Mika Singh
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Mika, born as Amrik Singh, born on June 10, 1977, in Durgapur</ref>, West Bengal is a bhangra / rap indian singer.He is considered to be highly acclaimed punjabi singer.He has done many film songs which include singhh is kinng, mauja hi mauja,guitar.He has also participated in reality show called iss jungle se mujhe bachao.He is also in media due to various controversies.
Family Background
His father Ajmer Singh Chandan is a trained classical musician of the old school. His mother Balbir Kaur was also aware of folk music. He is the youngest brother of the six Mehndi brothers, of whom famous Punjabi singer Daler Mehndi is the oldest.
Career
Mika is a Team Captain, judge, and mentor for STAR Plus's Music Ka Maha Muqqabla for the team Mika's Blasters. He has completed the film titled "Mitti" & composed the music of movie.
Early Years
Mika started learning music from his childhood. He began to play tabla at the age of eight. He started playing harmonium when he was 12 and guitar when he was 14. His career evolved from kirtan singer to bhangra/pop artist. He released his debut album Sawan Mein Lag Gayee Aag in 1998, at the age of 21. Since then Mika had given several hit albums like Ishq Brandy, Something Something, Gabru, and Dunali.
Live concerts
Mika is also known for his large audiences at shows, once even as large as 60,000 people.[1] Mika is also set to release his 5th studio album in 2008 which is highly anticipated due to the involvement of Vikas Kohli and the work done at the Fatlabs studio in Canada.[2]
Discography
(Chronological order)
- Ishq Brandy
- Donali
- Gabru
- Saawan Mein Lag Gayee Aag
- Jaan Qurban
- Out Of Control Punjabis
- Something Something
- Nazrein Milane Wali
- "billo yaar di"
Filmography
- Mitti [Relasing On 8th January 2010]
Music in Bollywood and Tollywood
Playback Singer if nothing is mentioned
| Movie Name[3] | Year | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ishqiya | 2010 | Completed | |
| Love.Com | 2010 | Under Production | Music Director,actor,singer |
| Mr. Bhatti On Chutti | 2010 | Under Production | |
| Krantiveer - The Revolution | 2010 | Under Production | |
| Ek Aadat | 2010 | Under Production | |
| Adhurs (Tollywood) | 2010 | Released | |
| De Dana Dan | 2009 | Released | |
| Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani | 2009 | Released | |
| Dil Bole Hadippa! | 2009 | Released | |
| Quick Gun Murugun | 2009 | Released | |
| [[Life Partner (2009 film) | Life Partner]] | 2009 | Released |
| (Jai Veeru]] | 2009 | Released | |
| Jugaad | 2009 | Released | |
| Bad Luck Govind | 2009 | Released | |
| Wafaa | 2008 | Released | |
| Dil Kabaddi | 2008 | Released | |
| Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! | 2008 | Released | |
| C Kkompany | 2008 | Released | |
| My Friend Ganesha 2 | 2008 | Released | |
| Singh Is Kinng | 2008 | Released | |
| Ugly Aur Pagli | 2008 | Released | |
| Mission Istaanbul | 2008 | Released | |
| Woodstock Villa | 2008 | Released | |
| Mr. White Mr. Black | 2008 | Released | |
| Dus Kahaniyaan | 2007 | Released | |
| Jab We Met | 2007 | Released | |
| Dhol | 2007 | Released | |
| Shootout At Lokhandwala | 2007 | Released | |
| Nehlle Pe Dehlla | 2007 | Released | |
| Apna Sapna Money Money | 2006 | Released | |
| Pyaar Ke Side Effects | 2006 | Released | |
| Tom Dick Harry Rock Again | 2010 | Under Production | Actor |
| Cabaret | 2010 | Under Production | Actor |
| My Friend Ganesha 2 | 2008 | Released | Actor |
Media Controversy
He gained much media attention for his somewhat forcible kiss with Rakhi Sawant on June 2006. This incident occurred at his birthday party,where Rakhi Sawant was a guest. In an altercation after this, the gentleman who accompanied her to the party, was also allegedly beaten up when he protested to what happened. Hereafter,Rakhi Sawant filed molestation against Mika. [4][5] She also approached the National Commission for Women (NCW) with a complaint of sexual assault against Mika. [6]
References
- ^ a b CBC- Bollywood recording star seeks out young Canadian producer
- ^ THE BIZ: DEALS AND MOVES IN CANADIAN ARTS
- ^ http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrities/filmography/13719/index.html
- ^ "Rakhi Sawant files molestation case", The Times of India.
- ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1637304.cms
- ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Rakhi-Sawant-moves-womens-panel-against-Mika/articleshow/1654265.cms
Filmography on bollywood hungama
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