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Indian Express
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘AR Rahman will get a song out of you at 3 am,' says Sukhwinder Singh: ‘He shines like the moon'
As a composer, AR Rahman is one of the most important figures of the Indian music industry, and singer Sukhwinder Singh, who has sung several of Rahman's songs, is right up there with him. In a recent interview, Sukhwinder talked about his relationship with Rahman and commented on the several idiosyncrasies the composer is famous for, like making music in the middle of the night. During an episode of Mashable India's Bombay Journey, Sukhwinder shared his opinion on the Roja composer and revealed that the introverted genius is actually quite a hoot with the right company, and according to Sukhwinder, he is the right company. He said, 'I was the one who started making Rahman laugh. He is an introverted person, and he gets joy from his work, but laughing in general is also important. Punjabi jokes are only funny in Punjabi, and trying to translate that to English for him was very difficult. There are some slang words that you can't convert, so I developed a special language for him.' ALSO READ: AR Rahman sang 'Vande Matram' at 2 am, filmmaker recalls wanting to keep it 'romantic': 'I was in tears…vohi recording aaj gaane mein hai' Sukhwinder Singh further shared that he even has a special name for AR Rahman and appreciated Rahman's ability to inspire the singers he is working with. 'When someone gives you a break in films or music, we call him the Godfather. I call Rahman my 'godfriend.' With the kind of lifestyle I had, I used to party at night and then work in the morning. With him, you have to be on the mic at 3 in the night, and somehow he will pull that song from you. Suddenly you feel as energetic as him while recording the song. Right in the middle of the night, he shines like the moon,' said Sukhwinder. Rahman, who is believed to be a very simple man, is often seen rocking many out-of-the-box outfits, including bedazzled suits during live performances. Sukhwinder commented on the same and said, 'He is very fond of clothes, and that too ones with all the strange colours. He will wear them for shows, and the reason why people don't see him like that in general is because by the time he gets ready, it is 12 am in the night and everyone is sleeping.' The duo have collaborated on several iconic songs that have transcended their films and eras, including 'Chaiyya Chaiyya,' 'Ramta Jogi,' 'Ghanan Ghanan,' and of course, 'Jai Ho' from Slumdog Millionaire, which earned AR Rahman Academy Awards for Best Original Score and Best Original Song.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana: Man nabbed for raping 17-year-old neighbour
The Ladhowal police have arrested a 22-year-old man for allegedly blackmailing and raping a 17-year-old neighbour. The accused reportedly took private photographs of the minor and used them to coerce her into sexual acts. (HT Photo) The accused, identified as Sukhwinder Singh alias Sukh, reportedly took private photographs of the minor and used them to coerce her into sexual acts. The victim's father filed a police complaint stating that on July 24, he returned home in the evening to find Sukhwinder inside his daughter's room. 'When confronted, the accused pushed him aside and fled. Upon questioning, the minor revealed that Sukhwinder had taken obscene pictures of her and had been blackmailing her, threatening to circulate them on social media if she refused his demands,' the victim's father said in the complaint. An FIR has been lodged under Section 64(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) pertaining to blackmail and sexual coercion and Section 6 of the POCSO Act for aggravated penetrative sexual assault on a minor. Assistant sub-inspector Surinder Singh, the investigating officer, said the accused is a local farmer. 'Further investigations are underway,' he said.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Punjab: Forest scam: ED attaches properties worth ₹53.64 of forest officer
The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached immovable property worth ₹53.64 lakh belonging to Sukhwinder Singh, then range forest officer, Budhlada forest range, in connection with a money laundering investigation related to the forest scam during the Congress regime from 2017 to 2022. ED initiated an investigation based on two FIRs registered by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau under various Sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act (HT File) ED initiated an investigation based on two FIRs registered by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau under various Sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act. Sukhwinder was suspended after he was arrested by the vigilance bureau in August 2022 for alleged embezzlement of ₹45.69 lakh meant for cemented tree guards and ₹7 lakh for bamboo tree guards in connivance with the then divisional forest officer of Mansa and others. His suspension was revoked last year, and he is set to retire in 2026. ED investigation revealed that Sukhwinder procured bills of various non-existent entities and transferred funds to the bank account of various private persons, and later received the amount in cash. Through these criminal activities, the accused forest officer acquired proceeds of crime (POC) to the tune of ₹53.64 lakh, the ED statement added. This is the same case in which former forest minister Sadhu Singh Dharamsot was arrested after a case under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 and a prosecution complaint was filed against him in the PMLA court in Mohali. The court in March this year framed charges against the former minister. Dharamsot, who is presently out on bail, was arrested by the federal agency on January 15 last year. The agency had provisionally attached Dharamsot's various properties to the tune of ₹4.58 crore in this case. According to the VB probe, the accused allegedly prepared fake bills of bogus firms and withdrew the money by diverting government funds to different bank accounts. The VB probe has revealed that in 2021, under the compensatory afforestation scheme, the principal chief conservator, Punjab, had approved the forest range, Mansa, for the procurement of 5,872 RCC tree guards, out of which 2,537 tree guards were to be prepared by the forest range officer, Mansa. Sukhwinder showed the purchase of 2,537 cemented tree guards from two private firms in Sangrur and Patiala and obtained purchase bills from these firms. During the investigation into the GST numbers and contact numbers of these firms written on their bills, it was found that no firm exists with the present addresses, the VB probe said.
