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| | Married_to = Bhavna Achar | |||
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| | years_active = 1991–present | |||
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| '''Daler Singh''' (born 18 August 1967), better known as '''Daler Mehndi''', is an Indian singer, songwriter, author, and record producer. He has helped to make ] popular worldwide, as well as ] music independent of ]. He is known for his dance songs, ], and long flowing robes.<ref name="auto">{{cite news |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Music/I-m-proud-to-be-from-Bihar-Daler-Mehndi/Article1-1033035.aspx/ |title=I'm proud to be from Bihar: Daler Mehndi |work=] |date=26 March 2013 |access-date=22 July 2014 |location=Patna|url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140921004213/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music/i-m-proud-to-be-from-bihar-daler-mehndi/article1-1033035.aspx |archive-date=21 September 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://dalermehndi.com/blog/an-aureate-voice/|title=An Aureate Voice – Daler Mehndi|work=dalermehndi.com|access-date=17 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150617170343/http://dalermehndi.com/blog/an-aureate-voice/|archive-date=17 June 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> | |||
| '''Daler Mehndi''' ({{lang-pa|ਦਲੇਰ ਮਹਿੰਦੀ}}, ''{{IAST|dalēr mahindī}}''), born August 18, 1967, is an Indian ] ] ] who is known for his hit song ]. | |||
| In 2018, Mehndi was convicted of ] and was sentenced to two years in prison. After serving around two months, his sentence was ] and he was released.<ref name="bbc"/> | |||
| Mehndi was a student of traditional ] and his first album broke sales records in India.<ref name="popular">{{cite web | author=Peter Popham | date=April 14, 1999| title= Sikhs mark 300 years as fighters sect| work=The Independent | url=http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/mehndi_daler/bio.jhtml | accessdate=2006-07-06}}</ref> Since 1995 he has recorded several highly successful albums in India, and also sung as a playback singer for several ] movies. His international popularity has grown in recent years allowing him to tour the United States.<ref>{{cite news | author=Ankeny, Jason | year=2005| title= daler mehndi| format= | work=Allmusic | url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4158/is_19990414/ai_n14222222 | accessdate=2006-09-03}} {{Dead link|date=September 2010|bot=RjwilmsiBot}}</ref> Mehndi is also well known as a ], funding beautification projects in ] and aiding earthquake victims. | |||
| == |
==Early life== | ||
| Daler Mehndi was born in ], ], ] in a ] ] family.<ref name="auto"/><ref>{{Cite book |last1=Rai |first1=Rajesh |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=YzkrDwAAQBAJ&q=daler+mehndi+mirasi+caste&pg=PA105 |title=Religion and Identity in the South Asian Diaspora |last2=Sankaran |first2=Chitra|date=5 July 2017 |publisher=Routledge |isbn=978-1-351-55159-5}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Arora |first1=Naina |title=Daler Mehendi against jokes on Sardars, says Sikhs should be respected |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/music/daler-mehendi-against-jokes-on-sardars-says-sikhs-should-be-respected/story-CLOBvo9Aaan0pySPT9VYjO.html |access-date=6 August 2022 |work=Hindustan Times |date=19 February 2016}}</ref> In 1991, he formed his group, composed of his brothers, cousins, and friends. In 1994, he was awarded the Voice of Asia International Ethnic and Pop Music Contest in 1994 in ], ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://myswar.com/artist/daler-mehndi/|title = Daler Mehndi|publisher=myswar.com|date=22 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190322212609/http://myswar.co/artist/daler-mehndi|archive-date=22 March 2019|access-date= 22 July 2014}}</ref> | |||
| ==Music career== | |||
| ]'']] | |||
| ] signed Mehndi for a three-album contract for three years. '']'', Mehndi's debut album, sold over 20 million copies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.in.com/daler-mehndi/biography-63087.html|title=Daler Mehndi Bio|access-date=4 May 2016|work=in.com/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160319094302/http://www.in.com/daler-mehndi/biography-63087.html|archive-date=19 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> The album established Daler as a pop star,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://topic.ibnlive.in.com/daler-mehndi/videos/sade-dil-te-ffcxqvApT8E-63087.html/|title=Daler Mehndi|publisher=ibnlive.in.com|access-date=22 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140729033343/http://topic.ibnlive.in.com/daler-mehndi/videos/sade-dil-te-ffcxqvApT8E-63087.html/|archive-date=29 July 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> which also won him the Channel V's Best Indian Male Pop Artist Award. A year later, his second album under Magnasound, ''Dardi Rab Rab'', was launched. This album surpassed the sales of ''Bolo Ta Ra Ra''. He was nominated in three categories at ] Music Awards and won the Channel V Best Indian Male Artist Award.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/1998/98dec13/sunday/filmtv.htm/ |title=A night laced with pep and music |work=The Tribune |date=13 December 1998 |access-date=22 July 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131016051604/http://www.tribuneindia.com/1998/98dec13/sunday/filmtv.htm |archive-date=16 October 2013 }}</ref> | |||
| "Daler Mehndi, as a musician, performer, and song-writer, continually re-invents himself and his art." | |||
| In 1997, he released his third album, ''Balle Balle''. This got him Channel V Awards in six categories.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/30899147.cms/|title = Daler Mehndi|work=The Times of India|date=10 December 2002 |access-date= 22 July 2014}}</ref> Like his previous albums, ''Balle Balle'' went ].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Kumar |first1=Raj |title=Essays on Indian Music |date=2003 |publisher=Discovery Publishing House |isbn=9788171417193 |page=18 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=wwwX6DWfn3gC&pg=PA18}}</ref> The same year, Mehndi composed and performed the popular track "Na Na Na Re" for the ] film '']'', where he featured on the big screen with ]. The film's ] album sold 1.5{{nbsp}}million units in India.<ref>{{cite web |title=Music Hits 1990–1999 (Figures in Units) |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=284&catName=MTk5MC0xOTk5 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100205042906/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=284&catName=MTk5MC0xOTk5 |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 February 2010 |publisher=] |access-date=5 February 2010}}</ref> | |||
| The hallmark of the “Great musician’s” often lies in their ability to hone to perfection a strong and easily assimilated iconic, but singular image. It may evolve slowly and surely over the years but will always be presumed to be a natural maturing. Daler Mehndi, as a musician, performer and song - writer, defied this convention completely. He continually re-invented himself and his art at breakneck speed and illogical disjointedness. It seemed as though time was always at a premium. With complete disregard for the then prevalent – regional- Punjabi- music style loyalty or so called integrity, he combined the most unlikely forms of music with newfound subject matter sprinkled with his fetish for “RabRab” (God) words, rendered with versatile Power Pitched Vocals, performed with exquisite choreography and character, ornamented further with the signature self designed Maharaja Robes, Bejewelled Turban and Jewellery – a Style only befitting a Maharaja presenting the then unknown and unborn Indian Pop Industry with its first true Pop Icon. He deconstructs that which makes him singular, and then a new element arises to confound and entice the masses who think they have just figured out his latest incarnation. His USP is his Originality. Mehndi exemplifies the new aesthetic from his humble folkie yet celebrated beginnings from Bolo Ta Ra Ra to the glitter and glam of the rocking Balle Balle & Jalwa, to the pied piper rage of Tunak Tunak , to the elegance of Ru –Ba -Ru & humor of Zor Ka Jhatka, & the Guinness Book Entry track TUNAK TUNAK TUMBA at each twist and turn of his career, creating more than one myth to harken back to his creative visions. | |||
| In 1998, he released "]", which had a music video produced on a then ] of {{INR|25 million|link=yes}}<ref>{{cite journal |title=Better luck next time: Daler Mehndi |journal=] |year=1998 |volume=6 |issue=7–12 |page=147 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7QJuAAAAMAAJ |publisher=Sahara India Mass Communication |quote=With sum of ] 2.5{{nbsp}}]s Daler was supposed to make Music Video.}}</ref> ({{US$|{{#expr:25000000/41.259 round -4}}|long=no}}),<ref>{{cite web |title=Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) |url=https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/PA.NUS.FCRF?end=1998&locations=IN&start=1998 |publisher=] |year=1997 |access-date=5 December 2018}}</ref> equivalent to {{INR|{{Inflation|IN|25|1998}} million}} ({{US$|{{To USD|80|IND}} million|long=no}}) adjusted for inflation. The song and video was a success in India, cementing Mehndi's status as India's biggest popstar at the time,<ref name="billboard">{{cite magazine |title=Bhangra Beat Transforms Indipop Scene |magazine=] |date=25 September 1999 |volume=111 |issue=39 |page=101 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=cAgEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA101}}</ref> later becoming an international success.<ref name="billboard"/> The album won the award for Best Indian Pop Album at the 1998 ].<ref>{{cite web |title=Award Winners |url=http://www.expressindia.com/screen/awards/eve.htm |website=] |access-date=2 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19991022044355/http://www.expressindia.com/screen/awards/eve.htm |archive-date=22 October 1999}}</ref> | |||
| In the beginning... | |||
| Daler Singh was born in Patna, Bihar on August 18th, 1967. He was born into a family of musicians who had been singing for seven generations. His early influences on music are his parents, who taught him the ragas and Shabad’s from the Guru Granth Sahib Ji. At age 11 inspired by the Patiala Gharana style of Indian Classical Music, he ran away from home in search of the Late Ustad Raahat Ali Khan Sahib of Gorakhpur for lessons. Gave his first stage performance in front of an audience of 20,000 at the age of 13 in Jaunpur where his parents found him standing center-stage, his shoulders overflowing with garlands of flowers, sandalwood and money. Classical music of the great Indian Maestros heard on radio, concerts and cassettes of the legendary Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, Nazakat Ali- Salamat Ali, Mehdi Hasan, Parvaiz Mehdi, Chote Ghulam Ali Khan and the Illahi Kirtan Durbars attended all over India provided him with an introduction into the world of gurmat sangeet, thumri, khayal, ghazal. | |||
