Daler Mehndi

Biography:

Daler Mehndi, born as Daler Singh on August 18, 1967, is a renowned Indian singer, songwriter, and record producer. His musical journey began in 1991 when he formed his own group and gained international recognition by winning the Voice of Asia International Ethnic and Pop Music Contest in 1994.

Mehndi’s debut album “Bolo Ta Ra Ra” became a massive success, selling over 20 million copies and earning him accolades like the Channel V’s Best Indian Male Pop Artist Award. Subsequent albums like “Dardi Rab Rab” and “Balle Balle” continued his meteoric rise in the music industry, winning multiple Channel V Awards and going multi-platinum.

His iconic track “Tunak Tunak Tun,” released in 1998, became a sensation in India and internationally, solidifying Mehndi’s status as one of India’s biggest pop stars. The song’s music video, produced on a record budget at the time, added to its unprecedented success. Over the years, he continued to experiment with various genres, releasing albums like “Ek Dana,” featuring the popular song “Sajan Mere Satrangiya.”