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 | ||||
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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
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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. |
