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| Born | 5 January 1986 | |||||||||
| Other names | Power Star | |||||||||
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| Years active | 1997–present | |||||||||
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| Years active | 2009 –present | |||||||||
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Pawan Singh (also referred to as PowerStar) is an Indian politician, playback singer, actor, music composer, and stage performer primarily associated with the Bhojpuri film industry and also active in segments of the Hindi film industry.
Singh began his professional career in music by working as an accompanist, notably performing on the harmonium during live musical performances, before establishing himself as a playback vocalist. He contributed his voice to the Hindi film industry with the track "Aayi Nai" from Stree 2, sung in collaboration with Arijit Singh, and "Chumma" from Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video. For his rendition of "Aayi Nai" in Stree 2, Singh was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer.[2]
Within Bhojpuri cinema, Singh has been recognized for his performances in films such as Pratigya (2008), Bajrang, Satya (2017), Crack Fighter (2019), Raja (2019), Sher Singh (2019), Maa Tujhe Salaam (2018), Jai Hind, Maine Unko Sajan Chun Liya, Tabadala, Dhadkan, Powerstar, Mera Bharat Mahaan (2022), Pawan Raja, Sarkar Raj, Har Har Gange (2023), and numerous other productions including Sooryavansham, Wanted, Hamar Swabhiman, Challenge, Gadar, Boss, Truck Driver, Pawan Putra, Bhojpuriya Raja, and Bajarangi.[3]
Early life and education
[edit]Pawan Singh was born on 5 January 1986 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, into a Hindu Rajput family.[citation needed] Singh attended primary school in Kolkata before returning to Arrah, where he completed his intermediate education at H.N.K. High School. He later graduated from Maharaja College, Arrah.[4]
Music career
[edit]Singh's first album was Odhaniya Wali, which was released in 1997.[citation needed] In 2004, he made his acting debut with the film Rangli Chunariya Tohre Naam. He played his first lead role in the 2007 film Rangli Chunariya Tohre Naam. In 2008, Singh released the album Lollipop Lageli whose song "Lollipop Lagelu" gave him fame in the industry. The same year, Singh released another album Don't Touch My Body, with the song "Saniya Mirza Cut Nathuniya".[5]
In 2020, he made his Bollywood debut with the song "Kamariya Hila Rahi Hai" featuring American dancer and actress Lauren Gottlieb.[6] His second Bollywood single was "Babuni Tere Rang Me", a holi song featuring Tridha Choudhury which was followed by "Current" featuring Payal Dev. In 2021, he sang a Chhath song with Sonu Nigam and also released a Bhojpuri cover version of some popular Bollywood songs like "Lut Gaye (Bhojpuri)", originally sung by Jubin Nautiyal and "Barish Ban Jana". After Bhojpuri cover versions, he remade the famous Hindi song "Tumsa Koi Pyara" from the film Raja Babu (1994) in Bhojpuri.[7] His next Bhojpuri single "Zindagi" was in collaboration with Haryanvi singer Renuka Panwar.
Personal life
[edit]In September 2025, Singh faced legal issues in Varanasi, where a complaint alleged that he had cheated a hotelier of ₹1.57 crore in connection with investments in the 2018 Bhojpuri film Boss. The court directed the police to register a case under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code.[8]
In 2019, actress Akshara Singh filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Singh, alleging threats and posting vulgar content on social media after their breakup.[9]
Singh married Neelam Singh in 2014; she died by suicide in March 2015.[10]
In March 2018, he married Jyoti Singh, a resident of Ballia, Uttar Pradesh. In October 2021, Jyoti Singh filed for divorce, alleging domestic abuse and marital disputes. She also claimed that he forced her to undergo abortions after their marriage.
