Pammi Bai

Pammi Bai

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Pammi Bai Profile

  • Name:
  • Pammi Bai
  • Born:
  • November 9, 1965
  • Spouse:
  • Harpal Kaur Sidhu

Pammi Bai Biography

Pammi Bai is a Bhangra dancer, singer and song writer from Punjab. One of the notable Punjabi figures specialized in Bhangra, his trademarks include - signature smile, dance steps and vibrant dress. He has done 12 albums and over a hundred of songs till now. Often called Bhangre Da Sher, he is known for promoting the traditional Punjabi folk and preserving it as such. He has always stayed away from westernizing his folk music and performances. He is a recipient of Shromani Award in Punjabi Folk Singing – 2009, given by state government of Punjab.

 

His real name is Parmjit Singh Sidhu. He was born on November 9, 1965 in Jakhepal of Sangrur, Indian Punjab into a family of politicians and freedom fighters. He is married to Harpal Kaur Sidhu and has two children. Like his father, S. Partap Singh Baghi who was once a freedom fighter, he too wanted to become a politician. But during his childhood days he got inclined towards Bhangra. During college days, he regularly performed the folk form and decided to take it as his profession. He started singing with an amateur troupe while doing his Master’s. Later he regularly performed in stage shows.

 

He recorded his first single - Nachdi Jawani in the year 1982. Since then he has performed in over 20 countries until now. He is also involved with theatric shows and mimic shows. His first audio cassette was recorded in the year 1987, alongside late Narinder Biba. He is one among those rare artists who is credited to keeping Punjabi folk tradition alive. Diamond Sohniye, Jugni and Punjabiyan Di Balle Balle are his recent albums. Some of his popular songs are - "Punjabiya Di Balle Balle", "Pagg Patiala Shahi","Jatt Punjabi", "Do Cheeza Jatt Mangda","Aaari haye ve Aari", “Jugni","Mirza" etc.

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Updated: March 06, 2016

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