| By 1991, he formed his own group comprising of his brother’s, cousins and musician friends. Daler performed at the Who’s Who and within a year was a must have at each socialite’s do. The legendary Impressario the Late A.J Jaspal of IPCA who gave Daler a Professional set up promoted Daler “as the Golden Goose to watch out for.” In 1994, A J Jaspal sent Daler to compete at the prestigious annual Voice of Asia International Ethnic and Pop Music Contest at Azia Dynasys in ALMATY, Kazakhstan. Daler Mehndi representing India was judged 2nd amongst 200 contestants from world over by 20,000 strong audience. He was quoted by the judges as the ‘MOST ORIGINAL SOUND FOUND IN 3 DECADES’. That was the first time Bhangra Music was acknowledged outside Punjab (a Northern State of India) and firmly plastered its presence on the global scenario. Daler Mehndi saw himself at an International setting amidst an alien audience craving for more and critics lapping him with accolades and praises which provided him with an introduction to the showy world of Pop and mod, and by 1995 he was Daler Mehndi, with long flowing robes, bejeweled turban and aspirations of stardom rustling about his head. Mr. Shashi Gopal of Magnasound signed him immediately for a 3 Album Contract for 3 years. | |||
| HISTORY created by Mehndi – | |||
| Success followed Daler without doubt and Indian Pop was never the same since his advent into it. He was majorly responsible for the elevation of the Indian Pop Music through the Super Success of all his albums. His innovative, inimitable and imaginative style of music was responsible for the elevation of Pop Music to a degree of respectability that it commands today. The inspiring and refreshing mix of the classically seeming traditional music fused with the funky beats of the new age proved to be a potent mixture. | |||
| In 2000, Mehndi released his album ''Ek Dana'' with the music label ]. The album had a mix of genres ranging from ], rock, and pop.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2000/20000818/art-trib.htm#4|title = Daler Mehndi in his element|work=The Tribune|date=18 August 2000 |access-date= 16 March 2016}}</ref> One of the more popular songs of the album ''Sajan Mere Satrangiya'' featured Indian actress ] in the video.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood-priyanka-chopra-daler-mehndi-video-319389|title = Viral Video: Watch Priyanka Chopra as 'Cinderella' in this old song of Daler Mehndi|publisher=indiatvnews.com|author=India TV News|date=16 March 2016 |access-date= 16 March 2016}}</ref> This video was released in ] that Chopra won the ] title. Subsequently, Mehndi signed up with ] in 2001 and released a new track "Kala Kauwa Kaat Khayega". In 2003, Mehndi forayed into playback singing for films. He started with the song "Ru-Ba-Ru" for the film '']''. The same year Daler and ] came together to give another track "Nach Le" for '']'' which the song reused "Thaniye" from the Tamil-Telugu film '']''. He fused Rock with Bhangra with his next album titled ''Mojaan Laen Do'' and in 2004 he self-produced ''Shaa Ra Ra''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gibsonguitar.in/News-Lifestyle/Features/hi-in/Reviving-the-Punjabi-Beat--Daler-Mehndi.aspx/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140726214701/http://www.gibsonguitar.in/News-Lifestyle/Features/hi-in/Reviving-the-Punjabi-Beat--Daler-Mehndi.aspx/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=26 July 2014 |title=Reviving the Punjabi Beat: Daler Mehndi |publisher=gibsonguitar.in |date=11 August 2011 |access-date=22 July 2014 }}</ref> | |||
| “BOLO TA RA RA”, Mehndi’s celebrated debut album recorded as an entity in itself, marks the first definitive creative stretch for the listener. Daler’s fusion of rustic lyrics, seemingly easy sing along tunes, fused with just the right element of western instrumentation are often referred to as the birth point of Bhangra Pop, and certainly the auspicious beginnings of glam – Global Bhangra Pop can be traced back here. | |||
| BOLO TA RA RA changed the perception of the Music Industry by selling over 20 million copies. The album that was targeted at the regional audience of Punjab sold a record 2.5 Lakh units in Kerela alone within 25 days of its release. DALER MEHNDI became the SOUND OF THE NATION. The album not only established Daler as a POP STAR but also laid the foundation for Bhangra pop to emerge at what it is today. Bolo Ta Ra Ra won him the Channel V’s Best Indian Male Pop Artist Award. A year later, his second album under Magnasound “DARDI RAB RAB” further created stir in the nation and shut up his critics who had called him a 1 Album success. This Album superseded the sales of Bolo Ta Ra Ra. Again this year he was nominated in 3 different categories and won the prestigious Channel V Best Indian Male Artist Award. | |||
| In March 2014, ] and Mehndi made a remix of Mehndi's 1998 hit "]" performed by the duo.<ref>{{cite news |first=Vibha |last=Kumar |date=16 March 2014 |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/music/this-canadian-singer-is-a-fan-of-daler-mehndi/article1-1195856.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150527103741/http://www.hindustantimes.com/music/this-canadian-singer-is-a-fan-of-daler-mehndi/article1-1195856.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-date=27 May 2015 |title=This Canadian singer is a fan of Daler Mehndi |work=] |access-date=6 March 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://blog.lessthan3.com/2014/03/deadmau5-daler-mehndi-richie-hawtin/|title=deadmau5 Speeds With Daler Mehndi, Spins With Richie Hawtin|access-date=30 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150709221143/http://blog.lessthan3.com/2014/03/deadmau5-daler-mehndi-richie-hawtin/|archive-date=9 July 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> | |||
| In 1997 with his third album “BALLE BALLE” he created a HATRICK OF SUPERHITS and was christened “DOLLAR MEHNDI” by the media. This album got him Channel V Awards in 6 different categories. Magnasound and the Country declared him “SUPERLATIVE”. There was more to come; With titles like “The Turbaned Tornado”, the “Sultan of Swing” conferred on him by the International press, Daler was set to take Bollywood by storm and gave the Indian Film Industry with an anthem “NA NA NA RE” for the film “Mrityudata”. Composer, performer Daler Mehndi featured on the Big Screen with the legendary Mr. Amitabh Bachan. Daler had the Music Industry gripped in Mehndi Mania. It was also the year when India celebrated its 50 years of Independence, with “50-50 PHATTE CHAK DEYANGE”, Daler paid his tribute to the country by rendering a truly befitting track. | |||
| Again in 1998, The “Badshah of Bhangra” gave yet another hit the next year, titled “TUNAK TUNAK”. It became famous as the pied piper track and its music video which was conceptualized by Mehndi in retaliation to the media’s comment that the success of his videos depend only on the glam models featured in the videos, with 4 Daler Mehndi’s and exquisite choreography done by himself the song and the video became an instant HIT, such was the craze of the song that people across the globe are being enchanted by him to this day. –for India it was the first ever music video using the Blue Screen technology. Tunak Tunak won the prestigious RAPA Award, the Channel V Award, The Videocon Award, The Screen Award. Such was the craze of Daler that almost every movie, T.V serial or commercial started emulating him as a person or his style or his songs and tunes to copy the success he was relishing. Right from dressing like Daler, singing in Punjabi and greeting with Balle Balle became a trend. Even during the election campaign, various political parties ran their campaigns on tunes of his hits to capture the attention of common man.1998 was certainly the year that Mehndi began to get a glimpse of the power of the pop. The superhit POP track is famously revered by the Classical musicians of India and Pakistan especially for the intro of the song sung by Daler firmly showcasing his classical prowess. | |||
| On Navratri 2014, Mehndi composed and recorded his rendition of the 'Hanuman Chalisa' overnight while working at his studio in Delhi.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.santabanta.com/bollywood/92170/navratri-comes-with-a-gift-from-musical-genius-daler-mehndi/|title=Navratri comes with a gift from musical genius Daler Mehndi|work=santabanta.com}}</ref> Daler Mehndi, feeling inspired during the festival of Navratri, composed and record his rendition of the 'Hanuman Chalisa' in the DM Folk Studio.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-06 |title=Daler Mehndi Releases Devotional Rendition of 'Hanuman Chalisa' - YPBB News |url=https://www.ypbbnews.com/entertainment/music/daler-mehndi-releases-devotional-rendition-of-hanuman-chalisa/ |access-date=2025-01-06 |language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
| 1998 Daler launched the “DALER MEHNDI GREEN DRIVE” and within a span of 3 years planted 6Lakh saplings in New Delhi. DM Green Drive was inducted in the Special Task Force of the Delhi Govt. | |||
| The same year he was signed up for another movie “Khauff” featuring the Bollywood siren Raveena Tondon. The song composed by Daler “ANKH LADTI HAI” became a rage at the clubs and Daler’s dream to have the prodigal Asha Bhosle sing one of his compositions came true. Daler and Asha Bhosle duet further embossed his supremacy in music. | |||
| 1998 was an eventful year of his career, not only was Daler topping all the music charts which was now a routine for all his albums since his debut Bolo Ta RA Ra days, Daler Mehndi had become a Brand. He was by now the most expensive Artist and performer. He was signed by Coca Cola to counter Pepsi’s Bollywood Brigade for a whooping record deal, which made History. Daler Mehndi was Coca Cola’s Brand Ambassador and the Jingle sung buy Daler for Coke with the signature Daler Mehndi choreography became a rage. Daler was taken for a 30 city Tour of India with each city having more than 50 thousand to a Lakh of Audience creating hysteria. The same year Daler dropped another bombastic track “KUDIYAN SHEHR DIYAN” for the film titled “ARJUN PANDIT” featuring the chirpy Juhi Chawla. The song is still a must play at all weddings, and clubs and the chart busters were enough to help the producers have their cash registers running. | |||
| In September 2014, Mehndi released his song 'Aaja Mere Twitter Te' to encourage users to visit his Twitter account and Facebook page.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ishare.rediff.com/video/entertainment/aaja-mere-twitter-te-twitter-song/9805468|title=Aaja mere twitter te twitter song Video – Rediff Videos|work=Rediff.com}}</ref> | |||
| Daler’s musical journey was creating waves through his Tour’s abroad. USA tasted the Mehndi Mania during the Blast 98 Tour. The Press was dizzy with his energetic performances. One journalist mesmerized with the Bhangra King’s performance went to the extent of writing on record “HE IS ALL THAT… HE IS BIGGER THAN THE BEATLES” (Home News Tribune). Post the Singapore concert; one journalist went onto write, “If Daler’s legs found a lawyer they would sue his pants off them. That’s the way Daler jigs around so frantically that it is almost infectious, like a ballerina on steroids.” | |||
| On 6 November 2014, Mehndi released his album 'Best of Gurbani' on the occasion of ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/music/Daler-Mehndi-launches-Best-of-Gurbani-on-Guru-Nanak-Jayanti/articleshow/45055955.cms|title=Daler Mehndi launches 'Best of Gurbani' on Guru Nanak Jayanti|work=The Times of India |date=6 November 2014 |access-date=6 November 2014}}</ref> | |||
