Daler Mehndi facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Daler Mehndi
Mehndi performing live in 2015
Background information
Birth name	Daler Singh
Born	(1967-08-18) 18 August 1967 (age 58) Patna, Bihar, India
Political party	Bharatiya Janata Party
Genres	Bhangra Indi-pop
Occupation(s)	Singer songwriter record producer
Years active	1991–present
Labels	D Records
Associated acts	Mika Singh, Himesh Reshammiya, Hans Raj Hans, Alka Yagnik, Asha Bhosle, Sudesh Bhosle, A R Rahman, Navraj Hans
Family	Mika Singh (brother)

Daler Singh (born 18 August 1967), known as Daler Mehndi, is an Indian singer, songwriter, and music producer. He helped make Bhangra music popular around the world. He also helped Indian pop music become famous on its own, separate from Bollywood music. Daler Mehndi is well-known for his energetic dance songs, his turban, and his long, flowing robes.

Early Life and Beginnings

Daler Mehndi was born in Patna, Bihar, India. He comes from a Punjabi Sikh family. In 1991, he started his own music group. This group included his brothers, cousins, and friends. In 1994, he won the Voice of Asia International Ethnic and Pop Music Contest. This competition took place in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Music Career Highlights

Daler Mehndi recording a song for the 2012 Bollywood film Chaalis Chauraasi.

Daler Mehndi signed a three-album deal with Magnasound, a music company. His first album, Bolo Ta Ra Ra, was a huge success. It sold over 20 million copies! This album made Daler Mehndi a big pop star. He also won the Channel V's Best Indian Male Pop Artist Award for it.

A year later, his second album, Dardi Rab Rab, was released. This album sold even more copies than Bolo Ta Ra Ra. He was nominated for three awards at the Channel V Music Awards. He won the Channel V Best Indian Male Artist Award again.

In 1997, he released his third album, Balle Balle. This album earned him six Channel V Awards. Like his earlier albums, Balle Balle sold millions of copies. In the same year, Mehndi created and sang the popular song "Na Na Na Re". This song was for the Bollywood film Mrityudata. He even appeared in the film with famous actor Amitabh Bachchan. The film's music album sold 1.5 million copies in India.

In 1998, he released "Tunak Tunak Tun". The music video for this song cost a lot of money to make. It was one of the most expensive music videos at that time. The song and video became very popular in India. This made Daler Mehndi India's biggest pop star. Later, the song became famous all over the world. The album won the award for Best Indian Pop Album in 1998.

In 2000, Mehndi released his album Ek Dana. This album had different types of music, like folk, rock, and pop. A popular song from this album was "Sajan Mere Satrangiya". The music video for this song featured Indian actress Priyanka Chopra. This video came out the same year Chopra won the Miss World title.

Later, in 2001, Mehndi signed with Universal Music. He released a new song called "Kala Kauwa Kaat Khayega". In 2003, Mehndi started singing for films. His first film song was "Ru-Ba-Ru" for the movie Maqbool. In the same year, Daler and A.R Rahman worked together. They created the song "Nach Le" for the film Lakeer – Forbidden Lines.

In March 2014, the famous DJ Deadmau5 and Mehndi made a new version of "Tunak Tunak Tun". On Navratri in 2014, Mehndi created and recorded his own version of the 'Hanuman Chalisa'. He did this overnight in his studio in Delhi. In September 2014, Mehndi released "Aaja Mere Twitter Te". This song encouraged people to visit his Twitter and Facebook pages. On November 6, 2014, he released his album 'Best of Gurbani'. This was for the special occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti.

Worldwide Performances

In 1998, Coca-Cola hired Mehndi to promote their products. He performed in 30 concerts across India for them. He has performed all over the world. This includes countries like the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and many more.

On September 29, 2013, Daler performed at the YouFest festival in Spain. He also teamed up with Canadian electronic dance music artist Deadmau5. They even rode in a fancy car together! Daler joined Deadmau5 on his tour in India. Together, they made an EDM remix of "Tunak Tunak Tun".

