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Mika Singh
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Amrik Singh
10 June 1977 Durgapur, West Bengal, India
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Playback singer, music director, composer, music producer and actor |
| Years active | 1998–2002, 2006-present |
| Known for | Singing, Music and Acting |
| Political party | Aam Aadmi Party |
| Family | Daler Mehndi (brother) |
| YouTube information | |
| Years active | 2011 - present |
| Genre | Pop |
| Subscribers | 549,000 |
| Total views | 373 million |
| Subscriber and view counts updated as of 8 October 2024. | |
Mika Singh (born on June 10, 1977) is a famous Indian singer, rapper, musician, and actor. He is known for many popular songs like "Mauja Hi Mauja" from Jab We Met, "Dhinka Chika" from Ready, and "Chinta Ta Chita" from Rowdy Rathore. Mika Singh has also released his own music albums and appeared on different TV shows.
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Early Life and Musical Roots
Mika Singh was born as Amrik Singh in Durgapur, West Bengal. He is the youngest of six brothers. Mika and his older brother, Daler Mehndi, were inspired by their father, Ajmer Singh. Their father was a trained classical musician. He used to sing kirtans (religious songs) in a Sikh temple called Patna Sahib Gurdwara since he was a child.
Live Performances and Concerts
Mika Singh has performed in many big concerts around the world. In 2014, he performed at a sold-out show called Bollywood Showstoppers. This event took place at The O2 Arena in London. He shared the stage with other famous Bollywood stars like Arjun Kapoor and Sonakshi Sinha.
In 2016, Mika Singh performed at the Sandwell & Birmingham Mela. This was one of his biggest outdoor concerts. About 80,000 people attended the Mela to watch him perform.
Mika Singh's Political Involvement
Mika Singh has also been involved in politics. He supported the Aam Aadmi Party during the 2022 MCD elections. He was a "star campaigner" for the party, which means he helped them get votes.
Mika Singh once joked about his political ambitions. He said, "I guess if I join politics, I will become the prime minister!" He also donated a large sum of money, Rs 21 lakh, to the Aam Aadmi Party.
Mika Singh's Music Career
Mika Singh has sung many songs for Hindi films and released several solo albums.
Hindi Film Songs
| Year | Film | Song Title | Note |
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| 2006 | Apna Sapna Money Money | Dil Mein Baji Guitar | |
| Pyaar Ke Side Effects | Dil Tod Ke Na Ja (Remix) | ||
| 2007 | Dus Kahaniyaan | Nachle Soniye | |
| Jab We Met | Mauja Hi Mauja | ||
| Dhol | O Yaara Dhol Bajake | ||
| Shootout at Lokhandwala | Ganpat | ||
| Nehlle Pe Dehlla | Neeli Neeli Aankhon Wali | ||
| 2008 | Wafaa | Muztarib | |
| Dil Kabaddi | OK Tata Done | ||
| Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! | Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! | ||
| Oye Lucky (Remix) | |||
| C Kkompany | Khoka | ||
| My Friend Ganesha 2 | Ganesha | ||
| Singh Is Kinng | Singh Is Kinng | ||
| Bhutni Ke | |||
| Ugly Aur Pagli | Talli | ||
| Mission Istaanbul | Apun Ke Saath | ||
| Woodstock Villa | Saawan Mein Lag Gayi Aag | ||
| Mr. White Mr. Black | Tu Makke Di Roti | ||
| 2009 | De Dana Dan | "Baamulaiza" | |
| "Baamulaiza" (Ragga Mix) | |||
| "Baamulaiza (Remix)" | |||
| Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani | Oh By God | ||
| Dil Bole Hadippa! | Dil Bole Hadippa | ||
