Yo Yo Honey Singh Height, Age, Girlfriend, Wife, Family, Biography
Yo Yo Honey Singh Height, Age, Girlfriend, Wife, Family, Biography
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Quick Infoâ
Age: 42 Years
Hometown: Delhi
Marital Status: Divorced
Bio/Wiki | |
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Real name | Hirdesh Singh check sources 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**- 5â 8â** |
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 â The Untold Story (2012) as Deesha ![]() Film (Hindi; As an actor): The XposĂŠ (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 âInternational Villagerâ at UK Asian Music Awards (2012) ⢠Most Entertaining Singer (Male) for the âLungi Danceâ from the film Chennai Express (2013) at BIG Star Entertainment Awards (2013) ⢠Best Indie Artist (male) for the song âBrown Rang at MTV VMAI Awards (2013) ⢠International Icon Awardâ 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 2025) | 42 Years |
Birthplace | Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India |
Zodiac sign | Pisces |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Delhi, India |
School | Guru Nanak Public School, Punjabi Bagh, New Delhi |
College/University | ⢠BSc IT at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar ⢠Graduation in Music at Trinity College London |
Educational Qualification(s) | ⢠BSc IT ⢠Graduation in Music check sources Ghaint Punjab |
Religion | Sikhism check sources Instagram - Yo Yo Honey Singh |
Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian check sources Hindustan Times |
Tattoo(s) | On Left Lower Arm: His Mother's Signature Attached to A Fetus ![]() On Right Shoulder: A. R. Rahman's Signature (as a tribute) ![]() Note: He got the above-mentioned tattoos inked in July 2025. He also got a third tattoo inked; however, he did not reveal it citing personal reasons. |
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 Gurgaonâs Bristol Hotel was also cancelled. Later, an FIR was lodged against him at Lucknowâs Gomtinagar police station by IPS officer Amitabh Thakur. check sources 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 âMain hun balatkariâ (I am a rapist). However, Honey Singh denied singing the vulgar song. . check sources 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.â In the same year, his other song âParty All Nightâ 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, âWo koi vulgar word tha nai. Ab kisiko kuch aur sunai de to isme unke kaan ki galti hai na ki humari.â (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. check sources 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 teetarâ (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. check sources Hindustan Times |
Relationships & More | |
Marital Status | Divorced |
Affairs/Girlfriends | ⢠Tina Thadani (actor, filmmaker) ![]() ⢠Emma Bakr (rumoured; Egyptian model) ![]() |
Marriage Date | 23 January 2011 |
Family | |
Wife/Spouse | Shalini Talwar Singh (m. 2011-div. 2023) ![]() Note: Honey was granted a divorce from Shalini by a Delhi court on 7 November 2023. check sources India Today |
Parents | Father- Sardaar Sarabjit Singh ![]() Mother- Bhupinder Kaur (spiritual healer) ![]() |
Siblings | Sister- Sneha Singh ![]() |
Favourites | |
Singer | A. R. Rahman |
Style Quotient | |
Car Collection | ⢠Audi R8 V10 check sources Deccan Chronicle ⢠Rolls Royce Phantom Series 2 ⢠Audi Q7 ![]() ⢠Jaguar XJL Supercharged ⢠BMW check sources Amar Ujala |
Bike Collection | Harley-Davidson check sources 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. check sources Amar Ujala |
Salary/Income | ⢠Rs 70 lakh for a song in film ⢠Rs 12 crore annually (as of 2022) check sources Amar Ujala |
Net Worth | As of 2022, his total net worth is estimated around Rs 200 crores. check sources Amar Ujala |
Some Lesser Known Facts about Yo Yo Honey Singh
Yo Yo Honey Singh is an Indian music producer, composer, rapper, singer, lyricist, and actor.
As a kid, he started singing devotional songs in gurudwaras. There, he used to play the tabla as well. Gradually, he started developing an interest in music.
Yo Yo Honey Singhâs childhood picture
In childhood, he used to perform in various spiritual events organised in his locality.
Yo Yo Honey Singh in a spiritual eventÂ
In his teens, he was influenced by the African-American slang âYo Yoâ (which means Apka Apna) used by his friends. Later, Honey Singh started using Yo Yo as a prefix to his name.
In his teens, he started performing at various stage shows and events in Punjab and Delhi.
He then started writing and composing songs. He mainly focused on rap songs. In 2009, he collaborated with the Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh for the Punjabi music album âThe Next Level. The music album includes songs like Panga, Los Angeles LA, and Ru Ba Ru.
In 2011, Honey Singh, along with Diljit Dosanjh, released another Punjabi song âLak 28 Kudi Da.â The song was an instant hit, and it was ranked no. 1 on BBC Asian Download Charts.
Lak 28 Kudi Da song poster
In 2011, he worked as a music producer in the Punjabi music album âAlfaaz â The Boy Next Door,â sung by the Punjabi singer Alfaaz . The songs âHaye Mera Dilâ and âYaar Bathereâ from the album became very popular among the audience.
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Yaar Bathere
In November 2011, Honey Singh released another Punjabi music album titled âInternational Villager.â The album became very popular, especially the songs Brown Rang, Angreji Beat (featuring Gippy Grewal ), Goliyan (featuring Diljit Dosanjh ), Dope Shope (featuring Deep Money), and Gabru (featuring J-Star ). In 2012, the music video âBrown Rangâ became the most-viewed YouTube video. check sources Business Standard In the same year, Honey collaborated with Jaz Dhami for the Punjabi song âHigh Heels,â which was a massive hit.
