Malkit Singh

Malkit Singh, MBE (Malkit Singh Boparai; born c. 1963) is an England-based Punjabi bhangra singer. Born in Hussainpur and raised in Nakodar, he moved to Birmingham in 1984. Singh was the first Punjabi singer to be honoured with an MBE by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace. He is most famous for the songs "Gur Nalo Ishq Mitha", "Tootak Tootak Tootiyan", "Kurri Garam Jayee", "Dekh li vilyait", "Chal Hun", and "Jind Mahi", the latter two from the soundtrack to the popular film Bend It Like Beckham.

Career Malkit Singh had appeared on many Indian talk shows which were linked to Sikhism and Punjab on MTV Channel, Channel V, and all Indian channels. He was listed by the Guinness Book of Records as the biggest selling bhangra solo artist of all time, with sales of over 4.9 million records in his 32-year career. His song "Tutak Tutak Toothiyan" written by Veer Rahimpuri was the fastest-selling and most successful Bhangra single at the time. It was released with the 1990 album Tootak Tootak Toothian, which sold 2.5 million records, a record for Bhangra Indi-pop at the time.

Awards and recognition In 2005, Singh was awarded the "Commitment to Scene" award at the UK Asian Music Awards. In 2008, Malkit Singh was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2008 New Year Honours. In 2010, Singh was awarded "Outstanding Achievement" award at the Brit Asia TV Music Awards. In 2012, Singh was honoured with a star on the Birmingham Walk of Stars.

Discography Singles Year Album Label 2022 Kali Ainak Music Waves Productions Ltd 2017 Midas Touch 3 MovieBox/Saga Hits 2014 Sikh Hon Da Maan MovieBox/T-Series 2009 Billo Rani MovieBox 2005 21st Chapter OSA 2003 Midas Touch 2 Music Waves 2002 Paaro OSA 2001 Mighty Boliyan OSA 2000 Nach Nach OSA 1999 Millennium Mixes OSA 1997 Agg Larr Gaayee OSA 1995 Forever Gold T-Series 1994 Midas Touch OSA 1993 Tootak Tootak Toothian 1993 Chak Deh Dholia OSA 1992 Singho Ho Jo Kathe Saga 1992 Tere Ishq Nachiyav Saga 1991 Gal Sunja Saga 1991 Ragga Muffin Mix OSA 1990 Dhotakada Bai Dhotakada OSA 1989 Hai Shava T-Series 1989 Fast Forward T-Series 1988 Up Front HMV 1988 Chott Nigary Lawo HMV 1988 Putt Sardara De Saga 1987 I Love Golden Star T-Series 1986 Nach Giddhe Vich HMV Film Love in Vietnam (2025)

Duo collaboration Year Album Label Notes 2016 Chardi Kala MovieBox/Saga Hits Music By: Sukshinder Shinda / Midas Touch 3 2016 Ranjha MovieBox/Saga Hits Music By: Gurmeet Singh / Midas Touch 3 2016 Maa Da Pyaar MovieBox/Saga Hits Music By: Atul Sharma / Midas Touch 3 2016 Selfie Boliyan MovieBox/Saga Hits Music By: DJ Vix / Midas Touch 3 2016 Desi Peeke MovieBox/Saga Hits Music By: Nick Dhammu / Midas Touch 3 2016 Yaari Jattan Di MovieBox/Saga Hits Music By: Nick Dhammu / Midas Touch 3 2014 iPhone Mann T-Series Special Appearance Sung: Jatt Di Matian 2013 Desi Beat Kamlee Records Music By DJ Vix / Taken From The Forthcoming Album "Chapter V" 2012 The Folk King (Tribute To Kuldip Manak) MovieBox Record Music By Aman Hayer Along with A.S. Kang, Jazzy B, Sukshinder Shinda, Malkit Singh, Manmohan Waris Balwinder Safri & Angrej Ali 2011 International Villager MovieBox, Speed Records, Planet Recordz (Beautiful) 2008 The New Adventures of Jassi Sidhu Moviebox/Music Waves Ki Kehne