Biography
Who is Mika Singh?
Early life and family background
Mika Singh was born Amrik Singh on June 10, 1977, in Durgapur, West Bengal. He grew up as the youngest child in a large family consisting of six sons and two daughters. His father, Ajmer Singh, was a trained classical musician who performed kirtans at the Patna Sahib Gurdwara.
His older brother, Daler Mehndi, is also a prominent figure in the music industry. The musical environment of his childhood, particularly his father's work with traditional music, served as a core inspiration for Mika as he pursued his own career in the entertainment sector.
Musical career and film hits
Mika Singh established himself as a versatile artist in the Indian film industry. He has lent his voice to numerous successful soundtracks, including Bas Ek King from the movie Singh Is Kinng and Mauja Hi Mauja from Jab We Met. Other well-known tracks in his discography include Ibn-e-Batuta from Ishqiya, Dhanno from Housefull, Dhinka Chika from Ready, and Chinta Ta Chita from Rowdy Rathore.
Beyond his studio recordings, he has released a variety of solo albums and participated in multiple reality television programs. His early track Sawan Main Lag Gayi Aag received additional attention when it was remixed by the U.S. Based artist Pinky Paras.
Legal issues and controversies
Throughout his career, Mika Singh has faced several legal challenges and public controversies. In 2006, Rakhi Sawant filed a case against him, alleging that he kissed her without her consent. In 2011, he was involved in a reported hit and run incident in Mumbai involving his Hummer and an auto rickshaw. While police officers and the rickshaw driver claimed he was driving, he denied being behind the wheel at the time.
In 2013, reports indicated that environmental law violations led to the sealing of his farmhouse in Gurgaon. Two years later, in 2015, he was accused of slapping a doctor during an event organized by the Delhi Ophthalmological Society, an incident that resulted in the doctor reportedly suffering a perforated eardrum. In 2018, he faced detention in the United Arab Emirates following an accusation of sexual assault filed by a Brazilian model, though he was later released after intervention from the Indian Embassy.
Political involvement
Mika Singh has engaged in political activities within India. During the 2022 MCD elections, he served as a star campaigner for the Aam Aadmi Party. He also contributed a donation of 21 lakh rupees to the party, which was publicly acknowledged by Vishal Dadlani.
Birthday and age
Mika Singh was born on June 10, 1977, which makes Mika 49 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Mika shares the date with 58 other famous people.
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