been featured in a few episodes of Coke Studio (India) during Season 1, 2, and 3.
In April 2013 she headlined a concert at the prestigious Southbank Centre in London, alongside Soul / Bollywood singer Ash King.
In September 2013 she performed at the London Mela in Gunnersbury Park.
Awards and competitions
Kaur is the first female to win two reality show titles.
Sufi Ki Sultana
Kaur (see also: Kaur) won the singing competition Junoon – Kuch Kar Dikhaane Ka on NDTV Imagine in September 2008. She competed from the Sufi Ke Sultan genre with Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan as her mentor. She was declared the Sufi Ki Sultana by Amitabh Bachchan who was the chief guest in the Grand Finale.
The show was a competition between three genres – Sufi, Folk and Bollywood. Singers from India and Pakistan participated in the show. Kaur wore Sufi attire, especially while performing Sufi songs.
MTV Video GAGA Winner
Kaur also won the MTV Video Gaga Contest in 2001.
Filmography
| Year | Song | Title | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | "Sajna Main Haari" | Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai | |
| 2003 | "Alag Alag" | Oops | |
| 2003 | "Ul Jalul" | ||
| 2005 | "Leja Leja" | Karam | |
| 2006 | "Udne Do" | Taxi 9211 | |
| 2006 | "Ik Onkar" | Rang De Basanti | |
| 2007 | "Dil Ne Ye Na Jaana" | Red: The Dark Side | |
| 2007 | "Saajana" | 1971 | |
| 2008 | "Is Pal Ki Soch" | Halla Bol | |
| 2008 | "Lut Jaaon" | Karzzzz | |
| 2010 | "Aafreen" "Woh Lamha Phir Se Jeena Hai" | Kajraare | |
| 2010 | "Chand Ki Katori" | Guzaarish | |
| 2010 | "Baari Barsi" | Band Baaja Baaraat | |
| 2010 | "Sajde (Remix)" | Khatta Meetha | |
| 2011 | "Jhak Maar Ke" | Desi Boyz | |
| 2011 | "Katiya Karoon" | Rockstar [1] | Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer IIFA Award for Best Female Playback |
| 2012 | "Alif Allah (Jugni)" | Cocktail | |
| 2012 | "Heer" | Jab Tak Hai Jaan | |
| 2012 | "Tu Hoor Pari" | Khiladi 786 | |
| 2012 | "Luni Hasi (Female version)" "Luv Shuv Te Chicken Khurana" | Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana | |
| 2013 | "Jhalkiyan (Reprise)" | Kaafiron Ki Namaaz | |
| 2013 | "Kabira (Encore)" | Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani | |
| 2013 | "Saaiyaan" | Bani - Ishq Da Kalma | TV Series on colors |
| 2013 | "Mere Bina Tu (Duet)" | Phata Poster Nikla Hero | |
| 2013 | "Ye Jo Subha Ka Ik Sitara Hai" | Muhabbat Subha Ka Sitara Hai | Pakistani Drama Serial OST on Hum TV |
References
- ↑ Bolly Spice, "Rockstar Music Review" by Rumnique Nannar, Posted on October 6th, 2011. http://bollyspice.com/30022/rockstar-music-review
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