| Daler Mehndi Concert Tours in USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK, Europe, UAE, South Africa, East Africa, Oman, Bahrain, Malaysia, Pakistan, Hong Kong, Singapore, West Indies, Belgium, Holland to name a few have had crowds swooning to his music and dancing away to glory as one fan fondly describes his music “the stairway to Heaven”. Such is the persona of the man that when he is performing live before a cheering mob, none can resist exercising their sweat glands with him. On stage he is electricity personified. The press quoted his Malaysian concert as “Bigger than that of Michael Jackson’s” | |||
| Daler apart from weaving his musical magic had set another rage that of his costumes. From Bollywood Actors, to kids, grown ups, to foreigners all were aping his signature long flowing robes, he was also responsible for adding glamour to the Sikh “Turban”, he made ‘colorful turbans, a trend. In 1999, he received the Elle Style Award for the Most Stylish Music Artiste. | |||
| The Millennium had Daler Mehndi jiving with his young fans dressed like him in the Delirious “EK DANA” album. Mehndi’s magic worked but this was also the year Daler paid the price for his meteoric rise. Courting controversies, the Album outsold its predecessors and is to this date his highest selling album on the net. Daler’s world tour with the then reinging Bollywood Actress Karishma Kapoor in 2000 was bigger than his | |||
| Past tours. The breakneck speed at which he was garnering success and fame was exhilarating . | |||
| 2001 Daler signed with Universal Music. Ever experimenting Daler gave India a new rocking track “KAALA KAUWA KAAT KHAYEGA”. The Album “Nabi Buba” had Arabic influences. Daler’s musical wanderings were evident with the varied flavors from across the world, aesthetically and soulfully entwined with his rustic nuances of Indian folk music. 2002 with “Nach Ni Shaam Kaure” Daler seemed reticent. | |||
| ===Tours=== | |||
| 2003 Daler forayed into playback singing for Films. He started with the famous and soulful Ru- Ba- Ru for the critically acclaimed “Maqbool”, Vishal (Film and `Music Director of Maqbool) and the legendary Gulzar were mesmerized by Daler’s rendition of their song. The same year Daler and A.R Rahman finally came together to give a rocking track “Nach Lae” for Lakeer (Directorial Debut of the ace Choreographer Ahmed Khan) | |||
| In 1998, Mehndi was signed by ] for product endorsement and was featured in 30 concerts across India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/content/editorial/news-releases/coke-celebrates-125-years-with-king-bhangra-daler-mehndi/|title = Coke celebrates 125 years with King of Bhangra Daler Mehndi|publisher=radioandmusic.com|date=10 May 2011 |access-date= 22 July 2014}}</ref> He has performed worldwide including the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the ], South Africa, East Africa, ], ], ], ], ], Hong Kong, Singapore, ], ], and the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/music/US-goes-Balle-Balle-with-Daler-Mehndi/articleshow/24330921.cms/|title = US goes 'Balle Balle' with Daler Mehndi|publisher=timesofindia.indiatimes.com/|date=18 October 2013 |access-date= 22 July 2014}}</ref> | |||
| On 29 September 2013, Daler performed at the YouFest festival in Spain.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/music/Daler-Mehndi-all-set-to-rock-YOUFEST-in-Spain/articleshow/16525729.cms/|title = Daler Mehndi – all set to rock YOUFEST in Spain|publisher=timesofindia.indiatimes.com/|date=24 September 2012 |access-date= 22 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.weeklyvoice.com/community-news/daler-mehndi-to-recreate-tunak-euphoria-at-youfest/|title=Daler Mehndi To Recreate Tunak Euphoria at YouFest|publisher=weeklyvoice.com/|date=24 September 2012|access-date=22 July 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140728082426/http://www.weeklyvoice.com/community-news/daler-mehndi-to-recreate-tunak-euphoria-at-youfest/|archive-date=28 July 2014}}</ref> He has had an advent with Canadian ] artist ] in a ], Daler featured on his tour in India and together they produced an EDM remixed version of "]".<ref>{{cite web | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news-and-interviews/Deadmau5-to-go-Tunak-Tunak-Tun/articleshow/31317279.cms/ | title=Deadmau5 to go Tunak Tunak Tun? | work=]| publisher=] | date=3 March 2014 | access-date=22 July 2014}}</ref> | |||
| He fused Rock with Bhangra with his next album- under his own Label “D RECORDS” titled “Mojaan Laen Do” and then 2004 was a year when a much needed freshness came into the stagnant music industry with the self produced superhit “SHAA RA RA”. The same year he was featured in the coveted international TIME MAGAZINE- the only Indian singer to have been featured in the magazine. | |||
| In August 2014, Mehndi was invited as the guest of honour along with U.S Congressman ] for the closing bell ceremony at ] Stock Exchange in New York, after which he performed at the National Indian American Public Policy Institute Azadi Diwas (NIAPPI) celebrations on the occasion of the 65th ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://urbanasian.com/bollywood/2014/08/daler-mehndi-graces-the-closing-bell-ceremony-at-nasdaq/|title = Reviving the Punjabi Beat: Daler Mehndi|publisher=gibsonguitar.in|date=11 August 2011 |access-date= 22 July 2014}}</ref> | |||
| Mehndi delivered his first-ever performance in Kuwait on 5 September. Welcomed by a packed audience at the Al Daiya Indoor Stadium, he broke his record for the longest live performance without a break by performing for four and a half hours non-stop.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/King-Of-Pop-Daler-Mehndi-Rocks-Kuwait-hindi-news-113772|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140916100918/http://www.indiaglitz.com/king-of-pop-daler-mehndi-rocks-kuwait-hindi-news-113772|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 September 2014|title=King of Pop Daler Mehndi rocks Kuwait|work=indiaglitz.com}}</ref> | |||
| 2011 - Daler Mehndi’s TUMBA features over 80 percussions and enters into the GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS. | |||
| Daler Mehndi’s Tumba nominated into the Guinness Book of World Records for the use of maximum Rhythm instruments and tracks in one song, set within a rhythmic framework of over 80 percussions. | |||
| The concert organised by the Indian Cultural Society (ICS) has been named 'Bolo Ta Ra Ra Ra' in honour of Daler Mehndi's globally popular track by the same name.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.santabanta.com/bollywood/90723/daler-mehndi-to-make-kuwait-say-ta-ra-ra-ra/|title=Daler Mehndi to make Kuwait say 'Ta Ra Ra Ra'!|work=santabanta.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/news/daler-mehndi-to-make-kuwait-say-ta-ra-ra-ra-news-default-ojdxNwjbdafgd.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924215016/http://www.sify.com/news/daler-mehndi-to-make-kuwait-say-ta-ra-ra-ra-news-default-ojdxNwjbdafgd.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 September 2015|title=Daler Mehndi to make Kuwait say 'Ta Ra Ra Ra'!|website=]|access-date=4 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bharatstudent.com/news/1-134535/daler-mehndi-to-make-kuwait-say-ta-ra-ra-ra|title=Daler Mehndi to Make Kuwait say 'Ta Ra Ra Ra'! – Hindi Movie News|work=Bharatstudent}}</ref> | |||
| On the eve of ], Mehndi was invited to Ulhas Nagar to perform at the world's largest Prabhat Pheri.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/news/daler-mehndi-performs-at-prabhat-pheri-in-maharashtra-news-default-ollxKoddhacgf.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150127225345/http://www.sify.com/news/daler-mehndi-performs-at-prabhat-pheri-in-maharashtra-news-default-ollxKoddhacgf.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=27 January 2015|title = Daler Mehndi performs at Prabhat Pheri in Maharashtra|website=sify.com//|date=11 November 2014 |access-date= 11 November 2014}}</ref> | |||
| DALER MEHNDI – THE ENTERTAINER | |||
| In November 2014, Mehndi visited ], Madhya Pradesh for a performance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thecitynews.in/daler-rocks-mandsaur-mp/|title=Daler rocks Mandsaur in MP|publisher=thecitynews.in|date=23 November 2014|access-date=23 November 2014|archive-url=https://archive.today/20141130054608/http://thecitynews.in/daler-rocks-mandsaur-mp/|archive-date=30 November 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> | |||
| Amid multi-platinum album sales & an enviable plethora of prestigious accolades, the undisputed King of Bhangra persists to take music into realms previously unexplored. | |||
| In November 2014, Mehndi was invited to ] for a performance to celebrate Diwali. This was the second time the musician has performed in the country.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/events/55733.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141216135501/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/Events/55733.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 December 2014|title = Daler Mehndi Rocks Nigeria Once.More|work=indiaglitz.com|date=23 November 2014 |access-date= 23 November 2014}}</ref> | |||
| Mehndi’s Tunak Tunak was released in 1998, almost a decade ago and on September 29th 2012, this legendary musician took the stage at Materdo Madrid in Spain & dazzled the YouFest audience with his electrifying performance and signature pied piper steps. | |||
| == Artistry == | |||
| After succeeding in breaking all the records with almos 80 million hits and 70 thousand comments with a single copy of epical Tunak Tunak on YouTube, the creator of Tunak Tunak and the most celebrated Internet sensation Daler Mehndi has become the only Indian artist to be invited by YouFest. | |||
| Mehndi is credited for creating a genre called "Rabbabi", a combination of ], ], and rock and creating an instrument called "Swar Mandir" that combines influences from the ], ], and ]. The instrument was crafted by Sanjay Rikhi Ram from Delhi and was launched on 10 February 2012 by the ] maestro, ] awardee Pandit ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/strings-of-change/|title = Strings of Change|publisher=indianexpress.com//|date=15 February 2012 |access-date= 22 July 2014}}</ref> | |||
| ==Business ventures== | |||
| DALER MEHNDI – THE HUMANITARIAN | |||
| Mehndi launched his maiden Record Label 'DRecords' in the year 2000.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaprofile.com/religion-culture/bhangra.htm|title = Bhangra – A Celebration Past Cultural Barriers|publisher=indiaprofile.com|date=10 August 2010 |access-date= 22 July 2014}}</ref> The record label has several artists under its banner including Hussain Baksh and Safri Boys.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/chandigarh/i-m-too-expensive-for-bollywood-playback-singing-daler-mehndi/article1-1188890.aspx |title=I'm too expensive for Bollywood playback singing: Daler Mehndi |work=Hindustan Times |date=27 February 2014 |access-date=22 July 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140323070241/http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/chandigarh/i-m-too-expensive-for-bollywood-playback-singing-daler-mehndi/article1-1188890.aspx |archive-date=23 March 2014 }}</ref> | |||
