Yo Yo Honey Singh Height, Age, Girlfriend, Wife, Family, Biography & More

Bio/Wiki
Real name	Hirdesh Singh [1]The Indian Express
Profession(s)	Music Producer, Composer, Rapper, Pop Singer, Lyricist, Actor
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)	in centimeters– 173 cm in meters– 1.73 m in feet & inches– 5’ 8”
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Career
Debut	Music Album (Punjabi; As a singer): Peshi (2005) Single (Punjabi; As a singer): Begani Naar (2006) Film (Hindi; As a singer): Shakal Pe Mat Ja Pandu (2011) Film (Punjabi; As an actor): Mirza – The Untold Story (2012) as Deesha Film (Hindi; As an actor): The Xposé (2014) as Kenny Damania (KD)
Awards	• Best International Act at Brit Asia TV Music Awards (2012) • Best Music Director for album I.V. (International Villager) at PTC Punjabi Music Awards (2012) • Best International Album for ‘International Villager’ at UK Asian Music Awards (2012) • Most Entertaining Singer (Male) for the “Lungi Dance” from the film Chennai Express (2013) at BIG Star Entertainment Awards (2013) • Best Indie Artist (male) for the song “Brown Rang at MTV VMAI Awards (2013) • International Icon Award– Male at Zee Cine Award (2014) • Best Music Director for the film Sonu Ki Titu Ki Sweety at IIFA Award (2019)
Personal Life
Date of Birth	15 March 1983 (Tuesday)
Age (as of 2023)	40 Years
Birthplace	Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India
Zodiac sign	Pisces
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Delhi, India
School	Guru Nanak Public School, Punjabi Bagh, New Delhi
College/University	Trinity College London
Educational Qualification	Graduation in Music [2]Ghaint Punjab
Religion	Sikhism [3]Instagram – Yo Yo Honey Singh
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian [4]Hindustan Times
Controversies	• Booked for Objectionable Lyrics of Various Songs In 2012, in the aftermath of the Delhi gang rape case, an online campaign was started against him for his women-shaming lyrics. In 2013, one of his concerts at Gurgaon’s Bristol Hotel was also cancelled. Later, an FIR was lodged against him at Lucknow’s Gomtinagar police station by IPS officer Amitabh Thakur. [5]India Today The FIR was filed under Sections 292, 293, and 294 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for displaying and circulating obscene material, indulging in obscene acts in a public place and singing, reciting or uttering obscene songs or words in a public place to the annoyance of others. In 2013, a petition was filed against him for his song “Main hun balatkari” (I am a rapist). However, Honey Singh denied singing the vulgar song. . [6]The Times of India In an interview, he said, “The person (fake Honey Singh or any other name), who has sung this very song and uploaded it on the internet portal should be prosecuted for the wrong done by him and in this regard, the responsibility of the internet portal should also be fixed, in case they have acted in contravention of the provisions of law.” In the same year, his other song “Party All Night” from the film Boss (2013) attracted controversy for carrying a vulgar word which was muted. In an interview, while talking the controversy, the protagonist of the film Akshay Kumar said, “Wo koi vulgar word tha nai. Ab kisiko kuch aur sunai de to isme unke kaan ki galti hai na ki humari.” (The word was not vulgar at all. They must have heard it wrongly. The blame lies on those who heard it wrong, not us.” Later, Honey Singh received legal notice for the lyrics of the song from a Haryana-based NGO for promoting alcohol and insulting women. [7]Daily Mail They sent the legal notice for the lyrics which reads, “Jisne bhi party hai karni, aa jao mere ghar ke bhitar, daaru pi kar, khane ko hai murga teetar” (Those who want to party come to my house after drinking; there is chicken and partridge to eat)• Accused of Domestic Violence On 4 August 2021, Yo Yo Honey Singh was accused by his wife Shalini Talwar of domestic abuse and adultery. She filed a 120-page petition, detailing all her allegations against him at Delhi’s Tis Hazari Court. She specifically mentioned how the singer’s attitude towards her changed when the couple reached Mauritius for their honeymoon in 2011. The petition also stated that Honey Singh did not allow Shalini to accompany him on his tours and had frequent casual sex with multiple women. [8]Hindustan Times
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Divorced
Affairs/Girlfriends	Tina Thadani (actor, filmmaker)
Marriage Date	23 January 2011
Family
Wife/Spouse	Shalini Talwar Singh (m. 2011-div. 2022)
Parents	Father– Sardaar Sarabjit Singh Mother– Bhupinder Kaur (spiritual healer)
Siblings	Sister– Sneha Singh
Style Quotient
Car Collection	• Audi R8 V10 [9]Deccan Chronicle • Rolls Royce Phantom Series 2 • Audi Q7 • Jaguar XJL Supercharged • BMW [10]Amar Ujala
Bike Collection	Harley-Davidson [11]Amar Ujala
Money Factor
Assets/Properties	As of 2022, he owns a house in Punjab which is around Rs 3 crore. He owns a few other properties worth Rs 180 crore. [12]Amar Ujala
Salary/Income	• Rs 70 lakh for a song in film • Rs 12 crore annually (as of 2022) [13]Amar Ujala
Net Worth	As of 2022, his total net worth is estimated around Rs 200 crores. [14]Amar Ujala

