Hans Raj Hans

With over 25 albums to his credit, he is truly a folk-revivalist & a passionate ambassador of Sufi music

About

A name synonymous with Punjabi folklore & Sufi songs, Hans Raj Hans is known for his unique voice for over two decades now.

Having learnt under the guidance of Ustad Puran Shahkoti Sahib, his songs like ‘Aise Gur Ko Bal Bal Jaiye’, ‘Dil Tote Tote Ho Gaya’, ‘Jhanjhar’, ‘Aaja Nachle’ & ‘Punjabiyaan Di Shaan’ gave him recognition across the world.

Hans Raj Hans has received 22M plus views on YouTube for the song ‘Ae Jo Silli Silli-Narazgi’.

His work spans a wealth of musical styles, including popular Punjabi-pop, Devotional, Gurbani, Ghazals, Bollywood, Classical & Sufi. In 2008, he became recipient of ‘Padma Shri’ for his outstanding contribution to music.

He is a visiting professor of Sufi music at Washington DC University & San Jose State University. He has also been conferred lifetime fellowship by Punjabi University, Patiala, in recognition of his originality and versatility.

A versatile & soulful vocalist, Hans Raj Hans stands tall among all Sufi singers, with his unusual ability to present this genre of music in its truest form. His voice and style of singing is indeed suited to Sufi renditions.

His performances have not only established him as a musical treasure in his own country, India, but have gained him worldwide fame.