| Quick Gun Murugun | Quick Gun Murugun | ||
| Life Partner | Aage Aage | ||
| Ek Aadat | Ek Aadat | ||
| Jai Veeru | Dhun Lagi | ||
| Jugaad | Tabahi Tabahi | ||
| Bad Luck Govind | Duniya Hai Gol | ||
| 2010 | Mitti | Ni Mera Dil Tera | |
| Action Replayy | Nakhre | ||
| Right Yaaa Wrong | |||
| Ishqiya | Ibn-E-Batuta | ||
| Lamhaa | Saajna | ||
| Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai | Babu Rao Mast Hai | ||
| Housefull | Aapka Kya Hoga (Dhanno) | ||
| Toh Baat Pakki | Jis Din | ||
| Band Baaja Baaraat | Bhangra Pauna Nachna | ||
| 2011 | I Am Singh | Dhol Wajda | |
| Mausam | Saj Dhaj Ke | ||
| Thank You | Pyar Do Pyar Lo | ||
| Dharti | Gaddi Modange | ||
| Loot | Saari Duniya Mere Ispe | ||
| Desi Boyz | Subah Hone Na De | ||
| Hum Tum Shabana | Thank U Mr. DJ | ||
| Pyar Ka Punchnama | Ban Gaya Kutta | ||
| Ishq Na Kariyo Kake | |||
| Bodyguard | Desi Beat | ||
| Double Dhamaal | Chill Maro & Chal Kudie | ||
| Ready | Dhink Chika | ||
| Tanu Weds Manu | Jugni | ||
| Yaar Annmulle | Jatt Tinka | ||
| Pure Punjabi | Pure Punjabi | ||
| F.A.L.T.U | Aal Tu Jalal Tu | ||
| 2012 | Kismat Love Paisa Dilli | Dont Fuff My Mind | |
| OMG: Oh My God! | Go Go Govinda | ||
| Khiladi 786 | Long Drive | ||
| Tu Mera 22 Main Tera 22 | Baby This, Baby That | ||
| Men In Black 3 | Main Tera Ishq | ||
| Son of Sardaar | Rani Tu Mein Raja | ||
| Ajab Gazabb Love | Ajab Gazabb Love (Title Track) | ||
| Boom Boom (Lip Lock) | |||
| Power Cut | Power Cut | ||
| From Sydney with Love | Khatkaa Khatkaa | ||
| Challo Driver | Kudi Pataka Driver | ||
| Teri Meri Kahaani | Humse Pyar Karle Tu | ||
| Department | Kammo | ||
| Rowdy Rathore | Chinta Ta Chita | ||
| Vicky Donor | Chaddha | ||
| Bittoo Boss | Bittoo Sabki Photo Lega | ||
| Agent Vinod | Pyaar ki Pungi | ||
| Bumboo | Life Saali Life | ||
| 2013 | Zindagi 50 50 | Tu Saamne Jo Aaye | |
| Jackpot | Full Jhol | ||
| R... Rajkumar | Gandi Baat | ||
| Phata Poster Nikla Hero | Tu Mere Agal Bagal | ||
| Gori Tere Pyaar Mein | Tooh | ||
| Besharam | Aa Re Aa Re | ||
| Maazii | Totta | ||
| Grand Masti | Zulmi Zulmi | ||
| Zanjeer | Mumbai Ke Hero | ||
| Ramaiya Vastavaiya | Hip Hop Pammi | ||
| Jaadu Ki Jhappi | |||
| Jaadu Ki Jhappi (Reprise) | |||
| D-Day | Duma Dum | ||
| Boyss Toh Boyss Hain | Gol Gol | ||
| Fukrey | Beda Paar | ||
| Shortcut Romeo | Jave Saari Duniya | ||
| Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 | Changli Hai Changli Hai | ||
| Jatt Yamla Pagla Ho Gaya | |||
| Shootout at Wadala | Laila | ||
| Aala Re Aala | |||
| Mere Dad Ki Maruti | Punjabiyaan Di Battery | ||
| Zila Ghaziabad | Baap Ka Maal | ||
| ABCD: Any Body Can Dance | Psycho Re | ||
| Hum Hai Raahi Car Ke | Ding Dang Ding Dang | ||
| Jatts in Golmaal | Jatt Baal Duga | ||
| I Don't Luv U | Ishq Ki Maa Ki | ||
| Rangeelay | Headache | ||
| Lucky Di Unlucky Story | Lucky Di Unlucky Story | ||
| Chashme Baddoor | Ishq Mohallah | ||
| Pooja Kiven AA | Ludhiane | ||
| Himmatwala | Taki Taki | ||
| Jolly LLB | Daru Peeke Nachna | ||
| Four Two Ka One | Ishq Di Battiyan | ||
| 2014 | O Teri | Ummbakkum | |
| Kaanchi | Main Mushtanda | ||
| Balwinder Singh Famous Ho Gaya | Shake That Booty | ||
| Kaun Samjhaye | |||
| Main Tera Hoon" | |||
| Bhopu | |||
| Meinu Ek Ladki Chaahiye | Teri To Jhand | ||
| Happy New Year | Nonsense Ki Night | ||
| The Shaukeens | Ishq Kutta Ha | ||
| Raja Natwarlal | Dukki Tikki | ||
| Its Entertainment | Veer Di Wedding | ||
| Holiday | Palang Tod | ||
| Kick | Jumme Ki Raat | ||
