Hans Raj Hans Warning: Page using Template:Infobox musical artist 2.1 Musical career with unknown parameter “religion” (this message is shown only in preview). In his young age Hans Raj Hans learned from renowned music director Charanjit Ahuja. Then he started singing Hans Raj Hans is a Punjabi singer from Punjab, India Punjabi folk, devotional and Sufi music[5] He also sang in and politician. He is famous for his long golden curly hair movies and released his own Indipop albums. He worked and his classical variations in singing. He has been singing with renowned artists such as the late Nusrat Fateh Ali folk songs for many years but recently sang a number of Khan, in the movie Kachche Dhaage[6] Gurbani shabads and dharmic geets (religious songs). He He was awarded an honorary music professor at Washis a recipient of the civilian honour of Pa Shri.[1] ington DC University and San Jose State University.[7] Born into a Mazhabi Sikh family at a village called During Hans’s student days at Guru Nanak Dev UniverShafipur near Jalandhar he sings Punjabi folk and Sufi sity, Amritsar he won the top University singing award music, has also sung in movies and has also released his in Punjabi folk singing for three years in a row. Hans own 'Indipop' albums. He has worked alongside other was also awarded Punjab State Singer Award by Punjab renowned artists such as the late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Government. Recently, Hans received the fourth highest [2] as seen in the movie Kachche Dhaage. civilian award of India Pa Shri Award for arts. Hans Raj Hans sons Navraj Hans and Yuvraj Hans deHis popularity started touching the sky when he sang 'Ni nied, on their Facebook pages, the rumour of their father Vanjaaran Kuriey'. It was a culturally rich classical item converting to Islam in February 2014. [3] [4] and basically gave the taste of real Punjabi music to all Punjabis around the globe. A song written by famous Punjabi writer Mr. Jasvir Cheema 'Mera Dil, Mera Dil...' was also a unique song and Hans refined it with his classical touch of ....'ray ray saa saa ray ray saa saa....' first 1 Early life time in Punjabi folk songs’ history. His first album was 'jogian de kanna vich kach diyan mundra'. Hans worked Hans was born in a village Shafipur very close to very hard to prove himself and raised himself to this level Jalandhar, Punjab, India. He is the second son of Sardar of a deserving singer. Nothing could divert his focus from Rashpal Singh and Mata Sirjan Kaur. Hans had no musi- singing even during tough times. He never gave up. There cal history in his family, yet he began singing at a young was no stopping for Hans after this and every single album age. He started his career by performing at youth festi- was hit. He is a Sufi singer of his times and has lived to vals and first became known by winning musical compe- his title by introducing his album 'Tera Ishq'. titions. Hans Raj Hans was born with singing talent. Though he was influenced by a street singer named Sitara Singh, who used to come near his house every day and sing Punjabi devotional songs. He would listen to him every day. Hans was a devotee of Ustad Puran Shahkoti Sahib, from whom he had learned to sing since his teenage years. Ustad Puran Shahkoti Sahib is a Sufi singer and it was because of him that Hans learned to sing in Sufiana style. His guru(teacher) gave him the surname 'Hans’(swan) due to his impressive look and his sweet singing voice like a 'Hans’.
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Hans Raj Hans at a Religious event
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On 16 May 2009, he unsuccessfully competed for a Lok Sabha seat in the Jalandhar, Punjab constituency in Indian Punjab on a Shiromani Akali Dal ticket.[8]
• 2011 Mausam – Ik Tu Hi Tu Hi (T-Series) – Pritam • 2011 Patiala House – Tumba Tumba (T-Series) – Shankar Ehsaan Loy
He ed Bharatiya Janata Party on 10 December 2016 in presence of National President Amit Shah giving a setback to Punjab Congress as Vidhan Sabha elections are to be held in early 2017.[9]
• 2008 Black & White – Haq Allah – Sukhwinder Singh
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• 2002 Shaheed 23 March 1931 – Watanparaston Ki – Anand Raaj Anand
Discography
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• 2001 Nayak – Saiyaan (T-Series) – A R Rahman
Albums
• 2017 Mundeh Punjabi Recordz/Speed Records)
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• 2014 Jaadu (MovieBox/Speed Records) • 2011 Ek Ishaara (T-Series) • 2008 Yaara O Yaara Recordz/Speed Records)
• 2002 Bend It Like Beckham – Punjabiyaan Di Shaan – Bally Saggoo
• 2001 Jodi No 1 – Akkh Lad Gayee – Anand Raaj Anand • 2001 Monsoon Wedding – Aaja Nachle – Bally Saggoo • 2000 Bichhoo – Dil Tote Tote – Anand Raaj Anand
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• 1999 Kachche Dhaage – Khaali Dil Nahin Jaan Bhi Hai – Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
• 2007 Wanjara (T-Series) • 2003 Tera Ishq (Music Today) • 2002 Haaye Sohniye (T-Series) • 2002 Ghama Di Raat • 2001 Sab Ton Sohni (T-Series) • 2001 Jhanjar • 2000 Chorni (T-Series)
3.3 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)
• 1997 Lal Garara
• 2006 Bole So Nihaal (Duo Collaboration with Sardool Sikander)
• 1994 Mohabbat
• 2006 Sikhi Diyan Shaana
• 1993 Ishqe Di Barsaat
• 2004 Nikey Nikey Do Khalse (T-Series)
• 1992 Jhanjaria
• 2003 Wadda Mera Govind
• 1992 Aar Tutdi Naa Paar Tutdi
• 2000 Amritdhara
• 1991 Thah Karke
• 1997 Mera Bajaan Wala Maahi
• 1990 Tera Mera Pyar
• 1991 Patta Patta Singhan Da Vairi (T-Series)
• 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 • 1983 Jogian De Kanna Vich ( HMV )
3.4 Filmography • Dupatta Tera Sat Rang Da (Speed Records)
3.5 Biography • Rags to Ragas... and Beyond - Hans Raj Hans by Preet Inder Dhillon. Publisher, Power Publishers
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Jaadu
This album will be releasing in June 2014. Music: DJ Sanj Lyrics: Satwinder Birdi, Veet Baljit, Pirti Silon & Hans Raj Hans Tracks: 11 Featuring: Deep Cold & Roach Killa Label: Kamlee Records & Speed Records
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References
[1] “Pa Awards” (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2015. [2] “Patiala House”. The Times of India. Archived from the original on 22 January 2011. [3] https://www.facebook.com/navraj.hans.1?fref=ts [4] https://www.facebook.com/iamYuvrajHans/posts/ 475028412602140:0 [5] If one thing falls in place.... Hindustan Times (21 January 2011). Retrieved on 19 April 2013. [6] “Symphony Hall, Birmingham:Press Office”. Retrieved 5 October 2006. [7] “Melody is out, noise is in, says Hans Raj Hans”. The Times of India. [8] “Punjabi singer Hans Raj Hans in LS battle from Jalandhar”. business-standard.com. Retrieved 22 April 2012. [9] Now, Hans ditches Congress for BJP
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External links • http://www.hansrajhans.org • Hans Raj Hans at the Internet Movie Database • Hans Raj Hans Discography
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