Gurmukh Singh "Garry" Sandhu,[2] is an Indian singer, songwriter, rapper and actor known for his work in Punjabi music. Originally, he came to the United Kingdom on a study visa, and worked as a construction worker situated in the Birmingham area illegally and got deported. Whilst working, he would aspire to eventually make his songwriting into an actual career. He made his singing debut in 2010 with song "Main Ni Peenda" and acting debut with the film Romeo Ranjha (2014).[3] He has released songs including Illegal Weapon, Yeah Baby, Banda Ban Ja, Excuses etc. He also owns his record label Fresh Media Records. In 2019, his song "Yeah Baby" was released in a bollywood film De De Pyaar De as "Hauli Hauli".[4] He has been nominated for many awards at PTC Punjabi Music Awards. [5]Business Today reported that Sandhu's song Illegal Weapon was one of the top YouTube music videos in India.[6]

Garry Sandhu
During video shoot of Banda Ban Ja
Born
Gurmukh Singh Sandhu

(1984-04-04) 4 April 1984 (age 40)[1]
Rurka Kalan, Jalandhar, Punjab, India
Occupations
  • Singer
  • rapper
  • songwriter
  • actor
Years active2010–present
AwardsFull List
Musical career
Genres
Labels
  • Fresh Media Records

Discography edit

Albums edit

TitleYearMusicLabel
Fresh2011DJ Dips, Roach Killa, Kam Frantic, DJ H, GVGoyal Music
Magic2012Rupin Kahlon, DJ Dips, Dr. ZeusFresh Media Records
Fresh All The Way2014Beat Minister

EPs edit

TitleYearMusicLabelNotes
Adhi Tape2021Daddy Beats, Rahul Sathu, Mohpreet Singh, Josh Sidhu, Jrocs & ShayeFresh Media Records6 tracks

Singles edit

TitleYearMusicPeak chart positionsLyricsAlbum
UK
Asian

[7]
"Sahan To Pyariya"2011DJ H1Garry SandhuFresh
"Main Nee Peenda"Kam Frantic16
"Fresh"GV2
"Tohar"DJ Dips1
"Din Raat"3
"Ik Gal" ( Ft Sudesh Kumari)2012DJ Dips1Garry SandhuNon-album singles
"Raatan"Rupin Kahlon2Magic
"Door"1Deepa
"Hang"3Chandra Sarai
"Brick"GV1Tari

Banwal

puria

Old Habits Die Hard
"Sangdi"DJ Dips7Garry SandhuProject: Bhangra
"Ja Ni Ja"2013Rupin Kahlon3Chandra SaraiNon-Album Singles
"Ban Ban Ja"2014Beat Minister-Veet BaljitFresh All The Way
"Do Botlaan"-
"Ego"-Pinka
"Mere Baare"2015DJ DipsGarry SandhuNon- Album Singles
"Jaanu"2016GV
"Tadap"Prit
"One Touch"Deep JanduLally Mundi
"Excuses"2017VeeRicky Khan
"Laddu"(featuring Jasmine Sandlas)Goldboy11Baljit Pasla, Beat Minister
"Rabb Jane"Jhony Vik & Vee16Shah Ali
"Illegal Weapon"(featuring Jasmine Sandlas)Intense3Garry Sandhu
"Dil De Kareeb"John Samuel--Fateh Shergill
"Kill"VeeGarry Sandhu
"Ola Ola"2018Intense
"Yeh Baby"Ikky7
"I Swear"32
"Tutya Garoor"Habib KalerShah Ali
"Snapchat"Lovey Akhtar--Garry Sandhu
"Love You Jatta"Rahul Sathu
"Do Gallan"
"Alert Kudey"2019Ikky
"Dobara Milde Aan"Lovey Akhtar
"Hauli Hauli"Tanishk Bagchi6Tanishk Bagchi, Garry SandhuDe De Pyaar De
"Take Off"Lovey AkhtarKharewala BrarNon-album singles
"Doabey Wala"Ikky30Garry Sandhu
"Meri Aakad"IntenseHappy PasowalLaiye Je Yaarian
"U & I"SnappyRav Hanjra
"Like You"Rahul Sathu10Garry SandhuNon-album singles
"Bottle"Ikky
"Illegal Weapon 2.0"2020Tanishk Bagchi1Priya SariyaStreet Dancer 3D
"Sip Sip 2.0"(featuring Jasmine Sandlas)[a]Garry Sandhu, Kumaar
"Wallah Wallah"Ikky / Yeah ProofGarry SandhuNon-album singles
"Techi"Lovey AkhtarFresh Side Vol. 1
"Pabb Hauli"(featuring Pav Dharia)Pav DhariaNon-album singles
"Faida Chak Gayi"Lovey AkhtarMani Kakra
"Jatt"(featuring Sultaan)J Statik22Garry Sandhu
"Zindagi & Chingari "Beat Minister & Jhonny VickGarry Sandhu Gurwinder
"Coming Home"(featuring Naseebo Lal, Sultana, Roach Killa)Roack Killa34Garry Sandhu
"Ishq"(featuring Shipra Goyal, Myles Castello)2021Ikky
"Coming Home"Rahul Sathu
"Feelinga"Daddy BeatsAdhi Tape
"Fitoor"Josh Sidhu
"Too Much"
"Jigar Da Tota"2022Habib Kaler-Garry SandhuNon-album singles