| A supporter of all things noble, he has performed for charity for Imran Khan’s Shaukat Khannum Memorial Trust in Pakistan and helped raise a whopping $5 million. | |||
| ==Pop culture== | |||
| Daler Mehndi also stood up for causes especially for terminal and life threatening diseases like cancer, thalassemia and AIDS; for the street children of Kenya as well as famine stricken families in kalahandi in Orissa, India. | |||
| Mehndi's "]" has found popularity on the internet as a ], with the official ] video gaining over 200 million views as of November 2022.<ref>{{cite web |title=Daler Mehndi - Tunak Tunak Tun Video |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTIIMJ9tUc8 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/vTIIMJ9tUc8| archive-date=12 December 2021 |url-status=live|website=YouTube |publisher=SonyMusicIndiaVEVO |access-date=26 April 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref> The video game company ] incorporated the Tunak Tunak Tun dance as a character animation in their multiplayer role playing game ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://asiancorrespondent.com/35678/daler-mehndi-tunaks-his-way-into-world-of-warcraft/|title=Daler Mehndi Tunaks his way into World of Warcraft|publisher=asiancorrespondent.com/|date=18 March 2008|access-date=22 July 2014|archive-date=22 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722185909/http://asiancorrespondent.com/35678/daler-mehndi-tunaks-his-way-into-world-of-warcraft/|url-status=dead}}</ref> This dance is also included as an easter egg in the video game Medal of Honor: Allied Assault: Spearhead.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.eeggs.com/items/39029.html|title=Medal Of Honor: Allied Assault: Spearhead Easter Egg - Make the Player Models Dance|website=www.eeggs.com|access-date=30 December 2019}}</ref> | |||
| ==Personal life== | |||
| DALER MEHNDI GREEN DRIVE – LAUNCHED IN 1998 | |||
| ===Family life=== | |||
| A philanthropist to the core, Mehndi has worked tirelessly for peace, love for his fellow folks, destitute and environment. Like the Daler Mehndi Green Drive! It’s the first NGO to be incorporated in the National Capital Region’s green campaign as well as the task force of Chief Minister of Delhi. Started in 1998, Mehndi has spent millions trying to get back the Capital its green lung. Though he may be far from achieving his goal, the semblance of the ‘go green’ movement visible in Delhi owes its origins to this man. He visited more than 100 schools in NCR region for spreading awareness and met 60,000 students within a span of 2 months. The drive has planted over 12 Lakh saplings in and around Delhi and as a rule, he gifts a ‘Tree’ at every city that he is invited for a performance. | |||
| Mehndi is the brother of singers ] and Shamsher Singh.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/mika-singh-elder-brother-ustad-shamsher-singh-dead-celebs-post-condolences-4881546/|title=Mika Singh's elder brother Ustad Shamsher Singh dead. Celebs post condolences|date=9 October 2017|website=The Indian Express|access-date=11 July 2019}}</ref> Mehndi is married to Taranpreet Kaur.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newsworldplus.com/daler-mehndi-weds-again-with-taranpreet-kaur.html|title=Daler Mehndi weds again|publisher=newsworldplus.com/date=18 March 2008|access-date=22 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129044846/http://www.newsworldplus.com/daler-mehndi-weds-again-with-taranpreet-kaur.html|archive-date=29 November 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> He has four children – Gurdeep Mehndi, Ajit Kaur Mehndi, Prabhjot Kaur Mehndi, and Rabaab Kaur Mehndi. His daughter Ajit Kaur Mehndi is married to ], son of Punjabi singer ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/delhi/Hans-Raj-Hans-elder-son-ties-the-know-with-Daler-Mehndis-daughter-Ajit-in-Gurgaon/articlephotos/25511671.cms|title = Daler Mehndi's daughter ties the knot with Hans Raj Hans' elder son|publisher=timesofindia.com/|date=18 March 2008 |access-date= 22 July 2014}}</ref> Gurdeep Mehndi is married to ] model, Jessica Singh in 2016.<ref>{{cite news |title=Daler Mehndi's Son Gurdeep Marries NRI Model Jessica |url=https://www.news18.com/news/lifestyle/daler-mehndis-son-gurdeep-marries-nri-model-jessica-1268609.html |access-date=14 September 2023 |work=News18 |date=12 July 2016 |language=en}}</ref> | |||
| ===Philanthropy=== | |||
| ====Daler Mehndi Green Drive==== | |||
| In 1998, Mehndi launched the "Daler Mehndi Green Drive", inducted in the Special Task Force of the Delhi Government.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news-and-interviews/Daler-Mehndi-goes-Green/articleshow/8712366.cms|title = Daler Mehndi goes Green|publisher=timesofindia.indiatimes.com/|date=3 June 2011 |access-date= 22 July 2014}}</ref> The drive has planted over 1.2 million saplings in and around Delhi.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.samachar.com/Daler-Mehndi-goes-Green-lgdrTxddfdf.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140726214819/http://www.samachar.com/Daler-Mehndi-goes-Green-lgdrTxddfdf.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=26 July 2014 |title=Daler Mehndi goes Green |publisher=samachar.com |date=3 June 2011 |access-date=22 July 2014 }}</ref><ref name=Green>{{cite news|last1=Jha|first1=Sumit|title=Daler Mehndi goes Green|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Daler-Mehndi-goes-Green/articleshow/8712366.cms|access-date=19 August 2018|newspaper=The Times of India|issue=NGO|date=3 June 2011}}</ref> | |||
| ====Charitable causes==== | |||
| Mehndi has performed for charity for ]'s Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust in Pakistan and helped raise $5 million.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/lf/2004/04/02/stories/2004040200210200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041125101310/http://www.hindu.com/lf/2004/04/02/stories/2004040200210200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=25 November 2004|title = Bhangra diplomacy|date=2 April 2004 |work=]|access-date= 22 July 2014}}</ref> Mehndi supports charitable causes such as cancer, ], and AIDS, and has helped to bring up the homeless children of ] as well as famine-stricken families in Kalahandi in ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/3218307.stm|title = The man with the diamond in his turban|publisher=BBC|date=27 October 2003 |access-date= 22 July 2014}}</ref> He financially supported the families of ] martyrs by donating to the Indian government's Kargil Victims' Relief Fund. Mehndi was one of the first celebrities to go and visit the soldiers at Kargil.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2002/20020715/login/music.htm|title = Green singer, evergreen songs|work=The Tribune|date=15 July 2002 |access-date= 22 July 2014}}</ref> Mehndi has constructed earthquake-resistant houses for the ] victims; he donated money and performed to raise money for Gujarat cyclone and quake victims, and for police welfare funds. He has donated {{INR}}10 million in ] for the victims of the cyclone in the government aid fund. He took upon himself the reconstruction of a block devastated in the Gujarat quake in Doodhiya village.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/05/21/stories/2003052100210300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030704214913/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/05/21/stories/2003052100210300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 July 2003|title = A bhangra blast from Daler|date=21 May 2003 |work=]|access-date= 22 July 2014}}</ref> | |||
| Mehndi has set up a Daler Mehndi Food for Life Society in Chander Vihar, Delhi, where a 24-hour kitchen provides food to the destitute and the underprivileged. Mehndi has constructed a Gurudwara Dukh Bhanjani Sahib where every morning people from all castes and religions join together and offer service in the name of god. Mehndi is the only known Indian artist to be invited by the President of ] as a state guest. He gifted his album ''Bismillah'' to the President Zardari of Pakistan and the funds generated from its sale were given to the President's charitable fund.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/content/editorial/news-releases/indi-pop-king-daler-mehndi-sureeli-baat |title=Indi-pop king Daler Mehndi on Sureeli Baat |publisher=radioandmusic.com |date=6 September 2013 |access-date=22 July 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140729005850/http://www.radioandmusic.com/content/editorial/news-releases/indi-pop-king-daler-mehndi-sureeli-baat |archive-date=29 July 2014 }}</ref> | |||
| Mehndi voiced his protest against the International Basketball Federation's (]) controversial ruling on the use of ]s while playing. The singer made a video to raise awareness about the issue and to have the policy changed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/news/daler-mehndi-protests-against-fibas-turban-ban-news-default-ojcalqafdggea.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924215012/http://www.sify.com/news/daler-mehndi-protests-against-fibas-turban-ban-news-default-ojcalqafdggea.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 September 2015|title=Daler Mehndi protests against FIBA's turban ban |work=Sify}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news/daler-mehndi-protests-international-basketball-federations-turban-ban/ |title=Daler Mehndi protests International Basketball Federation's turban ban |website=bollywoodlife.com |date=September 2014 |access-date=4 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bharatstudent.com/news/1-134480/daler-mehndi-condemns-fibas-turban-ban|title=Daler Mehndi Condemns FIBA's Turban Ban – Hindi Movie News |work=Bharatstudent}}</ref> | |||
| DALER MEHNDI - THE PARTRIOTIC CITIZEN | |||
| Daler financially supported the families of Kargil martyrs by donating over 5 million to the Indian Govt’s KARGIL Victims’ Relief Fund. Profoundly patriotic, Mehndi is true nationalist and was one of the first celebrities to go and visit the soldiers at Kargil. Mehndi frets over the state of the country, wants the betterment of the people and wherever and whenever he could, he would like to soothe situation through his music. | |||
| ===Politics=== | |||
| Daler Constructs Quake Resistant houses for the Gujarat Earthquake Victims. | |||
| He entered in politics by joining ] on 26 April 2019.<ref name=economictimes>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/bjp-adds-another-star-to-the-list-as-daler-mehndi-joins-party/articleshow/69056261.cms?from=mdr|title=BJP adds another star to the list as Daler Mehndi joins party|date=26 April 2019|work=The Economic Times|access-date=27 April 2019}}</ref> | |||
| Daler Mehndi has not only donated several million, but also performed to raise money for Gujarat cyclone and quake victims, various Police Welfare Funds. In Baroda, for instance, he for charity after the cyclone and donated Rs 10 million towards the CM Relief Fund. He has taken upon himself the reconstruction of a block devastated in the Gujarat quake in Doodhiya village complete with all the basic amenities. | |||
| ==Human trafficking conviction== | |||
| DALER MEHNDI – FOOD FOR LIFE | |||
