Harmanjeet Singh (born 1991) is a poet and lyricist.[1] He won the Yuva Puraskar for his book Rani Tatt. Rani Tatt is a work of poems and prose on Punjab and looks at aspects through the prism of nature.[2] He also wrote the song "Laung Laachi" for the movie Laung Laachi, and for many other Punjabi films.[3] His lyrics have been sung also by artists like Sunidhi Chauhan, Neha Bhasin, Amrinder Gill, and Manpreet Singh.[4] Harmanjeet is also known for writing the lyrics to the spiritual song sung by Diljit Dosanjh, "Aar Nanak Paar Nanak".[5] Harmanjeet Singh worked with Diljit Dosanjh again for a track named "Nanak Aadh Jugaadh Jiyo".[6]
Personal life
Born in Khiala Kalan village in Mansa district, in Punjab, Harmanjeet began writing poetry at a very young age.[1] Born in 1991, he finished the tenth grade from Baba Jogi Peer Public Senior Secondary School and then graduated from a nearby college. He also works as a primary school teacher in a government school. His father was a veteran. His elder sister and mother stay at home.[3]
Lyricist in films
| Year | Film | Song | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Puaada | "Paunda Boliyaan" | Composed music of the song |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Punjabi poet Harman awarded Yuva Puraskar for book ‘Rani Tatt’. Hindustan Times(23 January 2017).
- ↑ Will demolish belief that poetry has no commercial value: Sahitya Akademi awardee from Mansa. Hindustan Times(23 June 2017).
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 The Friday Times. The Friday Times(8 March 2019).
- ↑ This Yuva Sahitya Akademi Award winner feels that state governments must encourage budding writers. India Today(16 March 2018).
- ↑ Aar Nanak Paar Nanak: Diljit Dosanjh croons a spiritual song after years. Times of India(20 November 2018).
- ↑ Diljit Dosanjh celebrates Guru Nanak’s 550 birthday with a lovely music video titled Nanak Aadh Jugaadh Jiyo, check out. The Indian Wire(12 Nov 2019).