Harmanjeet Singh

Harmanjeet Singh
Born (1991-06-27) 27 June 1991
OccupationPoet, Writer
LanguagePunjabi
NationalityIndian
Period2015-present
Notable worksRani Tatt
Notable awardsYuva Puraskar
SpouseAmrit Kaur

Harmanjeet Singh (born 1991) is a poet and lyricist.[1] He won the Yuva Puraskar for Rani Tatt, a collection of poetry and prose on Punjab that examines various aspects of the region through the lens of nature.[2]

He wrote the song "Laung Laachi" for the film Laung Laachi, and has contributed lyrics to numerous Punjabi films.[3] His work has been performed by artists including Sunidhi Chauhan, Neha Bhasin, Amrinder Gill, and Manpreet Singh.[4]

Singh is also known for writing the lyrics to the spiritual song sung by Diljit Dosanjh, "Aar Nanak Paar Nanak",[5] and later collaborated with Dosanjh again on "Nanak Aadh Jugaadh Jiyo".[6] He released a series of religious tracks titled "Sooraj Eko Rut Anek" with Manpreet Singh.

Personal life

Born in 1991 in Khiala Kalan village, Mansa district, Punjab, Singh began writing poetry at a young age.[1] He completed his secondary education at Baba Jogi Peer Public Senior Secondary School and later graduated from a nearby college. He works as a primary school teacher in a government school.

His father was a veteran, his mother is a home maker and his elder sister lives at home.[3]

Lyricist in films

Year Film Song Notes
2021 Puaada "Paunda Boliyaan" Composed music of the song


Year Film Song Notes
2022 Oye Makhna "Chann Sitare" Written and Composed music of the song

References

  1. ^ a b Arshdeep Arshi (23 January 2017). "Punjabi poet Harman awarded Yuva Puraskar for the book 'Rani Tatt'". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 26 December 2019.
  2. ^ HT Correspondent (23 June 2017). "Will demolish belief that poetry has no commercial value: Sahitya Akademi awardee from Mansa". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 27 December 2019. Retrieved 27 December 2019. {{cite news}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  3. ^ a b Ammara Ahmad (8 March 2019). "The Friday Times". The Friday Times. Retrieved 26 December 2019.
  4. ^ Sukant Deepak (16 March 2018). "This Yuva Sahitya Akademi Award winner feels that state governments must encourage budding writers". India Today. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
  5. ^ TNN (20 November 2018). "Aar Nanak Paar Nanak: Diljit Dosanjh croons a spiritual song after years". Times of India. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
  6. ^ Yash Singh (12 Nov 2019). "Diljit Dosanjh celebrates Guru Nanak's 550 birthday with a lovely music video titled Nanak Aadh Jugaadh Jiyo, check out". The Indian Wire. Retrieved 15 February 2020.