| Humshakals | Khol De Dil Ki Khidki | ||
| The Xpose | Catch Me If You Can | ||
| Purani Jeans | Out of Control | ||
| Bhoothnath Returns | Party To Banti Hai | ||
| Dishkiyaoon | Nachle Tu | ||
| Youngistaan | Tanki | ||
| Mission Sapne | Theme Song | TV show | |
| Babloo Happy Hai | Jimmy Bhaand | ||
| 2015 | Shamitabh | Lifebuoy | |
| Badmashiyaan | Garden Garden | ||
| Hate Story 3 | Neendein Khul Jaati Hain | ||
| Tamasha | Heer Toh Badi Sad Hai | ||
| Jawani Phir Nahi Ani | Khul Jaye Botal | ||
| Bajrangi Bhaijaan | Aaj Ki Party | ||
| ABCD 2 | Happy Hour | ||
| Welcome 2 Karachi | Boat Ma Kukdookoo | ||
| Hey Bro | Line Laga | ||
| Tevar | Madamiyan | ||
| Welcome Back | Welcome Back | ||
| 2016 | Happy Bhag Jayegi | Gabru Ready To Mingle Hai | |
| Sultan | 440 Volt | ||
| Housefull 3 | Taang Uthake | ||
| Malamaal | |||
| Mastizaade | Rom Rom Romantic | ||
| Dishoom | Subah Hone Na De (Remix) | ||
| 2017 | Secret Superstar | ... Baliye | |
| Ranchi Diaries | Godfather | ||
| Shubh Mangal Saavdhan | Laddoo | ||
| Baadshaho | Piya More | ||
| Mubarakan | Hawa Hawa | Remake | |
| Flat 211 | Criminal Akhiyan | ||
| Phillauri | Whats Up | ||
| Raees | Dhingana | ||
| Sarkar 3 | Angry Mix | ||
| 2018 | Simmba | Aankh Maarey | Remake |
| Dassehra | Silent Mode | ||
| 5 Weddings | American Beauty | ||
| FryDay | Bade Chote | ||
| Batti Gul Meter Chalu | Hard Hard | ||
| Stree | Milegi Milegi | ||
| Nawabzaade | Lagi Hawa Dil Ko | ||
| Race 3 | Party Chale On | ||
| Nanu Ki Jaanu | Bhoot Aaya | ||
| Veerey Ki Wedding | Mind Blowing | ||
| Welcome To New York | Meher Hai Rab Di | ||
| Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety | Sweety Slowly Slowly | ||
| Padman | The Padman Song | ||
| Teri Bhabhi Hai Pagle | Confused Lover | ||
| Baa Baa Black Sheep | Galla Goriyan | ||
| Heer | |||
| 2019 | Family of Thakurganj | Fancy Thumke | |
| Marne Bhi Do Yaaron | |||
| Prassthanam | Dil Bevda | ||
| Dream Girl | Dhagala Lagali | ||
| Hume Tumse Pyaar Kitna | Manmohini | ||
| De De Pyaar De | Mukhda Vekh Ke | ||
| Milan Talkies | Mind Na Kariyo Holi Hai | ||
| Luka Chuppi | Poster Lagwa Do | Remake | |
| Made In China | Sanedo | ||
| Pati Patni Aur Woh | Aankhiyon Se Goli Mare | Remake | |
| Yaaram | Kya Pandit | ||
| Pagalpanti | Tum Pe Hum Hai | Remake | |
| 2020 | Shikara | 'Chattar Pattar" | |
| Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan | Aisi Taisi | ||
| Jai Mummy Di | Ishq Da Band | ||
| Gulabo Sitabo | Kanjoos | Amazon Prime Video film | |
| Raat Akeli Hai | Adhe Adhe Se | Netflix film | |
| Its My Life | Its My Life | Zee Cinema film | |
| Dangerous | Dangerous | MX Player web series | |
| Majnu | |||
| Eyes Teri | |||
| Mujhko Apni Jaan | |||
| Ginny Weds Sunny | Sawant Mein Lag Gayi Aag | Netflix film | |
| Indoo Ki Jawani | Hasina Pagal Deewani | ||
| 2021 | KRK Kutta | Single | |
| Bhuj: The Pride of India | Bhai Bhai | Disney Plus Hotstar film | |
| Roohi | Bhootni | ||
| Bunty Aur Babli 2 | Dhik Chik | ||
| Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui | "Attraction" | ||
| Velle | Raja Boy | ||
| 2022 | Heropanti 2 | Whistle Baja 2.0 | Remake |
| Nikamma | Killer | ||
| Govinda Naam Mera | Bijli | Disney Plus Hotstar film | |
| Dasvi | Macha | Netflix film | |
| 2023 | Fukrey 3 | Macha Re | |
| Aankh Micholi | Aankh Micholi | ||
| 2024 | Sarfira | Dhokha | |
| Wild Wild Punjab | Suttebaaz Haseena | Netflix film | |
| 2025 | Deva | Bhasad Macha | |
Songs in Other Languages
Mika Singh has also sung songs in many other Indian languages.
