Hans Raj Hans

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{{Short description|Indian singer and politician}}
{{Use Indian English|date=April 2019}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2015}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| image = Yuvraj and Hans Raj Hans.jpg
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1962|04|09}}
| office = [[Member of Parliament]], [[Lok Sabha]]
| term_start = 23-May-2019
| predecessor = [[Udit Raj]]
| constituency = [[North West Delhi (Lok Sabha constituency)|North-West Delhi]]
| party = [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]
| website = {{URL|http://www.hansrajhans.org/}}
| module = {{Infobox musical artist
| embed = yes
| background = solo_singer
| landscape = no
| caption = Hans Raj Hans (right) with [[Yuvraj Hans]]
| origin = [[Jalandhar]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]], [[India]]
| years_active = 1983–present
}}
}}

'''Hans Raj Hans is''' an [[India]]n singer who later became a [[politician]]. He is a member of [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] and a recipient of the civilian honour of [[Padma Shri]].<ref name="Padma Awards">{{cite web | url=http://mha.nic.in/sites/upload_files/mha/files/LST-PDAWD-2013.pdf | title=Padma Awards | publisher=Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India | date=2015 | access-date=21 July 2015 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151015193758/http://mha.nic.in/sites/upload_files/mha/files/LST-PDAWD-2013.pdf | archive-date=15 October 2015 | df=dmy-all }}</ref>

He sings [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] folk and [[Sufi music]] as well as in movies and has also released his own 'Punjabi-pop' albums. He has worked alongside other artists, such as [[Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan]] in the movie ''[[Kachche Dhaage]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/music/music-reviews/Patiala-House/articleshow/7302466.cms |work=The Times of India |title=Patiala House |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110122082051/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/music/music-reviews/Patiala-House/articleshow/7302466.cms |archive-date=22 January 2011 }}</ref>

==Early life==
Hans Raj Hans was born in the village of Shafipur, near to [[Jalandhar]], Punjab, India.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/lifestyle/swarutsav/story/hans-raj-hans-226216-2014-11-07 |title=Hans Raj Hans - Lifestyle News |work=India Today |date=2014-11-07 |access-date=2019-09-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|author=Staff Reporter|date=2019-05-04|title=CEO seeks CM's reply over remarks on Hans Raj Hans|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/ceo-seeks-cms-reply-over-remarks-on-hans-raj-hans/article27029890.ece|access-date=2020-06-12|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Hans did his graduation from DAV College, Jalandhar.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://davjalandhar.com/index.php/campus-watch/alumni/1030-distinguished-alumni|title=Distinguished Alumni|website=davjalandhar.com|access-date=2019-08-30}}</ref>

Since his teen years, Hans was trained in singing by [[Ustad Puran Shah Koti]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.oneindia.com/2009/05/18/puranshah-koti-the-legendry-guru-of-many-punjabisingers.html | title=Puran Shah Koti, the legendry guru of many Punjabi singers | date=18 May 2009 | work=Oneindia | access-date=24 April 2019 }}</ref>

==Musical career==
[[File:Punjabi gayki seminar.jpg|thumb|Punjabi gayki seminar]]
As a youth, Hans learned from music director Charanjit Ahuja. Then he started singing [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] folk, devotional and Sufi music.<ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/If-one-thing-falls-in-place-/Article1-653162.aspx If one thing falls in place...] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110126011100/http://www.hindustantimes.com/If-one-thing-falls-in-place-/Article1-653162.aspx |date=26 January 2011 }}. Hindustan Times (21 January 2011). Retrieved on 19 April 2013.</ref> He worked with Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, in the movie ''Kachche Dhaage''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.symphonyhall.co.uk/press_office.asp?id=38|title=Symphony Hall, Birmingham:Press Office|access-date=5 October 2006}}{{dead link|date=October 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

Hans has been an honorary music professor at Washington DC University and San Jose State University.<ref>{{cite news|title=Melody is out, noise is in, says Hans Raj Hans|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2003-06-29/chandigarh/27196682_1_hans-raj-hans-cadets-sufi-singer |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029001659/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2003-06-29/chandigarh/27196682_1_hans-raj-hans-cadets-sufi-singer |url-status=dead |work=[[The Times of India]]|archive-date=2013-10-29 }}</ref>

==Political career==
Hans joined the [[Shiromani Akali Dal]] party in January 2009 and in May of that year, he contested the [[Jalandhar]], [[Punjab, India]] constituency.<ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/punjabi-singer-hans-raj-hans-in-ls-battle-from-jalandhar-109042700181_1.html |title= Punjabi singer Hans Raj Hans in LS battle from Jalandhar |work= business-standard.com |access-date= 22 April 2012 |url-status= live |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140226230554/http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/punjabi-singer-hans-raj-hans-in-ls-battle-from-jalandhar-109042700181_1.html |archive-date= 26 February 2014 |df= dmy-all |date= 27 April 2009 |agency= Press Trust of India }}</ref>

He resigned on 18 December 2014 and joined the [[Indian National Congress]] in February 2016.{{citation needed|date=January 2019}}<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/video/singer-hans-raj-hans-joins-congress/13896.html|title=Singer Hans Raj Hans joins Congress|work=Tribune India}}</ref>

