Harpal Singh, popularly known as Preet Harpal, is a Punjabi singer, model, lyricist and actor who rose to prominence with his Punjabi song “Lock Up.”
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Preet Harpal was born on 31 March 1975 (age 44 years; as in 2019) in Gurdaspur, Punjab. His zodiac sign is Aries. He is a quiet and shy child. Preet had a deep interest in music since his childhood and while in his college, he used to write songs in the middle of the night while sitting in his drawing room.
Harpal started his singing career in 1997 with the music album “Hasle Vairne Hasle.” After that, he released many albums but he received fame only in 2009 with his very popular song “Lock Up”. He later released many hit songs including “Goodbye,” “Att Goriye,” “Black Suit,” “Kangna,” “Yaar Berozgar,” “Wang,” and “Pagg Wali Selfie.”
Preet made his debut in the Punjabi film industry in 2012 with the film “Sirphire.” Next, he appeared in “Myself Pendu.” In 2019, Harpal appeared in the Punjabi film “Lukan Michi” opposite Mandy Takhar.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 8”
Weight (approx): 65 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Body Measurements: Chest 39″, Waist 32″, Biceps 12″
Family, Caste & Wife
Preet Harpal belongs to Sikh Family. His father, Bachan Singh, was a former army officer. Not much is known about his mother. Preet has 3 brothers. The names of his 2 brothers are Narinder Bains and Daljit Bains.
He is married and has two sons, Kirat Bains, and Nidhan Bains.
Controversy
- Preet attracted controversy because of the lyrics of his song “Rang” where he disrespected Sri Guru Granth Sahib. However, the singer later released a video response to the controversy and clarified that the song was taken the wrong way and he never intended to hurt anyone’s feelings. He also reads the lyrics of his songs and explains each line of the song.
- In 2015, Preet Harpal courted controversy after he claimed that Punjabi singer Ranjit Bawa had copied his song and replaced his father’s name in the song while performing live at Nakoder Mela 2015.
Car Collection
Harpal owns a Range Rover and a Toyota Innova car.
Favorite Things
- Food: Makki Roti, Sarson Da Saag
- Music Director: Dr Zeus
- Lyricist: Shiv Kumar Batalvi
- Movies: Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Satya, Goreyan Nu Daffa Karo
- Singers: Kuldeep Manak, Kishore Kumar
- TV Show: Voice Of Punjab Chotta Champ
- Holiday Destination: Gurdaspur, Punjab
Facts
- Her hobbies include playing hockey, driving, swimming, shopping, and dancing.
- Harpal used to visit Jalandhar’s Doordarshan Kendra office in his childhood to catch a glimpse of his favorite celebrity.
- Preet is very close to his mother and he even released a song “Maa” dedicated to his mother.
- He shares a great bond with Punjabi singer, Jazzy B.
- Harpal is very particular about his fitness.
- Preet is a close friend of Kuldeep Singh Chahal, who is the SSP of Mohali, Punjab.
- He considers Jarnail Ghuman as his Godfather.
- His first live performance was in Khadaula village, near Chandigarh.
- According to Preet, his most embarrassing moment was when he fell off the stage while performing live on stage in Punjab.
- Preet has also performed a song with Amruta Fadnavis, wife of Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis.
- He has got the names of his sons “Kirat” and “Nidhan” on his left arm and the face of a lion inked on the nape of his neck.
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Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI