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Mankirt Aulakh
Mankirat Aulakh | |
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| Also known as | Mankirat |
| Born | October 2, 1990 Fatehabad |
| Origin | Haryana |
| Genres | Desi hip hop, Punjabi, Bhangra, R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician and actor |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels | Speed Records |
| Associated acts | Himanshi Khurana, Parmish Verma |
| Website | mankirtaulakh |
Mankirat Aulakh[1] (born 2 October 1990) is an Indian Punjabi singer, songwriter and music producer. He is known for songs such as Jugaadi Jatt and Kuwari, and has also appeared in Punjabi films.[2]
Early life and education[edit]
Aulakh was born in Fatehabad district, Haryana, and completed his schooling in his native village Behbalpur before moving to Chandigarh for higher studies. He graduated from DAV College, Chandigarh. During his youth he was active in kabaddi and wrestling, and began performing at college youth festivals, which marked the start of his music career.[3]
Career[edit]
Aulakh began releasing music professionally in 2013 and gained attention with several singles and music videos. He made his acting debut in the 2016 Punjabi film *Main Teri Tu Mera* and has since released numerous tracks including Glock, Judge, 8 Raflaan and others.[4]
He has also contributed to Punjabi cinema soundtracks and continues to collaborate with other singers and actors in the industry.[5]
Legal issues[edit]
In 2022, a Chandigarh court admitted a case against Aulakh alleging that his song 8 Raflaan defamed the legal profession.[6] He has also faced cases relating to promotion of gun culture in songs, a recurring issue among Punjabi artists.[7]
Controversies[edit]
Aulakh’s name appeared in media reports following the murder of singer Sidhu Moose Wala. He was stopped by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) at Mohali airport in 2023 for questioning over alleged links with gangsters, though later reports said he was given a "clean chit".[8][9]
He has repeatedly reported receiving death threats, including from the Davinder Bambiha gang and overseas numbers. Several suspects have been arrested for allegedly threatening him.[10][11]
Philanthropy[edit]
In 2025, Aulakh announced a donation of ₹5 crore and 100 tractors for flood relief in Punjab, which was acknowledged by the state chief minister.[12]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Mankirat Aulakh". Archived from the original on 10 May 2021. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
- ↑ "Mankirat released new Punjabi song "Daru Band"". Hari Bhoomi. 25 May 2018. Archived from the original on 3 July 2020. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
- ↑ "Mankirt Aulakh: From Kabaddi player to Punjabi music icon". Vocal. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
- ↑ "Mankirt Aulakh's song "Glock" trends on YouTube". NDTV. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
- ↑ "Punjabi superstar Mankirt Aulakh releases new track". RadioandMusic. 18 October 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
- ↑ "Case filed against Punjabi singer Mankirt Aulakh". The Times of India. 10 August 2022. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
- ↑ "FIR against Sidhu Moose Wala, Mankirt Aulakh for promoting gun culture". News18. 5 March 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
- ↑ "Punjabi singer Mankirt Aulakh flies to Dubai after NIA clearance". The Indian Express. 10 September 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
- ↑ "Mankirt Aulakh gets a clean chit in Moose Wala case". Economic Times. 25 June 2022. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
- ↑ "Man who issued death threat to Mankirt Aulakh arrested at Delhi airport". True Scoop. 20 July 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
- ↑ "Punjabi singer Mankirt Aulakh gets fresh death threat". The Times of India. 12 August 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
- ↑ "CM Bhagwant Mann thanks Mankirt Aulakh for flood relief efforts". India Today. 7 September 2025. Retrieved 18 September 2025.