Some of his other popular Punjabi singles are Blue Eyes (2013), Desi Kalakaar (2014), Love Dose (2014), Dheere Dheere (2015), and Makhna (2018).
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Blue Eyes (2013)
In 2012, he lent his voice to the song âMujhe Neat Pila De Sajnaâ from the Hindi film âMastaan.â He charged Rs 70 lakh for the song and became the highest-ever paid singer for a Bollywood song in 2012. check sources Hindustan Times
Apart from Punjabi songs, he has also sung songs in other regional languages. His regional songs include Achko Machko (2013; Gujarati), and Ethir Neechal (2013; Tamil).
Achko Machko song poster
Yo Yo Honey Singhâs Punjabi song âAngreji Beatâ was included in the Hindi film âCocktailâ in 2012.
He has lent his voice to many Hindi film songs such as Party All Night (2013), Lungi Dance (2013), Chaar Botal Vodka (2014), and Sunny Sunny (2015).
Honey Singh has also worked as an actor. In 2013, he played the role of Rolly in the Punjabi film âTu Mera 22 Main Tera 22.â Â
In 2014, the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee and Akali Dal (comprising of Former Chief Minister of Punjab Parkash Singh Badal ) approached Honey Singh to sing in the favour of BJP leaders Parvesh Verma and Narendra Modi during a road show at Madipur Metro Station, Delhi. However, this was not well received by the Sikhs in Delhi and they criticised the Shiromani Akali Dal for using Honey Singh to get votes during the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. According to the sources, the Sikhs there were more offended because they considered Honey Singh a disgrace to the Sikh community and considered his songs lustful and arrogant. check sources Sikh24.com
Yo Yo Honey Singh was ranked #16 in the Forbes magazineâs â2014 celebrity 100â list. check sources Forbes India
In 2016, he played the lead role in the Punjabi film âZorawar.â
Zorawar film poster
In the same year, he lent his voice to the song âHigh Heelsâ from the Hindi film âKi & Ka.â
In 2016, he was diagnosed with bipolar disease after which he took a break from the music industry. However, some media sources claimed that he was in a rehab centre to get rid of his addiction to drugs and alcohol. check sources NDTV Later, Honey Singh denied the rumours and said that he took a break from his career as he was suffering from bipolar disease. In an interview, while talking about it, he said,
I didnât come out of my room, forget stepping out of the house. I had a beard and I didnât get a haircut for months. For someone who has performed in front of a crowd of 20,000, I was scared of facing 4-5 people.â
In 2018, he made a comeback with the Bollywood song âDil Chori Sada Ho Gayaâ from the film âSonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety.â
Once, there were rumours that the Indian actor Shah Rukh Khan slapped Honey Singh. However, in an interview, Honey Singhâs ex-wife Shalini Talwar denied all such rumours. check sources News 18 She said,
No incident as such had ever happened. Shahrukh Khan has never slapped Honey Singh. In fact, Shah Rukh Khan at several occasions has helped and supported us. Shahrukh Khan treats Honey Singh as his younger brother. A few years back Honey Singh was not doing good with his health and doctors had strictly advised him not to travel but he did as he had made commitments. Shah Rukh Khan on seeing Honey Singhâs condition during the tour asked him to rest and not to perform if he wasnât able to.â
In 2022, Honey Singh released a few more Punjabi songs like âParis Ka Trip,â âTogether Forever,â âGatividhi,â and âPankhudi.â
Paris Ka Trip song poster
Some of his popular Bollywood songs are âCare Ni Kardaâ from âChhalaangâ (2020), âShor Machegaâ from âMumbai Sagaâ (2021), âDe Taaliâ from âBhool Bhulaiyaa 2â (2022).
In 2022, on his Instagram account, he shared a video of the first award he ever received.
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Honey is often spotted drinking alcohol at parties and events. check sources The Times of India In an interview, he confessed being an alcoholic. He said,
I must confess that I was bipolar and an alcoholic, which aggravated the condition.â
He has a big birthmark on his left bicep, which is often confused with a tattoo.
Yo Yo Honey Singhâs birthmarkÂ
He used to own a WagonR car.
On 18 October 2022, Honey Singh uploaded a photo of him holding the hand of a girl on his Instagram account. In an interview, Honey Singh shared that he was in love with a girl to whom he dedicated his music album âHoney Singh 3.0.â On 6 December 2022, Yo Yo Honey Singh was spotted walking hand-in-hand with the Canadian actor and filmmaker Tina Thadani at an event in Delhi. Later, at the event, while introducing Tina to the media, Honey Singh said,
Meri girlfriend baethi hai Tina, isne mujhe ye naam dia hai. Isne bola ki you are Honey 3.0 This is the third one (my girlfriend Tina is sitting here, she has given me this name, Honey 3.0).â
Honey Singh presented a 24-carat gold cake valued at Rs. 3 crore to actor Urvashi Rautela on her 30th birthday on 25 February 2024.
Urvashi Rautela while celebrating her 30th birthday with Honey Singh
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