Daler Mehndi

Daler Mehndi
Mehndi performing live in 2015
Background information
Birth nameDaler Singh
Born (1967-08-18) 18 August 1967 (age 57)[1]
Patna, Bihar, India
Political partyBharatiya Janata Party[2]
GenresBhangra
Indi-pop
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Years active1991–present
Labels
  • D Records
Websitewww.dalermehndi.com
Criminal information
Criminal statusReleased
Conviction(s)Human trafficking
Criminal penalty2 years in prison (suspended after 2 months)

Daler Singh (born 18 August 1967), better known as Daler Mehndi, is an Indian singer, songwriter, author, and record producer. He has helped to make Bhangra popular worldwide, as well as Indian pop music independent of Bollywood music. He is known for his dance songs, turban, and long flowing robes.[3][4]

In 2018, Mehndi was convicted of human trafficking and was sentenced to two years in prison. After serving around two months, his sentence was suspended and he was released.[5]

  1. ^ Nene, Chhaya (18 August 2016). "10 Facts You Didn't Know About Daler Mehndi". India.com. Retrieved 22 June 2019.
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  3. ^ "I'm proud to be from Bihar: Daler Mehndi". Hindustan Times. Patna. 26 March 2013. Archived from the original on 21 September 2014. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
  4. ^ "An Aureate Voice – Daler Mehndi". dalermehndi.com. Archived from the original on 17 June 2015. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
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