Hirdesh "Honey" Singh (born 15 March 1983), known professionally as Yo Yo Honey Singh, is a music producer, singer and actor. He commenced his career as a hip-hop music producer in 2003, working as a session and recording artist within the underground music scene until the release of his debut studio album, International Villager.
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| Birth name | Hirdesh Singh |
| Born | 15 March 1983 Karampura, Delhi, India |
| Origin | Punjab, India |
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| Years active | 2003–present |
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| Spouse | Shalini Talwar (2011-2022) |
Early life
Honey Singh was born on March 15, 1983 to a Sikh family in Hoshiarpur, Punjab. He studied at the Guru Nanak Public School in New Delhi. Given his interest in music, Singh traveled to the United Kingdom to study at the Trinity College Of Music. After graduating, he moved to Delhi in pursuit of better career opportunities. He began his career as a recording artist and a Bhangra music producer. His first claim to fame came when he received the ETC award for Best Sound for his song, Glassi in 2006.
Career
Music
Singh, known for his unique fusion of Punjabi and Hindi music, prefers to sing in his native languages rather than in English. He made his mark on the music scene with the release of his Punjabi album International Villager on November 11, 2011. The album's hit track "Gabru," featuring J-Star, quickly climbed to the top of the Asian music charts, including the official BBC Asian charts.
During the early 2010s, Singh became popular in the Indian music industry, performing at numerous college festivals such as Ansal Institute of Technology and Ramjas College in Delhi. His collaborations with prominent artists, like Diljit Dosanjh, further cemented his position. Their song "Lak 28 Kudi Da" reached number one on the BBC Asian Download Charts in May 2011, serving as a promotional track for Dosanjh's film Lion of Punjab.
By 2012, Singh had set a record for the highest fee ever paid to an artist for a Bollywood song, reportedly receiving ₹7 million rupees (US$84,000) for tracks in the movies Cocktail and Mastan. His popularity surged on YouTube with two of his videos— "Brown Rang" and "High Heels" (a collaboration with Jaz Dhami)—ranking among the top trending videos that year. Following the success of "Brown Rang," Singh released "Angreji Beat" in collaboration with Gippy Grewal. This track further solidified his presence in the music industry, becoming a party anthem across India. In 2013, Singh dropped another chartbuster, "Blue Eyes." The song, known for its sleek production and catchy hook, became an instant hit, showcasing his versatility in blending Hindi and English lyrics with an international sound. In 2014, Singh released Desi Kalakaar, featuring Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha. The song and its accompanying music video were a huge success, with Singh adopting a more cinematic approach to his music. The song’s success was followed by other popular tracks such as Love Dose and Birthday Bash, which continued to top charts and dominate parties across the country.
Despite facing health issues that forced him to take a break from his career, Singh continued to contribute to the music industry. During this period, he wrote the hit track Dheere Dheere in 2015, a recreation of the iconic song from the movie Aashiqui. The track featured Hrithik Roshan and Sonam Kapoor in the music video and went on to become a massive hit, breaking numerous records on YouTube. It was the first Indian song to exceed 200 million views on YouTube alone.[citation needed]
Bollywood
His debut song in Bollywood films was "Shakal Pe Mat Ja", featuring Gagan Sidhu. Singh charged Rs. 7 million for a song in the film Mastan. This was the largest amount paid to a song artist in Bollywood to date, making Singh one of the highest-paid musical artists in Bollywood.[2][3]
In February 2015 he released the songs "Birthday Bash", followed by songs in films including Gabbar is Back and Bhaag Johnny.[citation needed]
Mumbai Saga's first song "Shor Machega", was released on 28 February 2021. It was composed by Singh, with lyrics and vocals by Singh and Hommie Dilliwala.[4]
Acting
Singh made his acting debut with Baljit Singh Deo's Punjabi film Mirza - The Untold Story (2012), performing the role of Deesha, a mad gangster. Despite only being a cameo appearance, the role went on to win Singh the PTC Punjabi Film Award for Best Male Debut. The following year, Singh appeared in another Punjabi film, this time a comedy by Amit Prasher, Tu Mera 22 Main Tera 22, as Rolly, a childish and spoilt brat, alongside Amrinder Gill. This was Singh's first main role in a film.
