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{{Infobox musical artist | {{BLP sources|date=March 2022}}{{Infobox musical artist | ||
| name = Afsana Khan | | name = Afsana Khan | ||
| birth_place = | | birth_place = | ||
| birth_date = | | birth_date = | ||
| years_active = 2019–present | | years_active = 2019–present | ||
| background | | background = solo_singer | ||
| occupation = {{flatlist| | | occupation = {{flatlist| | ||
*[[Singer]] | *[[Singer]] | ||
*[[ | *[[songwriter]] | ||
*[[ | *[[playback singer]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
| genre = {{flatlist| | | genre = {{flatlist| | ||
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* Film | * Film | ||
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| instrument | | instrument = Vocals | ||
| image = Afsana-Khan.jpg | | image = Afsana-Khan.jpg | ||
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'''Afsana Khan''' | '''Afsana Khan''' is an Indian Punjabi playback singer, actress and songwriter.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-09-21 |title=Who Is Afsana Khan? All You Need To Know About Rumoured Bigg Boss 15 Contestant |url=https://news.abplive.com/photo-gallery/entertainment/television-who-is-afsana-khan-all-you-need-to-know-about-rumoured-bigg-boss-15-contestant-singer-of-harrdy-sandhu-titliaan-1483515 |access-date=2022-04-02 |website=news.abplive.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Newlywed singer Afsana Khan gets trolled for applying sindoor as she drops videos from her wedding {{!}} Hindi Movie News - Bollywood - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/hindi/newlywed-singer-afsana-khan-gets-trolled-for-applying-sindoor-as-she-drops-videos-from-her-wedding/videoshow/89969848.cms |access-date=2022-04-02 |website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com |language=en}}</ref> She started her career as a participant in the singing reality show, ''Voice of Punjab Season 3'' in 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 20, 2022 |first=Grace |last=Cyril |title=Afsana Khan shares beautiful wedding pics with Saajz, says our happily ever after begins now |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/afsana-khan-shares-beautiful-wedding-pics-with-saajz-says-our-happily-ever-after-begins-now-1915407-2022-02-20 |access-date=2022-04-02 |website=[[India Today]] |language=en}}</ref> She is known for her tracks "[[Titliaan]]" written by [[Jaani (songwriter)|Jaani]] and "Dhakka" with [[Sidhu Moose Wala|Sidhu Moosewala]]. In 2021, she participated in the reality show [[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 15)|''Bigg Boss 15'']].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-19 |title=Bigg Boss 15 contestant Afsana Khan grooves with Rakhi Sawant at her mehendi, Himanshi Khurana also attends |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/bigg-boss-15-contestant-afsana-khan-grooves-with-rakhi-sawant-at-her-mehendi-himanshi-khurana-also-attends-101645239915999.html |url-status=live |access-date=2022-04-02 |website=[[Hindustan Times]] |language=en}}</ref> | ||
== Career == | == Career == | ||
In 2012, Afsana participated in the singing reality show ''Voice of Punjab Season 3'' and reached the top 5 of the show. | |||
In 2017, Khan appeared in the singing reality show [[Rising Star India (Season 1)|Rising Star Season 1]] as a contestant where she finished in Top 7. During an interview, Afsana shared that she didn't know any Bollywood song when she appeared for the auditions of the show | In 2017, Khan appeared in the singing reality show [[Rising Star India (Season 1)|''Rising Star Season 1'']] as a contestant where she finished in Top 7. During an interview, Afsana shared that she didn't know any Bollywood song when she appeared for the auditions of the show. She prepared the song "Jag Suna Suna Lage" on the auditions venue itself and got selected for the show. Afterwards she started singing in the Punjabi music industry with various labels. | ||
==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
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|''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 15)|Bigg Boss 15]]'' | |''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 15)|Bigg Boss 15]]'' | ||
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==Selected | ==Selected discography== | ||
===Songs=== | ===Songs=== | ||
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===Selected | ===Selected songs=== | ||
* ''Lala Lori'' | * ''Lala Lori'' | ||
* ''Jaani Ve Jaani'' | * ''Jaani Ve Jaani'' | ||
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== Controversy == | == Controversy == | ||
