| Malkit Singh |
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| Written by Tony Pabla | ||||||
| Saturday, 29 April 2006 | ||||||
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Malkit Singh Receives Award from Chief Minister of Punjab 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.
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