In 2016, Singh starred in the Punjabi action film Zorawar, directed by Vinnil Markan, which was marketed as one of the most expensive Punjabi films to date. The film was critically acclaimed.
Health
In 2014, Singh's career was interrupted when he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. This mental health condition, characterized by extreme mood swings ranging from emotional highs (mania) to lows (depression), significantly affected his life and career. Unlike the common belief that stress from fame led to his illness, Singh revealed that it was largely due to his extensive use of substances like alcohol, drugs, and weed. His dependency was so severe that he would consume these substances before sleeping and immediately after waking up, often being in a state of confusion and unaware of his actions.
This addiction took a heavy toll on his personal life as well. His relationship with his ex-wife, Shalini Talwar, deteriorated during this period. He admitted to neglecting his family and his wife due to his lifestyle and continuous travel commitments, which further fueled his dependence on substances.
Bipolar disorder can be worsened by substance abuse, which can amplify mood swings and make management of the disorder challenging. Alcohol and drugs can interfere with the effectiveness of prescribed medications and lead to unpredictable mood changes, impulsive behavior, and even thoughts of self-harm during depressive episodes.
His struggle with the illness and addiction remained largely hidden from the public for many years. During his treatment, he received support from several prominent figures in the industry, including Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone, and Shah Rukh Khan, who stayed in touch with his family and suggested medical help.
Singh has since spoken openly about his experiences, aiming to raise awareness about mental health and the dangers of substance abuse.
Personal life
Singh comes from a Sikh family and has two siblings. He was influenced by various musical genres, including hip-hop, Punjabi folk, and Indian classical music, which shaped his unique style. His early career included producing music for Bollywood films and independent albums, which gained him significant popularity.
On January 23, 2011, Singh married Shalini Talwar, a longtime friend. However, their relationship faced challenges, and in 2021, Talwar accused Singh of multiple offenses under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, leading to legal proceedings. Subsequently, on September 10, 2022, the couple filed for divorce, with Singh reportedly agreeing to pay Rs. 1 crore as alimony.
Comeback
After overcoming significant health challenges, Singh made a comeback in 2018 with the track Makhn, which re-established him as a prominent figure in the Indian music scene. The song was well-received, showcasing his ability to blend contemporary sounds with vibrant visuals. Following this, Singh released Urvashi later that same year, featuring Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani.
In 2019, he collaborated with Malkit Singh on Gur Nalo Ishq Mitha - The YOYO Remake, demonstrating his versatility. The year 2020 marked a significant milestone with the release of "Loca," featuring Simar Kaur, and "Moscow Mashuka," featuring Neha Kakkar, both of which garnered substantial popularity. He also featured in "Billo Tu Agg Ae," a track by Singsta, and "Jingle Bell," expanding his musical repertoire.
Continuing his momentum, Singh released First Kiss in 2021, featuring Ipsitaa Khullar, followed by Saiyaan Ji, a collaboration with Neha Kakkar, which became a hit. That same year, he was also part of "Kanta Laga," featuring Tony Kakkar and Neha Kakkar, and "Boom Boom," showcasing his ongoing presence in the music industry.
In 2023, Singh released Kala Star, which broke multiple streaming records and was well-received by audiences. He continued to build on his success with tracks like Ka Kha Ga, Designer, and Casanova.
Later in 2023, Singh released several tracks as part of his album Honey 3.0, including Naagan, Pankhudi (The Ride Song), and Kuley Kuley.\
Most recently, in 2024, Singh launched his album "Glory," featuring 18 tracks, including Millionaire, Rap God, and "JATT MEHKMA." This album marked a significant milestone in his career and received widespread acclaim, with multiple songs trending on music streaming platforms.