When Afsana Khan visited her own school, a government senior secondary school at Badal village in the district and sang some lines of her song Dhakka, the video went viral. A complaint was filed against her to the police since the song seemed to promote gun culture.<ref>{{Cite web|first=Neel | When Afsana Khan visited her own school, a government senior secondary school at Badal village in the district and sang some lines of her song Dhakka, the video went viral. A complaint was filed against her to the police since the song seemed to promote gun culture.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kamal |first=Neel |date=February 4, 2020 |title=After Sidhu Moosewala, complaint against Punjabi singer Afsana Khan for indecent song |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/amritsar/after-moosewala-complaint-against-singer-afsana-for-indecent-song/articleshow/73915752.cms |access-date=2020-12-15 |website=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
{{Commons category}} | {{Commons category}} | ||
*{{IMDb name|id=11467562}} | *{{IMDb name|id=11467562}} | ||
{{Authority control}} | {{Authority control}} | ||
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[[Category:Punjabi-language singers]] | |||
[[Category:Punjabi singers]] | |||
[[Category:Living people]] | |||
[[Category:Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series) contestants]] | |||
[[Category:Year of birth missing (living people)]] | |||
{{India-singer-stub}} | {{India-singer-stub}} | ||
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Afsana Khan is an Indian Punjabi playback singer, actress and songwriter.[1][2] She started her career as a participant in the singing reality show, Voice of Punjab Season 3 in 2012.[3] She is known for her tracks "Titliaan" written by Jaani and "Dhakka" with Sidhu Moosewala. In 2021, she participated in the reality show Bigg Boss 15.[4]
Career[edit | edit source]
In 2012, Afsana participated in the singing reality show Voice of Punjab Season 3 and reached the top 5 of the show. In 2017, Khan appeared in the singing reality show Rising Star Season 1 as a contestant where she finished in Top 7. During an interview, Afsana shared that she didn't know any Bollywood song when she appeared for the auditions of the show. She prepared the song "Jag Suna Suna Lage" on the auditions venue itself and got selected for the show. Afterwards she started singing in the Punjabi music industry with various labels.
Filmography[edit | edit source]
Television[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Voice of Punjab 3 | Contestant | Top 5 |
| 2017 | Rising Star 1 | Top 7 | |
| 2021 | Bigg Boss 15 | Ejected Day 40 |
Selected discography[edit | edit source]
Songs[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Bazaar | Speed Records |
| Pair | Beat Muzik | |
| Titliaan | Desi Melodies | |
| Kamaal Karte Ho | HSR Entertainment | |
| 2021 | Zakham | Planet Recordz |
| Jodaa | VYRL Originals |
Duets[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Co-singer |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Kadar | Mani Sandhu |
| 855 | R Nait | |
| Waffa | Rana Jethuwal | |
| Banglow | Avvy Sra | |
| Soch | Avvy Verma | |
| Kisaan Anthem | Multi | |
| 2021 | Balam Ka System | Fazilpuria |
| Srinagar Waliye | Jaggi Amargarh | |
| Koi Hor | Dilnoor |
Selected songs[edit | edit source]
- Lala Lori
- Jaani Ve Jaani
- Dhakka
- Naina De Thekay
- Dila Himmat Kar
- Gutt Utte
- Chandigarh Shehr
- Black Night
- Maarna A Menu
- Nakhre Jatti De
- Tera Pyaar
- Jine Dukh
- Badmashi
- Vailpuna
- Hawa Karda
- Unf*ckwithable ft. Sidhu Moosewala (bonus track from Moosetape)
- Tere Laare
- Na Maar
Controversy[edit | edit source]
When Afsana Khan visited her own school, a government senior secondary school at Badal village in the district and sang some lines of her song Dhakka, the video went viral. A complaint was filed against her to the police since the song seemed to promote gun culture.[5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Who Is Afsana Khan? All You Need To Know About Rumoured Bigg Boss 15 Contestant". news.abplive.com. 2021-09-21. Retrieved 2022-04-02.
- ↑ "Newlywed singer Afsana Khan gets trolled for applying sindoor as she drops videos from her wedding | Hindi Movie News - Bollywood - Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2022-04-02.
- ↑ Cyril, Grace (February 20, 2022). "Afsana Khan shares beautiful wedding pics with Saajz, says our happily ever after begins now". India Today. Retrieved 2022-04-02.
- ↑ "Bigg Boss 15 contestant Afsana Khan grooves with Rakhi Sawant at her mehendi, Himanshi Khurana also attends". Hindustan Times. 2022-02-19. Retrieved 2022-04-02.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Kamal, Neel (February 4, 2020). "After Sidhu Moosewala, complaint against Punjabi singer Afsana Khan for indecent song". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-12-15.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Afsana Khan on IMDb
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