Daler Mehndi
Daler Mehndi | |
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Mehndi performing live in 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Daler Singh |
| Born | 18 August 1967 Patna, Bihar, India |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Genres | Bhangra Indi-pop |
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| Years active | 1991–present |
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| Website | dalermehndi |
| Family | Mika Singh (brother) |
| Criminal information | |
| Criminal status | Released |
| Conviction | Human trafficking |
| Criminal penalty | 2 years in prison (suspended after 2 months) |
Daler Singh (born 18 August 1967), better known as Daler Mehndi, is an Indian singer, songwriter, author, and record producer. He has helped to make Bhangra popular worldwide, as well as Indian pop music independent of Bollywood music. He is known for his dance songs, turban, and long flowing robes.
In 2018, Mehndi was convicted of human trafficking and was sentenced to two years in prison. After serving around two months, his sentence was suspended and he was released.