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Gurdeep Mehndi: Beyond Bollywood's Shadow
11 Oct
Summary
- Gurdeep Mehndi explores softer romantic sounds with his latest song.
- He aims to challenge stereotypes about Punjabi music's high-energy focus.
- Classical music training from his grandfather shaped his foundation.
Gurdeep Mehndi, son of Daler Mehndi and nephew of Mika Singh, is forging his own path in the music industry, encompassing independent music, Bollywood, and live performances. He is a multilingual singer, performing in Punjabi, Hindi, Gujarati, Marwadi, Marathi, and Telugu.
His recent release, "Lauta Do" from Haunted 3D: Echoes Of The Past, signifies a new artistic direction, embracing a softer, romantic sound. Gurdeep revealed that his father was unaware of this venture, adding an element of nervous anticipation to the release, which ultimately garnered praise from both his father and the audience.
Mehndi is dedicated to broadening the perception of Punjabi music, aiming to showcase its rich heritage of Sufi melodies, ghazals, and Tappe. He believes Punjabi singing encompasses melody, spirituality, and a graceful expression of love, challenging the prevailing stereotype of it being solely high-energy and vocally intense.
His musical journey began with classical training from his grandfather, Sardar Ajmer Singh Chandan. Growing up, he also absorbed valuable life and career lessons on discipline, respect, punctuality, and self-focus from his father and uncle, emphasizing the importance of being a good human being first.