Hans Raj Hans is an Indian singer and politician. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party and a recipient of the civilian honour of Padma Shri. He sings 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.

Early life

Hans Raj Hans was born in the village of Shafipur, near to Jalandhar, Punjab, India. Hans graduated from DAV College, Jalandhar. In his teen years, Hans was trained in singing by Ustad Puran Shah Koti. In 2014, it was reported that Hans Raj converted to Islam, however he has denied this claim.

Musical career

In his youth, Hans learned from music director Charanjit Ahuja. Then he started singing Punjabi folk, devotional, and Sufi music. He worked with Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan in the movie Kachche Dhaage. Hans has been an honorary music professor at Washington DC University and San Jose State University.

Political career

Hans joined Shiromani Akali Dal in January 2009 and in May of that year, he contested unsuccessfully from Jalandhar Lok Sabha constituency. Later he resigned from Shiromani Akali Dal on 18 December 2014. In February 2016, he joined Indian National Congress and later in December 2016, he joined Bharatiya Janata Party. In 2019 Indian general election, he was elected from the North West Delhi Lok Sabha constituency. In 2024 Indian general election, he unsuccessfully contested from Faridkot Lok Sabha constituency and stood at fifth position.

Discography

Albums

Bollywood

Sufi Songs

Religious

Filmography

Biography

Accolades