Discography
Albums
| Album | Music Producer | Lyricist | Tracks | Length | Label | Language | Release Date |
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| International Villager | Yo Yo Honey Singh, | Various | 14 tracks | 56 minutes and 0 seconds | Speed Records | Punjabi | 11 November 2011 |
| Desi Kalakaar[5] | Yo Yo Honey Singh, Lil Golu | 8 tracks | 29 minutes and 38 seconds | T-Series | Punjabi/Hindi | 26 September 2014 | |
| Honey 3.0 | Yo Yo Honey Singh, Bass Yogi, Hommie Dilliwala, Sanjoy | Yo Yo Honey Singh, Rony Ajnali,
Gill Macchari |
10 tracks | 34 minutes 44 seconds | Zee Music Company | Punjabi/Hindi | 15 March 2024 |
| Glory | Yo Yo Honey Singh | Various | 18 tracks | 56 minutes 29 seconds | T-Series | Punjabi/Hindi/Urdu/French/Haryanvi/Arabic/English/Sindhi/Balochi | 26 August 2024 |
| International Villager 2 | Yo Yo Honey Singh, Leo Grewal, Rony Ajnali, Gill Macchari | TDA | TDA | Speed Records | Punjabi | TDA |
Singles
| Track | Year | Artist | Music | Music Label | Notes |
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| "Glassy" | 2007 | Ashok Mastie, Honey Singh | Yo Yo Honey Singh | Zee Music Company | |
| "Begani Naar" | 2008 | Honey Singh featuring Badshah | Mafia Mundeer Records | No Official Video | |
| "Khol Botal" | Badshah featuring Honey Singh | ||||
| "Chandigarh" | Raj Brar featuring Honey Singh | Frankfinn Entertainment Company | From album Rebirth | ||
| "Rangli" | Raj Brar, Honey Singh | ||||
| "Vanjaarey" | 2009 | Preet Harpal featuring Honey Singh | MovieBox | ||
| "Mood Kharab" (Remix) | Raja Baath featuring Honey Singh | Annad Industries | From album The Crown | ||
| "Husan Di Botal" | Raja Baath featuring Honey Singh | ||||
| "Lakk" | Inderjeet Nikku featuring Honey Singh | Times Music | From album Khalaas | ||
| "Collage" | Inderjeet Nikku featuring Honey Singh | ||||
| "Shartan" | Pappi Gill featuring Honey Singh | T-Series | |||
| "Bhagat Singh (The Tribute)" | Diljit Dosanjh featuring Honey Singh | Mafia Mundeer | No Official Video | ||
| "Ego (Me and Myself)" | Diljit Dosanjh featuring Honey Singh | ||||
| "Dance with Me" | Diljit Dosanjh featuring Honey Singh | ||||
| "Rubaru" | Diljit Dosanjh featuring Honey Singh | T-Series | From album Next Level | ||
| "Los Angeles (LA)" | Diljit Dosanjh featuring Honey Singh | Speed Records | |||
| "Panga" | Diljit Dosanjh, Honey Singh | ||||
| "Hummer" | 2010 | Nishwan Bhullar featuring Honey Singh | Single Track Studios | The Folk Star | |
| "Bhagat Singh (26 March, The Holiday)" | Nishwan Bhullar featuring Honey Singh. | ||||
| "Scooty" | Nishwan Bhullar featuring Honey Singh | ||||
| "Chaska" | Raja Batth, Honey Singh | Just Punjabi | From album The Crown | ||
| "Banda Marna" | Balli Rair, Honey Singh | T-Series | From album Never Done Before | ||
| "Zanjeer" | Karan Jasbir featuring Honey Singh | Jasraj Records | From album The Game Changer | ||
| "Jatt Soorme" | Garry Hothi featuring Honey Singh | Speed Records | From Album "Jatt Soorme" | ||
| "Khoon Vich Garmi" | Garry Hothi, Honey Singh | ||||
| "Lak 28 Kudi Da" | Diljit Dosanjh, Honey Singh | Promotional track from "Lion of Punjab" | |||
| "Haye Mera Dil" | 2011 | Alfaaz, Honey Singh | From album Alfaaz – The Boy Next Door | ||
| "Yaar Baathere" | Alfaaz, Honey Singh | ||||
| "Jaan Mangdi" | Jassi Sidhu, Honey Singh | ||||
| "Get Up Jawaani" | Badshah, Honey Singh | From album International Villager | |||
| "Gabru" | J-Star | ||||
| "Goliyan" | Diljit Dosanjh, Honey Singh | ||||
| "Dope Shope" | 2012 | Deep Money, Honey Singh | |||
| "Angreji Beat" | Gippy Grewal, Honey Singh | ||||
| "Brown Rang" | Honey Singh | ||||
| "Chamak Challo" (remix) | J-Star, Honey Singh | ||||
| "Achko Machko" | Honey Singh | Mafia Mundeer Records | Unofficial Video | ||
| "15 Saal" | Diljit Dosanjh, Honey Singh | Diljit Dosanjh | |||
| "High Heels" | Jaz Dhami, Honey Singh | Jaz Dhami | |||
| "Siftan" | Money Aujla, Honey Singh | Speed Records | |||
| "Break Up Party" | Leo, Honey Singh | Mafia Mundeer Records | |||
| "Satan" | Honey Singh, Neha Kakkar | ||||
| "This Party Getting Hot" | Jazzy B, Honey Singh | Jazzy B | |||
| "Mere Mehboob" | 2013 | Honey Singh | Yo Yo Honey Singh | ||
| "Bring Me Back" | Honey Singh | ||||
| "Bebo" | Alfaaz, Honey Singh | ||||
| "Blue Eyes" | Honey Singh | T-Series | |||
| "Desi Kalakaar" | 2014 | Honey Singh | From album Desi Kalakar, featuring Sonakshi Sinha | ||
| "Love Dose" | Honey Singh | From album Desi Kalakar, featuring Urvashi Rautela | |||
| "Issey Kehte Hain Hip Hop" | Honey Singh Lil Golu | ||||
| "Mehrma" | Sam Sandu, Honey Singh | Sony Music India | |||
| "One Bottle Down" | 2015 | Honey Singh | T-Series | ||
| "Dheere Dheere" | Honey Singh | featuring Hritilk Roshan, Sonam Kapoor | |||
| "Urvashi" | 2018 | Honey Singh | Featuring Shahid Kapoor, Kiara Advani | ||
| "Makhna" | Honey Singh, Neha Kakkar, Singhsta, Pinaki, Sean, Allistair | ||||
| "Gur Nalo Ishq Mitha - The YOYO Remake" | 2019 | Honey Singh featuring Malkit Singh | |||
| "Loca" | 2020 | Honey Singh featuring Simar Kaur | |||
| "Moscow Mashuka" | Honey Singh featuring Neha Kakkar and Ekaterina Sizova | Lyrical Video | |||
| "Billo Tu Agg Ae" | Singsta featuring Honey Singh | Singsta | |||
| "First Kiss" | Honey Singh featuring Ipsitaa Khullar | Yo Yo Honey Singh | |||
| "Jingle Bell" | Hommie Dilliwala featuring Honey Singh | Yo Yo Honey Singh | |||
| "Saiyaan Ji"[6] | 2021 | Honey Singh and Neha Kakkar | T-Series | Featuring Nushrratt Bharuccha | |
| "Kanta Laga"[7] | Tony Kakkar featuring Honey Singh and Neha Kakkar | Tony Kakkar | Desi Music Factory | ||
| "Boom Boom" | Honey Singh featuring Hommie Dilliwala | Yo Yo Honey Singh | Yo Yo Honey Singh | ||
| "Gaddi Neevi" | Singhsta featuring Honey Singh | Singhsta | Speed Records | ||
| "Ka Kha Ga" | 2022 | Hommie Dilliwala featuring Honey Singh | Hommie Dilliwala | Yo Yo Honey Singh | |
| "Designer"[8] | Honey Singh and Guru Randhawa | Yo Yo Honey Singh | T-Series | ||
| "Casanova" | Honey Singh featuring Lil Pump and DJ Shadow Dubai | Dj Shadow Dubai | Beast Music | From webseries 7th Sense | |
| "Melody Roja" | Honey Singh | Bass Yogi | Zee Music Company | ||
| "Paris Ka Trip" | Honey Singh and Millind Gaba | Yo Yo Honey Singh | T-Series | Featuring Tina Thadani and Mariana Loaiza | |
| "Together Forever" | Honey Singh | Hommie Dilliwala | Yo Yo Honey Singh | ||
| "Tension" | Hommie Dilliwala featuring Honey Singh | Hommie Dilliwala | Lyrical Video | ||
| "JAAM (The Casino Song)" | Honey Singh | Nanku (Udbhav) | Nahmoh Studios | ||
| "Yai Re" (The Remix) | Honey Singh and Iulia Vantur | Yo Yo Honey Singh | Tips Official | ||
| "Gatividhi" | Honey Singh | Yo Yo Honey Singh | Namoh Studios | Featuring Mouni Roy | |
| "Note Fenko (The Karampura Song)" | 2023 | Honey Singh | Hommie Dilliwala | Yo Yo Honey Singh | |
| "Pankhudi (The Ride Song)" | Honey Singh | Sanjoy | Featuring Riya Kishanchandani | ||
| "Lashkare" | Honey Singh | Bass Yogi and Yo Yo Honey Singh | Featuring Nicole Faria | ||
| "Kanna Vich Waaliyan" | Hommie Dilliwala featuring Honey Singh | Hommie Dilliwala | Namoh Studios | Featuring Aparna Nayr and Livia Viktoria | |
| "Sports Gaddiyan" | Leo Grewal featuring Honey Singh | Leo Grewal, Young J | Yo Yo Honey Singh | Lyrical Video | |
| "Who Knows" | So Dee featuring Honey Singh | Mahii Singh | Featuring Teodora Atanasovski | ||
| "Tell Me Once" | Alfaaz featuring Honey Singh | Yo Yo Honey Singh | |||
| "Naagan" | Yo Yo Honey Singh | Bass Yogi | Zee Music Company | From album Honey 3.0 | |
| "Tujh Pe Pyaar" | |||||
| Lets Get It Party | Yo Yo Honey Singh | ||||
| Savage | Sanjoy | ||||
| Soul | Bass Yogi | ||||
| "Ashk" | Tahmina Arsalan, Yo Yo Honey Singh | Yo Yo Honey Singh | Yo Yo Honey Singh | Featuring Tahmina Arsalan | |
| "Kuley Kuley" | Yo Yo Honey Singh featuring Apache Indian | Jaymeet | Zee Music Company | From album Honey 3.0 | |
| "Kalaastar" | Yo Yo Honey Singh | Bass Yogi |
Appearances on film soundtracks
| Year | Movie | Song | Singer(s) | Music director(s) |
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| 2011 | Desi Boyz | "Subhah Hone Na De" | Mika Singh, Shefali Alvares, Yo Yo Honey Singh | Pritam |
| 2012 | Cocktail | "Main Sharabi" | Yo Yo Honey Singh, Javed Bashir | |
| "Angrezi Beat" | Yo Yo Honey Singh, Gippy Grewal | Yo Yo Honey Singh | ||
| Son of Sardaar | "Rani Tu Mein Raja" | Mika Singh, Bhavya Pandit, Yo Yo Honey Singh | Himesh Reshammiya | |
| Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana | "Kikli Kalerdi" | Amit Trivedi, Pinky Maidasani and Yo Yo Honey Singh | Amit Trivedi | |
| Khiladi 786 | "Lonely Lonely" | Himesh Reshammiya, Yo Yo Honey Singh and Hamsika Iyer | Himesh Reshammiya | |
| 2013 | Race 2 | "Party on My Mind" | KK, Shefali Alvares, Yo Yo Honey Singh | Pritam |
| Mere Dad Ki Maruti | "Punjabiyan Di Battery" | Mika Singh, Yo Yo Honey Singh | Sachin Gupta | |
| Bajatey Raho | "Kudi Tu Butter" | Yo Yo Honey Singh | Yo Yo Honey Singh & Jaidev Kumar | |
| Chennai Express | "Lungi Dance" – The 'Thalaiva(r)' Tribute | Yo Yo Honey Singh[9] | ||
| Boss | "Boss" | Yo Yo Honey Singh, Meet Bros Anjjan | Meet Bros Anjjan | |
| "Party All Night" | Yo Yo Honey Singh | |||
| 2014 | Yaariyan | "ABCD" | Benny Dayal, Shefali Alvares & Yo Yo Honey Singh | Pritam |
| "Sunny Sunny" | Neha Kakkar, Yo Yo Honey Singh | Yo Yo Honey Singh | ||
| Dedh Ishqiya | "Horn OK Please" | Honey Singh, Sukhwinder Singh | Vishal Bhardwaj[10] | |
| Jai Ho | "Rang Razia" | Mika Singh, Salman Khan, Palak Muchhal, Yo Yo Honey Singh | Sajid-Wajid | |
| Ragini MMS 2 | "Chaar Botal Vodka"[11] | Yo Yo Honey Singh | Yo Yo Honey Singh | |
| Bhoothnath Returns | "Party with the Bhoothnath" | |||
| Fugly | "Ye Fugly Fugly Kya Hai" | |||
| Banjaare | ||||
| Kick | "Yaar Naa Miley" | Yo Yo Honey Singh, Jasmine Sandlas | ||
| Singham Returns | "Aata Majhi Satakli" | Yo Yo Honey Singh, Mamta Sharma, Nitu Choudhry | ||
| The Shaukeens | "Alcoholic" | Yo Yo Honey Singh | ||
| "Manali Trance" | Neha Kakkar, Yo Yo Honey Singh | |||
| 2015 | Dilliwali Zaalim Girlfriend | "Birthday Bash" | Alfaaz and Yo Yo Honey Singh | |
| Gabbar is Back | "Aao Raja" | Yo Yo Honey Singh, Neha Kakkar | ||
| Bhaag Johnny | "Aankhon Aankhon" | Yo Yo Honey Singh | ||
| 2016 | Ki & Ka | "High Heels" (Remake) | Jaz Dhami, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Aditi Singh Sharma | Meet Bros, Yo Yo Honey Singh |
| 2018 | Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety | "Dil Chori"[12] | Honey Singh, Simar Kaur, Singhsta | Yo Yo Honey Singh |
| "Chhote Chhote Peg" | Yo Yo Honey Singh, Neha Kakkar, Navraj Hans | |||
| Mitron | "This Party Is Over Now" | Yo Yo Honey Singh | ||
| Loveyatri | "Rang Taari" | Dev Negi, Yo Yo Honey Singh | Tanishk Bagchi | |
| Baazaar | "Billionaire" | Yo Yo Honey Singh, Simar Kaur, Singhsta | Yo Yo Honey Singh | |
| 2019 | Jabariya Jodi | "Khadke Glassy" | Yo Yo Honey Singh, Ashok Masti, Jyotica Tangri | Tanishk Bagchi, Ashok Masti, Ramji Gulati |
| Glassy 2.0 | ||||
| Jhootha Kahin Ka | "Funk Love" | Yo Yo Honey Singh | Yo Yo Honey Singh | |
| Marjaavaan | "Peeyu Datke"[13] | Yo Yo Honey Singh, Shurti Pathak | ||
| Pagalpanti | "Thumka"[14] | Yo Yo Honey Singh | ||
| 2020 | Chhalaang | "Care Ni Karda" | Yo Yo Honey Singh, Sweetaj Brar | |
| 2021 | Mumbai Saga | "Shor Machega" | Yo Yo Honey Singh featuring Hommie Dilliwala | |
| 2022 | Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 | "De Taali" | Yo Yo Honey Singh, Armaan Malik, Shashwat Singh | Pritam |
| 2023 | Selfiee | "Kudi Chamkeeli" | Yo Yo Honey Singh | Yo Yo Honey Singh |
| Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan | "Let's Dance Chotu Motu" | Yo Yo Honey Singh, Devi Sri Prasad, Salman Khan, Neha Bhasin | Devi Sri Prasad | |
| Yaariyan 2 | "Blue Hai Paani Paani" | Arijit Singh, Neha Kakkar | Yo Yo Honey Singh, Khaalif | |
| "Sunny Sunny 2.0" | Yo Yo Honey Singh, Neha Kakkar | |||
| "Kho Sa Gaya Hoon" | Manan Bhardwaj, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Neha Kakkar | Manan Bhardwaj, Yo Yo Honey Singh | ||
| 2024 | Khel Khel Mein | "Hauli Hauli" | Guru Randhawa, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Neha Kakkar | Guru Randhawa |
Production discography
| Year | Album | Artist | Music director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Peshi | Bill Singh | Honey Singh |
| 2006 | The Beat | Ashok Masti | |
| Surma | Bopaz | ||
| 2008 | Rebirth | Raj Brar | |
| 2009 | The Next Level | Diljit Dosanjh | |
| Lock Up | Preet Harpal | ||
| The Beginning | Resham Singh Anmol | ||
| 2010 | The Crown | Raja Baath | |
| Dream | Dolly Singh | ||
| Khaalas – The Pure | Inderjit Nikku | ||
| The Folkstar | Nishawn Bhullar | ||
| The Rising Queen | Rimz J | ||
| Zanjeer -The Game Changer | Karran Jesbir | ||
| 2011 | Hard Work | Bai Amarjit | |
| Never Done Before | Balli Riar | ||
| Singing Between the Lines (song: "Jaan Mangdi") | Jassi Sidhu | ||
| Alfaaz – The Boy Next Door | Alfaaz | ||
| Jatt Soorme | Garry Hothi | ||
| Talwar (song: "Kawan diyan daaran") | Gippy Grewal | ||
| International Villager | Honey Singh | ||
| 2012 | Born This Way | Varinder Brar | |
| 2014 | Desi Kalakaar[5] | Honey Singh | |
| 2023 | Honey 3.0 | Honey Singh | Honey Singh, Bass Yogi, Hommie Dilliwala |
Filmography
Movies
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Mirza - The Untold Story | Deesha | Punjabi | |
| 2013 | Tu Mera 22 Main Tera 22 | Rolly | Punjabi | |
| 2014 | The Xpose | Kenny Damania | Hindi | |
| 2016 | Zorawar | Agent Zorawar Singh | Punjabi |
Television
| Year | Show | Channel | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | India's Raw Star | Star Plus | Judge |
Awards
- 2010 PTC Punjabi Best Music Director 2010 for the song "Desi Daroo"[15]