| Year | Film | Song Title | Language |
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| 2010 | Adhurs | "Pilla Naa Valla Kaadu" | Telugu |
| 2011 | Krishan Marriage Story | "Nidde Bandilla" | Kannada |
| Paglu | Title Track | Bengali | |
| 2012 | Paglu 2 | ||
| Khokababu | "Pyar Ka Jhatka" | ||
| 2013 | Victory | "Vone Vone" | Kannada |
| Rangbaaz | "Tui Amar Hero" | Bengali | |
| Khoka 420 | "Mad I Am Mad" | ||
| Balupu | "Pathikella Chinnadi" | Telugu | |
| Mirchi | "Yahoon Yahoon" | ||
| 2014 | Darling | "A Darling Darling" | Kannada |
| Mental | "Aaila Re Aaila" | Odia | |
| 2015 | Herogiri | "Panga" | Bengali |
| Jawani Phir Nahi Ani | "Khul Jaye Botal" | Urdu | |
| 2016 | Jaguar | "Selfie" feat. Kanika Kapoor | Kannada |
| 2017 | Parchi | "Imagine" | Urdu |
| 2018 | Hoichoi Unlimited | "Hobe Re Hoichoi" | Bengali |
| 2022 | Tich Button | "Jutt" | Urdu |
| 2023 | Chengiz | Ragada | Bengali, also in Hindi |
Solo Albums
Mika Singh has released many of his own music albums.
| Year | Album | Featured song |
| 1998 | Greatest Indipop Album Ever | "Saawan Mein Lag Gayi Aag" |
| 2000 | Mika And Other Hits Part - 1 | "Ishq Brandy" |
| 2001 | Gabru | "Gabru" |
| 2002 | O Sanam Janeman | "Jaan Qurban" |
| 2006 | Something Something | "Jaattan Ka Chhora" |
| 2007 | Donaali | "Tere Aage Nahin Chalni (Donaali)" |
| 2008 | Dunali (Rifle) | "Dunali (remix) Single Track" feat. Bohemia |
| 2009 | Sher-E-Punjab | "Sher-E-Punjab" feat. Bohemia |
| 2011 | Sitare – The Stars | "Maahi Kehan De" |
| 2012 | 9 Track Album | "Pardese" |
| 2013 | Champions League T20 | "Ragad Ragad Humma" |
| 2014 | Mika Singh Is King | "Mast Kalandar" feat. Yo Yo Honey Singh |
| 2015 | Sizzling Sunny | "Super Girl From China" feat. Kanika Kapoor |
| 2016 | Billo Single | "Billo" |
| 2018 | Kalesh | "Kalesh Song" feat. Millind Gaba |
| 2022 | Majnu | "Majnu" |
Film and TV Appearances
Besides singing, Mika Singh has also acted in films and appeared on television shows.
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Language |
| 2010 | Mitti | Gazzi Dhillon | Punjabi |
| 2011 | Loot | Varinder Yuvraaj Singh | Hindi |
| 2014 | Balwinder Singh Famous Ho Gaya | Balwinder | |
| 2024 | Welcome to the Jungle | TBA | Hindi |
Television Shows
| Year | Series | Role |
| 2007 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 2 | Contestant |
| 2009 | Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao | Contestant |
| 2009–2010 | Music Ka Maha Muqqabla | Team Captain |
| 2014 | F.I.R. | Himself |
| 2015 | The Voice India | Judge |
| 2015 | Tashan-e-Ishq | Guest |
| 2016 | Comedy Nights Live | Permanent Guest |
| 2016 | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2016 | Mentor/Judge |
| 2018 | India Ke Mast Kalandar | Judge |
| 2021 | Zee Comedy Show | |
| 2022 | Anupamaa | Himself |
| 2022 | Swayamvar – Mika Di Vohti |
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