Bio/Wiki
Real Name | Daler Mehndi |
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Nickname(s) | Sardar of Swing, King of Bhangra, Indian King of Pop |
Physical Stats & More
Height | 168 cm (5’ 6”) |
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Weight | 90 kg (198 lbs) |
Eye Color | Brown |
Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
Religion | Sikhism |
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Hobbies | Travelling, Dancing |
Relationships & More
Marital Status | Married | ||||
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Wife/Spouse | Taranpreet Kaur | ||||
Children |
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Family
Father | Late Ajmer Singh Chandan (Musician, Farmer) |
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Mother | Balbir Kaur (State level wrestler) |
Siblings | Mika Singh (Younger), Shamsher Mehndi (Elder), 3 more |
Career
Debut |
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Politics |
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Favourites
Beverage | Lassi |
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Actor | Anil Kapoor |
Singer(s) | Ghulam Ali, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan |
Some Lesser Known Facts
Daler began singing at 6 years old, learning from his parents. | |
His first stage performance was in Jaunpur at age 13, in front of 20,000 people. | |
At 14, he spent 3 years enhancing his voice and learning instruments from Ustad Raahat Ali Khan Saheb. | |
He moved to San Francisco and worked as a cab driver. | |
In 1991, he formed a music band in India, starting with ghazals. | |
In 1995, he transitioned to pop music with the successful album Bolo Ta Ra Ra. | |
He joined the Congress Party in 2013. | |
His daughter Ajit is married to Navraj Hans, son of singer Hans Raj Hans. | |
Daler joined the BJP in 2019 alongside Delhi BJP chief and Union Minister. | |
In March 2022, he became the first Indian to buy land in the Metaverse, following his earlier virtual performance claim. |