Do you know Hans Raj Hans is the spiritual head of Punjab's Sufi Darbar?
He holds the role of spiritual head of Punjab's Sufi Darbar.
Hans Raj Hans Age, Caste, Wife, Children, Family, Biography
Hans Raj Hans Age, Caste, Wife, Children, Family, Biography
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Net Worth: Rs. 13 Crore
Age: 63 Years
Wife: Resham Kaur
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Zorawar |
| Profession(s) | Singer, Politician |
| Famous For | Singing Punjabi Folklore and Sufi Songs |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters**- 165 cm** in meters**- 1.65 m** in feet inches**- 5’ 5”** |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms**-75 kg** in pounds**-165 lbs** |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black (dyed Golden Brown) |
| Politics | |
| Political Party | Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD); January 2009-December 2014  Indian National Congress (INC); February 2016  Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP); December 2016  |
| Political Journey | 2009: Joined the Shiromani Akali Dal and contested the Lok Sabha Elections from Jalandhar 2014: Left the Shiromani Akali Dal 2016: Joined the Indian National Congress (INC) in February and the BJP in December 2019: Defeated Aam Aadmi Party's Gugan Singh by over six lakh votes from the North West Delhi Lok Sabha Constituency |
| Awards, Honours, Achievements | • Padma Shri  • Punjab State Singer Award (Raj Gayak) by the Government of Punjab • Lifetime Fellowship by Punjabi University, Patiala • Ambassador of Peace by the Universal Peace Foundation. • Sangeet Natak Academy Award by the then President of India, A. P. J. Abdul Kalam |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 9 April 1962 (Monday) |
| Age (as of 2025) | 63 Years |
| Birthplace | Shafipur, Jalandhar, Punjab |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Shafipur, Jalandhar, Punjab |
| School | Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Gakhal Dhaliwal Jalandhar |
| College/University | DAV College, Jalandhar |
| Educational Qualification | 10th from Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Gakhal Dhaliwal Jalandhar, Punjab School Education Board Mohali in 1977-78 |
| Religion | Sikhism |
| Caste | Not Known |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Reading, Listening to Classical Music |
| Controversies | • In 2002, Hans Raj Hans accused T-Series Cassettes owner, Bhushan Kumar, of threatening him through the underworld. He also said that Kumar is trying to finish his career as a singer. • In 2014, the news of him converting to Islam was doing rounds over the Internet. However, later his son, Navraj Hans rubbished all the news. |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Resham Kaur Hans (Passed away on 2 April 2025 due to a prolonged illness)  |
| Children | Son- Navraj Hans , Yuvraj Hans  |
| Parents | Father- Sardar Arjan Singh Mother- Name not known  |
| Siblings | Not Known |
| Favourite Things | |
| Favourite Politician | Narendra Modi |
| Favourite Food | Makki Di Roti & Saron Da Saag |
| Favourite Actor | Amitabh Bachchan |
| Favourite Actress | Hema Malini |
| Favourite Singer | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan , Gurdas Maan |
| Favourite Musical Instruments | Harmonium, Surmandal, Ik Tara |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car(s) Collection | • Camry car • Corolla Car • Innova • Gypsy |
| Assets/Properties | Moveable Gold Ornaments- worth ₹13 lakh Bonds and Debentures- worth ₹82 thousand Bank Balance- ₹1 lakh Cash in Hand- ₹9.5 lakh Immovable (worth ₹7.9 crore) House on Link Road- worth ₹3.05 crore House in Rajinder Nagar- worth ₹4.5 crore |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary (as a Member of Parliament) | Rs. 1 Lakh + Other Allowances |
| Net Worth (approx.) | Rs. 13 Crore (as in 2019) |
Some Lesser Known Facts about Hans Raj Hans
Does Hans Raj Hans Smoke?: Not Known
Does Hans Raj Hans Drink Alcohol?: Not Known
He belongs to a family of peasants.
He was inspired for singing after seeing the street singer who visited their village early morning chanting devotional songs.
Hans has taken his initial training in music from Ustad Puran Shahkoti Sahib.
He started his career in singing with the album “Jogian Da Kanna Vich” (1983).
In 1999, he has worked with the famous singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan in the film Kachche Dhaage.
Hans Raj Hans with Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Some of his popular albums include Chorni, Jhanjhar, Mohabbat, and Ishqe Di Barsaat.
He has sung various blockbuster songs like “Dil Tote Tote Ho Gaya,” “Nachi Jo Sade Naal,” “Dil Chori Sada Ho Gaya,” “Sili Sili Hawa,” and “Nit Khair Manga.”
Hans has made a small stint in acting with the Punjabi film “MEHANDI SHAGNA DI.”
He is appointed as the honorary music professor at the Washington DC University and the San Jose State University.
Hans joined the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) party in 2009 and contested the General elections from the Jalandhar Constituency.
He gave his resignation from Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) in December 2014.
In February 2016, he joined the Indian National Congress.
Hans Raj Hans as a member of Indian National Congress
Hans became a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party on 10 December 2016.
Hans Raj Hans as a member of BJP
Hans performs at the Wagha Border annually on 14th August in order to spread peace and the feeling of brotherhood between India and Pakistan.
He got his surname from his music guru, who attached “Hans” after his name as he sings like a swan.
Hans is the spiritual head of Punjab’s Sufi Darbar.
He has performed for raising funds for the Indian American Society along with Bill Clinton for the victims of the Gujarat earthquake. Together they raised a fun of 1.5 million USD.
He has spread the message of “Na Nasha Karo Na Vaar Karo, Je Karna Hai Ta Pyaar Karo” through his singing.
In order to master the art of singing, Hans has deeply researched various Sufi Saints like Baba Farid, Waris Shah, Baba Bulle Shah and Shah Hussain.
He was appointed as a member of Jury at the Asia Song Contest in the U.K for 3 consecutive years. He is the only singer to do so.
In 2019, he replaced Udit Raj and represented the Bharatiya Janata Party in Lok Sabha elections from the North West Delhi Constituency.
His elder son, Navraj Hans , is married to Daler Mehandi ‘s daughter, Ajit Kaur.
Hans Raj Hans’ elder son, Navraj Hans and daughter-in-law, Ajit Kaur
His younger son, Yuvraj Hans , is married to television actress Mansi Sharma .
Hans Raj Hans’ younger son, Yuvraj Hans and daughter-in-law, Mansi Sharma
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Do You Know?
Do you know Hans Raj Hans was the only singer to serve as a jury member at the Asia Song Contest in the U.K for 3 consecutive years?
He was appointed as a jury member for three consecutive years, and he is the only singer to have done so.
Do you know Hans Raj Hans raised USD 1.5 million for Gujarat earthquake victims with Bill Clinton?
They raised about 1.5 million USD for the victims.
Do you know Hans Raj Hans got his surname Hans from his music guru who attached 'Hans' after his name because he sings like a swan?
The surname was given by his guru, inspired by his swan-like singing.
Do you know Hans Raj Hans' elder son Navraj Hans is married to Ajit Kaur, daughter of Daler Mehndi?
Yes, Navraj Hans is married to Ajit Kaur, the daughter of Daler Mehndi.