Some Lesser Known Facts about Yo Yo Honey Singh

• Yo Yo Honey Singh, hailing from India, is a multi-talented artist known for his roles as a music producer, composer, rapper, singer, lyricist, and actor.

• Yo Yo Honey Singh’s musical journey began during his childhood, where he would sing devotional songs and play the tabla in gurudwaras. Over time, his passion for music grew, leading him to explore and develop his talent. This photograph captures a glimpse of Yo Yo Honey Singh’s early years.

• During his childhood, he actively took part in numerous spiritual gatherings organized within his community. Yo Yo Honey Singh joined in one such event.

• During his teenage years, he became influenced by the African-American slang ‘Yo Yo’ (meaning Apka Apna) that his friends used. Consequently, Honey Singh adopted Yo Yo as a prefix to his name.

• During his teenage years, he began showcasing his talents at different stage performances and events held in Punjab and Delhi.

• Afterward, he began his journey of writing and composing songs, with a primary focus on rap. In 2009, he joined forces with Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh to create the Punjabi music album ‘The Next Level.’ This album featured tracks such as Panga, Los Angeles LA, and Ru Ba Ru.

• The Punjabi song “Lak 28 Kudi Da” was released in 2011 by Honey Singh and Diljit Dosanjh. It quickly gained popularity and secured the top spot on the BBC Asian Download Charts. A poster was created to promote the song.

• became one of the most popular songs among the audience from the Punjabi music album ‘Alfaaz – The Boy Next Door,’ where he worked as a music producer in 2011. The album was sung by renowned Punjabi singer Alfaaz and featured hit songs like “Haye Mera Dil” and “Yaar Bathere.”

• ‘International Villager,’ a Punjabi music album, was released by Honey Singh in November 2011. The album gained immense popularity, particularly for the tracks Brown Rang, Angreji Beat (featuring Gippy Grewal), Goliyan (featuring Diljit Dosanjh), Dope Shope (featuring Deep Money), and Gabru (featuring J-Star). The music video for the song “Brown Rang” became the most-watched YouTube video in 2012. Additionally, Honey Singh collaborated with Jaz Dhami for the Punjabi hit “High Heels” in the same year.

• In addition to Blue Eyes (2013), he has gained popularity with his other Punjabi singles such as Desi Kalakaar (2014), Love Dose (2014), Dheere Dheere (2015), and Makhna (2018).

• According to Hindustan Times, he provided his vocals for the track “Mujhe Neat Pila De Sajna” in the Hindi movie ‘Mastaan’ in 2012. He received a payment of Rs 70 lakh for his contribution, making him the highest-earning singer for a Bollywood song in that year. [16]

• In addition to Punjabi songs, he has showcased his talent by singing in various regional languages. Some of his notable regional tracks include the Gujarati song “Achko Machko” (2013) and the Tamil track “Ethir Neechal” (2013). Here is a poster featuring the song “Achko Machko”.

• The Hindi film ‘Cocktail’ in 2012 featured Yo Yo Honey Singh’s Punjabi song “Angreji Beat”.

