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Mika Singh Birth name Amrik Singh Also known as Mika Singh Born October Expression error: Unrecognised punctuation character "{", 6
Durgapur, West BengalOrigin Durgapur, West Bengal Genres Pop, Bhangara, Hip-Hop[1] Occupations Singer, Rapper, Songwriter Years active 1992-present Website www.mikasingh.in Amrik Singh on June 10 in Durgapur, West Bengal known by his stage name Mika is an Indian Pop singer and Rapper. He is considered a highly acclaimed Punjabi singer. He has done songs for many Bollywood films, which include Singh Is Kinng and Jab We Met. His range as a playback singer is limited, but commercially he is successful with hit songs. The latest is "Desi Beat" from the film Bodyguard. He has participated in reality show called Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao and Music Ka Maha Muqabala. He is also in media due to controversies.
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Early Life
Mika was born at Durgapur, West Bengal and brought up in Patna, Bihar along with his brother Daler Mehandi.His father, Ajmer Singh Chandan, is a trained classical musician of the old school. His mother, Balbir Kaur, was also aware of folk music. He is the youngest brother of the six brothers. The names are as follows (from eldest to youngest): Shamsher Mehndi, Amarjeet Mehndi, Daler Mehndi, Harjeet Mehndi, Joginder Singh and Mika Singh
Career
Mika is a team captain, judge, and mentor for STAR Plus's Music Ka Maha Muqqabla for the team Mika's Blasters.
He has completed the film Mitti and composed its music.
Mika worked with California based Bohemia for Universal Music's ‘Sher e Punjab’.[2]
Live concerts
Mika is known for his large audiences at shows, once even as large as 90,000 people.[1] He was set to release his fifth studio album in 2008 which was highly anticipated due to the involvement of Vikas Kohli and the work done at the Fatlabs studio in Canada.
Discography
(Chronological order)
- Ishq Brandy
- Dunali
- Gabru,,
- Saawan Mein Lag Gayee Aag
- Jaan Qurban
- Out Of Control Punjabis
- Something Something (Mika album)
- billo yaar di
Feature film
- Mitti (released on 8 January, 2010)
- Loot (released on 4 November, 2011)
- Tom Dick and Harry Rock Again (filming)
Lyricist,Music Director, Music Director
Movie Name[3] Year Status Comments Pyar ka Punchnama 2011 Tanu Weds Manu 2011 Jugni pre-released Lamhaa 2010 16 July 2010 Saajna 2010 Released Love.Com 2010 Under Production Music Director,actor,singer Mr. Bhatti On Chutti 2010 Under Production Once Upon a Time in Mumbai 2010 Released Housefull 2010 Released Krantiveer - The Revolution 2010 Under Production Ek Aadat 2010 Under Production Toh Baat Pakki 2010 Released Adhurs (Tollywood) 2010 Released De Dana Dan 2009 Released Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani 2009 Released Dil Bole Hadippa! 2009 Released Quick Gun Murugun 2009 Released Life Partner 2009 Released Jai Veeru 2009 Released Jugaad 2009 Released Bad Luck Govind 2009 Released Wafaa 2008 Released Dil Kabaddi 2008 Released Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! 2008 Released C Kkompany 2008 Released My Friend Ganesha 2 2008 Released Singh Is Kinng 2008 Released Ugly Aur Pagli 2008 Released Mission Istaanbul 2008 Released Woodstock Villa 2008 Released Mr. White Mr. Black 2008 Released Dus Kahaniyaan 2007 Released Jab We Met 2007 Released Dhol 2007 Released Shootout At Lokhandwala 2007 Released Nehlle Pe Dehlla 2007 Released Apna Sapna Money Money 2006 Released Tanu Weds Manu 2011 Released F.A.L.T.U 2010 Released Pyaar Ke Side Effects 2006 Released Tom Dick and Harry Rock Again 2010 Under Production Actor Cabaret 2010 Under Production Actor My Friend Ganesha 2 2008 Released Actor paglu (bengali) movie songs 2011 Media controversy
Singh gained much media attention for his somewhat forcible kiss with Rakhi Sawant in June 2006 during his birthday party. Shortly thereafter, a man who had accompanied Sawant to the party was allegedly beaten when he protested what had happened. Afterward, Rakhi Sawant filed a molestation suit against Mika. She also approached the National Commission for Women (NCW) with a complaint of sexual assault against Mika. He came to the USA in 2010 and in Chicago in April.[4][5][6] On Jubilee Comedy Circus Rakhi Sawant forgave Mika for what happened and let bygones be bygones
References
- ^ a b "Bollywood recording star seeks out young Canadian producer". CBC. 2 November 2007. http://www.cbc.ca/arts/music/story/2007/11/02/bollywood-record.html.
- ^ "Universal Music India". Umusicindia.com. http://www.umusicindia.com/album.php?albumid=618&hotcom=1&category=1. Retrieved 2011-07-30.
- ^ "Mika Singh : Filmography and Profile". Bollywoodhungama.com. http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrities/filmography/13719/index.html. Retrieved 2011-07-30.
- ^ The Times Of India. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Rakhi-Sawant-moves-womens-panel-against-Mika/articleshow/1654265.cms.
- ^ "Rakhi Sawant files molestation case", The Times of India.
- ^ . http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1637304.cms.[dead link]
Filmography on bollywood hungama
External links
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