Harmanjeet Singh
Harmanjeet Singh | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 June 1991 |
| Occupation | Poet, Writer |
| Language | Punjabi |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Period | 2015-present |
| Notable works | Rani Tatt |
| Notable awards | Yuva Puraskar |
| Spouse | Amrit 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
- ^ a b Arshdeep Arshi (23 January 2017). "Punjabi poet Harman awarded Yuva Puraskar for the book 'Rani Tatt'". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 26 December 2019.
- ^ 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) - ^ a b Ammara Ahmad (8 March 2019). "The Friday Times". The Friday Times. Retrieved 26 December 2019.
- ^ 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.
- ^ TNN (20 November 2018). "Aar Nanak Paar Nanak: Diljit Dosanjh croons a spiritual song after years". Times of India. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
- ^ 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.