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Mika SinghIndian bhangra and rap artist
Date of Birth: 10.06.1977
Country:  India |
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Biography of Mika Singh
Mika Singh, born as Amrik Singh on June 10, 1977, in Durgapur, West Bengal, India, is an Indian Bhangra and rap artist. He is widely known for his Punjabi language songs and has sung many songs for films, including the comedy-action film "Singh is King" and "mauja hi mauja". Despite not being played frequently on the radio, Mika has become a commercially successful artist due to his hit songs. His latest popular song is "Aapka kya hoga" from the movie "Housefull". However, Mika has also received additional attention from the media for his involvement in various scandals.
Early Life and Family
Mika Singh was born into a musical family. His father, Ajmer Singh Chandan, is a classical musician, and his mother, Balbir Kaur, is knowledgeable about folk music. Mika is the younger brother of six brothers, including the renowned Punjabi singer Daler Mehndi.
Career
Mika Singh's musical journey began in his childhood. At the age of 8, he started learning the Indian percussion instrument tabla, and at 12, he began playing the harmonium, a wind keyboard instrument. At the age of 14, Mika learned to play the guitar. His career evolved from being a singer in the kirtan style to becoming a Bhangra/pop artist. In 1998, at the age of 21, Singh released his debut album titled "Sawan Mein Lag Gayee Aag". Since then, Mika has released several popular albums, including "Dunali". He is also known for his performances in front of large audiences, sometimes reaching up to 90,000 people.
In 2008, Mika's fifth studio album became highly anticipated as it was produced by Vikas Kohli at the Canadian studio "Fatlabs" in Mississauga. Mika gained significant media attention after forcibly kissing actress Rakhi Sawant at his birthday party in June 2006. Shortly after the incident, a man accompanying Sawant at the party was allegedly beaten up when he protested against the incident. The Indian actress filed a lawsuit against Mika for harassment and also lodged a complaint with the National Commission for Women (NCW) accusing him of sexual harassment.
