This article needs to be updated. Please update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. September 2015 Hirdesh Singh born 15 March 1983 , known by this professional name, Yo Yo Honey Singh or Honey Singh, is an producer, , singer and film actor. He started as a session and recording artist, and became a producer. He has also begun to produce. Honey Singh Singh is married to Shalini Talwar Singh, whom he introduced to audiences for the first time on the television show. In late 2014, Singh disappeared from the music scene, before making a comeback the following year, but mostly avoided the media. In March 2016, he attributed his 18 month long absence from the public to his. The song was released as a promotional track for 's film. Singh topped the chart of trending videos of 2012. He earned two places on YouTube's list of top 10 trending videos of 2012. Singh prefers to sing in Hindi and his native language Punjabi rather than English. The Punjabi album was released on 11 November 2011. He has performed at many college festivals, including Ansal Institute of Technology and Ramjas College, Delhi. Bollywood His debut song in films was , featuring Gagan Sidhu. This was the largest amount paid to a song artist in Bollywood to date, making Singh one of the highest-paid musical artists in Bollywood. After the show, his song was premiered on the channel. In late 2013, he produced songs in the films and. He has also had songs in smaller-budget films such as , and. Despite only being a cameo appearance, the role went on to win Singh the PTC Punjabi Film Award for Best Male Debut. The following year, Singh appeared in another film, this time a by , , as Rolly, a childish and spoilt brat, alongside. This was Singh's first main role in a film. Singh then made his debut as an actor in Bollywood cinema with the 2014 musical-thriller film The Xpose, alongside Himesh Reshammiya. The film was released on 16 May 2014, to mixed reviews from critics, though it was a box office flop. In 2016, Singh is expected to return to acting with the Punjabi action film , directed by Vinnil Markan, which is marketed as one of the most expensive Punjabi films to date. In the aftermath of the , the lyrics to some of his songs, which depict violence against women and rape positively, have caused controversy. A FIR was lodged against Singh for his offensive lyrics, and a group of social activists filed an online petition demanding cancellation of his New Year performance at a hotel. After the campaign, Singh's New Year concert was cancelled by the hotel. Singh denies writing these offensive lyrics. Producers of the movie had to submit a petition in claiming that they had 'muted' an alleged vulgar word in Singh's song. The court heard a petition filed by lawyer Sanjay Bhatnagar seeking a stay on the film, contending that without the censor board's approval, the song could not be released with such a vulgar word. The petitioner had sought a stay on the release of the film until either the word or the song was deleted from the film. The controversy went away without making a major effect. However, both rappers started targeting each other in their songs. Retrieved 26 October 2014. Retrieved 19 June 2018. Retrieved 8 January 2013. Retrieved 8 January 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2013. The Times of India. Retrieved 12 September 2014. Retrieved 23 October 2016. Archived from on 29 November 2012. Retrieved 20 November 2012. Retrieved 8 May 2012. Archived from on 3 September 2013. Retrieved 21 July 2013. The Times of India. BBC 18 February 2012. Retrieved 23 February 2012. Retrieved 8 May 2012. Hindustan Times 2 May 2012. Retrieved 4 May 2012. Daily Bhaskar 2 May 2012. Retrieved 4 May 2012. The Times of India. Retrieved 30 December 2012. The Times of India. Retrieved 1 January 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2013. Retrieved 15 October 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2016. Retrieved 1 January 2016. Retrieved 4 February 2015. Retrieved 4 February 2015. Retrieved 28 April 2018. Retrieved 28 April 2018. Retrieved 28 April 2018. Archived from on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 16 August 2014. Retrieved 8 December 2012. Retrieved 17 December 2012. Retrieved 19 June 2014. Retrieved 24 October 2018. Retrieved 24 July 2013. The Times of India. Retrieved 1 January 2014. Retrieved 26 October 2014. Retrieved 26 December 2017. Retrieved 3 January 2012. Retrieved 3 January 2012. Retrieved 3 January 2012. Retrieved 25 March 2012. Retrieved 1 December 2012. Retrieved 1 December 2012. Retrieved 22 March 2013. Retrieved 22 March 2013. Retrieved 29 January 2014. Global Indian Music Awards. Archived from on 8 February 2014. Retrieved 29 January 2014. Retrieved 29 January 2014. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
