Gurlej Akhtar is a Punjabi singer known for his work in films such as Jawani Zindabaad (2010), Hashar (2008) and Guddiyan Patole (2019).
Wiki/Biography
Gurlej Akhtar was born on March 3 in Ludhiana City of Punjab. His zodiac sign is Pisces. He got his schooling from the Government Higher Secondary School, Silattur. He pursued his studies from Punjab University.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 3″
Weight (approx): 70 kg
Eye Color: Black
Hair Color: Light Brown
Family, Caste & Husband
Gurlej Akhtar belongs to a Muslim family. Music ran in his family, and his father was also a singer.
Gurlej Akhtar’s father
His mother’s name is Rani Akhtar.
Gurlej Akhtar With His Mother Rani Akhtar
His brothers, Shehnaz Akhtar, Sahil Akhtar, and Dilshaad Akhtar (deceased) were all Sufi singers.
Brothers Gurlet Akhtar, Shehnaz Akhtar And Sahil Akhtar
Gurlej Akhtar’s brother, Dilshaad Akhtar
He has two more brothers named Rohal Singh and Shamshad Akhtar.
Gurlej Akhtar’s Mother And Rohal Singh’s Brother
Gurlej Akhtar With His Brother Shamshad Akhtar
His sister, Jasmeen Akhtar, is also a Punjabi singer.
Gurlej Akhtar And His Sister Jasmeen Akhtar
She is married to singer, Kulwinder Kally and the couple has a son named Daanveer.
Gurlej Akhtar With Husband, Kulwinder Kally And Son Daanveer
Career
He started his singing career by singing a duet with Sukhwinder Sukhi from his album “Sharif Munda” in 2004.
He has given his voice in Punjabi films like, ‘Hashar (2008), ‘Jihne Mera Dil Luteya (2011),’ ‘Ardaas (2016),’ and many more.
Gurlej has sung some popular songs like ‘Surat cinta,’ ‘Fitteh Moo,’ ‘Nai Shad Da,’ and a few more.
Favorite Things
- Singers: Kuldeep Manak, Amar Singh Chamkila, Gurdas Maan
- Color: Black, White, Yellow, Orange
Facts
- Her brother Shehnaz and Sahil Akhtar are contestants in Rising Star 2 which is broadcast on ‘Colors TV channel.’ Together, they are known as, ‘Akhtar Brothers.’
- Gurlej started his career by singing a duet with Sukhwinder Sukhi when he was in class VIII.
- It was his father’s death that forced Gurlej to sing as a way to support his family.
- She and her husband Kulwinder Kally met for the first time in a singing reality show as a judge.
Categories: Biography
Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