| Mehndi and six others were accused in 2003 of cheating people of large sums of money by falsely promising to take them to America.<ref name="bbc">{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-43428622|title=India singer Daler Mehndi convicted for smuggling migrants|publisher=]|date=18 March 2018|access-date=16 March 2018}}</ref> In March 2018, Mehndi was sentenced to two years in prison by ] court in a human trafficking case. The singer and his brother Shamsher were charged for illegally sending people abroad as a part of their dance troupes. Daler was arrested after registration of the case and released on bail after a few days.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/daler-mehndi-convicted-and-sentenced-to-two-years-imprisonment-in-2003-human-trafficking-case/articleshow/63330683.cms|title=Daler Mehndi sentenced to two years imprisonment in 2003 human trafficking case, gets bail|work=]|date=16 March 2018|access-date=16 March 2018}}</ref> Mehndi said he will appeal against the conviction in a higher court.<ref name="bbc"/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/mehndi-bollywood-smuggling-1.4580079 |title=Bollywood singer Daler Mehndi sentenced to jail after human trafficking conviction |publisher=] |date=16 March 2018}}</ref> | |||
| He has set up a Daler Mehndi Food For Life Society in Chander Vihar, Delhi, where a 24-hour kitchen provides food to the destitute and the underprivileged. Not the one to rest on his laurels, Mehndi is all about constant hard work, constant concentration, and a single-minded devotion to his goal. | |||
| The Patiala court dismissed his appeal in 2022 and upheld the two year imprisonment, but shortly thereafter his sentence was suspended by the Punjab and Haryana high court and Mehndi was granted bail in September 2022.<ref>{{cite news |last=Goyal |first=Divya |title=Immigration fraud case: Daler Mehndi sent to jail as court upholds Punjabi singer's conviction |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ludhiana/daler-mehndi-sentenced-to-2-years-in-jail-8029456/ |access-date=14 July 2022 |work=The Indian Express |date=14 July 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Sharma |first=Surender |title=Punjabi pop singer Daler Mehndi gets bail in human trafficking case|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/punjabi-pop-singer-daler-mehndi-gets-bail-in-human-trafficking-case-101663242592662.html |access-date=15 October 2023 |work=Hindustan Times |date=15 September 2022}}</ref> | |||
| ==Discography== | |||
| GURDWARA DUKHBHANJANI SAHIB | |||
| {{BLP unsourced section|date=November 2020}} | |||
| As a firm believer of god and being grateful to divine grace, Mehndi has also constructed a Gurudwara Dukh Bhanjani Sahib where every morning people from all castes and religions join together to connect with Almighty. | |||
| {{Div col}} | |||
| * "No1 Bhapa Bhape da rabb rakha" | |||
| * '']'' – 1995 | |||
| * ''Dardi Rab Rab'' – 1996 | |||
| * ''Ho Jayegi Balle Balle'' – 1997 | |||
| * ''The Best of Daler Mehndi'' – album, 1998 | |||
| * '']'' – 1998 | |||
| * ''Ek Dana'' – 2000 | |||
| * ''Nabi Buba Nabi'' – 2001 | |||
| * ''Lehriya'' – 2001 | |||
| * ''Nach Ni Shaam Kaure'' – 2002 | |||
| * ''Mojaan Laen Do'' – 2003 | |||
| * ''Shaa Ra Ra Ra'' – 2004 | |||
| * ''Destiny'' – 2005 | |||
| * ''Raula Pai Gaya'' – 2007 | |||
| * ''Eh Lai 100 Rupaiya'', 2008 | |||
| * "300 Saal Guru De Naal", 2008 | |||
| * "Dhoom Punjabi- IPL Kings XI Punjab Theme song" ,2008 | |||
| * "Jago India", 2008 | |||
| * ''Shamla Meri Koko'', 2008 | |||
| * ''Jugni'', 2008 | |||
| *''Jorsey,'' 2009 | |||
| * "Mere Ram",2010 | |||
| * "CWG Song- Khel Ley" ,2010 | |||
| * ''Tunak Tunak Tumba'', 2011 | |||
| * ''Bhalo Bhalo re Kirtaniya'', 2011 | |||
| * ''Japji Sahib The Libreation Chant'', 2011 | |||
| * "F1 Anthem - Hum Mein Hai Raftaar", 2011 | |||
| * ''300 Saal Guru De Naal'', 2012 | |||
| * ''Sai Da Malang'', 2012 | |||
| * ''Maula Sai'', 2012 | |||
| * ''Bismillah'', 2012 | |||
| * ''Rajan Ke Raja'', 2012 | |||
| * ''Sardaar'', 2013 | |||
| * ''Allah Hu'', 2013 | |||
| * ''Dukh Banjni Sahib'', 2013 | |||
| * ''The Ultimate Truth Mool Mantra'', 2013 | |||
| * ''Ik Ardaas Bhaat Kirat KI'', 2013 | |||
| * ''Ik Fakir Vadda Mastana'', 2013 | |||
| * ''Mere Raam Mere Raam'', 2013 | |||
| * ''India India'', Patriot music album, 2013 | |||
| * ''Cricket Nahi Yeh Tamasha Hai'', 2013 | |||
| * ''Bhaag The Success Anthem'', 2013 | |||
| * ''Namoh Namoh'', 2013 | |||
| * ''Aaja Mere Twitter Te'', 2014 | |||
| * ''Sona Roop Hai Peeli Peeli Sarson'', 2014 | |||
| * ''Stop The Flight'', 2014 | |||
| * ''Asi Tan Jithe'', 2014 | |||
| * ''Dilruba'', 2014 | |||
| * ''Baani Dasam Granth'', 2014 | |||
| * ''Best of Gurbani'', 2014 | |||
| * ''Radha Raman Hari Bol'', 2014 | |||
| * ''Bhaag Khilad Bhaag'', 2014 | |||
| * ''Party Punjabi'', 2015 | |||
| * ''Sabhae Jee Samal'', 2015 | |||
| * ''Safai Ki Dhun'', 2015 | |||
| * ''Salla Vella Funda'', 2015 | |||
| * ''Sohniye'', 2015 | |||
| * ''Sabhae Jee Samal'', 2015 | |||
| * ''Maa Padmavati'', 2015 | |||
| * ''Om Mani Padme Hum'', 2015 | |||
| * ''Khalsa'', 2015 | |||
| * "Sabhae -Jee-Samaal" ,2015 | |||
| * ''Baba Nanak Mere Naal Naal'', 2015 | |||
| * ''Hori Khelungi Baba Bullehshah'', 2016 | |||
| * ''Salok Mahalla 9 Jo Sukh Ko Chaahai Sadaa'', 2016 | |||
| * ''350 Saal Sache Patshah Naal'', 2016 | |||
| * ''Japji Sahib-with Church Organ'', 2016 | |||
| * '']'', 2017 | |||
| * "Koee Jachdi Na Thaan" ,2017 | |||
| * "Apne GharMein Shaadi Hai" , 2017 | |||
| * ''Reddy Ikkada Soodu'', 2018 | |||
| * ''Jaragandi (Telugu)'', 2024 | |||
| * ''Jaragandi (Tamil)'', 2024 | |||
| * ''Jaragandi (Hindi)'', 2024 | |||
| {{Div col end}} | |||
| BISMILLAH GIFTED TO PRESIDENT OF PAKISTAN to help raise funds for the DESTITUTE in Pakistan. | |||
| Daler Mehndi became the only Indian Artist to be invited by the President of Pakistan in the Indian & Pakistan History as the State Guest. He gifted his Album ‘Bismillah’ to the President Zardari of Pakistan and the funds generated from its sale were given to the President’s charitable fund. | |||
| ==Filmography== | |||
| {{BLP unsourced section|date=November 2020}} | |||
| DALER MEHNDI – THE ENTERPRENEUR | |||
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| |+ | |||
| Daler Mehndi launched his maiden Record Label DRecords in the year 2000. DRECORDS has given break to many National and International Talent and has given the Industry. The label is home to a diverse and unparalleled family of artists – from today’s icon to tomorrow’s rising stars. Our roster boasts an array of talented artists including Mika, Hussain Buksh, Safri Boys, and more. | |||
| !Year | |||
| !Song title | |||
| !Film title | |||
| THE MAVERICK MUSICIAN – INVENTOR OF SWARMANDIR | |||
| !Co-singer | |||
| Mehndi is regarded for the Intellectual depth of his work. The classically trained | |||
| !Language | |||
| singer has given the music world a new genre that is called "RABBABI", from ghazals, to thumri, to pop, to sufi, from bhangra to fusing it with rock. | |||
| |- | |||
| |1997 | |||
| The prolific singer launched a new Genre “RABABI” and also gave to this world a new instrument designed, & conceived by him and christened as the “SWAR MANDIR”. | |||
| |"Na Na Na Na Re" | |||
| |] | |||
| “Swar Mandir” is an incredible instrument that combines the Rabab, the Swar Mandal and the Tanpura, crafted by Master Luthiers Sanjay Rikhi Ram from Delhi which was launched officially on the 10 Feb 2012 by Bharat Ratna Shri Ravi Shankar. | |||
| |] | |||
| | rowspan="13" |Hindi | |||
| |- | |||
| Daler the man behind the star- Genuinely Daler Singh Mehndi | |||
| |1999 | |||
| Daler since his childhood was a prankster par comparison. | |||
| |"Kudiyan Shaher Diyan" | |||
| A hard-core aficionado of the Almighty, he is a firm believer in His grace and faith. Right from childhood, he believed in the Being of the omnipresent and as a devout follower waited for His grace as it came. Daler’s firm belief and his hard work is what made him the Badshah Of Indipop today. Daler became the one with the largest shadow to loom over the Indian Music Industry. When asked where he would like to be now, after being at the helm- “Sacchkhand” the feet of the Almightyis his final destination. | |||
| |'']'' | |||
| Affectionately addressed as Dalerji and Daler pahji (elder brother) in the industry, the burly Sardarji wears the title with humility and grace. An optimist, hard working and sensitive human, far from hatred, with a aim to spread happiness all around, with a clear vision and expression for all, receptive to every emotion, a lover of Mother Nature and a staunch disciple of God is what Daler Singh is when he is not Daler Mehndi-The Badshah Of Indipop. | |||
| |] | |||
| For Non- Asians, Daler is the famous Tunak Tunak Man, the Burly smiling Sardarji of long flowing robes, diamonte turban, symbolic KICK ASS step and creator of HAPPY MUSIC. | |||
| |- | |||
| |2000 | |||
| Daler Mehndi is a man with a definite mission: nail the charts by unleashing million-selling albums. Loose-limbed warbler and lord of crowd-pleasers, his fame is widespread and popularity so huge there is no way you wouldn’t have heard of the king crooner, who’s rightfully credited with making bhangra beats as hot as baalti meat and curry round the globe. Forceful, fearless, frank, flirtatious and always fuelled up for something new, Mehndi's route map to musical monarchy is well trodden. In his own words "This is not the end of the journey that he started as an impetuous, precocious and impressionable five-year-old. ‘This is just the beginning… there is a long way to go before I leave a mark…’ musing over his own words as if in prayer." | |||
| |"Nach Baby Nach Kudi" | |||
| |'']'' | |||
| One can find him an optimist, hard working and sensitive human, far from hatred, with a aim to spread happiness all around, through his music with a clear vision and expression for all, receptive to every emotion, a lover of Mother Nature and a staunch disciple of God is what Daler Singh Mehndi is when he is not Daler Mehndi-THE BADSHAH OF INDIPOP. | |||
| |] | |||
| |- | |||
| |2003 | |||
| |"Kajrare Kajrare Nainawale" | |||
| |'']'' | |||
| AWARDS | |||
| |solo | |||
| |- | |||
| Winner of the Voice of Asia International Ethnic and Pop Music Contest at Almaty, Kazakhstan in 1994 | |||
| | rowspan="3" |2004 | |||
| Rajiv Gandhi Excellence Award from the International Economic Forum 1996 | |||
| |"Ru-Ba-Ru" | |||
| Channel V’s Best Male Pop Singer Award 1996 – Bolo Ta Ra Ra Ra | |||
| |'']'' | |||
| Channel V’s Best Male Pop Singer Award 1997 – Dardi Rab Rab | |||
| |], ], ] | |||
| Channel V’s Best Male Pop Singer Award 1998 – Ho Jayegi Bale Bale | |||
| |- | |||
| Best Indian Male Artiste | |||
| |"Nachley" | |||
| Best Live Performer | |||
| |'']'' | |||
| Best Music Composer | |||
| |] | |||
| Biggest Selling Album of the Year | |||
| |- | |||
| Best Indian Album | |||
| |Agar Zindagi Se | |||
| Best Compilation Album | |||
| |'']'' | |||
| Channel V's best Male Pop Singer Award for Tunak Tunak Tun | |||
| | rowspan="2" |solo | |||
| The prestigious RAPA Awards (Radio & TV Advertising Practioners' Association of India Ltd. | |||
| |- | |||
| Aviation Award from IBIS Aviation Ltd. Mombassa, Kenya | |||
| | rowspan="2" |2005 | |||
| Screen Videocon Award for best Male Pop Singer 1997 – Ho Jayegi Balle Balle | |||
| |"Ishq Aasan Hai" | |||
| Screen Videocon Award for best Male Pop Singer 1998 for Tunak Tunak Tun | |||
| |'']'' | |||
| The Indira Gandhi Priyadarshini Award 1998 | |||
| |- | |||
| The Elle Style Award 1999 for the most stylish music artiste | |||
| |"Bhool Na Jaying" | |||
| Punjab Ratna Award in 1998 | |||
| |'']'' | |||
| Central Revenue Board Award 1999 | |||
| |] | |||
| Millenium Sikh Award 2000 | |||
| |- | |||
| Zee Cine Award - Na Na Na Na Na Re from Film Mrityudaata | |||
| | rowspan="2" |2006 | |||
| The Pride of India Award 2002 | |||
| |"Rang De Basanti" | |||
| Nominated for MTV Awards in 2003 for Mojaan Lean Do | |||
| |'']'' | |||
| Nominated for MTV Awards in 2004 for Shaa Ra Ra | |||
| |] | |||
| Kalakar Ratna Award 2005 for the super success of Shaa Ra Ra | |||
| |- | |||
| Daler Mehndi was honored by Handing over the Key of the City of Orlando by the Governor of Orlando, USA for the super successful Shaa Ra Ra Ra Tour 2004 (USA & Canada) | |||
| |"Tutiya Ve" | |||
| Award Conferred on him by the National Human Rights Commission in 2005 | |||
| |'']'' | |||
| First Indian Pop Artist Featured in the prestigious International Time Asia Magazine | |||
| | rowspan="2" |solo | |||
| |- | |||
| | rowspan="9" |2007 | |||
| |"Doha" | |||
| |'']'' | |||
| |- | |||
| SOME QUOTES CONFERRED BY MEDIA ON MR. MEHNDI | |||
| |"Hum Raks" | |||
| Source - THE HINDUSTAN TIMES, INDIA- 24 NOV 1990, PRATIK GHOSH. | |||
| |'']'' | |||
| India’s leading Newspaper profiles Daler Mehndi as “An Aureate Voice”, “He possesses a voice soaked in melody that lends his personality an aura of respectability bordering glamour”. - This is written of him 5 years before the launch of his debut Pop Album ‘Ta Ra Ra Ra’ | |||
| |] | |||
| |- | |||
| Source: THE NEW PAPER, 20TH AUGUST 1999, RAHUL PATHAK | |||
| |"Rabbaru Gajulu" | |||
| INDIA’S Bhangra King Daler Mehndi bounced all over the stage here last weekend. Rahul Pathak saw the show and is still catching his breath. | |||
| |'']'' | |||
| “If Daler Mehndi’s legs could find a decent lawyer, they’d sue the pants off him. It’s not fair not fair what he does to them……….But Mehndi’s defence would be that I did it in Public Interest. The joy was infectious. You just feel happy, giddy, dizzy.” | |||
| |Rabbaru Gajulu | |||
| Photo Caption: Daler Mehndi moving like a ballerina on steroids. | |||
| |Telugu | |||
| 1995 Daler Mehndi’s first album is launched: “BOLO TA RA RA RA” India’s first true POP Album as the critic’s address it .The album put Bhangra Music a stronger acknowledgement world over. Even the Music Company was shocked and realized that it wasn’t a regional product. The Album sold 200,000 copies within a week of its launch in the South of India-Kerela, where people don’t speak Hindi (the National language of India), leave alone Punjabi-one of the 15 languages of the multilingual country. This created History. The album broke all records- in terms of music, sales figures, performance, presentation… | |||
| |- | |||
| 1996 Daler Mehndi’s second album is launched: ”DARDI RAB RAB” Critics crowned him the Undisputed King of Bhangra. From that moment onwards Daler Mehndi was responsible for the elevation of the Indian Pop Music through the continuous success of his albums up to this day. | |||
| |"Talwar Re" | |||
| 1996 The same year Daler Mehndi is invited to France – Paris, and performs for European Audience exclusively, at the Annual TAM TAM Festival, France With not a single Indian or Asian present in the audience, such was the charisma of his singing that the promoter was forced by the European audience for a repeat performance of Daler Mehndi. He performed Twice at the same venue for a bigger audience at the next performance in the same day. | |||
| | rowspan="3" |'']'' | |||
| 1997 The Bollywood Icon AMITABH BACHAN ropes in Daler Mehndi for a duet act in his comeback vehicle MRITYUDATA. “NA NA NA NA NA RE” further etches the name Daler Mehndi as a PRODIGY with an insight of music, a preceptor of the audience’s demand and a hot seller. | |||
| |] | |||
| , | |||
| | rowspan="6" |Hindi | |||
| 1997 Daler Mehndi releases his THIRD BLOCKBUSTER ‘HO JAYEGI BALLE BALLE” | |||
| |- | |||
| Such was the paraphernalia of the album that any International Star performing in India-would use the phrase “Balle Balle” to communicate with the audience. Daler Mehndi of the long flowing robes and the bejeweled turban with his signature hand movements and power pitched vocals had conquered the hearts of legions of fans. | |||
| |"Talwar Re (Remix)" | |||
| |], ] | |||
| The only Indian Artist to have given 4 consecutive Hits year after year each surpassing the sales of its predecessor. Each different and unique in terms of compositions, vocals, music, rhythm, videos. | |||
| |- | |||
| MAGNASOUND renews its Contract with Daler Mehndi with a whooping amount of 2.5 Crores. The Biggest amount ever paid to an Artist. DALER CREATES HISTORY AGAIN. | |||
| |"Talwar Re (Dhol Mix)" | |||
| Some Quotes | |||
| |] | |||
| Shashi Gopal, Chairman and Managing Director of Magnasound (India) Ltd. comments at 15/6/98, Press Conference. (Magnasound Mega Deal): | |||
| |- | |||
| # “It has been an astounding price, yes, but only to tell people that Indian Artists are worth that much and more and that, if Latin American artists can take over the world, why not Indian Musicians? Daler is a very high worth artist too”. | |||
| |"Kash Laga" | |||
| # “We are delighted to have Daler on our Roster. With his talent, pizzazz and deep conviction in his music, Daler has reached the highest echelons of Indian Pop. Daler’s music is on a different plane altogether. The rest of Bhangra Pop exponents are good but Daler towers above all of them. We are proud about being credited for the discovery of this volcano of extraordinary talent”. | |||
| |'']'' | |||
| # “Daler is a committed Artist. He has done three original albums with us, all three are major hits. We are not showing off. We are just showing our commitment towards Daler”. | |||
| |], ] | |||
| 21/6/98, Mid Day (Mumbai). | |||
| |- | |||
| ‘The mix of classically traditional music and rhythm fused with western instruments, rendered with Daler’s versatile, power pitched vocals performed with exquisite choreography and character, ornamented further with the signature Maharaja robes, Bejeweled Turban and Jewelery – a Style only befitting a Maharaja: You encounter Success’. Daler’s sheer presence and powerful vocal skills have moved large audiences. His Musical Success has crossed all barriers of age, race and language forming a “GLOBAL KIND OF MUSIC”. | |||
| |"Halla Bol" | |||
| |'']'' | |||
| 1999 This Crystalline jewel further embossed his supremacy in music, particularly in the film industry, with other two jazzy numbers “Kudiyan shehar Diyan” in the film ‘Arjun Pandit’ and “Ankh Ladti Hai to Ladne de” in the film Khauff” | |||
| | rowspan="2" |solo | |||
| “Daler Mehndi straddles the classes and the masses,” says Channel V’s Head of music and artiste relations, Mandar Thakur. He refers to Daler’s reaction to a universal audience, be it at a swank five star hotel or at the Railway Stadium in Moradabad- Daler gives them what they want and they in turn love him. Billboard’s Jim Bessman recently wrote about Daler Mehndi in the 25th September’99 issue: “So compelling is today’s Bhangra beat, in fact, that it is transforming the entire Indian pop music scene, thanks to the commanding vocal presence of Daler Mehndi, the Home News tribune of New Jersey dated Monday, March 22nd ’99 proclaimed him thus: HE IS ALL THAT. DALER IS BIGGER THAN THE BEATLES” Fredrick Kaiman. | |||
| |- | |||
| |"Aasman Ko Chukar" | |||
| 2000 Daler’s venture “EK DANA” has within 1 week of its launch sold more than 750,000 units in the Northern India alone. “Pied Piper, rewriting his own career to emerge as a spiffing new icon for his millions of fans” written by a renowned columnist. | |||
| |'']'' | |||
| |} | |||
| ==Discography== | |||
| {{Div col}} | |||
| * ''Bolo Ta Ra Ra'' - Music Album - 1995 | |||
| * '']'' – Na Na Na Na Na Re, 1997 | |||
| * ''Dardi Rab Rab'' - Music Album - 1996 | |||
| * '']'' – Kudiyan Shehar Diyan, 1999 | |||
| * ''Ho Jayegi Balle Balle'' - Music Album - 1997 | |||
| * '']'' |
* '']'' – Ankh Ladti Hai, 2000 | ||
| * '' |
* '']'' – Ru Ba Ru, 2003 | ||
| * '']'' – Kajrare Kajrare Naino Wale, 2003 | |||
| * ''Nach Ni Shaam Kaure'' - Music Album - 2002 | |||
| * '' |
* ''Bullet Ek Dhmaka'' – Ishq Aasaan Hai, 2003 | ||
| * '' |
* '']'' – Nach Le, 2003 | ||
| * |
* ''Wajah'' – Agar Zindagi Se, 2004 | ||
| * '']'' – Bhool Na Jaying, 2005 | |||
| * Single ''Rang De Basanti'' for Hindi film '']'' - 2006 | |||
| * '' |
* '']'' – Rang De Basanti, 2006 | ||
| * '']'' – Tuteya Ve Tuteya, 2006 | |||
| * ''Aasman ko chukar dekha'' for Hindi film '']'' - 2007 | |||
| * '']'' – Talwar Re, 2007 | |||
| * ''Bismillah'' - Religious Music Album - 2008 | |||
| * '']'' – Aasma Ko Chukar, 2007 | |||
| * ''Dhoom Punjabi'' - IPL ] Theme song - 2008 | |||
| * '']'' – Halla Bol, 2007 | |||
| * ''Eh Lai 100 Rupaiya'' - 2008 | |||
| * '' |
* ''] '' – Doha, 2007 | ||
| * ''] '' – Hum Raks, 2007 | |||
| * ''Mere Desh Ki Dharti'' for Hindi film '']'' - 2009 | |||
| * ''] '' – Kash Laga, 2007 | |||
| * ''Dulha Mil Gaya'' for Hindi film '']'' - 2010 | |||
| * '']'' – Rabbaru Gajulu Rabbaru Gajulu, 2007 | |||
| * ''Om Zaarare'' for Tamil film ], along with ] and ] | |||
| * '']'' – Bhootni Ke, 2008 | |||
| * ''Karle Baby Dance Wance for Hindi Film Hello (2008) with Sunidhi Chauhan | |||
| * '']'' – Maya Bazaar, 2008 | |||
| * ], played and edited music for ]'s Exhibition Matches - 2009 | |||
| * '']'' – Loot Liya, 2008 | |||
| * ''Rubberu Gajulu'' for Telugu film '']''- 2007 | |||
| * '']'' – Balla Utha Chhakka Laga, 2008 | |||
| * ''Jorsey'' for Telugu film '']''-2009 | |||
| * '']'' – Tu Makke Di Roti Meri, 2008 | |||
| * ''Aila Re Aila'' for Hindi film '']'' - '']'' - 2010 | |||
| * '']'' – Rangeeli Raat, 2008 | |||
| * ''Zor ka Jhatka'' for ] | |||
| * '' |
* '']'' – Om Zaarare, 2008 | ||
| * '']'' - Om Zaarare, 2008 | |||
| 2011 | |||
| * '']'' – karle Baby Dance Wance, 2008 | |||
| * Single ''Teen Thay Bhai'' for Hindi film '']'', 2011 | |||
| * '']'' |
* '']'' – Dhoom Dhadaka, 2008 | ||
| * '' |
* '']'' – Mere Desh Ki Dharti, 2009 | ||
| * '']'' – Ishq Ke Zaat, 2009 | |||
| 2012 | |||
| * '' |
* '']'' – Chapana Chaptu, 2009 | ||
| * '']'' – Musafir, 2010 | |||
| * Single ''300 Saal Guru De Naal'' Music Album '']'', 2012 | |||
| * '']'' – Dulha Mil Gaya, 2010 | |||
| * '']'' – Aila Re Aila, 2010 | |||
| * '']'' – Zor Ka Jhatka, 2010 | |||
| * '']'' – Chamki Jawani, 2011 | |||
| * '']'' – Teen Thay Bhai, 2011 | |||
| * '']'' – Hara Shwet Kesariya, 2011 | |||
| * '']'' – Katto Gilheri, 2011 | |||
| * '']'' – Tik Tuk, 2011 | |||
| * '']'' – Love Kiya Aur Lag Gayi, 2011 | |||
| * '']'' – 2 songs: Dukalaang Praanasi and I Am Singh, 2011 | |||
| * '']'' – Haryana Ka Sher, 2012 | |||
| * '']'' – Chalaaki Choopultho, 2012 | |||
| * '']'' – Sing Raja, 2012 | |||
| * '']'' – Badmast, 2012 | |||
| * '']'' – Hum Toh Hain Cappucino, 2012 | |||
| * ''Sarsa'' – UNRELEASED, 2012 | |||
| * '']'' – Banti Poola Janki, 2013 | |||
| * '']'' – Lena Dena, 2013 | |||
| * ''Sardaar'' – Ruk Ja Tham Ja, 2013 | |||
| * '']'' – Gurbani, 2013 | |||
| * '']'' – Phat Gaya, 2013 | |||
| * '']'' – Chal Hand Utha Ke Nach Le, 2013 | |||
| * '']'' – Paisa Paisa, 2014 | |||
| * '']'' – Beriyane Teriyane, 2014 | |||
| * '']'' – O Thayaru, 2014 | |||
| * '']'' – Moriya Moriya, 2014 | |||
