Who is Pawan Singh, the Bhojpuri superstar contesting the Lok Sabha elections from Asansol?

Actor Pawan Singh, who is praised for his melodious voice and has delivered numerous hits in the Bhojpuri music industry, will contest the Lok Sabha elections from Asansol in West Bengal for BJP.

Actor and politician Pawan Singh made headlines after announcing he would take the fight Lok Sabha elections from Asansol constituency in West Bengal as a candidate for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Despite controversies and criticism, especially regarding some of his songs being perceived as derogatory towards women, Pawan Singh’s candidacy received widespread attention. A week ago, Pawan Singh withdrew from the election campaign due to personal reasons. But now he’s back in the race.

Who is Pawan Singh?

Actor Pawan Singh, often referred to as the Powerstar of the Bhojpuri film industry, is a versatile artist known for his contributions as a playback singer, actor, composer and stage performer. Born on March 6, 1986 in Ara, Bihar, India, Pawan Singh’s journey to stardom is a testament to his talent and dedication to the art. With a career spanning over two decades, Pawan Singh has established himself as one of the leading figures in Bhojpuri cinema. He made his debut in the industry with the film “Rangli Chunariya Tohre Naam” in 2007 and quickly rose to prominence with his charismatic screen presence and powerful performances.

Some of his notable films include “Pratigya” (2008), “Satya” (2017), “Crack Fighter” (2019), “Raja” (2019), “Sher Singh” (2019), “Mera Bharat Mahaan” (2022) and “Har Har Gange ” (2023).

Besides his acting talent, Pawan Singh is also celebrated for his melodious voice and has delivered numerous hit songs in the Bhojpuri music industry. He has received recognition for his musical contributions, including two International Bhojpuri Film Awards. In 2020, Pawan Singh made his foray into Bollywood with the song “Kamariya Hila Rahi Hai,” with famous American dancer and actress Lauren Gottlieb. He subsequently released other successful singles such as “Babuni Tere called me” And “Current,” in which he showed his versatility as a singer.

Besides his original compositions, Pawan Singh has also become popular for his covers of popular Bollywood songs, demonstrating his ability to adapt and innovate across different music genres. Notable examples include his Bhojpuri renditions of “Lut Gaye” And “Barish Ban Jana,” as well as his remake of the classic Hindi song “Tumsa Koi Pyara” from the movie “Raja Babu” (1994).

Throughout his career, Pawan Singh has amassed a huge fan base, especially among audiences in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and other regions where Bhojpuri language and culture have a major influence. His contributions to both film and music have earned him widespread acclaim and cemented his status as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.