Sukhwinder Singh Age, Wiki and Bio

Sukhwinder Singh

Quick Info

ProfessionPlayback Singer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth18/07/1971
Age53 years
BirthplaceSharika Pind, Amritsar, Punjab, India

Physical Stats & More

Height168 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

Marital StatusUnmarried
HometownAmritsar, Punjab, India
ReligionHinduism
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
HobbiesDoing Yoga
TattooOn The Left Bicep: A Mike

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsJasleen Matharu

Family

SpouseN/A

Career

DebutFilm (Singer): Karma (1986)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Chaiyya Chaiyya" from the film 'Dil Se..' (1999)
  • Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Haule Haule" from the film 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi' (2009)
  • Academy Award for Best Original Song for the song "Jai Ho" from the film 'Slumdog Millionaire' (2009)
  • Grammy Award for Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media for the song "Jai Ho' (2010)
  • National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for his rendition of the song "Bismil Bismil" in the film 'Haider' (2014)
  • Silver Lotus Award for Best Male Playback Singer for the film 'Haider' (2015)
  • Golden Sparrow Award for Best Male Playback Singer at India's first Diorama International Film Festival & Market for the song "Kar Har Maidan Fateh" from the film 'Sanju' (2019)

Favourites

FoodMexican Food, Methi Aloo, Amritsari Kulcha, Pav Bhaji, Mangalorean Rice, and Fish Curry
ActorSalman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan
MusiciansA. R. Rahman, Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar, Laxmikant Pyarelal
Travel DestinationMexico
ColourWhite

Some Lesser Known Facts

Sukhwinder Singh smokes: No.
Sukhwinder Singh drinks alcohol: Yes.
Sukhwinder had his first stage performance at 8.
His parents passed away when he was 9.
He went to Leicester in London for music lessons.
In 1998, he rose to fame with "Chaiyya Chaiyya."
He is devoted to Lord Shiva and Goddess Saraswati.
He has sung 7 hit songs for Shahrukh Khan.
Sukhwinder made the Punjabi album "Munda Southhall Da."
He composed a Punjabi song at 13.
In 2014, he competed on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7.
He has been a music director for 10 Bollywood films.
His track "Chaiyya Chaiyya" was featured in the Hollywood film "Inside Man."
He was inspired by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.
Sukhwinder wakes up early.
He is close friends with Gulzar and Vishal Bhardwaj.
Sukhwinder enjoys singing dance numbers.
He sang opera for "Sachin: A Billion Dreams."
He owns two pomeranian dogs.
A. R. Rahman asked Sukhwinder to write a song for "Thakshak."
Sukhwinder practices singing while running on the treadmill.
He has a significant international fanbase.
His nickname is Sukhi.