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Tussle over family-run gurdwara: Bros turn foes
Ludhiana: BJP leader Sukhwinder Singh Bindra and his brother, Simranpal, were Monday booked for allegedly threatening their cousin, Navpreet, at gunpoint over a dispute regarding the presidency of the management committee of a gurdwara located in Model Town. Sukhwinder is also a member of the National Institute of Social Defense (NISD). The FIR was lodged on the complaint of Navneet's mother, Surjeet Kaur Bindra. She alleged that the rift between them is over the control of the Shaheed Baba Deep Singh Gurdwara, which was set up by her late husband, Rajinder Singh Bindra. She said that after her husband's death, his brother Surinder Pal Bindra and Surinder's sons, Sukhwinder and Simranpal, started threatening her son to surrender any claim to the gurdwara's management. She further alleged that on March 3, Sukhwinder came to the gurdwara with his security team, manhandled Navpreet, and threatened to shoot him if he did not step aside and allow Sukhwinder's father to become the head of the gurdwara committee. ASI Pardeep Kumar, who is investigating the case, said the accused have been charged with BNS sections 351 (2) (criminal intimidation), 3 (5) (criminal act done by several persons in furtherance of common intention) and sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act. Investigation is under way.
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mumbaikars groove to Sukhwinder Singh's hits
Sukhwinder Singh captivated fans at Shanmukhananda Auditorium with a high-energy performance of his Bollywood hits. Dressed in a custom white suit, he had the audience dancing and singing along to favorites like 'Chaiyya Chaiyya' and 'Jai Ho. Sunday evening was special for Sukhwinder Singh fans as the Bollywood singer performed his chartbusters to a packed Shanmukhananda Auditorium. The powerhouse performer, dressed a custom white suit, soon had the audience of all ages, dance and sing to his hits. Right from the moment he stepped on stage, the crowd erupted with loud cheers and the singer's infectious enthusiasm caught on. He belted out one hit after another including Dard-E-Disco, Chaiyya Chaiyya, Ramta Jogi, Marjaani, Dil Haara, Jai Ho, Dhan Te Nan and others, proving why he remains one of the favourite performers in the country. Sunday evening was more like a celebration of music than just another plain concert as women were called on stage to dance to Gallan Goodiyaan while the rest of the audience surged forward and turned the aisles too, into a dance floor. The vibe and energy at the auditorium was pulsating with the beats of his hits. Songs like Banthan Chali Bolo, Haule Haule, Jhoom Barabar Jhoom, Slow Motion Angreza, had the crowd completely involved in, echoing the unmistakable spirit of Mumbai's undying love for music. The singer said, 'I consider myself extremely lucky that I have got the opportunity to constantly perform for the last four years on this prestigious auditorium. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like A genetic disorder that is damaging his organs. Help my son Donate For Health Donate Now Undo Aap sab ka main thahe dil se sukhraguzaar hoon, aapke paayar ke liye main hamesh aapke aage natmastak rahunga. Aap logon ka pyaar, aapka sahyog aur aapke best wishes mere liye sabse bada aashirwaad hai. Jai Ho!' Sukhwinder's set list: Dard-E-Disco Chaiyya Chaiyya Banthan Chali Bolo Haule Haule Ramta Jogi Udi Udi Jaye Layi Vi Na Gayee Marjaani Dil Haara Nasha Hi Nasha Hai Jai Ho Dhan Te Nan Gallan Goodiyaan Jhoom Barabar Jhoom Woh Kisna Hai Ajj Mera Jee Karda Slow Motion Angreza Gash Kha Ke Lucky Kabootar
