Afsana Khan
Afsana Khan is an Indian Punjabi playback singer, actress and songwriter.[1][2] She started her career as a participant in the singing reality show, Voice of Punjab Season 3 in 2012.[3] She is known for her tracks "Titliaan" written by Jaani and "Dhakka" with Sidhu Moose Wala. In 2021, she participated in the reality show Bigg Boss 15.[4]
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| Background information | |
| Born | June 12, 1994[5] |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2019–present |
Career
In 2012, Afsana participated in the singing reality show Voice of Punjab Season 3 and reached the top 5 of the show. In 2017, Khan appeared in the singing reality show Rising Star Season 1 as a contestant where she finished in Top 7. During an interview, Afsana shared that she didn't know any Bollywood song when she appeared for the auditions of the show. She prepared the song "Jag Suna Suna Lage" on the auditions venue itself and got selected for the show. Afterwards she started singing in the Punjabi music industry with various labels.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Voice of Punjab 3 | Contestant | Top 5 |
| 2017 | Rising Star 1 | Top 7 | |
| 2021 | Bigg Boss 15 | Ejected Day 40 |
Selected discography
Singles
| Title | Year | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Bazaar | 2020 | Speed Records |
| Pair | Beat Muzik | |
| Titliaan | Desi Melodies | |
| Kamaal Karte Ho | HSR Entertainment | |
| Kadar (with Mani Sandhu) | ||
| 855 (with R Nait) | ||
| Waffa (with Rana Jethuwal) | ||
| Banglow (with Avvy Sra) | ||
| Soch (with Avvy Verma) | ||
| Kisaan Anthem | ||
| Balam Ka System (with Fazilpuria) | 2021 | |
| Srinagar Waliye (with Jaggi Amargarh) | ||
| Koi Hor (with Dilnoor) | ||
| Zakham | Planet Recordz | |
| Jodaa | VYRL Originals | |
| Dhokebaaz | 2022 | VYRL Originals |
Selected songs
- Lala Lori
- Jaani Ve Jaani
- Dhakka
- Naina De Thekay
- Dila Himmat Kar
- Gutt Utte
- Chandigarh Shehr
- Black Night
- Maarna A Menu
- Nakhre Jatti De
- Tera Pyaar
- Jine Dukh
- Badmashi
- Vailpuna
- Hawa Karda
- Unf*ckwithable ft. Sidhu Moosewala (bonus track from Moosetape)
- Tere Laare
- Na Maar
- Mere Kol
Controversy
When Afsana Khan visited her own school, a government senior secondary school at Badal village in the district and sang some lines of her song Dhakka, the video went viral. A complaint was filed against her to the police since the song seemed to promote gun culture.[6]
References
- "Who Is Afsana Khan? All You Need To Know About Rumoured Bigg Boss 15 Contestant". news.abplive.com. 2021-09-21. Retrieved 2022-04-02.
- "Newlywed singer Afsana Khan gets trolled for applying sindoor as she drops videos from her wedding | Hindi Movie News - Bollywood - Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2022-04-02.
- Cyril, Grace (February 20, 2022). "Afsana Khan shares beautiful wedding pics with Saajz, says our happily ever after begins now". India Today. Retrieved 2022-04-02.
- "Bigg Boss 15 contestant Afsana Khan grooves with Rakhi Sawant at her mehendi, Himanshi Khurana also attends". Hindustan Times. 2022-02-19. Retrieved 2022-04-02.
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- Kamal, Neel (February 4, 2020). "After Sidhu Moosewala, complaint against Punjabi singer Afsana Khan for indecent song". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-12-15.
