Tag: Daler Mehndi

  • Daler Mehndi falls for parody tweet claiming Prince Harry listened to his songs in lowest moments

    Daler Mehndi falls for parody tweet claiming Prince Harry listened to his songs in lowest moments

    Indian Punjabi singer Daler Mehndi fell for a parody post claiming Prince Harry has written in his recent memoir Spare that he listened to the Indian singer in his lowest moments. The Twitter users had a field day reacting to Daler’s tweet as they couldn’t believe that he has mistaken a satirical post to be authentic.

    The original post was shared by the Instagram handle ‘qualiteaposts’ and read, “Prince Harry reveals music artist he listened to in his lowest moments in new book ‘Spare’. “In the times I felt alone and separated from my family, I always took time to myself to sit back and listen to Daler Mehndi. His lyrics resonated with me and got me through a lot.”

    Sharing a screenshot of the post, the Tunak Tunak Tun singer tweeted, “I am grateful to the blessings of Guru Nanak, my mom and dad, I created a unique Pop Folk Ethnic Music Style. Love you Prince Harry! God Bless you, In gratitude that my music helped you. @TeamSussex”.

    There were multiple Twitter users who replied with laughing emojis and memes. One user wrote, “I wish I can see Prince Harry dance on tunak-tunak with Megan (Meghan Markle)”, while another tweeted, “Daler paaji yeh duniya badi zalim hai (Daler paaji, this world is very cruel)”. Here are some other hilarious reactions from the micro-blogging platform.

    Daler Mehndi has lent his voice to catchy and extremely popular Punjabi tracks such as Bolo Ta Ra Ra, and Ho Jayegi Balle Balle, among others.

  • Daler Mehndi arrested, sentenced to two years in Jail for Human Trafficking

    Daler Mehndi arrested, sentenced to two years in Jail for Human Trafficking

    A Patiala court on Thursday announced a two-year jail term for Punjabi singer Daler Mehndi in a human trafficking case that dates back to 2003.

    A district court in Patiala on Thursday upheld a 2018 verdict by a trial court in a 19-year-old trafficking case where Mehndi and his brother were accused of illegally sending people abroad disguised as members of his dance crew.

    Judge HS Grewal ordered an immediate arrest of the singer.

    The first case was filed in September 2003 at the Patiala Sadar police station by Bakshish Singh, alleging that the Mehndi brothers took two troupes to the US in 1998 and 1999, including 10 people for illegal migration, the report added.

    “They took ₹ 13 lakh from me to send me to Canada,” Bakshish Singh told ANI today. “Neither did they send me abroad, nor did they return my money. At that time they used to do this work of sending people abroad.”

    Back in 2013, an FIR was registered at the Sardar Patiala police station, and the singer was booked under sections 406, 420, 120B, 465, 468, and 471 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Indian Passport Act.

    In 2018, a judicial magistrate held both the brothers guilty and sentenced them to two years in jail. However, they were granted bail minutes after the conviction. They later filed an appeal in the Sessions Court.

    Daler can now appeal to the Punjab and Haryana High Court, the reports further suggest.

  • Daler Mehndi, Johnny Lever send wishes for Umer Sharif, appeals to PM Imran Khan for support

    Daler Mehndi, Johnny Lever send wishes for Umer Sharif, appeals to PM Imran Khan for support

    Veteran comedian Umer Sharif requested Prime Minister Imran Khan to help him reach abroad, urgently for the treatment of an undisclosed illness in a video message recorded by anchor Waseem Badami.

    The video clip, shared by Waseem on his social media, went viral and the fans started praying for Umer Sharif’s speedy recovery.

    The clip showed the renowned comedian in a severely ill condition requesting PM Imran Khan to help him out as he always supported his Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital in all the ways he could.

    A number of transnational showbiz stars sent their wishes and prayers for the legendary comedian on social media.

    Actor and producer Adnan Siddiqui also took to social media to request PM Khan to help Umer Sharif get US visa. He also offered to extend any help required for his treatment.

    The widely circulated video grabbed the attention of the Special Assistant to Prime Minister who took to his Twitter handle and announced that the PM office is in touch with Umer Sharif on the directives of PM Imran Khan.

    The King of Punjabi Pop and Bhangra, Daler Mehndi also appealed for prayer for the veteran comedian.

    In a video message, the singer/composer speaked his heart out for Umer Sharif. He requested Imran Khan to also pay immediate attention to the matter and try his level best to save the comedy legend.

    While Indian comedian and film actor Johnny Lever prayed for the speedy recovery of Pakistan’s comedy king Umer Sharif.

    In a video message, the Dulhe Raja actor paid a rich tribute to Umer.

    Johnny said, “Our beloved star Umar Sharif is unwell these days. I am so sad to hear this.”

    The Bollywood actor also urged his fans to pray for Umar’s speedy recovery. “Umer bhai May God bless you with good health,” he added.

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    Meanwhile, anchor Waseem Badami took to Twitter and shared that he received a call from the Prime Minister’s Office and it said that all possible work would be done to ensure Umer Sharif’s early trip abroad.

  • Daler Mehndi praises Ali Pervez, Meesha Shafi’s ‘Gal Sunn’

    Looks like it’s a good day for Meesha Shafi. After Zoheb Hassan thanked her for paying a beautiful tribute to his late sister Nazia Hassan, Daler Mehndi has praised her and Ali Pervez’s song Gal Sunn from Coke Studio 2020.

    The celebrated Indian singer, in a heartfelt video message, praised the singers performance.

    “I am ecstatic! Ali Pervez Mehdi has sung an amazing track in Coke Studio. Like Ali, Meesha Shafi has done a brilliant job with Gal Sunn as well,” said Mehndi. “I’ve been waiting for years now for Ali to come out with a song in the music industry. We were always in awe of his father, Ustad Pervez Mehdi and just like me, I’m sure other fans of Ali’s father must be happy today to see how well his son is carrying his name forward. I wish Pervez Sahab was alive today to see his son’s success.”

    Mehndi’s video was shared by Ali on social media. Thanking the veteran musician, Mehdi said: “Such an honour Daler Mehndi pa ji! You are family to us! Can’t thank enough for your love and support stay blessed always! Love you!”

    Meanwhile, Meesha said that she felt extremely “honoured and humbled” with the praises.

    Gal Sunn, which has over 3 million views on YouTube is a catchy, upbeat folk song with a contemporary funk element. According to a press release, the song represents the longing between lovers.

    Talking about the song, Ali had said: “In these times, going through [Covid-19], I wanted people to listen to something positive and fun. That is why I created this song. I dance to it and I want everyone else to dance to it too!”