In August 2014, Mehndi was a special guest at the NASDAQ Stock Exchange in New York. He helped close the trading day. After that, he performed at the NIAPPI Azadi Diwas celebration. This event was for India's 65th Independence Day.

Mehndi performed in Kuwait for the first time on September 5. The stadium was full of fans! He broke his own record for the longest live performance. He sang for four and a half hours without stopping. This concert was called 'Bolo Ta Ra Ra Ra'. It was named after his famous song.

In November 2014, Mehndi visited Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh, for a performance. He was also invited to Nigeria to perform for Diwali. This was his second time performing in that country.

Musical Style and Innovations

Daler Mehndi is known for creating a music style called "Rabbabi". This style mixes Thumri, Sufi music, and rock. He also created a musical instrument called "Swar Mandir". This instrument combines parts from the Rabab, Swarmandal, and Tanpura. Sanjay Rikhi Ram from Delhi made the instrument. It was launched on February 10, 2012. The famous Indian classical music artist Pandit Ravi Shankar introduced it.

Business Ventures

Mehndi started his own music company, 'DRecords', in 2000. This record label has signed several artists. Some of these artists include Hussain Baksh and Safri Boys.

Pop Culture Impact

Daler Mehndi's song "Tunak Tunak Tun" became very popular online. It is a viral video on YouTube. The official video has over 200 million views. The video game company Blizzard Entertainment even added the Tunak Tunak Tun dance. It is a character animation in their game World of Warcraft. This dance is also a hidden feature in the video game Medal of Honor: Allied Assault: Spearhead.

Personal Life

Family

Daler Mehndi has two brothers who are also singers, Mika Singh and Shamsher Singh. Daler Mehndi is married to Taranpreet Kaur. They have four children: Gurdeep Mehndi, Ajit Kaur Mehndi, Prabhjot Kaur Mehndi, and Rabaab Kaur Mehndi. His daughter Ajit Kaur Mehndi is married to Navraj Hans. Navraj is the son of Punjabi singer Hans Raj Hans. Gurdeep Mehndi married Jessica Singh, a model, in 2016.

Helping Others

Daler Mehndi Green Drive

In 1998, Mehndi started the "Daler Mehndi Green Drive". This project was part of the Delhi Government's Special Task Force. The drive has planted over 1.2 million young trees in and around Delhi.

Charitable Work

Mehndi has performed at charity events to help others. He performed for Imran Khan's Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust in Pakistan. This helped raise $5 million for the trust. Mehndi supports causes like cancer, thalassemia, and AIDS. He has also helped homeless children in Kenya. He supported families affected by famine in Kalahandi, Orissa, India.

He gave money to the Indian government's Kargil Victims' Relief Fund. This helped the families of soldiers who died in Kargil. Mehndi was one of the first famous people to visit the soldiers in Kargil. He built houses that can resist earthquakes for people affected by the 2001 Gujarat earthquake. He also gave money and performed to raise funds for victims of the Gujarat cyclone and earthquake. He helped police welfare funds too. He donated 10 million Indian Rupees in Vadodara for cyclone victims. He also took on the job of rebuilding a village block destroyed in the Gujarat earthquake.

Mehndi set up the Daler Mehndi Food for Life Society in Chander Vihar, Delhi. This place has a kitchen that provides food 24 hours a day. It helps people who are poor and don't have much. Mehndi also built a Gurudwara Dukh Bhanjani Sahib. Every morning, people from all backgrounds come together there. They offer service in the name of God.

Mehndi is the only Indian artist known to be invited as a state guest by the President of Pakistan. He gave his album Bismillah to President Zardari of Pakistan. The money from selling this album went to the President's charity fund. Mehndi also spoke out against a rule by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA). This rule was about wearing turbans while playing basketball. He made a video to raise awareness and ask for the rule to be changed.

Politics

Daler Mehndi joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on April 26, 2019. This marked his entry into politics.

