Bio/Wiki
| Real name | Balwinder Singh |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Randhir College, Kapurthala, Punjab |
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| Educational Qualification | A degree in music |
Personal Life
| Religion | Sikhism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status (at the time of death) | Not Known |
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Family
| Father | Gyan Singh (religious singer) |
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| Mother | Name Not Known |
| Siblings | Brother - Avtar Singh Safri (singer) |
| Spouse | Second Wife - Nikki Davitt |
| Children | Daughter - Priya Kumari (step daughter) |
Career
| Debut | Music Album: Safri Bomb The Tumbi Remix (1995) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Balwinder Safri was an Indian singer based in Birmingham, Canada since 1991. | |
| He was known for popular Punjabi songs like “O Chan Mere Makhna” (1998) and “Tere Ishqe Ne” (1999). | |
| Balwinder Safri was a prominent figure in the Bhangra music scene. | |
| As a child, he was exposed to Gurbani and Shabad Kirtan through his father who recited them at gurdwaras. | |
| During his school days, he often sang patriotic songs in morning assemblies and competitions. | |
| In 1985, he debuted with the song “Jad Lagiya Chotta Ishqiya Diya” on television. | |
| In 1990, he founded the music group 'Safri Boys' with six members, which gained popularity in India and Canada. | |
| His repertoire includes hits such as “Do Tikhiyaan Talwaran” (1997) and “Pao Bhangra” (2009). | |
| He explained in an interview that his nickname 'Safri' stemmed from a teacher's taunting during his school days. | |
| In 2019, he was honored with the Brit Asia TV 'Lifetime Achievement Award.' |