The divorce case included disputes over alimony and property settlement, with reports suggesting Jyoti Singh demanded financial compensation and a residence, while Pawan Singh offered a smaller settlement.[11][12][13][14][15]
Television
[edit]| Year | Show | Role | Ref |
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| 2025 | Bigg Boss 19 | Guest appearance | [16] |
| Rise and Fall | Contestant | Walked out for Bihar Assembly Elections and Navratri Song |
Filmography
[edit]Pawan Singh has acted in more than 150 Bhojpuri films as both a lead and supporting actor
Films
[edit]| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 2007 | Rangilee Chunariya Tohre Naam |
| 2008 | Bhojpuriya Daroga |
| 2008 | Pratigya |
| 2009 | Saiya ke Sath Madaiya Mai |
| 2009 | Jogiji Dhire Dhire |
| 2009 | Tu Jaan Hau Hamaar |
| 2009 | Umariya Kaili Tohre Naam |
| 2009 | Pyar Bina Chain Kaha |
| 2009 | Odhaniya Kamal Kare |
| 2010 | Pawan Purwaiya |
| 2010 | Daraar |
| 2011 | Ladai La Akhiya Ye Launde Raja |
| 2011 | Doli Chadhake Dulhin Sasural Chali |
| 2010 | Devra Bada Satawela |
| 2011 | Rangbaj Daroga |
| 2011 | Kanoon Hamara Muththi Me |
| 2011 | Bhagjogani |
| 2011 | Chorwa Banal Damad |
| 2011 | Dewar Bhabhi |
| 2011 | Hamara Mati Mai Dum Ba |
| 2011 | Gundai Raj |
| 2012 | Sindur Dan |
| 2012 | Jab Kehu Dil Me Sama Jala |
| 2012 | Saugandh Ganga Maiya Ke |
| 2012 | Rangbaz Raja |
| 2012 | Jung |
| 2012 | Bhaiya Ke Sali Odhaniya Wali |
| 2012 | Ek Duje Ke Liye |
| 2013 | Banaras Wali |
| 2013 | Ziddi Aashiq |
| 2013 | Bajrang |
| 2013 | Truck Driver |
| 2013 | Katta Tanal Duppta Par |
| 2013 | Dakait |
| 2013 | Desh Pradesh |
| 2013 | Khoon Pashina |
| 2013 | Lawarish |
| 2013 | Veer Balwan |
| 2013 | Andhi Tufaan |
| 2013 | Ek Aur Kuruksheta |
| 2014 | Karele Kamal Dharti ke Lal |
| 2014 | Saiyaji Dilwa Mangale |
| 2014 | Yodhaa |
| 2014 | Pratigya 2 |
| 2014 | Baazigar |
| 2014 | Pyar Mohabbat Zindabad |
| 2014 | Insaaf |
| 2014 | Lebu Ka Jaan |
| 2014 | Thok Deb |
| 2015 | Nahale Pe Dahala |
| 2015 | Bin Bajaye Sapera |
| 2015 | Karz Virasat Ke |
| 2015 | Band Baja Leke Aaja Pawan Raja |
| 2015 | Lagi Chhute Na Rama |
| 2015 | Sangram |
| 2015 | Gangaputra |
| 2015 | Hukumat |
| 2015 | Suhaag |
| 2015 | Baaj Gail Danka |
| 2015 | Mukabala |
| 2015 | Khoon Ka Ilzaam |
| 2016 | Bhojpuriya Raja |
| 2016 | Gadar |
| 2016 | Tridev |
| 2016 | Ziddi |
| 2017 | Sarkar Raj |
| 2017 | Satya |
| 2017 | Tere Jaisa Yaar Kahan |
| 2017 | Tabadala |
| 2017 | Dhadkan |
| 2017 | Challenge |
| 2017 | Yodhaa Arjun Pandit |
| 2018 | Saiya Super Star |
| 2018 | Wanted |
| 2018 | Maa Tujhe Salaam |
| 2018 | Balmua Tohre Khatir |
| 2018 | Loha Pahalwan |
| 2018 | Raja |
| 2019 | Crack Fighter |
| 2019 | Maine Unko Sajan Chun Liya |
| 2019 | Jai Hind |
| 2019 | Sher Singh |
| 2021 | Ghatak |
| 2021 | Boss |
| 2021 | Hum Hai Raahi Pyar ke |
| 2022 | Mera Bharat Mahaan |
| 2022 | Pyari Chandani |
| 2022 | Kaise Ho Jala Pyar |
| 2022 | Dharma |
| 2023 | Har Har Gange |
| 2024 | Jio Meri Jaan |
| 2025 | Power Star |
Discography
[edit]Non-film Bhojpuri songs
[edit]| Year | Album/Single | Song | Music | Lyrics | Notes |
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| 1997 | Odhaniya Wali | "Odhaniya Wali" | |||
| 2008 | Lollipop Lageli | "Lollipo Lagelu" | |||
| Dont Touch My Body | "Saniya Mirza Cut Nathuniya" | ||||
| 2019 | Hamar Wala Dance | "Hamar Wala Dance" | Vinay Vinayak | Anupam Pandey | |
| 2021 | Barish Ban Jana
(Bhojpuri) |
"Barish Ban Jana" | Payal Dev | Kunal Verma | |
| Lut Gaye
(Bhojpuri) |
"Lut Gaye" | Tanishk Bagchi | Chhotu Yadav | ||
| Pudina
(Bhojpuri) Jai Chhathi Maiya |
"Pudina A Haseena"
"Chala Bhauji Hali Hali" |
Priyanshu Singh
Chhote Baba Bashi |
Arun Bihari | ||
| Tumsa Koi Pyara | "Tumsa Koi Pyara" | Priyanshu Singh | Raushan Singh Vishwas | ||
| Jindagi | "Jindagi" | Vinay Vinayak | Pinku Baba | ||
| 2022 | Jindagi 2.O | "Jindagi 2.O" | Priyanshu Singh | Renuka | |
| Lal Ghagra | "Lal Ghagra" | Subham Raj | Vijay Chauhan | ||
| Hari Hari Odhani | "Hari Hari Odhani" | Priyanshu Singh | Ashutosh Singh | ||
| Kamariya Patre | "Kamariya Patre Patre" | Priyanshu Singh | Raushan Singh Vishwas | ||
| Saree se Tadi | "Saree Se Tadi" | Arya Sharma | Vijay Chauhan | ||
| 2024 | Teri Laal Chunariya | "Teri Laal Chunariya" | Javed Mohsin | Rashmi Virag | |
| Pasrat Pyaar | "Pasrat Pyaar" | Rajnish Mishra | Santosh Utpati | ||
| Sitlahari | "Sitlahari" | ||||
| 2025 | Salwarwa Lale Lal | "Salwarwa Lale Lal" | Priyanshu Singh | Raushan Singh | |
| Lahangwa Rangab | "Lahangwa Rangab" | Priyanshu Singh | Ashutosh Tiwari | ||
| Kala Odhani | "Kala Odhani" | Priyanshu Singh | Prince Priyadarshi | [17] |
Hindi