• Some of the Hindi film songs he has contributed his voice to include Party All Night (2013), Lungi Dance (2013), Chaar Botal Vodka (2014), and Sunny Sunny (2015).

• In addition to his music career, Honey Singh has ventured into acting. In 2013, he took on the role of Rolly in the Punjabi film ‘Tu Mera 22 Main Tera 22.’

• According to Sikh24.com, in 2014, the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee and Akali Dal, led by former Chief Minister of Punjab Parkash Singh Badal, approached Honey Singh to perform at a road show in support of BJP leaders Parvesh Verma and Narendra Modi at Madipur Metro Station in Delhi. However, this decision was met with criticism from Sikhs in Delhi, who expressed their disapproval of the Shiromani Akali Dal using Honey Singh to gain votes during the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. The Sikhs felt offended, particularly because they considered Honey Singh to be a disgrace to the Sikh community and viewed his songs as promoting lust and arrogance.

• Forbes India ranked Yo Yo Honey Singh as the 16th celebrity in their ‘2014 Celebrity 100’ list.

• The lead role in the Punjabi film ‘Zorawar’ was played by him in 2016. There was also a film poster for ‘Zorawar.’

• He lent his voice to the song “High Heels” from the Hindi film ‘Ki & Ka’ in the same year.

• In 2016, he received a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, prompting him to temporarily step away from the music industry. However, certain media outlets circulated claims that he had entered a rehabilitation center to address his struggles with substance abuse. Subsequently, Honey Singh refuted these rumors and clarified that his hiatus was due to his battle with bipolar disorder. During an interview, he discussed how his condition had impacted him, explaining that he isolated himself within his room and avoided going outside. His appearance underwent significant changes, with an unkempt beard and months of neglecting haircuts. Despite having previously performed in front of massive crowds of 20,000, the mere thought of facing just 4-5 individuals filled him with fear.

• He achieved a comeback in 2018 when he released the Bollywood song “Dil Chori Sada Ho Gaya” for the movie ‘Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety’.

• Reports of Indian actor Shah Rukh Khan slapping Honey Singh circulated in the past, but Honey Singh’s ex-wife, Shalini Talwar, refuted these rumors in an interview with News 18. According to her, there has never been an incident where Shah Rukh Khan slapped Honey Singh. In fact, Khan has been supportive and helpful to them on multiple occasions, treating Honey Singh as a younger brother. A few years ago, when Honey Singh was dealing with health issues and doctors advised against traveling, he still fulfilled his commitments. However, Shah Rukh Khan noticed Honey Singh’s condition during the tour and suggested that he rest and refrain from performing if he was unable to do so.

• In the year 2022, Honey Singh unveiled several new Punjabi tracks such as “Paris Ka Trip,” “Together Forever,” “Gatividhi,” and “Pankhudi.” Additionally, a captivating poster was revealed for the song “Paris Ka Trip.”

• Popular Bollywood songs by him include “Care Ni Karda” from the movie ‘Chhalaang’ (2020), “Shor Machega” from ‘Mumbai Saga’ (2021), and “De Taali” from ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’ (2022).

• He took to his Instagram account in 2022 to share a video showcasing the very first award he had ever received.

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• According to The Times of India, Honey is frequently observed consuming alcohol at social gatherings and occasions. In a recent interview, he openly acknowledged his struggle with alcoholism and admitted to being an alcoholic. Honey disclosed that he also battled bipolar disorder, and unfortunately, his addiction to alcohol exacerbated his condition.

• Yo Yo Honey Singh possesses a prominent birthmark on his left bicep, frequently mistaken for a tattoo.

• In the past, he possessed a WagonR vehicle.

• Honey Singh made a post on his Instagram account on October 18, 2022, where he shared a picture of himself holding hands with a girl. During an interview, he revealed that he was in love with this girl, who inspired his music album titled ‘Honey Singh 3.0.’ On December 6, 2022, Honey Singh was seen walking hand-in-hand with Canadian actor and filmmaker Tina Thadani at an event in Delhi. Later at the event, Honey Singh introduced Tina to the media as his girlfriend and mentioned that she had given him the nickname ‘Honey 3.0.’