Music Albums

• "No1 Bhapa Bhape da rabb rakha"
• Bolo Ta Ra Ra.. – 1995
• Dardi Rab Rab – 1996
• Ho Jayegi Balle Balle – 1997
• The Best of Daler Mehndi – album, 1998
• Tunak Tunak Tun – 1998
• Ek Dana – 2000
• Nabi Buba Nabi – 2001
• Lehriya – 2001
• Nach Ni Shaam Kaure – 2002
• Mojaan Laen Do – 2003
• Shaa Ra Ra Ra – 2004
• Destiny – 2005
• Raula Pai Gaya – 2007
• Eh Lai 100 Rupaiya, 2008
• "300 Saal Guru De Naal", 2008
• "Dhoom Punjabi- IPL Kings XI Punjab Theme song" ,2008
• "Jago India", 2008
• Shamla Meri Koko, 2008
• Jugni, 2008
• Jorsey, 2009
• "Mere Ram",2010
• "CWG Song- Khel Ley" ,2010
• Tunak Tunak Tumba, 2011
• Bhalo Bhalo re Kirtaniya, 2011
• Japji Sahib The Libreation Chant, 2011
• "F1 Anthem - Hum Mein Hai Raftaar", 2011
• 300 Saal Guru De Naal, 2012
• Sai Da Malang, 2012
• Maula Sai, 2012
• Bismillah, 2012
• Rajan Ke Raja, 2012
• Sardaar, 2013
• Allah Hu, 2013
• Dukh Banjni Sahib, 2013
• The Ultimate Truth Mool Mantra, 2013
• Ik Ardaas Bhaat Kirat KI, 2013
• Ik Fakir Vadda Mastana, 2013
• Mere Raam Mere Raam, 2013
• India India, Patriot music album, 2013
• Cricket Nahi Yeh Tamasha Hai, 2013
• Bhaag The Success Anthem, 2013
• Namoh Namoh, 2013
• Aaja Mere Twitter Te, 2014
• Sona Roop Hai Peeli Peeli Sarson, 2014
• Stop The Flight, 2014
• Asi Tan Jithe, 2014
• Dilruba, 2014
• Baani Dasam Granth, 2014
• Best of Gurbani, 2014
• Radha Raman Hari Bol, 2014
• Bhaag Khilad Bhaag, 2014
• Party Punjabi, 2015
• Sabhae Jee Samal, 2015
• Safai Ki Dhun, 2015
• Salla Vella Funda, 2015
• Sohniye, 2015
• Sabhae Jee Samal, 2015
• Maa Padmavati, 2015
• Om Mani Padme Hum, 2015
• Khalsa, 2015
• "Sabhae -Jee-Samaal" ,2015
• Baba Nanak Mere Naal Naal, 2015
• Hori Khelungi Baba Bullehshah, 2016
• Salok Mahalla 9 Jo Sukh Ko Chaahai Sadaa, 2016
• 350 Saal Sache Patshah Naal, 2016
• Japji Sahib-with Church Organ, 2016
• Saahore Baahubali, 2017
• "Koee Jachdi Na Thaan" ,2017
• "Apne GharMein Shaadi Hai" , 2017
• Reddy Ikkada Soodu, 2018
• Jaragandi (Telugu), 2024
• Jaragandi (Tamil), 2024
• Jaragandi (Hindi), 2024

