Hans Raj Hans
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| Hans Raj Hans | |
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| Origin | Shafipur, Jalandhar |
| Years active | 1983–2007 |
| Website | http://www.hansrajhans.org/ |
Hans Raj Hans is an Indian Punjabi language singer.[1]
Early life
Hans was born in gurjar faimly Shafipur, a village very close to Gakhal pind (village) in Jalandhar, Punjab, India. He is the second son of Sardar Sam Singh Ji and Mata Ajit Kaur Ji (she now lives in Middlesbrough, UK). Hans had no musical history in his family, yet he began singing at a young age. Hans attended college in Jalandhar. He started his career by performing at youth festivals and first became known by winning musical competitions in college. He is a Punjabi. Hans had an incessant love for Sufi Music right from the start. He is one of the elite Sufi singers of India with his unique voice quality and singing diction.
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[edit] Career
Hans Raj Hans sings Punjabi folk, devotional and Sufi music[2] but has also sung in movies and released his own Indipop albums. He worked with renowned artists such as the late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, in the movie Kachche Dhaage[3]
On the 16th of May 2009, he unsuccessfully competed from Jalandhar constituency in Indian Punjab on Shiromani Akali Dal ticket.
Hans Raj Hans is a disciple of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan,and is blessed by lord Shiva himself.
[edit] Awards
- Padma Shri
- Recognition from Government of Punjab
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- 2007 Wanjara (T-Series)
- 2003 Tera Ishq (Music Ticket)
- 2002 Ghama Di Raat
- 2001 Sab Ton Sohni (T-Series)
- 2001 Jhanjar
- 1999 Chorni (T-Series)
- 1997 Lal Garara
- 1994 Mohabbat
- 1993 Ishqe Di Barsaat
- 1992 Jhanjaria
- 1992 Aar Tutdi Naa Paar Tutdi
- 1991 Thah Karke
- 1990 Tera Mera Pyar
- 1990 Ashiqan Di Kahdi Zindagi
- 1990 Waris Punjab De (Music Bank)
- 1987 Ek Kuri Mainu Rajheon Fakir Kar Gai
- 1989 Balle Ni Rahe Rahe
- 1987 Ek Dang Hor Mar Ja
[edit] Albums
- 2011 Ek Ishaara (T-Series)
- 2011 23rd Chapter Of Hans Raj Hans (Kamlee Records/Music Waves)
- 2008 Yaara O Yaara (MovieBox/Planet Recordz/Speed Records)
[edit] Hindi Movie Songs
- 2011 Mausam - Ik Tu Hi Tu Hi (T-Series) - Pritam
- 2011 Patiala House - Tumba Tumba (T-Series) - Shankar Ehsaan Loy
- 2008 Black & White - Haq Allah - Sukhwinder Singh
- 2002 Bend It Like Beckham - Punjabiyaan Di Shaan - Bally Saggoo
- 2002 Shaheed 23rd March 1931 - Watanparaston Ki - Anand Raaj Anand
- 2001 Nayak - Saiyaan (T-Series) - A. R. Rahman
- 2001 Jodi No 1 - Akkh Lad Gayee - Anand Raaj Anand
- 2001 Monsoon Wedding - Aaja Nachle - Bally Saggoo
- 2000 Bichhoo - Dil Tote Tote Ho Gaya - Anand Raaj Anand
- 1999 Kachche Dhaage - Khaali Dil Nahin Jaan Bhi Hai - Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
[edit] Religious
- 2011 Amrit Varga Paani (With Sardool Sikander) World Music
- 2009 Koi Aan Milavai (featuring Sant Anoop Singh (Una Sahib Wale) & Bhai Maninder Singh (Sri Nagar Wale))
- 2008 300 Saala Hazoor Sahib (T-Series)
- 2006 Bole So Nihaal (Duo Collaboration with Sardool Sikander)
- 2006 Sikhi Diyan Shaana
- 2004 Nikey Nikey Do Khalse (T-Series)
- 2003 Wadda Mera Govind
- 2000 Amritdhara
- 1997 Mera Bajaan Wala Maahi
- 1991 Patta Patta Singhan Da Vairi (T-Series)
[edit] References
- ^ "Patiala House". The Times Of India. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/music/music-reviews/Patiala-House/articleshow/7302466.cms.
- ^ http://www.hindustantimes.com/If-one-thing-falls-in-place-/Article1-653162.aspx
- ^ "Symphony Hall, Birmingham:Press Office". http://www.symphonyhall.co.uk/press_office.asp?id=38. Retrieved 2006-10-05.
