Diljit Dosanjh to Badshah: These 5 Punjabis have been ruling the music industry

Music plays an important role in every Indian’s life and thanks to Bollywood films who introduced music to us. There is a variety of music genres that we can choose from and not just that, there is also a wide range of songs we can add t our playlist every now and then. No matter how dominant western music is becoming amongst the audiences, Indian music always has a special place in our hearts. 

From humming the classics to grooving to feet tapping party numbers, Indian music has something in store for everyone, and while we have had many singers, here are 5 Punjabi Mundas who have ruled the music industry with some amazing songs…

1. Badshah

Rapper and singer Badshah is probably one of the leading music sensations in India. In fact, in recent times he has sung for almost every film and while his raps are loved by the masses, Badshah also has a huge fan following. He even came out with an album recently. While he started his career in 2006, after his professional split with Honey Singh, he went on to give some amazing music numbers like Saturday Saturday, Kar Gayi Chull, Dj Wale Babu, Mercy, Pagal, Genda Phool. His latest songs are Garmi from Street Dancer 3D and Savan Main Lagg Gayi Aag from Ginny Weds Sunny. Badshah even made his acting debut last year with the film Khaandani Shafakhana. 

2. Honey Singh 

Music star Yo Yo Honey Singh brought the rap genre to India and it was his swag that made this pop singer a sensation in the Indian music industry. With some highest trending chartbusters, Honey Singh became one of the most paid artists in the Indian music industry and not just this, he even went on to produce and sing songs in popular Bollywood films and released some independent albums like Desi Kalakaar and International Villager. Some of his popular songs include High Heels, Blue Eyes, Dheere Dheere, Bebo Break Up Party, etc. His most recent numbers were in Jabariya Jodi called Khadke Glassy and Thumka in Pagalpanti. Now, he also has two songs in upcoming films Chhalaang and Mumbai Saga. 

3) Guru Randhawa

Guru is the current sensation in the music world and he has been giving some groovy chartbusters. In fact, his recent single Naach Meri Rani has been quite well received. Some other popular songs of Guru include Patola, Lahore, Suit, High Rated Gabru, Ban Ja Rani, Morni Banke, etc. 

4) Diljit Dosanjh

Not only has Diljit Dosanjh been an amazing singer, but he is also a brilliant actor. And while he has featured in some popular films like Udta Punjab, Good Newzz, Arjun Patiala, etc, he has also song some amazing songs. Some of his most popular songs include Tung Tung Baje, Raula, Proper Patola, Sauda Khara Khara, Kylie&Kareena, Ranjhna.  

5. Mika Singh

Mika is one of the oldest from this lot and he is also very popular. Being in the industry for so long, Mika Singh is ruling the roost even today in the music arena. Some of his popular numbers include songs like Mauja Hi Mauja, Dhanno, Dil Main Baji Guitar, etc. Even this year, Mika has had an amazing line-up and his latest number is Sawan Main Lag Gayi Aag from Ginny Weds Sunny. 

Written by Nawaz Kochra