Film Songs

• Mrityudatta – Na Na Na Na Na Re, 1997
• Arjun Pandit – Kudiyan Shehar Diyan, 1999
• Khauff – Ankh Ladti Hai, 2000
• Maqbool – Ru Ba Ru, 2003
• Chupke Se – Kajrare Kajrare Naino Wale, 2003
• Bullet Ek Dhmaka – Ishq Aasaan Hai, 2003
• Lakeer – Nach Le, 2004
• Wajah – Agar Zindagi Se, 2004
• Ramji London Waley – Bhool Na Jaying, 2005
• Rang De Basanti – Rang De Basanti, 2006
• Shadi Se Pehle – Tuteya Ve Tuteya, 2006
• Chodo Na Yaar – Talwar Re, 2007
• Hanuman Returns – Aasma Ko Chukar, 2007
• Goal – Halla Bol, 2007
• Just Married – Doha, 2007
• Kafila – Hum Raks, 2007
• No Smoking – Kash Laga, 2007
• Yamadonga – Rabbaru Gajulu Rabbaru Gajulu, 2007
• Singh Is King – Bhootni Ke, 2008
• Ghatothkach – Maya Bazaar, 2008
• Sunday – Loot Liya, 2008
• Victory – Balla Utha Chhakka Laga, 2008
• Mr. Black Mr. White – Tu Makke Di Roti Meri, 2008
• Money Hai To Honey Hai – Rangeeli Raat, 2008
• Kuselan – Om Zaarare, 2008
• Kathanayakudu - Om Zaarare, 2008
• Hello – Karle Baby Dance Wance, 2008
• Dhoom Dhadaka – Dhoom Dhadaka, 2008
• Kissan – Mere Desh Ki Dharti, 2009
• Ek Se Bure Do – Ishq Ke Zaat, 2009
• Magadheera – Chapana Chaptu, 2009
• Lahore – Musafir, 2010
• Dulha Mil Gaya – Dulha Mil Gaya, 2010
• Khatta Meetha – Aila Re Aila, 2010
• Action Replayy – Zor Ka Jhatka, 2010
• Yamla Pagla Deewana – Chamki Jawani, 2011
• Teen Thay Bhai – Teen Thay Bhai, 2011
• Dear Friend Hitler – Hara Shwet Kesariya, 2011
• Miley Naa Miley Hum – Katto Gilheri, 2011
• Rascal – Tik Tuk, 2011
• Love Kiya Aur Lag Gayi – Love Kiya Aur Lag Gayi, 2011
• I Am Singh – 2 songs: Dukalaang Praanasi and I Am Singh, 2011
• Life Ki Toh Lag Gayi – Haryana Ka Sher, 2012
• Srimannarayana – Chalaaki Choopultho, 2012
• Joker – Sing Raja, 2012
• Chaalis Chauraasi – Badmast, 2012
• Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum – Hum Toh Hain Cappucino, 2012
• Sarsa – UNRELEASED, 2012
• Baadshah – Banti Poola Janki, 2013
• Commando – Lena Dena, 2013
• Sardaar – Ruk Ja Tham Ja, 2013
• Bhaag Milkha Bhaag – Gurbani, 2013
• War Chhod Na Yaar – Phat Gaya, 2013
• Besharam – Chal Hand Utha Ke Nach Le, 2013
• Namo Boothatma – Paisa Paisa, 2014
• 47 to 84 – Beriyane Teriyane, 2014
• Yamaleela 2 – O Thayaru, 2014
• Janiva – Moriya Moriya, 2014
• Goreyan Nu Daffa Karo – Dishkayon, 2014
• Kabab Mein Haddi – Kabab Mein Haddi, 2014
• Yoddha – Yoddha, 2014
• ABCD 2 – Vande Mataram, 2015
• A Flying Jatt – Raj Karega Khalsa, 2016
• Mirzya – Title song, 2016
• Saadey CM Saab – Dharti De Puttar Hain Ge Gabhru, 2016
• Dangal – Title song, 2016
• Baahubali 2: The Conclusion- Saahore Baahubali; Jiyo Re Bahubali, 2017
• Poster Boys – Kudiyan Shehar Diyan, 2017
• Paisa Vasool – Paisa Vasool, 2017
• Harjeeta – Dekhi Ja, 2018
• Soorma – Flicker Singh, 2018
• Gold – Title song, 2018
• Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava – Reddy Ikkada Soodu, 2018
• Kaashi in Search of Ganga – Title Song, 2018
• Uri: The Surgical Strike – Jagga Jiteya, 2019
• Chhalaang - Le Chhalaang, 2020
• Hum Do Hamare Do - "Raula Pae Gayaa", 2021
• Atrangi Re - "Garda", 2021
• Animal - "Arjan Vailly",2023
• Rang De Basanti - (Bhojpuri film)

See also

In Spanish: Daler Mehndi para niños