Jaswinder Singh Dhami, popularly known as ‘Jaz Dhami’, is a British-Indian playback singer and music producer who is known for his record-breaking tracks like ‘High Heels’ (2012), ‘Zulfa’ (2013), ‘Beparwayian’ (2015), ‘Kurti Mal Mal Di’ (2017), and ‘Bas’ (2022). Jaz Dhami has undoubtedly raised the bar of singing in the Punjabi Music and Bhangra Industry.
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Jaswinder Singh Dhami, known by his stage name ‘Jaz Dhami’ was born on 1 March 1986 (age 37 years; as of 2023) in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. His zodiac sign is Pisces. After completing high school in the UK, he went to the famous Paul McCartney’s The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts to pursue a diploma in Popular music and sound technology for one year. Jaz Dhami later came to India to attain his degree in Shastriya Sangeet (Indian Classical Music) from Chandigarh University. Jaz Dhami returned to the UK again to pursue another degree in music and video production at the London College of Music. Apart from holding university/college degrees, Jaz Dhami has also learnt from various talented classical singers. He moved to the UK when he was 9 years old and later got married to Jaz’s mother. Jaz Dhami’s father was passionate about music and that’s how the love for this craft was instilled in Jaz. Jaz Dhami is settled in the city of Birmingham, England.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 8″
Weight (approx.): 65 kg
Hair Colour: Natural Black
Eye Colour: Dark Brown
Body Measurements (approx.): Chest: 40″, Waist: 32″, Biceps: 18″
Jaz Dhami on a vacation
Family
Parents & Siblings
Jaz Dhami’s parents were of Indian origin. His father, Bikramjit Dhami, was born in the village Sandhra Sodhian, District Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India. He was a famous session musician and lead vocalist of the UK music band ‘Sangam Group’ in the 1980s. Bikramjit Dhami was also a cab driver during the early times in order to make ends meet. However, there is not much information about Jaz’s mother.
Jaz Dhami with his father, Bikramjit Dhami
Jaz Dhami has 2 siblings. An elder brother, Harvey Dhami, is a famous DJ.
Jaz Dhami’s brother Harvey Dhami
Jaz Dhami also has a sister; however, there is not much information about his sister.
Wife & Children
Jaz Dhami got married to his long-term girlfriend, Sukki Kaur Padda, who manages Jaz Dhami and is also a journalist with BBC Asian Network.
Jaz Dhami with his wife Sukki Kaur Padda
Together, Jaz Dhami and Sukki have a daughter, Akari, who was born in 2020.
Jaz Dhami’s wife Sukki Kaur Padda and daughter Akari
Career
Singer
Jaz Dhami started his music career in 2008 when he was encouraged by music producer, Aman Hayer, to sing ‘Tu Hi Sadi Jind Sadi Jaan’ in his album ‘Groundshaker 2’. Jaz Dhami’s debut song was a hit and was loved by millions worldwide. In 2012, Jaz Dhami in collaboration with Yo Yo Honey Singh released the most superhit song of the entire Punjabi Music Industry and created history. The song ‘High Heels’ was a song that actually gave Jaz Dhami an international recognition. This song has nearly 303 million views on YouTube and is still loved worldwide by all age groups.
Jaz Dhami with Yo Yo Honey Singh in his superhit song ‘High Heels’
In 2013, Jaz Dhami released another song, ‘Zulfa,’ which was produced by the famous music producer, Dr. Zeus. The nature of the song was a mix of old-school Bollywood with a touch of modernity. After ‘High Heels,’ ‘Zulfa’ was a huge success and is to date loved all around the world and holds 41 million views on YouTube.
Jaz Dhami with Dr. Zeus in his song ‘Zulfa’
In 2015, Jaz Dhami released the song ‘Beparwaiyan’ which was produced by Steel Banglez, which was very different for Jaz Dhami’s audience. The Indian fusion mixed with a little Jaz was widely appreciated by the listeners. The song was also a huge hit.
Jaz Dhami in his song ‘Beparwaiyan’
Bollywood Singer
In 2016, Jaz Dhami made his Bollywood playback singing debut with his song ‘Humne Pee Rakhi Hai’ in the movie ‘Sanam Re,’ starring Pulkit Samrat and Yami Gautam. Jaz Dhami collaborated with Neha Kakkar and Ikka Singh for this song.
Jaz Dhami in his Bollywood song ‘Humne Pee Rakhi Hai’, from the movie ‘Sanam Re’
In 2016, the reprised version of Jaz Dhami’s superhit song ‘High Heels’ was used as ‘High Heels Te Nache’ in the famous Bollywood movie, ‘Ki & Ka’, starring Kareena Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor. The song was a blockbuster hit again.
Jaz Dhami with Arjun Kapoor in the song ‘High Heels Te Nache’ from the movie ‘Ki & Ka’
Awards
- Jaz Dhami won the award for Best Newcomer at the UK Asian Music Awards in the year 2009.
- Jaz Dhami won the Best Male Act at the Brit Asia TV Music Awards in 2010.
- Jaz Dhami won the Best Desi Act at the UK Asian Music Awards in 2011.
- Jaz Dhami won the Best Song of 2012 at the PTC Awards.
- Jaz Dhami won Best Lyrics 2013 for ‘Meh Punjabi Boli Ah’ at the Brit Asia TV Music Awards.
- Jaz Dhami won the Best Male Act 2013 at the Brit Asia TV Music Awards.
- Jaz Dhami won the Best Song of 2014 for ‘Zulfa’ at the Brit Asia TV Music Awards.
- Jaz Dhami won the Best Bollywood Song of 2016 at the PTC Awards.
Favourites
- Food: English Breakfast and Saag
- Actor(s): Sridevi and Sandra Bullock
- Football Team: Liverpool Football Club
- Song: ‘Nazran Toh Gir Gayi,’ by Sardool Sikander
Facts/Trivia
- Jaz Dhami started singing when he was 9 years old.
- Jaz Dhami cannot live without his parents, music, and food.
- Jaz Dhami loves watching TV and relaxing at home in his leisure time.
- Jaz Dhami wants to go on a date with Beyoncé.
- Jaz Dhami was also a football coach.
- Jaz Dhami was also featured in The Football Association’s ‘Football Needs Campaign’.
- Jaz Dhami’s first recording experience was when he was in the third year of pursuing his degree at London College.
- Jaz Dhami’s first music teacher was famous musician, Ustad Ajit Singh Mutlashi in Birmingham for six years.
- Jaz Dhami moved to India at the age of 16 to learn music.
- Jaz Dhami learnt from the renowned classical singer Professor Hari Dev.
- Jaz Dhami learnt Bollywood singing styles from singer Jayshree Shivram in Mumbai.
- Jaz Dhami lived in Mumbai for 3 years to learn Bollywood singing.
- Jaz Dhami knows how to play piano, harmonium, and tanpura (a plucked drone instrument).
- Jaz Dhami’s backup plan was to become an Indian classical music teacher.
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