He joined [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] on 10 December 2016.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/now-hans-ditches-congress-for-bjp/articleshow/55917438.cms Now, Hans ditches Congress for BJP] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180122110735/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/now-hans-ditches-congress-for-bjp/articleshow/55917438.cms |date=22 January 2018 }}</ref> He defeated and replaced [[Udit Raj]] as the candidate for representing [[North West Delhi (Lok Sabha constituency)|North West Delhi]] in the [[2019 Indian general election]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ghosh |first1=Deepshika |title=BJP's Delhi List Out, Singer Hans Raj Hans Replaces Lawmaker Udit Raj |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/lok-sabha-polls-2019-bjp-announces-candidates-for-all-7-seats-in-delhi-singer-hans-raj-hans-replaces-2027210 |access-date=23 April 2019 |work=NDTV |date=23 April 2019 |language=en}}</ref>

==Discography==
{{update section|date=March 2019}}

===Albums===
*2017 ''Mundeh Punjabi''
*2014 ''Jaadu''
*2011 ''Ek Ishaaaaa""
*2008 ''Yaara O Yaara''
*2007 ''Wanjara''
*2004 ''The Knight''
*2003 ''Tera Ishq''
*2002 ''Haaye Sohniye''
*2002 ''Ghama Di Raat''
*2001 ''Sab Ton Sohni''
*2001 ''Jhanjar''
*2000 ''Chorni''
*1996 ''Lal Garara''
*1994 ''Mohabbat''
*1993 ''Ishqe Di Barsaat''
*1992 ''Jhanjaria''
*1992 ''Aar Tutdi Naa Paar Tutdi''
*1991 ''Thah Karke''
*1990 ''Tera Mera Pyar''
*1990 ''Ashiqan Di Kahdi Zindagi''
*1990 ''Waris Punjab De''
*1989 ''Balle Ni Rahe Rahe''
*1987 ''Ek Dang Hor Mar Ja''
*1987 ''Ek Kuri Mainu Rajheon Fakir Kar Gai''
*1983 ''Jogian De Kanna Vich''

===Bollywood===
*2018 ''[[Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety]]''<ref>
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*2011 ''[[Mausam (2011 film)|Mausam]]''
*2011 ''[[Patiala House (film)|Patiala House]]''
*2008 ''[[Black & White (2008 Hindi film)|Black & White]]''
*2002 ''[[Bend It Like Beckham]]''
*2002 ''[[23 March 1931: Shaheed]]''
*2001 ''[[Nayak (2001 Hindi film)|Nayak]]''
*2001 ''[[Jodi No. 1]]''
*2001 ''[[Monsoon Wedding]]''
*2000 ''[[Bichhoo]]''
*1999 ''[[Kachche Dhaage]]''

===Religious===
*2011 ''Amrit Varga Paani'' (with [[Sardool Sikander]]) World Music
*2009 ''Koi Aan Milavai'' (featuring Sant Anoop Singh (Una Sahib Wale) & Bhai Maninder Singh (Sri Nagar Wale))
*2008 ''300 Saala Hazoor Sahib'' ([[T-Series (company)|T-Series]])
*2006 ''Bole So Nihaal'' (duo collaboration with Sardool Sikander)
*2006 ''Sikhi Diyan Shaana''
*2004 ''Nikey Nikey Do Khalse'' (T-Series)
*2003 ''Wadda Mera Govind''
*2000 ''Amritdhara''
*1997 ''Mera Bajaan Wala Maahi''
*1991 ''Patta Patta Singhan Da Vairi'' (T-Series)

===Filmography===
*[[Dupatta Tera Sat Rang Da]] ([[Speed Records (record label)|Speed Records]])

===Biography===
* ''Rags to Ragas... and Beyond - Hans Raj Hans'' by Preet Inder Dhillon, Power Publishers

== Accolades ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Award Ceremony
! Category
! Recipient
! Result
! Ref.(s)
|-
| [[4th Mirchi Music Awards]]
| [[Mirchi Music Award for Male Vocalist of The Year|Male Vocalist of The Year]]
| "Ik Tu Hi Tu Hi" from ''[[Mausam (2011 film)|Mausam]]''
| {{nom}}
| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radiomirchi.com/mma2011/hindi/nominees.php|title=Nominations - Mirchi Music Award Hindi 2011|date=30 January 2013|access-date=24 May 2018|url-status=bot: unknown|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130130161203/http://www.radiomirchi.com/mma2011/hindi/nominees.php|archive-date=30 January 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{Official website}}
*{{IMDb name|1181376}}

{{Padma Shri Award Recipients in Art}}

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[[Category:Indian male folk singers]]
[[Category:Punjabi-language singers]]
[[Category:People from Jalandhar]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Punjabi people]]
[[Category:1952 births]]
[[Category:Recipients of the Padma Shri in arts]]
[[Category:Bharatiya Janata Party politicians from Punjab]]
[[Category:Shiromani Akali Dal politicians]]
[[Category:Indian National Congress politicians]]
[[Category:17th Lok Sabha members]]

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