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Harshdeep Kaur (Singer) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 5, 2026 • 3 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth16 December 1986

Age38 Years (as of 2024)

BirthplaceDelhi, India

ProfessionSinger

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseMankeet Singh

FamilyFather: Savinder Singh; Sister: Simran Kaur

Harshdeep Kaur (Singer) Biography

Harshdeep Kaur is an Indian playback and live performer known for her Sufi-infused voice and appearances on reality TV and Coke Studio. Beginning musical训练

Early life and background
Harshdeep Kaur was born on 16 December 1986 in Delhi, India. She grew up in the city and received her schooling at Springdales School and New Era Public School in New Delhi. She later graduated from SNDT University in Mumbai. From a very young age Harshdeep trained in music; she began formal lessons around age six and took up piano at the Delhi School of Music when she was about 12.

Her family includes her father Savinder Singh, who owns a musical instruments factory, and a sister named Simran Kaur. Harshdeep practices Sikhism and counts Delhi as her hometown.

Career
Harshdeep’s commercial debut came in 2003 when she recorded the song “Sajna Main Haari” for the film Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai. She built her profile through both film playback singing and appearances on televised music competitions, ultimately becoming a recognized voice in Bollywood and on the live stage.

Early in her career she won several televised singing contests. She took the MTV Video GaGa Contest title in 2001 and later won multiple reality-show competitions, including Junoon – Kuchh Kar Dikhaane Ka on NDTV Imagine (where she performed in the Sufi genre under the mentorship of Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan), as well as Aao Jhoomein Gaayein on SAB TV and SAREGAMA Punjabi on Alpha TV.

Harshdeep has recorded a number of popular songs for Hindi films. Notable tracks include Katiya Karoon from Rockstar (2011), Jugni from Cocktail (2012), Heer from Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012) and Uff from Bang Bang (2014). She has also won industry awards for playback singing, including recognition for the song “Lori” from the film Punjab and for “Zaalima” from Raees.

Beyond film work, Harshdeep has been a prominent presence on Coke Studio (India), having participated in all four seasons of the series. She has developed a reputation as a strong live performer, headlining music festivals in countries such as Canada and England.

Public profile
Harshdeep is known for blending Indian classical, Sufi and contemporary influences. Her vocal style has drawn comparisons to the late Pakistani singer Reshma. On stage she often chooses to wear a turban while performing. She is also an animal lover, with a particular fondness for cats.

Personal life
Harshdeep married Mankeet Singh, who works at Tata Consultancy Services, on 20 March 2015 in Mumbai. The couple have a son named Hunar Singh. Her listed hobbies include watching television, listening to music and travelling. Her favourite foods and artistic influences include paranthas and singers such as Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Abida Parveen; she has also cited A. R. Rahman among preferred music directors.

Latest updates
Harshdeep has continued to perform internationally and to appear at high-profile events; in November 2018 she performed in Italy at the wedding functions of Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh. She remains active as a live performer and recording artist, with ongoing participation in festival lineups and collaborative music projects.

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Recent Work

Katiya Karoon

Playback song from the film Rockstar (2011)

2011
Jugni

Playback song from the film Cocktail (2012)

2012
Heer

Playback song from the film Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012)

2012
Uff

Playback song from the film Bang Bang (2014)

2014
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Career Highlights

  1. Debut playback song “Sajna Main Haari” (Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai, 2003)
  2. Winner of MTV Video GaGa Contest (2001)
  3. Winner of Junoon – Kuchh Kar Dikhaane Ka (NDTV Imagine)
  4. Featured artist on all four seasons of Coke Studio (India)
  5. Headlined music festivals internationally in Canada and England
Reviewed by F4U Editorial Desk

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