Kulwinder Dhillon
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Kulwinder Dhillon was an award-winning, internationally famous popular Punjabi
Indian singer. He belonged to the village of Pandori Ladha Singh near Mahilpur
in Hoshiarpur
district. He died at the age of 32 in a car accident on 19 March 2006, on the Phagwara
-Banga
road, near Behram village, Punjab. He is regarded as one of the most gifted musicians of the modern Bhangra era, known for his improvisations and style of Bhangra.
that had the hit song "Boliyan", which got a lot of airplay on the radio. Dhillon made his career with his third, smash hit album Akhara
in 2003 which is still selling. The most popular song on the album was "Kalli Kite Mil
". Though this was not a fast-paced tune, the album was redone later for an international release and the song was converted to a hardcore Bhangra, fast-paced song.
"Kalli Kite Mil
" made Dhillon widely popular as he was mistaken at times for Surjit Bindrakhia
with the particular tune. He later released Velli
in 2005 that had just built upon his success with his previous album. It became an instant hit and had music videos for almost every song. The album was enjoyed by all throughout the world and nothing had to be changed to appeal to the international crowd. Most of the lyrics he sang for the albums were by Balvir Boparai, who is famous for his album Hostel. He also released another album, Jatt Driver Fauji
, which contained some of his new and some popular tracks. His popularity was on the rise before his tragic accident in March 2006.
He was known to have nearly 250 bookings at the time of his death.
Punjabi Culture
Punjabi Culture is the culture of the Punjab region. It is one of the oldest in world history, dating from ancient antiquity to the modern era. The Punjabi culture is the culture of the Punjabi people who are now distributed throughout the world. The scope, history, sophistication and complexity of...
Indian singer. He belonged to the village of Pandori Ladha Singh near Mahilpur
Mahilpur
Mahilpur is a town and a Nagar Panchayat in Hoshiarpur district in the Indian state Punjab. It is situated on Hoshiarpur Chandigarh Road from Hoshiarpur. It is famous for the game of football in the region.-Demographics:...
in Hoshiarpur
Hoshiarpur
Hoshiarpur is a city and a municipal council in Hoshiarpur district in the Indian state of Punjab. It was founded, according to tradition, during the early part of the fourth century. In 1809 it was occupied by the forces of Maharaja Karanvir Singh and was united into the greater state of Punjab....
district. He died at the age of 32 in a car accident on 19 March 2006, on the Phagwara
Phagwara
Phagwara is a city and a municipal council in Kapurthala district in North India, in the central part of the Punjab.-Location:Phagwara lies on the Delhi–Amritsar national highway No.01 and is also served by the rail link between Delhi and Amritsar. It is located between the two big cities of...
-Banga
Banga
Banga may refer to:* Places** Banga, Aklan in the Philippines** Banga, Angola, municipality in Angola** Banga, Burkina Faso, a town in Burkina Faso** Banga, Pakistan, a town in Punjab, Pakistan** Banga, India, a town and nagar panchayat in India...
road, near Behram village, Punjab. He is regarded as one of the most gifted musicians of the modern Bhangra era, known for his improvisations and style of Bhangra.
Career
Dhillon started his career with his debut album Kacheriyan Ch Mele LagdeKacheriyan Ch Mele Lagde
Kacherian Ch Mele Lagde is the debut album by Kulwinder Dhillon. It was released in the year 2001. It had averagely good sales, its hit song Boliyan was very popular around Punjabi folks....
that had the hit song "Boliyan", which got a lot of airplay on the radio. Dhillon made his career with his third, smash hit album Akhara
Akhara (album)
Akhara is the third album released by Punjabi Bhangra artist Kulwinder Dhillon. It is a duet album with fellow female singer Aman Desi.-Track listing:# Filma De Na # Gaddi Te Naddi # Gandasa Kharku # Gora Mukh # Kacheriyan Ch Mele...
in 2003 which is still selling. The most popular song on the album was "Kalli Kite Mil
Kalli Kite Mil
Kalli Kite Mil was a popular song from Kulwinder Dhillon's popular album Akhara. It gained him worldwide attention and also spawned television and radio plays....
