Surinder Shinda | |
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Birth name | Surinder Pal Dhammi |
Occupation(s) | Singer, actor, composer |
Years active | 1979-present |
Surinder Shinda (real name Surinder Pal Dhammi) is a Punjabi singer , who is considered a "grandfather of moc", and has been described as "legendary". He has had numerous hit songs including Putt Jattan De, Truck Billiya, Balbiro Bhabhi and Kaher Singh Di Mout . He has also appeared in Punjabi films such as Putt Jattan De and Ucha Dar Babe Nanak Da.
Surinder Shinda was born Surinder Pal Dhammi in a Ramgharia Sikh family. He hails from Ludhiana, Punjab. He was a colleague of the Punjabi singer Kuldeep Manak and has also taught music to the late Amar Singh Chamkila, Gill Hardeep, Maninder Shinda, Shinda's son. He is Famous For his KALI(a singing-style) with Kuldeep Manak and several others. His Jeona Morh is considered as a Legend in Punjabi music. His song "Badla Le Layeen Sohneya" is one of the greatest hits of Punjabi music ever.
Shinda is married to the cousin of Dev Tharikewala's wife who is known to have written lyrics for Shinda & Kuldeep Manak.
Shinda currently works as a producer for younger artists. In addition, his latest album 'Dhulla Bhatti' was successful in the Punjabi music market. Surinder Shinda is still singing today, with his latest single "Hemis Boliyan."