Biography
Who is Yo Yo Honey Singh?
Early life and real name
Yo Yo Honey Singh was born Hirdesh Singh on March 15, 1983, in the residential district of Karampura in West Delhi. He came from a Sikh family with roots in Hoshiarpur, Punjab. During his early years, he studied at the Guru Nanak Public School located in New Delhi.
Growing up in Delhi, he developed an interest in music. He later studied at the Trinity School, building a foundation for his future career in the audio and music production industry before entering the underground music scene.
Music career highlights
Yo Yo Honey Singh commenced his career as a hip-hop music producer in 2003, working as a session and recording artist. In 2006, he collaborated with singer Ashok Masti for the song Glassy, marking his entry into the commercial music industry. His popularity surged during the early 2010s when he performed at various college festivals and released hit tracks like Brown Rang and High Heels.
By 2012, Yo Yo Honey Singh set a record for the highest fee paid to an artist for a Bollywood song, receiving seventy lakh rupees for tracks in the movies Cocktail and Mastan. He followed this with successful albums and singles such as Desi Kalakaar, Blue Eyes, and Birthday Bash. In 2024, he launched his album Glory, featuring eighteen tracks including Millionaire and Rap God, followed by his fifth studio album titled 51 Glorious Days in 2025.
Acting and film work
Beyond his music career, Yo Yo Honey Singh expanded into acting and film production. He made his acting debut with a cameo appearance in the Punjabi film Mirza - The Untold Story in 2012, playing the role of a mad gangster named Deesha. This performance earned him the PTC Punjabi Film Award for Best Male Debut.
The following year, he appeared in the Punjabi comedy film Tu Mera 22 Main Tera 22 as Rolly, starring alongside actor Amrinder Gill. He also contributed music and vocals to numerous Bollywood films over the years, including Gabbar Is Back, Bhaag Johnny, and Mumbai Saga.
Personal life
On January 23, 2011, Yo Yo Honey Singh married Shalini Talwar after a long friendship. In November 2023, the couple officially divorced following legal proceedings. In his Netflix documentary titled Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous, released in December 2024, he disclosed that he suffers from bipolar disorder. He later revealed in an interview that he wears a wig during public appearances due to hair loss caused by medications taken for his condition.
Birthday and age
Yo Yo Honey Singh was born on March 15, 1983, which makes Yo 43 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Yo shares the date with 63 other famous people.
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