[edit]| Year | Album/Single | Song | Music | Lyrics | Co-singer(s) | Notes |
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| 2020 | Kamariya Hila Rahi Hai | "Kamariya Hila Rahi Hai" | Payal Dev | Mohsin Shaikh & Payal Dev | Payal Dev | |
| 2021 | Babuni Tere Rang Me | "Babuni Tere Rang Me" | Salim–Sulaiman | Dr. Sagar | Sharvi Yadav | |
| Current | "Current" | Payal Dev | Mohsin Shaikh & Payal Dev | Mohsin Shaikh & Payal Dev | ||
| 2022 | Yaad Aati Nahi | "Yaad Aati Nahi" | Salim–Sulaiman | Shradha Pandit | ||
| 2023 | Tumhare Siva | "Tumhare Siva" | Nikhil–Vinay & Chhote Baba (Basahi) | Faaiz Anwar & Sameer Anjaan | Khusboo Jain | Remake of Tumhare Siva (Film Tum Bin) |
| 2024 | Teri Laal Chunariya | "Teri Laal Chunariya" | Javed-Mohsin | Rashmi Virag | Jyotica Tangri | |
| 2025 | Pyaar Mein Hain Hum | "Pyaar Mein Hain Hum" | Aditya Dev & Payal Dev | Kunaal Vermaa | Payal Dev |
Hindi film songs
[edit]| Year | Film | Song | Composer | Lyricist(s) | Co-artist(s) |
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| 2024 | Stree 2 | "Aayi Nai" | Pawan Singh & Sachin-Jigar | Amitabh Bhattacharya | Divya Kumar, Simran Choudhary |
| 2024 | Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video | "Chumma" | Sachin-Jigar | Vayu | Pawan Singh & Rupali Jagga & Rupesh Mishra & Mansa |
Political career
[edit]Pawan Singh formally entered politics ahead of the 2024 Indian general election. He was announced as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate for the Asansol Lok Sabha constituency in West Bengal. His nomination drew mixed reactions, with some welcoming his popularity as a Bhojpuri film star, while others criticized the decision, citing his controversial public image. Within days of the announcement, Singh withdrew his candidature, stating that he took the decision due to "personal reasons."
In 2025, Singh again turned towards electoral politics, this time from his home state of Bihar. He declared himself an independent candidate from the Karakat Lok Sabha constituency, where the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) had already fielded its own candidate. His move was seen as a direct challenge to the alliance, leading to his expulsion from the BJP.
Singh's campaign in Karakat attracted widespread media coverage due to his star status, large public gatherings, and musical-style rallies. His candidature divided public opinion, while his supporters portrayed him as a voice of the youth and Bhojpuri-speaking population, critics questioned his political experience and alleged that his entry would split votes in the region.
Although Singh gained significant attention during the campaign, he was unable to secure victory in the election. His performance, however, established him as a recognizable political figure in Bihar, and analysts described his foray into politics as the beginning of a possible long-term political journey.[18] [19]
In May 2024, Singh was expelled from the BJP after announcing his candidacy as an independent candidate for the Karakat Lok Sabha constituency in Bihar, opposing the party's official nominee, Upendra Kushwaha. The BJP cited his actions as "anti-party activities" and "indiscipline," stating that his decision harmed the party's image.[20]
References
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- ^ "Pawan Singh and Munnabhai together again". The Times of India. 9 October 2014. Archived from the original on 29 October 2014. Retrieved 27 October 2014.
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- ^ "Sania Mirza की नथ ने Pawan Singh को बनाया ऐसा दीवाना, गा दिया था ऐसा गाना". Zee-Hindi (in Hindi). Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "Lollipop Lagelu singer Pawan Singh to make Hindi debut under Jackky Bhagnani's label". Hindustan Times. 20 February 2020. Archived from the original on 23 June 2020. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
- ^ "Pawan Singh unveils the poster of his upcoming song 'Tumsa Koi Pyaara'". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- ^ "FIR filed against Bhojpuri actor Pawan Singh in Rs 1.57 crore fraud case amidst Anjali Raghav controversy". The Times of India. 3 September 2025. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
- ^ "When Bhojpuri Actress Akshara Singh Revealed Her Broken Relationship With Pawan Singh That Actor Assaulted Her". Amar Ujala. 22 December 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
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- ^ "Wife of Bhojpuri singer Pawan Singh ends life at Andheri". The Times of India. 8 March 2015. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
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