Mika Singh (born 10 June 1977) is an Indian singer, rapper, musician and actor. His songs include "Bas Ek King" (Singh Is Kinng), "Mauja Hi Mauja" (Jab We Met), "Ibn-e-Batuta" (Ishqiya), "Dhanno" (Housefull), "Dhinka Chika" (Ready) and "Chinta Ta Chita" (Rowdy Rathore). He has released several solo albums and appeared on reality shows. His song "Sawan Main Lag Gayi Aag" was remixed by U.S based singer Pinky Paras.[2]
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| Born | Amrik Singh 10 June 1977 Durgapur, West Bengal, India | ||||||
| Nationality | Indian | ||||||
| Other names | Ganman | ||||||
| Occupation(s) | 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 | |||||||
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| Years active | 2011 - present | ||||||
| Genre | Pop | ||||||
| Subscribers | 549,000[1] | ||||||
| Total views | 373 million[1] | ||||||
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Last updated: 8 October 2024 | |||||||
Early life
editSingh was born on 10 June 1977 as Amrik Singh in Durgapur, West Bengal.[3][4][5] He is the youngest of eight, two daughters and six sons.[5][6][7] 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.[5][8]
Concerts and tours
editIn 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.[9]
Singh also performed at his biggest outdoor concert at the Sandwell & Birmingham Mela in 2016 with an overall audience for the duration of the Mela estimated to be 80,000.[10]
Controversies
editIn 2006, Rakhi Sawant lodged a case against Mika, alleging that he kissed her against her will.[11][12]
In 2011, singer Mika was reportedly involved in a hit and run case, according to PTI. It was alleged that Mika's Hummer collided with an auto rickshaw during the early hours of the morning in Mumbai. However, Mika denied being the driver at the time of the incident. Two police officers and the auto rickshaw driver asserted that they had seen the singer behind the wheel of the car.[13][14][12]
In 2013, Mika Singh's farmhouse in Gurgaon was reportedly sealed following alleged violations of the environmental laws on the property.[13][15]
In 2015, Singh reportedly slapped a doctor at an event in New Delhi, organised by the Delhi Ophthalmological Society. The altercation caused a negative reaction from attending doctors, and the doctor allegedly suffered a perforated eardrum as a result.[13][12]
In 2018, Singh was detained in the UAE following a case filed against him by a Brazilian teenage model, accusing him of sexual assault. Subsequently, he was incarcerated and later released with the intervention of the Indian Embassy.[16][17]
On 14 August 2019, All India Cine Workers Association (AICWA) imposed a ban on singer Mika Singh from the Indian film industry due to his performance at an event in Karachi, Pakistan. The event organised by a close relative of former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf, prompted the film body to enforce 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.[18][19]
Political career
editMika Singh served as the star campaigner for the Aam Aadmi Party during the 2022 MCD elections.[20][21]
Mika dismissed rumours of contesting against Rakhi Sawant as an Aam Aadmi Party candidate in the 2022 elections, stating, "I guess if I join politics, I will become the prime minister!"
He donated Rs 21 lakh to the Aam Aadmi Party, which was acknowledged by Vishal Dadlani in a tweet, praising Mika Singh.[22]
Discography
editThis section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (July 2022) |
| Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Hindi film soundtracks
edit| Year | Film | Song Title | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| 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 | Sexy 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 | |
Other Languages
edit| Year | Film | Song Title | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
edit| 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" |
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Role | Language |
| 2010 | Mitti[23] | Gazzi Dhillon | Punjabi |
| 2011 | Loot[24] | Varinder Yuvraaj Singh | Hindi |
| 2014 | Balwinder Singh Famous Ho Gaya[25] | Balwinder | |
| 2024 | Welcome to the Jungle[26] | TBA | Hindi |
| 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.[27] | 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[28] | Himself |
| 2022 | Swayamvar – Mika Di Vohti[29] |
References
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- ^ Yadav, Prerna (10 June 2021). "Mika Singh Birthday: Shaan wishes his 'closest and craziest bro' with fun throwback pictures". India TV News. Retrieved 2 March 2022.
- ^ "Mika Singh Birthday Special: From kissing Rakhi Sawant forcibly to hit-and-run case, controversies of the singer". Free Press Journal. 9 June 2022. Retrieved 11 June 2022.
- ^ a b c Banerjee, Sudheshna (16 July 2016). "Singh can sing". The Telegraph. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
- ^ 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. 17 July 2016. Retrieved 2 March 2022.
- ^ Ansari, Shabana (13 June 2006). "Mika doesn't call on Rakhi to say sorry". 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
- ^ a b c "Mika Singh's Controversies: From Getting Slapped By Ex-Girlfriend To Detention For Sexual Assault". BollywoodShaadis. 5 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ a b c "Mika Singh: The singer's brushes with the law". The Indian Express. 7 December 2018. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ "Singer Mika named suspect in Versova hit-and-run case". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ "Mika Singh's farmhouse in Haryana sealed for THIS reason. Details inside". TimesNow. 1 December 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ "Singer Mika Singh released in UAE". Times of India. 7 December 2018. Retrieved 2 March 2022.
- ^ "accused of sexual misconduct mika singh returns to uae jail". Times Now. 7 December 2018. Retrieved 2 March 2022.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "AAP's star campaigner Mika Singh's five controversies". Firstpost. 1 December 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ "MCD Election: सिंगर मीका सिंह चुनाव प्रचार में उतरे, AAP कैंडिडेट के लिए मांगे वोट". आज तक (in Hindi). 1 December 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ "Mika Singh donates Rs 21 lakhs for Aam Aadmi Party". The Times of India. 18 April 2014. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ FC, Team (31 July 2023). "Akshay Kumar starrer Welcome 3 to also feature Daler Mehendi and Mika Singh". www.filmcompanion.in. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ "Are Daler Mehndi and Mika Singh all set to star as actors in the Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi starrer 'Welcome 3'? Here's what we know..." The Times of India. 31 July 2023. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ "He can be a tough competitor: Amitabh Bachchan on Mika's acting debut". The Indian Express. 10 September 2014. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ "Welcome to the Jungle promo: Akshay Kumar leads all-star cast including Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi, Disha Patani, Raveena Tandon". The Indian Express. 9 September 2023. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ Bhopatkar, Tejashree (20 February 2014). "Mika Singh debuts on TV with F.I.R". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- ^ IANS (6 May 2022). "Mika Singh talks about his special appearance for MaAn's Mehendi Sangeet in Anupamaa". Times of India. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
- ^ "Mika Singh will search for life partner on reality show Swayamvar: Mika Di Vohti, says 'Bajegi meri bhi shehnaiyaan'". Hindustan Times. 10 March 2022. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
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