". Though this was not a fast-paced tune, the album was redone later for an international release and the song was converted to a hardcore Bhangra, fast-paced song.
"Kalli Kite Mil
Kalli Kite Mil
Kalli Kite Mil was a popular song from Kulwinder Dhillon's popular album Akhara. It gained him worldwide attention and also spawned television and radio plays....
" made Dhillon widely popular as he was mistaken at times for Surjit Bindrakhia
Surjit Bindrakhia
Surjit Bindrakhia 15 April 1962 – 17 November 2003 was a Punjabi Bhangra singer. He was known for his hekh, in which he sings a note continuously in one breath. His hits include Dupatta Tera Satrang Da, Bas Kar Bas Kar, Tera Yaar Bolda, and Jatt Di Pasand. Surjit is considered to have one...
with the particular tune. He later released Velli
Velli
Velli is the sixth and last album released by Punjabi Bhangra artist Kulwinder Dhillon before is death in a car accident on March 19 of 2006. This album is also believed to be his most successful album which is believed to have sold over four hundred thousand copies worldwide.-Track listing:# Gaddi...
in 2005 that had just built upon his success with his previous album. It became an instant hit and had music videos for almost every song. The album was enjoyed by all throughout the world and nothing had to be changed to appeal to the international crowd. Most of the lyrics he sang for the albums were by Balvir Boparai, who is famous for his album Hostel. He also released another album, Jatt Driver Fauji
Jatt Driver Fauji
Jatt Driver Fauji is Punjabi Bhangra artist Kulwinder Dhillon's fifth and perhaps most successful album. It is also his first album produced by Aman Hayer and distributed by Speed Records. It has some new tracks and older tracks modified by Aman Hayer....
, which contained some of his new and some popular tracks. His popularity was on the rise before his tragic accident in March 2006.
He was known to have nearly 250 bookings at the time of his death.
Discography
- Kacheriyan Ch Mele LagdeKacheriyan Ch Mele LagdeKacherian Ch Mele Lagde is the debut album by Kulwinder Dhillon. It was released in the year 2001. It had averagely good sales, its hit song Boliyan was very popular around Punjabi folks....
(2001) - Glassi KhadkeGlassi KhadkeGlassi Khadke is the second album released by artist Kulwinder Dhillon. It was released in 2002.-Track listing:# Bottle # Do Galan # Glassi Khadke # Judge Muhre # Mashooq # Pardesi # Pinki # Pyaar...
(2002) - AkharaAkhara (album)Akhara is the third album released by Punjabi Bhangra artist Kulwinder Dhillon. It is a duet album with fellow female singer Aman Desi.-Track listing:# Filma De Na # Gaddi Te Naddi # Gandasa Kharku # Gora Mukh # Kacheriyan Ch Mele...
(2002) - MashooqMashooqMashooq is the fourth album released by Punjabi Bhangra artist Kulwinder Dhillon. The music on this album was produced by Sukhpal Sukh. The album was released in 2003.-Track listing:# Bootle # Do Gallan # Glassi # Juj Muhre # Kachiye Zubaan Diye...
(2003) - Jatt Driver FaujiJatt Driver FaujiJatt Driver Fauji is Punjabi Bhangra artist Kulwinder Dhillon's fifth and perhaps most successful album. It is also his first album produced by Aman Hayer and distributed by Speed Records. It has some new tracks and older tracks modified by Aman Hayer....
(2005) - VelliVelliVelli is the sixth and last album released by Punjabi Bhangra artist Kulwinder Dhillon before is death in a car accident on March 19 of 2006. This album is also believed to be his most successful album which is believed to have sold over four hundred thousand copies worldwide.-Track listing:# Gaddi...
(2005) - Glassy (The Triple Trencer 5000) (2011)