Malkit Singh
Malkit, which translates to 'One Who Rules the World'. Today the
world congratulates Malkit Singh for achieving an award honouring
his recognition and contribution to Punjabi music worldwide. The
award was presented by Captain Amrinder Singh, the Chief Minister of
Punjab.
Malkit Singh has been instrumental in infusing Punjabi music with
various types of music such as rap, house, dance and traditional
folk music. With this Malkit has received numerous awards and
accolades for his musical talents. In 1981, he won his third Punjabi
collegiate competition award and was marked with a 'golden star'
pendant, which went on to found his world-renowned 'Golden Star'
band. Malkit Singh Golden Star went on to explode the world and win
audiences across the globe. He has created numerous hits in the
Bhangra music genre which include 'Tootak Tootiyan,' 'Gurh Nalon
Ishq Mitha,' and 'Boliyan.' He now has an amazing 21 albums to his
name.
His contributions to the Bhangra music and the Indian community have
been greatly noted. Malkit has been recognized in the Millennium
Edition of the Guinness Book of World Records as the 'Best Selling
Bhangra Artist in the World,' received a platinum disc for his album
'Up Front,' been awarded Best Punjabi Male Singer and Most
Outstanding Track of the Bhangra Era for the track 'Tootak
Toothiyan,' along with many other awards for his outstanding musical
achievements.