Yo Yo Honey Singh facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Yo Yo Honey Singh
Shah Rukh Khan (left), Singh (right) in SLAM The Tour concert in US (2014)
Background information
Birth name	Hirdesh Singh
Born	(1983-03-15) 15 March 1983 (age 42) Karampura, Delhi, India
Origin	Punjab, India
Genres	Hip hop rap pop EDM bhangra pop rap R&B
Occupation(s)	Rapper singer record producer songwriter actor
Years active	2003–present
Labels	T-Series Zee Music Company Speed Records

Hirdesh Singh (born March 15, 1983), known as Yo Yo Honey Singh, is an Indian rapper, singer, music producer, and actor. He started his music career in 2003. He worked behind the scenes in the music world until he released his first album, International Villager.

Early Life and Education

Hirdesh Singh was born in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India, on March 15, 1983. His family is Punjabi. His parents are Sardaar Sarabjit Singh and Bhupinder Kaur. He also has a sister named Sneha Singh.

When he was a child, his family moved to Delhi. He went to Guru Nanak Public School in the Pitampura area of North West Delhi.

Music Career Highlights

Honey Singh is famous for mixing Punjabi and Hindi music. He prefers to sing in these languages instead of English. He became well-known after releasing his Punjabi album International Villager in 2011. A popular song from this album, "Gabru", quickly became a hit on Asian music charts.

Rising to Fame

In the early 2010s, Honey Singh became very popular in India. He performed at many college festivals. He also worked with other famous artists like Diljit Dosanjh. Their song "Lak 28 Kudi Da" reached number one on the BBC Asian Download Charts in 2011.

By 2012, Honey Singh was paid a very high fee for a Bollywood song. He reportedly received about ₹7 million rupees (which is about US$84,000). This was for songs in movies like Cocktail and Mastan. His music videos, "Brown Rang" and "High Heels", were also very popular online.

After "Brown Rang" was a success, he released "Angreji Beat" with Gippy Grewal. This song became a party favorite across India. In 2013, he released "Blue Eyes", which was another big hit. It showed how he could mix Hindi and English lyrics with a modern sound.

Continued Success and Comeback

In 2014, Honey Singh released "Desi Kalakaar". This song featured Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha. The song and its music video were very successful. Other popular songs like "Love Dose" and "Birthday Bash" also topped music charts.

Honey Singh took a break from his career due to health issues. But he still wrote music. In 2015, he wrote "Dheere Dheere". This was a new version of a famous song from the movie Aashiqui. The music video featured actors Hrithik Roshan and Sonam Kapoor. It became a huge hit and was the first Indian song to get over 200 million views on YouTube.

After his break, Honey Singh made a comeback in 2018 with the song "Makhna". This song helped him become a top artist in India again. Later that year, he released "Urvashi", featuring Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani.

In 2019, he worked with Malkit Singh on "Gur Nalo Ishq Mitha - The YOYO Remake". In 2020, he released "Loca" and "Moscow Mashuka". He also appeared in "Billo Tu Agg Ae" and "Jingle Bell".

In 2021, he released "First Kiss" and "Saiyaan Ji" with Neha Kakkar. He also worked on "Kanta Laga" and "Boom Boom".

In 2023, his song "Kala Star" broke many streaming records. He also released "Ka Kha Ga", "Designer", and "Casanova". Later in 2023, he released songs like "Naagan" and "Pankhudi (The Ride Song)" from his album Honey 3.0.

In 2024, Honey Singh released his album Glory. It has 18 songs, including "Millionaire" and "Rap God". This album was a big moment in his career.

Acting Career

Honey Singh also acts in movies. His first acting role was in the Punjabi film Mirza - The Untold Story (2012). He played a small role as a gangster and won an award for Best Male Debut.

In 2013, he had a main role in the Punjabi comedy film Tu Mera 22 Main Tera 22. He played a spoiled character named Rolly. In 2016, he starred in the Punjabi action film Zorawar. This movie was one of the most expensive Punjabi films made at that time.

Movies as an Actor

Documentary and TV Appearances

In 2024, a documentary about him called Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous was released on Netflix. He also appeared on TV.

Personal Life

Honey Singh comes from a Sikh family. He has two siblings. His music style is influenced by different types of music. These include hip-hop, Punjabi folk, and Indian classical music.

He married Shalini Talwar on January 23, 2011. They were friends for a long time. They got divorced in November 2023.

Awards and Recognition

Honey Singh has won many awards for his music and acting.

• 2010 PTC Punjabi Best Music Director for "Desi Daroo"
• 2011 PTC Punjabi Best Music Director for The Folkstar
• 2012 PTC Punjabi Best Music Director for I.V. (International Villager)
• 2012 BritAsia TV Music Awards – Best International Act
• 2012 UK Asian Music Awards Best International Album for I.V. (International Villager)
• 2012 PTC Punjabi Film Award – Best Music Director for Mirza – The Untold Story
• 2012 PTC Punjabi Film Award – Best Debut (Male) for Mirza – The Untold Story
• 2013 MTV VMAI Awards – Best Indie Artist (male) for "Brown Rang"
• 2013 MTV EMA Awards – Best India Act for "Bring me Back"
• 2013 BIG Star Entertainment Awards – Co-winner of Most Entertaining Singer (Male)
• 2014 Zee Cine Awards – International Icon Male
• 2014 Stardust Awards – Best Music Director for Yaariyan
• 2016 Hindustan Times India's Most Stylish Awards – Most Stylish Singer
• 2018 Mirchi Music Awards – Listener's Choice Album of the Year for Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety
• 2018 Mirchi Music Awards – Listener's Choice Song of the Year for "Dil Chori"
• 2019 IIFA Award for Best Music Director for Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety