Mika Singh
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Background information | |
Birth name | Amrik Singh |
Also known as | Ganman |
Born | [1][2] Durgapur, West Bengal, India[3] | 10 June 1977
Genres | Pop, Bhangra, Rap |
Occupation(s) | Playback Singer, Actor Producer |
Years active | 1998 – present |
Mika Singh is an Indian rapper, singer and performer. He has a large catalogue of songs, prominent among which are "Bas Ek King" (Singh Is Kinng), "Mauja Hi Mauja" (Jab We Met), "Ibn-e-Batuta" (Ishqiya), and "Dhanno" (Housefull). He has released several solo albums. He has also acted on various reality shows. His song "Sawan Main Lag Gayi Aag" was remixed by U.S based singer Pinky Paras.[4]
Early life[]
Singh was born as Amrik Singh in Durgapur, West Bengal. He is the youngest of six brothers.[3][5][6] Singh and his elder brother Daler Mehndi were inspired by their father, Ajmer Singh, a trained classical musician who used to sing kirtans in Patna Sahib Gurdwara since childhood.[3][7]
Concerts and tours[]
In 2014, Singh performed live and sold out in Bollywood Showstoppers at The O2 Arena with Arjun Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha, Jacqueline Fernandez, Shahid Kapoor, Ali Zafar, and supported by Bollywood dance group Bolly Flex, that appeared Sky1's dance competition show, Got to Dance.[8]
Singh also performed at his biggest outdoor concert at Danny Singh's Sandwell & Birmingham Mela in 2016 with a audience of 80,000 at Birmingham, UK.[9]
Discography[]
Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Film soundtracks[]
Year | Film[citation needed] | Song Title | Co-singer(s) |
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 | Ba Mulaiza | |
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 | ||
Mitti | Ni Mera Dil Tera | ||
2010 | Ishqiya | Ibn-E-Batuta | |
Lamhaa | Saajna | ||
Once Upon a Time in Mumbai | Babu Rao Mast Hai | ||
Housefull | Aapka Kya Hoga (Dhanno) | ||
Toh Baat Pakki | Jis Din | ||
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 | 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 | 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 | Sunidhi Chauhan | ||
Mere Dad Ki Maruti | Punjabiyaan Di Battery | ||
Zila Ghaziabad | Baap Ka Maal | Sukhwinder Singh, Mamta Sharma | |
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 | Shreya Ghoshal | |
Jolly LLB | Daru Peeke Nachna | ||
Four Two Ka One | Ishq Di Battiyan | ||
2014 | Balwinder Singh Famous Ho Gaya | Shake That Booty | |
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 (TV series) | Theme Song | ||
Babloo Happy Hai | Jimmy Bhaand | ||
2015 | 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 | Mamta Sharma | |
2016 | Happy Bhag Jayegi | Gabru Ready To Mingle Hai | |
Sultan | 440 Volt | ||
Housefull 3 | Taang Uthake | ||
Malamaal | |||
Mastizaade | Rom Rom Romantic | ||
2017 | Secret Superstar | Sexy Baliye | |
Ranchi Diaries | Godfather | ||
Shubh Mangal Saavdhan | Laddoo | ||
Baadshaho | Piya More | Neeti Mohan | |
Mubarakan | Hawa Hawa | ||
Flat 211 | Criminal Akhiyan | ||
Phillauri | Whats Up | ||
Raees | Dhingana | ||
2018 | Simmba | Aankh Maarey | Neha Kakkar |
Dassehra | Silent Mode | Shreya Ghoshal, Rahul Seth | |
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 | ||
2019 | Dream Girl | Dhagala Lagali | Jyotica Tangri |
Hume Tumse Pyaar Kitna | Manmohini | Kanika Kapoor, Ikka | |
De De Pyaar De | Mukhda Vekh Ke | Dhvani Bhanushali | |
Milan Talkies | Mind Na Kariyo Holi Hai | Shreya Ghoshal | |
Luka Chuppi | Poster Lagwa Do | Sunanda Sharma | |
2020 | Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan | Aisi Taisi | |
Jai Mummy Di | Ishq Da Band | Shipla Surroch, Harjot Dhillon | |
Indoo Ki Jawani | Hasina Pagal Deewani | Asees Kaur | |
2021 | KRK Kutta | ||
Bhuj: The Pride of India | Bhai Bhai |
Year | Film | Song Title | Language |
2010 | Adhurs | "Pilla Naa Valla Kaadu" | Telugu |
2011 | Krishan Marriage Story | "Nidde Bandilla" | Kannada |
2011 | Paglu | Title Track | Bengali |
2012 | Paglu 2 | Title Track | |
Khokababu | "Pyar Ka Jhatka" | ||
2013 | Victory | "Vone Vone" | Kannada |
2013 | Rangbaaz | "Tui Amar Hero" | Bengali |
Khoka 420 | "Mad I Am Mad" | ||
2013 | Balupu | "Pathikella Chinnadi" | Telugu |
