Hans Raj Hans is an

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n singer who later became a

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. He is a member of

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and a recipient of the civilian honour of

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. He sings

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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''.

Early life

Hans Raj Hans was born in the village of Shafipur, near to Jalandhar, Punjab, India. Hans did his graduation from DAV College, Jalandhar. Since his teen years, Hans was trained in singing by Ustad Puran Shah Koti. In 2014, it was reported that Hans Raj converted to

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, however he has denied this claim.

Musical career

As a youth, Hans learned from music director Charanjit Ahuja. Then he started singing

folk, devotional and Sufi music. He worked with Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, in the movie ''Kachche Dhaage''. Hans has been an honorary music professor at Washington DC University and San Jose State University.

Political career

Hans joined the Shiromani Akali Dal party in January 2009 and in May of that year, he contested the Jalandhar,

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constituency. He resigned on 18 December 2014 and joined the

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in February 2016. He joined

on 10 December 2016. He defeated and replaced Udit Raj as the candidate representing

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in the

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Discography

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'' *2011 '' Mausam'' *2011 ''

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'' *2008 ''

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'' *2002 '' Bend It Like Beckham'' *2002 '' 23 March 1931: Shaheed'' *2001 '' Nayak'' *2001 ''

Jodi No. 1 ''Jodi No.1'' () is an Indian 2001 Hindi-language comedy film directed by David Dhawan. Released on 13 April 2001, the film stars Sanjay Dutt, Govinda, Anupam Kher, Twinkle Khanna and Monica Bedi. Budgeted at the film was a commercial suc ...

'' *2001 '' Monsoon Wedding'' *2000 ''

Bichhoo ''Bichhoo'' () is a 2000 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film starring Bobby Deol and Rani Mukerji. ''Bichhoo'' is a remake of the 1994 English-language French action thriller film '' Léon: The Professional''. Synopsis Jeeva (Bobby Deol) ...

'' *1999 '' Kachche Dhaage''

Religious

*2011 ''Amrit Varga Paani'' (with

Sardool Sikander Sardool Sikander (15 January 1961 – 24 February 2021) was an Indian singer associated with Punjabi-language folk and pop music, who made his first appearances on radio and television in the early 1980s with his introductory album, "Roadways ...

) 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

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Biography

* ''Rags to Ragas... and Beyond - Hans Raj Hans'' by Preet Inder Dhillon, Power Publishers

Accolades

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Hans, Hans Raj Indian male folk singers Punjabi-language singers People from Jalandhar Living people Punjabi people 1952 births Recipients of the Padma Shri in arts Bharatiya Janata Party politicians from Punjab Shiromani Akali Dal politicians Indian National Congress politicians India MPs 2019–present