- 2011 PTC Punjabi Best Music Director 2011 for album The Folkstar[16][17]
- 2012 PTC Punjabi Best Music Director 2012 for album I.V. (International Villager)[18]
- 2012 BritAsia TV Music Awards 2012 – Best International Act[19]
- 2012 UK Asian Music Awards Best International Album 2012 for Album album I.V. (International Villager)[20]
- 2012 PTC Punjabi Film Award – Best Music Director 2012 for Mirza – The Untold Story[21]
- 2012 PTC Punjabi Film Award – Best Debut (Male) for Mirza – The Untold Story[21]
- 2013 MTV VMAI Awards – Best Indie Artist (male) 2013 for the song "Brown Rang"[22]
- 2013 MTV EMA Awards – Best India Act 2013 for "Bring me Back"[23]
- 2013 BIG Star Entertainment Awards – Singh was co-winner of Most Entertaining Singer (Male), and "Lungi Dance" was nominated as Most Entertaining Song.[24]
- 2014 Zee Cine Awards 2014 for International Icon Male[25]
- 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 and Listener's Choice Song of the Year for "Dil Chori"
- 2019 IIFA Award for Best Music Director for Best Performance by a music director for Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety
Controversies
In the aftermath of the 2012 Delhi gang rape case, the lyrics to some of his songs, which depict violence against women and rape positively, have caused controversy.[26] A first information report (FIR) was lodged against Singh for his offensive lyrics, and a group of social activists filed an online petition demanding cancellation of his New Year performance at a Gurgaon hotel.[27] After the campaign, Singh's New Year concert was cancelled by the hotel.[28] Singh denies writing these offensive lyrics.[29]
Singh's song "Party All Night" in Akshay Kumar's film Boss was at the centre of a controversy. Producers of the movie had to submit a petition in Delhi High Court claiming that they had 'muted' an alleged vulgar word in Singh's song. The court heard a petition filed by lawyer Sanjay Bhatnagar seeking a stay on the film, contending that without the censor board's approval, the song could not be released with such a vulgar word. The petitioner had sought a stay on the release of the film until either the word or the song was deleted from the film.[30]
His work has been criticised as being vulgar, misogynist, promoting violence against women and a bad influence on youth.[31][32] There have been reactions in print to Singh, such as from Annie Zaidi, who wrote "An Open Letter to Honey Singh" in January 2013,[33] and Sandipan Sharma, who wrote "Thanks for the crassness: An open letter to Honey Singh from a parent" in July 2014.[34]
In 2014, Singh and fellow rapper Raftaar were in dispute over whether Raftaar should receive credit for the lyrics of the song "Yeh Fugly Fugly Kya Hai".[35]
In 2015, a student of St. Stephen's College went viral for a rap that parodied Singh's problematic songs from a feminist perspective.[36][37]
See also
References
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- ^ "Neha Kakkar, Yo Yo Honey Singh release new song Saiyaan Ji, featuring Nushrratt Bharuccha". Firstpost. 27 January 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- ^ "Kanta Laga: Get ready for Yo Yo Honey Singh, Neha Kakkar & brother Tony's big music collaboration". www.indiatvnews.com. 25 August 2021. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
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External links
- Yo Yo Honey Singh at IMDb
- Yo Yo Honey Singh discography at Discogs