Mirchi | "Yahoon Yahoon" | ||
2014 | Darling | "A Darling Darling" | Kannada |
2014 | Mental | "Aaila Re Aaila" | Odia |
2015 | Herogiri | "Panga" | Bengali |
2015 | Jawani Phir Nahi Ani | "Khul Jaye Botal" | Urdu (Lollywood) |
2016 | Jaguar | "Selfie" feat. Kanika Kapoor | Kannada |
2017 | Parchi | "Imagine" | Urdu (Lollywood) |
2018 | Hoichoi Unlimited | "Hobe Re Hoichoi" | Bengali |
Solo 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 |
Filmography[]
Year | Film | Role | Language |
2010 | Mitti | Gazzi Dhillon | Punjabi |
Wrath Kapoor | Mr. Michael | ||
2011 | Loot | Varinder Yuvraaj Singh | Hindi |
2014 | Balwinder Singh Famous Ho Gaya | Balwinder |
Series | Role | Station |
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 2 | Contestant | Sony TV |
Music Ka Maha Muqqabla | Team Captain | Star Plus |
The Voice India | Judge | &TV |
Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao | Contestant | Sony TV |
Tashan-e-Ishq | Himself | Zee Tv |
Bigg Boss 9 | Guest appearance | Colors TV |
Comedy Nights Live | Permanent guest | |
The Kapil Sharma Show | Recurring guest | Sony LIV |
The Drama Company | Guest appearance | Sony TV |
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2016 | Mentor and judge | Zee TV |
India Ke Mast Kalandar | Judge | Sony SAB |
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2020 | Judge | Zee Bangla |
Dance Deewane (season 3) | Guest appearance | Colors TV |
Controversies[]
Rakhi Sawant filed case against Mika for forcibly kissing her on 11 June 2006.[10]
In 2018 Singh was arrested in UAE after a case was filed against him by a Brazilian teenager model for allegedly sending sexually inappropriate messages to her. After this, he was sent to jail and later on released after intervention of the Indian Embassy.[11][12]
All India Cine Workers Association (AICWA) on 14 August 2019 banned singer Mika Singh from the Indian film industry for performing at an event in Karachi, Pakistan. The event in Pakistan was organised by former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf's close relative. The film body further put an unconditional ban on the singer and boycotted him from all the movies and music contracts with the entertainment companies. The association also sought the intervention of Information and Broadcasting ministry in the matter.[13][14]
References[]
- ^ "Mika Singh, happy birthday: The singer turns 36 - Bollywoodlife.com". www.bollywoodlife.com. 10 June 2013.
- ^ "Mika Singh Archives".
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Banerjee, Sudheshna (16 July 2016). "Singh can sing". The Telegraph. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
- ^ "Mika gives thumbs up to revive his Saawan Mein Lag Gayi Aag song - Times of India". Times of India. 13 November 2013.
- ^ Chakraborty, Sumita (30 June 2016). "Mika Singh: Of Magic & Madness". Stardust. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
- ^ "Mika Singh's elder brother Ustad Shamsher Singh dead. Celebs post condolences". 9 October 2017.
- ^ "Mika Singh's father passes away - Times of India". The Times of India. 12 February 2011. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
- ^ "We Danced our heart out in Bollywood Showstoppers". Digital Spy. 8 August 2014. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- ^ "Sandwell & Birmingham Mela". Express & Star.
- ^ Ansari, Shabana (13 June 2006). "Mika doesn't call on Rakhi to say sorry". DNA. DNA. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
Rakhi had filed a complaint at Oshiwara police station against Mika, accusing him of forcibly kissing her at his birthday party on June 11
- ^ "Singer Mika Singh released in UAE - Times of India". Times of India. 7 December 2018.
- ^ "accused of sexual misconduct mika singh returns to uae jail". www.timesnownews.com.
- ^ "AICWA bans Mika Singh after his performance in Pakistan: No one in India will work with him". India Today. 14 August 2019. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
- ^ "Mika Singh banned by Indian film industry body for performing in Pakistan". Mint. 14 August 2019. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
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