| Yo Yo Honey Singh |
| Real name |
Hirdesh Singh |
| Profession |
Music Producer, Composer, Rapper, Pop Singer, Lyricist, Actor |
| Yo Yo Honey Singh Physical Stats & More |
| Height |
in centimeters- 173 cm
in meters- 1.73 m
in feet & inches- 5’ 8”
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| Eye Colour |
Black |
| Hair Colour |
Black |
| Yo Yo Honey Singh Career |
| Debut |
Music Album (Punjabi; As a singer): Peshi (2005)
Single (Punjabi; As a singer): Begani Naar (2006)
Film (Hindi; As a singer): Shakal Pe Mat Ja Pandu (2011)
Film (Punjabi; As an actor): Mirza – The Untold Story (2012) as Deesha
Film (Hindi; As an actor): The Xposé (2014) as Kenny Damania (KD)
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| Awards |
• Best International Act at Brit Asia TV Music Awards (2012)
• Best Music Director for album I.V. (International Villager) at PTC Punjabi Music Awards (2012)
• Best International Album for ‘International Villager’ at UK Asian Music Awards (2012)
• Most Entertaining Singer (Male) for the “Lungi Dance” from the film Chennai Express (2013) at BIG Star Entertainment Awards (2013)
• Best Indie Artist (male) for the song “Brown Rang at MTV VMAI Awards (2013)
• International Icon Award– Male at Zee Cine Award (2014)
• Best Music Director for the film Sonu Ki Titu Ki Sweety at IIFA Award (2019)
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| Yo Yo Honey Singh Personal Life |
| Date of Birth |
15 March 1983 (Tuesday) |
| Age |
42 Years |
| Birthplace |
Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India |
| Zodiac sign |
Pisces |
| Nationality |
Indian |
| Hometown |
Delhi, India |
| School |
Guru Nanak Public School, Punjabi Bagh, New Delhi |
| College/University |
• BSc IT at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
• Graduation in Music at Trinity College London
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| Educational Qualification |
• BSc IT
• Graduation in Music
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| Religion |
Sikhism |
| Food Habit |
Non-Vegetarian |
| Tattoo |
On Left Lower Arm: His Mother's Signature Attached to A Fetus
On Right Shoulder: A. R. Rahman's Signature (as a tribute)
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| Controversies |
• Booked for Objectionable Lyrics of Various Songs
In 2012, in the aftermath of the Delhi gang rape case, an online campaign was started against him for his women-shaming lyrics. In 2013, one of his concerts at Gurgaon’s Bristol Hotel was also cancelled. Later, an FIR was lodged against him at Lucknow’s Gomtinagar police station by IPS officer Amitabh Thakur. The FIR was filed under Sections 292, 293, and 294 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for displaying and circulating obscene material, indulging in obscene acts in a public place and singing, reciting or uttering obscene songs or words in a public place to the annoyance of others. In 2013, a petition was filed against him for his song “Main hun balatkari” (I am a rapist). However, Honey Singh denied singing the vulgar song. In an interview, he said,
"The person (fake Honey Singh or any other name), who has sung this very song and uploaded it on the internet portal should be prosecuted for the wrong done by him and in this regard, the responsibility of the internet portal should also be fixed, in case they have acted in contravention of the provisions of law.”
In the same year, his other song “Party All Night” from the film Boss (2013) attracted controversy for carrying a vulgar word which was muted. In an interview, while talking the controversy, the protagonist of the film Akshay Kumar said,
“Wo koi vulgar word tha nai. Ab kisiko kuch aur sunai de to isme unke kaan ki galti hai na ki humari.” (The word was not vulgar at all. They must have heard it wrongly. The blame lies on those who heard it wrong, not us."
Later, Honey Singh received legal notice for the lyrics of the song from a Haryana-based NGO for promoting alcohol and insulting women. Mail They sent the legal notice for the lyrics which reads,
"Jisne bhi party hai karni, aa jao mere ghar ke bhitar, daaru pi kar, khane ko hai murga teetar” (Those who want to party come to my house after drinking; there is chicken and partridge to eat)
• Accused of Domestic Violence
On 4 August 2021, Yo Yo Honey Singh was accused by his wife Shalini Talwar of domestic abuse and adultery. She filed a 120-page petition, detailing all her allegations against him at Delhi's Tis Hazari Court. She specifically mentioned how the singer's attitude towards her changed when the couple reached Mauritius for their honeymoon in 2011. The petition also stated that Honey Singh did not allow Shalini to accompany him on his tours and had frequent casual sex with multiple women.
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| Yo Yo Honey Singh Relationships & More |
| Marital Status |
Divorced |
| Affairs/Girlfriends |
• Tina Thadani (actor, filmmaker)
• Emma Bakr (rumoured; Egyptian model)
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| Marriage Date |
23 January 2011 |
| Yo Yo Honey Singh Family |
| Wife/Spouse |
Shalini Talwar Singh (m. 2011-div. 2023)
Note: Honey was granted a divorce from Shalini by a Delhi court on 7 November 2023. [9] India Today
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| Parents |
Father- Sardaar Sarabjit Singh
Mother- Bhupinder Kaur (spiritual healer)
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| Siblings |
Sister- Sneha Singh
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| Yo Yo Honey Singh Favourites |
| Singer |
A. R. Rahman |
| Yo Yo Honey Singh Style Quotient |
| Car Collection |
• Audi R8 V10
• Rolls Royce Phantom Series 2
• Audi Q7
• Jaguar XJL Supercharged
• BMW
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| Bike Collection |
Harley-Davidson |
| Yo Yo Honey Singh Money Factor |
| Assets/Properties |
As of 2022, he owns a house in Punjab which is around Rs 3 crore. He owns a few other properties worth Rs 180 crore. |
| Salary/Income |
• Rs 70 lakh for a song in film
• Rs 12 crore annually (as of 2022)
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| Net Worth |
As of 2022, his total net worth is estimated around Rs 200 crores. |