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Bhupinder Singh

1940 – 2022

Indian singer

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About Bhupinder Singh

Lived 1940 – 2022 (aged 82). Bhupinder Singh was an Indian singer, guitarist, playback singer, sociologist, translator and poet.

Bhupinder Singh (born Bhupinder Soin, 6 February 1940 – 18 July 2022) was an Indian musician, a ghazal singer and also a Bollywood playback singer.

Early life Bhupinder Singh was born in Amritsar, Punjab to Natha Singh ji, a musician and his introducer to music. Bhupinder's father was a stern teacher, and at one point, he detested music and its instruments.

Music career Singh started his career as a casual artist for All India Radio under the direction of Satish Bhatia. Together, they performed ghazal on Doordarshan and concerts. They have a son named Nihal Singh who is also a musician.

At the age of 82, Singh died of a cardiac arrest on 18 July 2022. He suffered from COVID-19 and colon cancer was also suspected.

Discography

Popular songs

As guitarist Dum Maro Dum (Hare Rama Hare Krishna), composed by Rahul Dev Burman Ek Hi Khwaab, composed by Rahul Dev Burman Waadiyaan Meraa Daaman (Abhilasha), composed by Rahul Dev Burman Chura liya hai (Yaadon Ki Baaraat), composed by Rahul Dev Burman Chingari Koi Bhadke (Amar Prem), composed by Rahul Dev Burman Chalte Chalte (Chalte Chalte), composed by Bappi Lahiri Mehbooba O Mehbooba (Sholay), composed by Rahul Dev Burman Ambar ki ek paak surahi (Kadambari), composed by Ustad Vilayat Khan Tum jo mil gaye ho (Hanste Zakhm), composed by Madan Mohan

As playback singer "Hoke Majboor Mujhe Usne Bulaya Hoga", composed by Madan Mohan "Aane Se Uske Aaye Bahar" from the movie Jeene Ki Raah (1969) with Mohammed Rafi (Music composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal) "Duniya Chhute Yaar Na Chhute" from the movie Dharam Kanta (1982) with Mohammed Rafi (Music composed by Naushad) "Kisi Nazar Ko Tera Intezar Aaj Bhi Hai" from the movie Aitbaar (1985) with Asha Bhosle (Music composed by Bappi Lahiri) "Awaaz Di Hai Aaj Ek Nazar Ne" from the movie Aitbaar (1985) with Asha Bhosle (Music composed by Bappi Lahiri) "Thodi Si Zameen Thoda Aasman" from the movie Sitara (1980) with Lata Mangeshkar (Music composed by R. D. Burman) "Gulab Jism Ka", film Anjuman (1986) (composed by Khayyam) "Beeti Na Beetai Raina", film Parichay (1972) (composed by Rahul Dev Burman) "Dil Dhoondta Hai", film Mausam (1975) (composed by Madan Mohan) "Naam Gum Jayega", film Kinara (1977) (composed by Rahul Dev Burman) "Ek Akela Is Shaher Mein", film Gharonda (composed by Jaidev) "Daro Deewar Pe/Khush Raho Ahle Vatan Andolan (1977) composed by Jaidev "Huzoor Is Kadar bhi na Itra ke Chaliye" (movie:-Maasoom), composed by Rahul Dev Burman "Hothon Pe Aisi Baat" Jewel Thief (1967) composed by Sachin Dev Burman "Kaise Kahoon" & "Paduthamma Kaatrin Alaigal"(Title Track) from Tamil film Nandu 1981, composed by Ilayaraja "Tum say jo bat hui tum say jo mulaqat hui" (composed by Uttam-Jagdesh) "Baadalon se Kaat Kaat ke" from the movie Satya (1998) (composed by Vishal Bharadwaj) "Karoge Yaad to Har Baat Yaad Aayegi" from the movie Bazaar (1982) composed by Khayyam "Kabhi Kisi Ko Mukammal Jahan nahi milta" from the movie Ahista Ahista (1981) (composed by Khayyam) "Rut Jawan Jawan" from the movie Aakhri Khat (composed by Khayyam) "Layee Hayaat Aye Qaza Le Chali Chale" { Bhupinder Singh } Ibrahim Zauq *Mirza Ghalib "Zindagi Zindagi Mere Ghar Aanaa", film Dooriyaan (1979) (composed by Jaidev) "Soorajmukhi Tera Pyar Anokha Hai", film "Sooraj Mukhi" (1992), lyrics by Shardanand Tiwary and composed by Ajay Swami.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bhupinder Singh?

Indian singer

When was Bhupinder Singh born?

Bhupinder Singh was born on 6 February 1940 in Amritsar.

When did Bhupinder Singh die?

Bhupinder Singh died on 18 July 2022 in Mumbai.

What was Bhupinder Singh's occupation?

Bhupinder Singh was a singer, guitarist, playback singer, sociologist, translator and poet.

What nationality was Bhupinder Singh?

Bhupinder Singh was Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bhupinder Singh

· Wikidata: Q4902188

· DBpedia: Bhupinder Singh (musician)

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