Jaswinder Singh Dhami, popularly known as “Jaz Dhami”, is a British-Indian mashup singer and music producer known for his record-breaking tracks such as “High Heels” (2012), “Zulfa” (2013), “Beparwayian” (2015), “Kurti Mal Mal Di” (2017) and “Bas” (2022).
Wiki/Biography
Jaz Dhami was born on Saturday, March 1, 1986, in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom (age 37; as of 2023) as Jaswinder Singh Dhami. His zodiac sign is Pisces. After completing high school in the UK, he studied for a one-year diploma in popular music and sound technology at the prestigious Paul McCartney Academy of Performing Arts in Liverpool. Jaz Dhami later came to India and obtained a degree in Shastriya Sangeet (Indian Classical Music) from Chandigarh University. Jaz Dhami returned to the UK again to study for another music and video production degree at the London College of Music. In addition to having a university/college degree, Jaz Dhami has studied with several talented classical singers. Jaz Dhami is based in Birmingham, UK.
Jaz Dhami childhood photos
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′8″
Weight (approximately): 65kg
Hair color: natural black
Eye color: dark brown
Body Measurements (Approximately): Bust: 40″, Waist: 32″, Biceps: 18″
family
Parents and siblings
Jaz Dhami’s parents are of Indian origin. His father, Bikramjit Dhami, was born in Sandhra Sodhiian village in Hoshiarpur district, Punjab, India. He was a famous performer and lead singer of the British band “Sangam Group” in the 1980s. Before becoming a musician, Bikramjit Dhami reportedly worked as a taxi driver to make ends meet.
Jaz Dhami and his father Bikramjit Dhami
Jaz Dhami has 2 siblings. His brother Harvey Dhami is a famous DJ
Harvey Dhami, brother of Jaz Dhami
Jaz Dhami has a sister.
wife and children
Jaz Dhami is married to his long-time girlfriend Sukki Kaur Padda, Jaz Dhami’s manager and a reporter for the BBC Asian Network.
Jaz Dhami and wife Sukki Kaur Padda
Jaz Dhami and Sukki have a daughter, Akari, who was born in 2020.
Jaz Dhami’s wife Sukki Kaur Padda and daughter Akari
Profession
singer
Jaz Dhami started his music career in 2008 when he was encouraged by music producer Aman Hayer to sing “Tu Hi Sadi Jind Sadi Jaan” in his album “Groundshaker 2”. Jaz Dhami’s debut song was a hit and loved by millions around the world. Jaz Dhami gained international recognition in 2012 when she collaborated with Yo Yo Honey Singh to release the song “High Heels”. The song has been viewed over 300 million times on YouTube.
Jaz Dhami performs his hit song “Heels” with Yo Yo Honey Singh
In 2013, Jaz Dhami released another song “Zulfa”, produced by famous music producer Dr. Zeus. Following “Heels”, “Zulfa” has been viewed more than 40 million times on YouTube.
Jaz Dhami and Dr. Zeus in a still from the song “Zulfa”
In 2015, Jaz Dhami released the song “Beparwaiyan” produced by Steel Banglez which was very different to Jaz Dhami’s listeners. The blend of Indian fusion music with a touch of jazz was widely appreciated by the audience. The song was a huge hit.
Jaz Dhami in his song “Beparwaiyan”
bollywood singer
In 2016, Jaz Dhami made her Bollywood playback singing debut with the song “Humne Pee Rakhi Hai” in the film “Sanam Re” starring Pulkit Samrat and Yami Gautam. Jaz Dhami has collaborated with Neha Kakkar and Ikka Singh to compose the song.
Bollywood song “Humne Pee Rakhi Hai” from Jaz Dhami’s movie “Sanam Re”
In 2016, a reprise of Jaz Dhami’s hit song “High Heels” was featured in the 2016 film “High Heels” starring Kareena Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor. It was used as “Heel Te Nache” in the Hollywood movie “Ki & Ka”. The song was an instant hit.
Jaz Dhami and Arjun Kapoor perform the song “Te Nache” from the movie “Ki & Ka”
Awards
- Jaz Dhami won the British Asian Music Award for Best Newcomer in 2009.
- Jaz Dhami won the BRIT Asian Television Music Award for Best Actor in 2010.
- Jaz Dhami won the British Asian Music Award for Best Desi Act in 2011.
- Jaz Dhami won the PTC Awards 2012 Best Song Award for “High Heels”.
- Jaz Dhami won the 2013 Best Lyrics Award at the Brits Asian Television Music Awards for “Meh Punjabi Boli Ah”.
- Jaz Dhami won the Best Male Artist Award at the BRIT Asian Television Music Awards 2013.
- Jaz Dhami won the Best Song Award at the BRIT Asian Television Music Awards 2014 for “Zulfa”.
- Jaz Dhami won the PTC Awards 2016 for Best Bollywood Song.
Favorites
- Food: English Breakfast and Saag
- Actors: Sridevi and Sandra Bullock
- Football team: Liverpool Football Club
- Song: “Nazran Toh Gir Gayi” by Sardool Sikander
Facts/Trivia
- Jaz Dhami started singing when she was 9 years old.
- In his free time, Jaz Dhami enjoys watching TV and relaxing at home.
- Jaz Dhami wants to date Beyoncé.
- Jaz Dhami regularly provides guidance to emerging footballers in Birmingham. He regularly attends various football-related events in Birmingham.
- Jaz Dhami’s first recording experience was in the third year of his degree at London College.
- Jaz Dhami’s first music teacher was the famous Birmingham musician Ustad Ajit Singh Mutlashi, who taught him for six years.
- Jaz Dhami moved to India at the age of 16 to study music.
- Jaz Dhami studied under the famous classical singer Professor Hari Dev.
- Jaz Dhami learned Bollywood singing style from Mumbai singer Jayshree Shivram.
- Jaz Dhami lived in Mumbai for 3 years, studying Bollywood singing.
- Jaz Dhami knows how to play the piano, organ and tanpura (a plucked string instrument).
- Jaz Dhami says if he hadn’t become a singer, he would have been an Indian classical music teacher.
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