As featured Artist or Lyricist edit

TitleYearArtist(s)LyricistMusic
Channa2015Sartaj VirkGarry SandhuBeat Minister
Gora Rang2018G Khan, Garry SandhuRicky KhanAr Deep
Sip SipJasmine SandlasGarry SandhuIntense
Chandigarh Shehar2019G Khan, Afsana KhanGarry SandhuAman Hayer
DollarG Khan, Garry SandhuFateh ShergillGoldboy
PachtayianMehar Vaani, G KhanGarry SandhuKaler Habib
Jee Karda2020G Khan, Khan Saab, Mehar VaaniGarry SandhuKaler

Habib, Enzo

Chan MakhnaG KhanGarry SandhuKaler Habib
Pyaar Ni Karda2021G KhanGarry SandhuDaddy Beats
Tenu Soh LaggeUday Shergill, Garry SandhuLavvi TibiDaddy Beats
GrowSartaj Virk, Garry SandhuHomeboy,

Garry Sandhu

Yeah Proof
NachdiG Khan, Garry SandhuGarry SandhuDaddy Beats
Teru YaadG KhanGarry SandhuProdGk
Are You OkHarpinder Gill, Garry SandhuGarry SandhuThe Kidd
80 90Ikky, Amrit Maan, Garry SandhuAmrit Maan, Garry SandhuIkky
Duniya SaariSartaj VirkGarry SandhuKaler Habib
Good Luck

( Female Version)

Simran Kaur DhadliGarry SandhuRahul Sathu
Patli PatangG Khan, Sartaj VirkGarry SandhuDaddy Beats
Do GallanNeha Kakkar, Rohanpreet SinghGarry SandhuRajat Nagpal
Tod Gayi2022Khan Saab, Garry SandhuGarry SandhuDaddy Beats

Soundtracks edit

SongYearFilm/Album
"Main Kina Tenu Karda"2013Jatt Boys Putt Jattan De
"Chandri Raat, Athroo"2014Romeo Ranjha
"Hauli Hauli"2019De De Pyaar De
"Meri Aakad"Laiye Je Yaarian
"U & I"
"Sip Sip 2.0"2020Street Dancer 3D
"Illegal Weapon 2.0"

Filmography edit

YearFilmRolePlaybackNotes
2014Romeo RanjhaRanjhaChandri Raat, AthrooDebut Film
2020Chal Mera Putt 2Deepa

Awards and nominations edit

YearSong/AlbumAward CeremonyCategoryResultRef
2011Brit Asia TV Music AwardsBest NewcomerWon[5]
Best Male ActWon
2012Sahan To PiyariyaPTC Punjabi Music AwardsBest Debut Vocalist (Male)Won[8][9]
Most Romantic Ballad of the YearNominated
2013Ik GalBest Bhangra SongNominated[10][11]
RaatanRomantic Ballad of the YearNominated
HangMost Popular Song of the YearNominated
RaatanBest Pop Vocalist (Male)Nominated
MagicBest Album of the YearNominated
Ik GalBest Duet VocalistsWon

References edit

  1. ^ "Happy Birthday Garry Sandhu: Few interesting facts about the singer". spotboye.com. 4 April 2019. Retrieved 21 June 2019.
  2. ^ "Garry Sandhu". facebook.com. Retrieved 21 June 2019.
  3. ^ "Garry Sandhu – Singer, actor, Lyricst". garrysandhumusic.com. Archived from the original on 10 August 2015. Retrieved 21 June 2019.
  4. ^ "'De De Pyaar De' new song: 'Hauli Hauli' gets Ajay Devgn, Tabu and Rakul Preet grooving on the dance floor – Times of India ►". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 June 2019.
  5. ^ a b "Brit Asia TV Music Awards 2011 "AND THE WINNERS ARE..."". Punjab2000.com. 3 October 2011. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
  6. ^ "Badshah, Carry Minati, BB Ki Vines: YouTube reveals top 10 creators, videos of 2020".
  7. ^ Chart History:https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/24189/garry-sandhuSingles on UK Asian Music Chart:
  8. ^ PlanetPunjab. "PTC Punjabi Music Awards 2012 Nominations – PlanetPunjab". Retrieved 21 June 2019.
  9. ^ "PTC Punjabi Music Awards 2012 Winners". UNP. 25 March 2012. Retrieved 21 June 2019.
  10. ^ "Nominations for PTC Punjabi Music Awards 2013". RED 89.1FM / 93.1FM Vancouver. 18 March 2013. Retrieved 21 June 2019.
  11. ^ "PTC Punjabi Music Awards winners". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 June 2019.
  1. ^ The song didn't appear on UK Asian chart, but the original version had peaked at number one on the chart.

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