| * '']'' – Dishkayon, 2014 | |||
| * ''Kabab Mein Haddi'' – Kabab Mein Haddi, 2014 | |||
| * '']'' – Yoddha, 2014 | |||
| * '']'' – Vande Mataram, 2015 | |||
| * '']'' – Raj Karega Khalsa, 2016 | |||
| * '']'' – Title song, 2016 | |||
| * '']'' – Dharti De Puttar Hain Ge Gabhru, 2016 | |||
| * '']'' – Title song, 2016 | |||
| * '']''- ]; Jiyo Re Bahubali, 2017 | |||
| * '']'' – Kudiyan Shehar Diyan, 2017 | |||
| * '']'' – Paisa Vasool, 2017 | |||
| * ''Harjeeta'' – Dekhi Ja, 2018 | |||
| * '']'' – Flicker Singh, 2018 | |||
| * '']'' – Title song, 2018 | |||
| * '']'' – Reddy Ikkada Soodu, 2018 | |||
| * '']'' – Title Song, 2018 | |||
| * '']'' – Jagga Jiteya, 2019 | |||
| * '']'' - Le Chhalaang, 2020 | |||
| * '']'' - "Raula Pae Gayaa", 2021 | |||
| * '']'' - "Garda", 2021 | |||
| * '']'' - "Arjan Vailly",2023 | |||
| * '']'' - (Bhojpuri film) | |||
| {{Div col end}} | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
| <ref name="indianexpress.com">{{cite web|title=Watch: Jackie Chan goes Tunak tunak tun with Sonu Sood|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/hollywood/jackie-chan-goes-tunak-tunak-tun-with-sonu-sood-watch-2852142/|website=The Indian Express|date=14 June 2016}}</ref> | |||
| <ref>Tunak Tunak Tun makes it to Shazam's Popular Chartbuster in Europe{{cite web|title=Tunak Tunak Tun by Daler Mehndi|url=http://www.shazam.com/track/54163301/tunak-tunak-tun|website=www.shazam.com|ref=48}}</ref> | |||
| <ref>{{cite web|title=Daler Mehndi's voice for Mirzya, a Punjabi Folklore – Daler Mehndi|url=http://dalermehndi.com/blog/daler-mehndi-voice-mirzya/|website=dalermehndi.com|access-date=20 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160629144801/http://dalermehndi.com/blog/daler-mehndi-voice-mirzya/|archive-date=29 June 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> | |||
| <ref>{{cite web|title=Daler Mehndi receives Bharat Sewa Ratna Award – Daler Mehndi|url=http://dalermehndi.com/blog/daler-mehndi-receives-bharat-sewa-ratna-award/|website=dalermehndi.com|access-date=20 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160629162340/http://dalermehndi.com/blog/daler-mehndi-receives-bharat-sewa-ratna-award/|archive-date=29 June 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/celebs/this-mashup-of-a-little-girl-hogging-on-food-with-daler-mehendi-s-tunak-tunak-is-going-crazy-viral-259272.html|title=This Mashup Of A Little Girl Hogging On Food With Daler Mehendi's Tunak Tunak Is Going Viral!|date=1 August 2016|website=indiatimes.com|access-date=30 December 2019}}</ref> | |||
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| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
| * {{Official website|http://www.dalermehndi.com/}} | |||
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Indian singer (born 1967)
| Daler Mehndi | |
|---|---|
 Mehndi performing live in 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Daler Singh |
| Born | (1967-08-18) 18 August 1967 (age 57) Patna, Bihar, India |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Genres | Bhangra Indi-pop |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1991–present |
| Labels |
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| Website | dalermehndi |
| Family | Mika Singh (brother) |
| Criminal information | |
| Criminal status | Released |
| Conviction(s) | Human trafficking |
| Criminal penalty | 2 years in prison (suspended after 2 months) |
Daler Singh (born 18 August 1967), better known as Daler Mehndi, is an Indian singer, songwriter, author, and record producer. He has helped to make Bhangra popular worldwide, as well as Indian pop music independent of Bollywood music. He is known for his dance songs, turban, and long flowing robes.
In 2018, Mehndi was convicted of human trafficking and was sentenced to two years in prison. After serving around two months, his sentence was suspended and he was released.
Early life
Daler Mehndi was born in Patna, Bihar, India in a Punjabi Sikh family. In 1991, he formed his group, composed of his brothers, cousins, and friends. In 1994, he was awarded the Voice of Asia International Ethnic and Pop Music Contest in 1994 in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Music career
Magnasound signed Mehndi for a three-album contract for three years. Bolo Ta Ra Ra, Mehndi's debut album, sold over 20 million copies. The album established Daler as a pop star, which also won him the Channel V's Best Indian Male Pop Artist Award. A year later, his second album under Magnasound, Dardi Rab Rab, was launched. This album surpassed the sales of Bolo Ta Ra Ra. He was nominated in three categories at the Channel V Music Awards and won the Channel V Best Indian Male Artist Award.
In 1997, he released his third album, Balle Balle. This got him Channel V Awards in six categories. Like his previous albums, Balle Balle went multi-platinum. The same year, Mehndi composed and performed the popular track "Na Na Na Re" for the Bollywood film Mrityudata, where he featured on the big screen with Amitabh Bachchan. The film's Bollywood soundtrack album sold 1.5 million units in India.
In 1998, he released "Tunak Tunak Tun", which had a music video produced on a then unprecedented budget of ₹25 million ($610,000), equivalent to ₹113 million ($1.08 million) adjusted for inflation. The song and video was a success in India, cementing Mehndi's status as India's biggest popstar at the time, later becoming an international success. The album won the award for Best Indian Pop Album at the 1998 Screen Awards.
In 2000, Mehndi released his album Ek Dana with the music label TIPS Music. The album had a mix of genres ranging from folk, rock, and pop. One of the more popular songs of the album Sajan Mere Satrangiya featured Indian actress Priyanka Chopra in the video. This video was released in the year that Chopra won the Miss World title. Subsequently, Mehndi signed up with Universal Music in 2001 and released a new track "Kala Kauwa Kaat Khayega". In 2003, Mehndi forayed into playback singing for films. He started with the song "Ru-Ba-Ru" for the film Maqbool. The same year Daler and A.R Rahman came together to give another track "Nach Le" for Lakeer – Forbidden Lines which the song reused "Thaniye" from the Tamil-Telugu film Rhythm. He fused Rock with Bhangra with his next album titled Mojaan Laen Do and in 2004 he self-produced Shaa Ra Ra.
In March 2014, Deadmau5 and Mehndi made a remix of Mehndi's 1998 hit "Tunak Tunak Tun" performed by the duo.
On Navratri 2014, Mehndi composed and recorded his rendition of the 'Hanuman Chalisa' overnight while working at his studio in Delhi. Daler Mehndi, feeling inspired during the festival of Navratri, composed and record his rendition of the 'Hanuman Chalisa' in the DM Folk Studio.
In September 2014, Mehndi released his song 'Aaja Mere Twitter Te' to encourage users to visit his Twitter account and Facebook page.
On 6 November 2014, Mehndi released his album 'Best of Gurbani' on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti.
Tours
In 1998, Mehndi was signed by Coca-Cola for product endorsement and was featured in 30 concerts across India. He has performed worldwide including the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, South Africa, East Africa, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Malaysia, Pakistan, Hong Kong, Singapore, West Indies, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
On 29 September 2013, Daler performed at the YouFest festival in Spain. He has had an advent with Canadian electronic dance music artist Deadmau5 in a Lamborghini Murciélago LP670-4 SuperVeloce, Daler featured on his tour in India and together they produced an EDM remixed version of "Tunak Tunak Tun".
In August 2014, Mehndi was invited as the guest of honour along with U.S Congressman Pete Sessions for the closing bell ceremony at NASDAQ Stock Exchange in New York, after which he performed at the National Indian American Public Policy Institute Azadi Diwas (NIAPPI) celebrations on the occasion of the 65th Independence Day.
Mehndi delivered his first-ever performance in Kuwait on 5 September. Welcomed by a packed audience at the Al Daiya Indoor Stadium, he broke his record for the longest live performance without a break by performing for four and a half hours non-stop.
The concert organised by the Indian Cultural Society (ICS) has been named 'Bolo Ta Ra Ra Ra' in honour of Daler Mehndi's globally popular track by the same name.
On the eve of Guru Nanak Jayanti, Mehndi was invited to Ulhas Nagar to perform at the world's largest Prabhat Pheri.
In November 2014, Mehndi visited Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh for a performance.
In November 2014, Mehndi was invited to Nigeria for a performance to celebrate Diwali. This was the second time the musician has performed in the country.
Artistry
Mehndi is credited for creating a genre called "Rabbabi", a combination of Thumri, Sufi, and rock and creating an instrument called "Swar Mandir" that combines influences from the Rabab, Swarmandal, and Tanpura. The instrument was crafted by Sanjay Rikhi Ram from Delhi and was launched on 10 February 2012 by the Indian classical music maestro, Bharat Ratna awardee Pandit Ravi Shankar.
Business ventures
Mehndi launched his maiden Record Label 'DRecords' in the year 2000. The record label has several artists under its banner including Hussain Baksh and Safri Boys.
Pop culture
Mehndi's "Tunak Tunak Tun" has found popularity on the internet as a viral video, with the official YouTube video gaining over 200 million views as of November 2022. The video game company Blizzard Entertainment incorporated the Tunak Tunak Tun dance as a character animation in their multiplayer role playing game World of Warcraft. This dance is also included as an easter egg in the video game Medal of Honor: Allied Assault: Spearhead.
Personal life
Family life
Mehndi is the brother of singers Mika Singh and Shamsher Singh. Mehndi is married to Taranpreet Kaur. He has four children – Gurdeep Mehndi, Ajit Kaur Mehndi, Prabhjot Kaur Mehndi, and Rabaab Kaur Mehndi. His daughter Ajit Kaur Mehndi is married to Navraj Hans, son of Punjabi singer Hans Raj Hans. Gurdeep Mehndi is married to NRI model, Jessica Singh in 2016.
Philanthropy
Daler Mehndi Green Drive
In 1998, Mehndi launched the "Daler Mehndi Green Drive", inducted in the Special Task Force of the Delhi Government. The drive has planted over 1.2 million saplings in and around Delhi.
Charitable causes
Mehndi has performed for charity for Imran Khan's Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust in Pakistan and helped raise $5 million. Mehndi supports charitable causes such as cancer, thalassemia, and AIDS, and has helped to bring up the homeless children of Kenya as well as famine-stricken families in Kalahandi in Orissa, India. He financially supported the families of Kargil martyrs by donating to the Indian government's Kargil Victims' Relief Fund. Mehndi was one of the first celebrities to go and visit the soldiers at Kargil. Mehndi has constructed earthquake-resistant houses for the Gujarat earthquake victims; he donated money and performed to raise money for Gujarat cyclone and quake victims, and for police welfare funds. He has donated ₹10 million in Vadodara for the victims of the cyclone in the government aid fund. He took upon himself the reconstruction of a block devastated in the Gujarat quake in Doodhiya village.
