Personal Information

Full Name: Honey Singh

Nickname: Honey Singh, Yo Yo

Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1983-03-15

Languages Known: Hindi, Punjabi, English

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian

Religion: Sikhism (Born in a Sikh family)

Hobbies: Working out, DJing, fitness training, boxing, music composition

Education

School: Guru Nanak Public School, Pitampura (Punjab Bagh), New Delhi

College: Trinity School (School of Trinity), Belvedere, London, United Kingdom

Degrees Obtained: Music Degree from Trinity School, London

Physical Stats

Height: 173 cm

Weight: 77 kg

Family Information

Parents: Father: Sardar Sarabjit Singh (Government officer) Mother: Bhupinder Kaur

Siblings: Sister: Sneha Singh

Marital Status: married

Wife: Shalini Talwar Singh (married January 23, 2011, divorced November 2023)

Children: 0

Career

Current Position: Rapper, Singer, Music Producer, Music Composer, Film Actor, Lyricist

Skills:

Net Worth: Approximately $25 million (₹185-208 crore) as of 2025-2026

Awards & Achievements: Forbes India Celebrity 100 List #16 (2014) PTC Punjabi Film Award for Best Male Debut (2012) for "Mirza - The Untold Story" PTC Punjabi Best Music Director (2010) for "Desi Daroo" PTC Punjabi Best Music Director (2011) for album "The Folkstar" PTC Punjabi Best Music Director (2012) for album "International Villager" MTV VMAI Award for "Brown Rang" IIFA Award for Best Music Director BBC Asian Download Charts #1 for "Lak 28 Kudi Da" (May 2011) First Indian artist to charge Rs. 70 lakhs for a single Bollywood song (2012) "Brown Rang" became most-viewed YouTube video in 2012 Multiple songs topped Asian music charts One of India's highest-paid music artists and highest taxpayers

Biography Details

Hirdesh Singh, professionally known as Yo Yo Honey Singh, was born on March 15, 1983, in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, and raised in Delhi. He studied music at Trinity School in London and began his career as a session and recording artist in the underground music scene. His breakthrough came with the 2011 album "International Villager," featuring hits like "Brown Rang," "Gabru," and "Angreji Beat," which topped international charts.

He revolutionized Indian rap by blending Punjabi music with hip-hop beats and became Bollywood's highest-paid singer, delivering iconic tracks like "Lungi Dance," "Dheere Dheere," and "Blue Eyes." In 2014, at the peak of his success, he disappeared from public life due to bipolar disorder, taking several years to recover. He made a powerful comeback in 2018 and continues to dominate the music scene. His 2024 album "Glory" and Netflix documentary "Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous" marked his triumphant return to the industry.

Yo Yo Honey Singh performed at the Women's Premier League 2026 opening ceremony on January 9, alongside Jacqueline Fernandez, setting an electrifying tone for the season.  The performance took place at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai before the opening match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Honey Singh's performance included chartbusters such as 'Lungi Dance', 'Blue Eyes', and 'Millionaire', and he began his act sitting in the dugout with cricket captains Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana.  This created an iconic moment bringing together the rap icon with two of Indian women's cricket's all-time greats.

Honey Singh announced his 2026 World Tour, which will kick off on February 6 at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, the city where his career transformation began.  Titled "My Story World Tour 2026 by Yo Yo Honey Singh," the global concert series celebrates the artist's evolution over nearly two decades. Dubai holds special significance as the location where his breakthrough hit "Brown Rang" was filmed against the backdrop of the Burj Khalifa, catapulting him to global recognition.

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