Quick Info
| Profession | Singer, Songwriter, Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 18/08/1967 |
| Age | 58 years |
| Birthplace | Patna, Bihar |
Latest News about Daler Mehndi
15/03/2025
Daler Mehndi announced a major global tour spanning 20 countries to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his breakthrough album 'Bolo Ta Ra Ra'. The tour, titled '30 Years of Masti', is set to begin in London in June 2025 and aims to introduce Bhangra and Indi-pop to new international audiences.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Daler Singh |
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| Nickname(s) | Sardar of Swing, King of Bhangra, Indian King of Pop, Voice of Entertainment, Messiah Of Masti |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm (5' 6") |
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| Weight | 90 kg (198 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Religion | Sikhism |
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| Hobbies | Travelling, Dancing |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife/Spouse | Taranpreet Kaur |
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Family
| Father | Late Ajmer Singh Chandan (Musician, Farmer) |
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| Mother | Balbir Kaur (State level wrestler) |
| Siblings | Mika Singh (Younger), Shamsher Mehndi (Elder), 3 more |
Career
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Favourites
| Beverage | Lassi |
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| Actor | Anil Kapoor |
| Singer(s) | Ghulam Ali, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan |
Social Media
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Daler began singing at 6 years old, learning from his parents. | |
| 2. His first stage performance was in Jaunpur at age 13, in front of 20,000 people. | |
| 3. At 14, he spent 3 years enhancing his voice and learning instruments from Ustad Raahat Ali Khan Saheb. | |
| 4. He moved to San Francisco and worked as a cab driver. | |
| 5. In 1991, he formed a music band in India, starting with ghazals. | |
| 6. In 1995, he transitioned to pop music with the successful album Bolo Ta Ra Ra. | |
| 7. He joined the Congress Party in 2013. | |
| 8. His daughter Ajit is married to Navraj Hans, son of singer Hans Raj Hans. | |
| 9. Daler joined the BJP in 2019 alongside Delhi BJP chief and Union Minister. | |
| 10. In March 2022, he became the first Indian to buy land in the Metaverse, following his earlier virtual performance claim. | |
| 11. Daler began singing at 5 years old, performing on stage with his father. | |
| 12. At age 14, he ran away from home to seek training in classical Indian vocal tradition from Ustad Rahat Ali Khan of Patiala Gharana in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. | |
| 13. In 1991, he formed a music band composed of his brothers, cousins, and friends. | |
| 14. He is credited with making Bhangra popular worldwide and establishing a parallel non-film Indian pop music industry independent of Bollywood. | |
| 15. He is known for his distinctive voice, colorful turbans, and long flowing robes. |