Mehndi has set up a Daler Mehndi Food for Life Society in Chander Vihar, Delhi, where a 24-hour kitchen provides food to the destitute and the underprivileged. Mehndi has constructed a Gurudwara Dukh Bhanjani Sahib where every morning people from all castes and religions join together and offer service in the name of god. Mehndi is the only known Indian artist to be invited by the President of Pakistan as a state guest. He gifted his album Bismillah to the President Zardari of Pakistan and the funds generated from its sale were given to the President's charitable fund.
Mehndi voiced his protest against the International Basketball Federation's (FIBA) controversial ruling on the use of turbans while playing. The singer made a video to raise awareness about the issue and to have the policy changed.
Politics
He entered in politics by joining Bharatiya Janata Party on 26 April 2019.
Human trafficking conviction
Mehndi and six others were accused in 2003 of cheating people of large sums of money by falsely promising to take them to America. In March 2018, Mehndi was sentenced to two years in prison by Patiala court in a human trafficking case. The singer and his brother Shamsher were charged for illegally sending people abroad as a part of their dance troupes. Daler was arrested after registration of the case and released on bail after a few days. Mehndi said he will appeal against the conviction in a higher court.
The Patiala court dismissed his appeal in 2022 and upheld the two year imprisonment, but shortly thereafter his sentence was suspended by the Punjab and Haryana high court and Mehndi was granted bail in September 2022.
Discography
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- "No1 Bhapa Bhape da rabb rakha"
- Bolo Ta Ra Ra.. – 1995
- Dardi Rab Rab – 1996
- Ho Jayegi Balle Balle – 1997
- The Best of Daler Mehndi – album, 1998
- Tunak Tunak Tun – 1998
- Ek Dana – 2000
- Nabi Buba Nabi – 2001
- Lehriya – 2001
- Nach Ni Shaam Kaure – 2002
- Mojaan Laen Do – 2003
- Shaa Ra Ra Ra – 2004
- Destiny – 2005
- Raula Pai Gaya – 2007
- Eh Lai 100 Rupaiya, 2008
- "300 Saal Guru De Naal", 2008
- "Dhoom Punjabi- IPL Kings XI Punjab Theme song" ,2008
- "Jago India", 2008
- Shamla Meri Koko, 2008
- Jugni, 2008
- Jorsey, 2009
- "Mere Ram",2010
- "CWG Song- Khel Ley" ,2010
- Tunak Tunak Tumba, 2011
- Bhalo Bhalo re Kirtaniya, 2011
- Japji Sahib The Libreation Chant, 2011
- "F1 Anthem - Hum Mein Hai Raftaar", 2011
- 300 Saal Guru De Naal, 2012
- Sai Da Malang, 2012
- Maula Sai, 2012
- Bismillah, 2012
- Rajan Ke Raja, 2012
- Sardaar, 2013
- Allah Hu, 2013
- Dukh Banjni Sahib, 2013
- The Ultimate Truth Mool Mantra, 2013
- Ik Ardaas Bhaat Kirat KI, 2013
- Ik Fakir Vadda Mastana, 2013
- Mere Raam Mere Raam, 2013
- India India, Patriot music album, 2013
- Cricket Nahi Yeh Tamasha Hai, 2013
- Bhaag The Success Anthem, 2013
- Namoh Namoh, 2013
- Aaja Mere Twitter Te, 2014
- Sona Roop Hai Peeli Peeli Sarson, 2014
- Stop The Flight, 2014
- Asi Tan Jithe, 2014
- Dilruba, 2014
- Baani Dasam Granth, 2014
- Best of Gurbani, 2014
- Radha Raman Hari Bol, 2014
- Bhaag Khilad Bhaag, 2014
- Party Punjabi, 2015
- Sabhae Jee Samal, 2015
- Safai Ki Dhun, 2015
- Salla Vella Funda, 2015
- Sohniye, 2015
- Sabhae Jee Samal, 2015
- Maa Padmavati, 2015
- Om Mani Padme Hum, 2015
- Khalsa, 2015
- "Sabhae -Jee-Samaal" ,2015
- Baba Nanak Mere Naal Naal, 2015
- Hori Khelungi Baba Bullehshah, 2016
- Salok Mahalla 9 Jo Sukh Ko Chaahai Sadaa, 2016
- 350 Saal Sache Patshah Naal, 2016
- Japji Sahib-with Church Organ, 2016
- Saahore Baahubali, 2017
- "Koee Jachdi Na Thaan" ,2017
- "Apne GharMein Shaadi Hai" , 2017
- Reddy Ikkada Soodu, 2018
- Jaragandi (Telugu), 2024
- Jaragandi (Tamil), 2024
- Jaragandi (Hindi), 2024
Filmography
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| Year | Song title | Film title | Co-singer | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | "Na Na Na Na Re" | Mrityudatta | Sudesh Bhosle | Hindi |
| 1999 | "Kudiyan Shaher Diyan" | Arjun Pandit | Alka Yagnik | |
| 2000 | "Nach Baby Nach Kudi" | Khauff | Asha Bhosle | |
| 2003 | "Kajrare Kajrare Nainawale" | Chupke Se | solo | |
| 2004 | "Ru-Ba-Ru" | Maqbool | Rakesh Pandit, Sabir Khan, Dominique Cerejo | |
| "Nachley" | Lakeer – Forbidden Lines | Kunal Ganjawala | ||
| Agar Zindagi Se | Wajahh: A Reason To Kill | solo | ||
| 2005 | "Ishq Aasan Hai" | Bullet: Ek Dhamaka | ||
| "Bhool Na Jaying" | Ramji Londonwaley | Rakesh Pandit | ||
| 2006 | "Rang De Basanti" | Rang De Basanti | K. S. Chithra | |
| "Tutiya Ve" | Shaadi Se Pehle | solo | ||
| 2007 | "Doha" | Just Married | ||
| "Hum Raks" | Kaafila | Sukhwinder Singh | ||
| "Rabbaru Gajulu" | Yamadonga | Rabbaru Gajulu | Telugu | |
| "Talwar Re" | Chhodon Naa Yaar | Sunidhi Chauhan | Hindi | |
| "Talwar Re (Remix)" | Sunidhi Chauhan, Anand Raj Anand | |||
| "Talwar Re (Dhol Mix)" | Sunidhi Chauhan | |||
| "Kash Laga" | No Smoking | Sukhwinder Singh, Vishal Bhardwaj | ||
| "Halla Bol" | Goal | solo | ||
| "Aasman Ko Chukar" | Return of Hanuman |
- Mrityudatta – Na Na Na Na Na Re, 1997
- Arjun Pandit – Kudiyan Shehar Diyan, 1999
- Khauff – Ankh Ladti Hai, 2000
- Maqbool – Ru Ba Ru, 2003
- Chupke Se – Kajrare Kajrare Naino Wale, 2003
- Bullet Ek Dhmaka – Ishq Aasaan Hai, 2003
- Lakeer – Nach Le, 2003
- Wajah – Agar Zindagi Se, 2004
- Ramji London Waley – Bhool Na Jaying, 2005
- Rang De Basanti – Rang De Basanti, 2006
- Shadi Se Pehle – Tuteya Ve Tuteya, 2006
- Chodo Na Yaar – Talwar Re, 2007
- Hanuman Returns – Aasma Ko Chukar, 2007
- Goal – Halla Bol, 2007
- Just Married – Doha, 2007
- Kafila – Hum Raks, 2007
- No Smoking – Kash Laga, 2007
- Yamadonga – Rabbaru Gajulu Rabbaru Gajulu, 2007
- Singh Is King – Bhootni Ke, 2008
- Ghatothkach – Maya Bazaar, 2008
- Sunday – Loot Liya, 2008
- Victory – Balla Utha Chhakka Laga, 2008
- Mr. Black Mr. White – Tu Makke Di Roti Meri, 2008
- Money Hai To Honey Hai – Rangeeli Raat, 2008
- Kuselan – Om Zaarare, 2008
- Kathanayakudu - Om Zaarare, 2008
- Hello – karle Baby Dance Wance, 2008
- Dhoom Dhadaka – Dhoom Dhadaka, 2008
- Kissan – Mere Desh Ki Dharti, 2009
- Ek Se Bure Do – Ishq Ke Zaat, 2009
- Magadheera – Chapana Chaptu, 2009
- Lahore – Musafir, 2010
- Dulha Mil Gaya – Dulha Mil Gaya, 2010
- Khatta Meetha – Aila Re Aila, 2010
- Action Replayy – Zor Ka Jhatka, 2010
- Yamla Pagla Deewana – Chamki Jawani, 2011
- Teen Thay Bhai – Teen Thay Bhai, 2011
- Dear Friend Hitler – Hara Shwet Kesariya, 2011
- Miley Naa Miley Hum – Katto Gilheri, 2011
- Rascal – Tik Tuk, 2011
- Love Kiya Aur Lag Gayi – Love Kiya Aur Lag Gayi, 2011
- I Am Singh – 2 songs: Dukalaang Praanasi and I Am Singh, 2011
- Life Ki Toh Lag Gayi – Haryana Ka Sher, 2012
- Srimannarayana – Chalaaki Choopultho, 2012
- Joker – Sing Raja, 2012
- Chaalis Chauraasi – Badmast, 2012
- Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum – Hum Toh Hain Cappucino, 2012
- Sarsa – UNRELEASED, 2012
- Baadshah – Banti Poola Janki, 2013
- Commando – Lena Dena, 2013
- Sardaar – Ruk Ja Tham Ja, 2013
- Bhaag Milkha Bhaag – Gurbani, 2013
- War Chhod Na Yaar – Phat Gaya, 2013
- Besharam – Chal Hand Utha Ke Nach Le, 2013
- Namo Boothatma – Paisa Paisa, 2014
- 47 to 84 – Beriyane Teriyane, 2014
- Yamaleela 2 – O Thayaru, 2014
- Janiva – Moriya Moriya, 2014
- Goreyan Nu Daffa Karo – Dishkayon, 2014
- Kabab Mein Haddi – Kabab Mein Haddi, 2014
- Yoddha – Yoddha, 2014
- ABCD 2 – Vande Mataram, 2015
- A Flying Jatt – Raj Karega Khalsa, 2016
- Mirzya – Title song, 2016
- Saadey CM Saab – Dharti De Puttar Hain Ge Gabhru, 2016
- Dangal – Title song, 2016
- Baahubali 2: The Conclusion- Saahore Baahubali; Jiyo Re Bahubali, 2017
- Poster Boys – Kudiyan Shehar Diyan, 2017
- Paisa Vasool – Paisa Vasool, 2017
- Harjeeta – Dekhi Ja, 2018
- Soorma – Flicker Singh, 2018
- Gold – Title song, 2018
- Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava – Reddy Ikkada Soodu, 2018
- Kaashi in Search of Ganga – Title Song, 2018
- Uri: The Surgical Strike – Jagga Jiteya, 2019
- Chhalaang - Le Chhalaang, 2020
- Hum Do Hamare Do - "Raula Pae Gayaa", 2021
- Atrangi Re - "Garda", 2021
- Animal - "Arjan Vailly",2023
- Rang De Basanti - (Bhojpuri film)
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