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With Charnjit Ahuja's music they released the album 'Bhabi Te Nanaan Nachdi' (1983). Satwant Tak went on to become a solo singer under the name "Raga Kaka". J. Kumar also | With Charnjit Ahuja's music they released the album 'Bhabi Te Nanaan Nachdi' (1983). Satwant Tak went on to become a solo singer under the name "Raga Kaka". J. Kumar also went solo with "Teri Meri Ek Jind" in Bollywood. Palvinder Dhami became a solo singer in the Punjabi folk industry. Bhindi returned but only as a songwriter, and after the group ended, he went on to write songs for other U.K.-based acts.{{Citation needed|date=July 2016}} | ||
==Albums== | ==Albums== | ||
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Heera Group UK | |
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| Also known as | Heera, Heera Group |
| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Genres | Bhangra |
| Years active | 1979 - |
| Labels | Saregama |
| Associated acts | H-Dhami Rameet Rauli |
| Members | Palvinder Dhami J. Kumar |
Heera Group UK was a bhangra music group that originated in the early 1980’s known as the pioneers of British Bhangra.
History[edit]
Known as the pioneers of British Bhangra, Heera Group was founded in 1979. The group initially formed under Quallander group which compromised of various members but later the Duo Jasvinder Kumar and Palvinder Dhami popularly known as Kumar and Dhami together with Deepak Kazhanchi took the band to new heights.
Heera were the first British Bhangra band who infused traditional Punjabi lyrics with western instruments to appeal to the emergence of the new era of British Asians.
Heera broke records with their songs such as Dowain Jaaniya, Sus Kutni, Maar chadapa to name a few.
Heera toured worldwide bringing British Bhangra to the forefront. Notably ghazal pioneer Jagjit Singh brought Heera to Delhi and arranged a sell out concert. Actor Dharmendra also had Heera for his sons Bobby Deol’s marriage.
Heera were the first band to appear on mainstream British tv, notably Blue Peter.
The band were known for their high energetic performances and uplifting songs.
Their later works included acting and singing in the film Shaheed Udham Singh starring Raj Babber.
Dhami also successfully acted in a number of Punjabi movies in the 80s and 90’s.
Kumar also sang for Anil Kapoor in the movie Bulandi - Teri meri ek jind.
Recently Heera released a song in support of the farmers protest in Punjab India - Jit pakki saddi hai.
Dhami is married with two children. His son H-Dhami is also a popular singer, whose notable works include Sadke main java.
Kumar is married with three children. His daughter Rameet Rauli is an actress who has appeared in various works including Nickelodeon series Ride, Disneys - Find me in Paris, and upcoming movie “Little English”.
Career[edit]
With Charnjit Ahuja's music they released the album 'Bhabi Te Nanaan Nachdi' (1983). Satwant Tak went on to become a solo singer under the name "Raga Kaka". J. Kumar also went solo with "Teri Meri Ek Jind" in Bollywood. Palvinder Dhami became a solo singer in the Punjabi folk industry. Bhindi returned but only as a songwriter, and after the group ended, he went on to write songs for other U.K.-based acts.[citation needed]
Albums[edit]
Bhabhi te Nanaan Nachdi
- Diamonds from Heera
- Bhangra Fever Vol 1
- Rabba Ki Kariye
- Beyond Control
- Jagh Wala Mela
- Yaaran Di Yaari
- Cool & Deadly
- Kohinoor
- Back to Desi
- Alaap & Heera Group Vol - 1
- Alaap & Heera Group Vol - 2
Awards[edit]
In 2008 the group was awarded a "Lifetime Achievement" award at the UK Asian Music Awards.[1]
References[edit]
- ↑ Nazhat (March 8, 2008). "The UK Asian Music Awards 2008". desiblitz.com. Retrieved 24 August 2010.