

He gathered massive hatred from Sikhs in New Delhi, who believed it was shameful for the Indian politician and member of the Shiromani Akali Dal Manjinder Singh Sirsa to stand next to Honey Singh to lure Sikh votes. In 2014, Honey Singh was picked by Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee and Akali Dal (comprising of Former Chief Minister of Punjab Parkash Singh Badal) to sing the praises in favour of BJP leaders Parvesh Verma and Narendra Modi in West Delhi. In 2016, Honey Singh played the titular role in the film ‘Zorawar.’ In the film, Zorawar Singh is an Indian Army officer with Rapid Task Force, who travels to Durban to find his biological father, a dreaded don. In the film, KD is a music director and one of the suspects who had an affair with Zara. As the story unfolds, Zara is murdered, and the blame falls upon Chandni. The film follows two upcoming actresses, Zara and Chandni, who engage in a fight when Chandni’s film becomes a box office success and Zara’s film flops. He ventured into Bollywood with the 2014 romantic thriller film ‘The Xposé’ in which he played the role of Kenny Damania (KD). Worried about the future of his irresponsible sons, Robby and Rolly’s father sends them to Punjab so that they can understand the realities of life and the importance of their roots and heritage. The film follows the life of two spoiled rich brothers Robby and Rolly. In 2013, he starred in the Punjabi-language comedy film ‘Tu Mera 22 Main Tera 22’ in which he played the role of Rolly. In the film, Deesha is a crazy fellow gang member of Sahiba’s brother who wants to marry Sahiba. Based on a legendary love story, the film centres around modern-day Mirza and Sahiba, childhood lovers who reunite when they return to their hometown, where they once grew up together. He made his acting debut with the 2012 Punjabi-language action romance film ‘Mirza – The Untold Story’ in which he played the role of Deesha.

In 2016, his song “High Heels” was featured in the film “Ki & Ka.” After he was diagnosed with bipolar disease in 2016, he returned to the music business in 2018 with the peppy track “Dil Chori,” featured in the film ‘Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety.’ As an Actor “Lungi Dance,” an Indian song composed and sung by Indian rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh for the 2013 film ‘Chennai Express,’ went on to win various accolades. His chartbuster songs Party On My Mind (2013), Party All Night (2013), Chaar Botal Vodka (2014), and Sunny Sunny (2015) were repeatedly played at parties, weddings, clubs, and concerts throughout the country. Hindustan Times The song “Angreji Beat,” from the Punjabi album ‘International Villager’ was featured in the film ‘Cocktail’ (2012).

For the track ‘Mujhe Neat Pila De Sajna’ in the film Mastaan, Honey was paid Rs 70 lakh, the highest fee ever paid for a Bollywood song (as of 2012).

Honey Singh made his Bollywood debut with the titular song of the film Shakal Pe Mat Ja (2011). Apart from the Punjabi music industry, Honey Singh also ventured into regional recording studios with the Gujarati song Achko Machko (2013), and then the Tamil number Ethir Neechal (2013). Other popular singles under his belt include Blue Eyes (2013), Dheere Dheere (2015), and Makhna (2018). For the album, Honey Singh and Diljit Dosanjh collaborated on the songs Panga, Los Angeles LA, and Ru Ba Ru. In 2009, he came into the limelight when his raps were featured in the music album “The Next Level” by the renowned Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh. In 2005, he began his journey as a singer when his rap was featured in Indian singer Bill Singh’s album “Peshi.” Until 2006, the Delhi-based singer gave small stage performances in modest societies of India’s capital, New Delhi. In the case of Honey Singh, he became famous first, and then Bollywood approached him. In India, mostly Bollywood singers rise to fame therefore, Honey Singh’s massive popularity prior to his entrance into Bollywood was a rare circumstance. In September 2022, the couple got divorced and Honey Singh paid alimony of Rs 1 crore to Shalini. In 2021, Shalini filed for a divorce and accused Honey Singh and his parents of domestic violence.
