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Hans Raj Hans
Indian singer and politician (born 1962) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Hans Raj Hans (born 9 April 1962) is an Indian singer and politician. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party and a recipient of the civilian honour of Padma Shri.[1] He sings Punjabi folk and Sufi music as well as in movies and has also released his own 'Punjabi-pop' albums. He has worked alongside other artists, such as Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan in the movie Kachche Dhaage.[2]
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Early life
Hans Raj Hans was born in a Mazhabi[3] Sikh (Dalit) family the village of Shafipur, near to Jalandhar,[4] Punjab, India.[5] Hans graduated from DAV College, Jalandhar.[6] In his teen years, Hans was trained in singing by Ustad Puran Shah Koti.[7] In 2014, it was reported that Hans Raj converted to Islam, however he has denied this claim.[8][9][10]
Musical career
In his youth, Hans learned from music director Charanjit Ahuja. Then he started singing Punjabi folk, devotional, and Sufi music.[11] He worked with Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan in the movie Kachche Dhaage.[12]
Hans has been an honorary music professor at Washington DC University and San Jose State University.[13]
Political career
Hans joined Shiromani Akali Dal in January 2009 and in May of that year, he contested unsuccessfully from Jalandhar Lok Sabha constituency.[14] Later he resigned from Shiromani Akali Dal on 18 December 2014.[15] In February 2016, he joined Indian National Congress[16] and later in December 2016, he joined Bharatiya Janata Party.[17] In 2019 Indian general election, he was elected from the North West Delhi Lok Sabha constituency.[18] In 2024 Indian general election, he unsuccessfully contested from Faridkot Lok Sabha constituency and stood at fifth position.[19][20]
Discography
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Albums
- 2017 Mundeh Punjabi
- 2014 Jaadu
- 2011 Ek Ishaaaaa
- 2008 Yaara O Yaara
- 2007 Wanjara
- 2004 The Knight
- 2003 Tera Ishq
- 2002 Haaye Sohniye
- 2002 Ghama Di Raat
- 2001 Sab Ton Sohni
- 2001 Jhanjar
- 2000 Chorni
- 1996 Lal Garara
- 1994 Mohabbat
- 1993 Ishqe Di Barsaat
- 1992 Jhanjaria
- 1992 Aar Tutdi Naa Paar Tutdi
- 1991 Thah Karke
- 1990 Tera Mera Pyar
- 1990 Ashiqan Di Kahdi Zindagi
- 1990 Waris Punjab De
- 1989 Balle Ni Rahe Rahe
- 1987 Ek Dang Hor Mar Ja
- 1987 Ek Kuri Mainu Rajheon Fakir Kar Gai
- 1983 Jogian De Kanna Vich
Bollywood
- 2018 Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety[21]
- 2011 Mausam
- 2011 Patiala House
- 2008 Black & White - "Haq Allah" with Sukhwinder Singh
- 2002 Bend It Like Beckham
- 2002 23 March 1931: Shaheed
- 2001 Nayak
- 2001 Jodi No. 1
- 2001 Monsoon Wedding
- 2000 Bichhoo
- 1999 Kachche Dhaage
Sufi Songs
- 2024 Rehnuma e Mohtaram (Allied Studios)
Religious
- 2011 Amrit Varga Paani (with Sardool Sikander) World Music
- 2009 Koi Aan Milavai (featuring Sant Anoop Singh (Una Sahib Wale) & Bhai Maninder Singh (Sri Nagar Wale))
- 2008 300 Saala Hazoor Sahib (T-Series)
- 2006 Bole So Nihaal (duo collaboration with Sardool Sikander)
- 2006 Sikhi Diyan Shaana
- 2004 Nikey Nikey Do Khalse (T-Series)
- 2003 Wadda Mera Govind
- 2000 Amritdhara
- 1997 Mera Bajaan Wala Maahi
- 1991 Patta Patta Singhan Da Vairi (T-Series)
Filmography
- Dupatta Tera Sat Rang Da (Speed Records)
Biography
- Rags to Ragas... and Beyond - Hans Raj Hans by Preet Inder Dhillon, Power Publishers
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