Pawan Singh (born 5 January 1986) is an Indian playback singer, actor, composer and politician associated primarily with the Bhojpuri film industry. He began his music career in the 1990s before making his acting debut in Rangli Chunariya Tohre Naam (2007).He gained wider recognition following the release of the song "Lollipop Lagelu" in 2008.
In addition to his work in Bhojpuri cinema, Singh has recorded songs for Hindi and other Indian-language productions. He entered electoral politics in 2024, when he contested the 2024 Indian general election as an independent candidate from the Karakat Lok Sabha constituency after withdrawing as the Bharatiya Janata Party's nominee for the Asansol Lok Sabha constituency.
Early life and education Pawan Singh was born in Arrah, Bihar, India, in 1986. He attended primary school in Kolkata before returning to Arrah, where he completed his intermediate education at H.N.K. High School. He graduated from Maharaja College, Arrah.
Career Singh's first album was Odhaniya Wali, released in 2000.. He made his acting debut in the 2006 film Rangli Chunariya Tohre Naam. In 2008, Singh released the album Lollipop Lageli, which included the song "Lollipop Lagelu." The same year, he released another album, Don't Touch My Body, featuring the song "Saniya Mirza Cut Nathuniya."
He made his acting debut in the 2006 film Rangli Chunariya Tohre Naam. In 2020, he made his Bollywood debut with the song "Kamariya Hila Rahi Hai" featuring American dancer and actress Lauren Gottlieb. His second Bollywood single was "Babuni Tere Rang Me", a Holi song featuring Tridha Choudhury, followed by "Current" featuring Payal Dev. In 2021, he recorded a Chhath song with Sonu Nigam and released Bhojpuri cover versions of popular Bollywood songs like "Lut Gaye (Bhojpuri)" and "Barish Ban Jana". He later released a remake of the Hindi song "Tumsa Koi Pyara" from the film Khuddar (1994) in Bhojpuri. His next Bhojpuri single, "Zindagi", was a collaboration with Haryanvi singer Renuka Panwar.
He also sang in several Hindi films including Stree 2 and Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video. Singh was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer for his rendition of "Aayi Nai" and won the TOIFA 2025 Song of the Year award. Pawan Singh is set to feature in the upcoming film Dacoit: A Love Story. The film's most anticipated track, "Touch Buddy" (known as "Chicchubuddi" in Telugu), is a collaboration with Jonita Gandhi, featuring music by Bheems Ceciroleo. He received the Best Male Singer Award at the International Bhojpuri Film Awards in 2016.
In Bhojpuri cinema, Singh has appeared 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, and Har Har Gange (2023). Singh has so far worked in more than 250 films in the Bhojpuri film industry.
Political career
Pawan Singh entered politics ahead of the 2024 Indian general election, where he was chosen as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate for the Asansol Lok Sabha constituency in West Bengal. Within days of the announcement, he withdrew his candidacy, citing personal reasons.
In May 2024, he was subsequently 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 failing to comply with party discipline.
His campaign in Karakat included public rallies with musical performances. His candidacy received mixed responses. Supporters described him as representing the youth and the Bhojpuri-speaking population, while critics expressed concerns about his lack of political experience and the potential for vote splitting. He did not win the election, but commentators noted that the campaign raised his political profile in Bihar.
On 1 October 2025, Singh rejoined the BJP in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP president J. P. Nadda, BJP Bihar in-charge Vinod Tawde and Upendra Kushwaha.
In June 2026, Singh was nominated by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as a candidate for the Bihar Legislative Council elections.
Personal life Pawan Singh married Neelam Singh in 2014; she died by suicide in March 2015.
In 2019, actress Akshara Singh filed a first information report (FIR) against Pawan Singh. According to the complaint, she alleged threats and inappropriate social media posts following their separation.
In March 2018, he married Jyoti Singh, a resident of Ballia, Uttar Pradesh. In October 2021, Jyoti 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 demanded financial compensation and a residence, while Pawan offered a smaller settlement.
In September 2025, Singh faced legal issues in Varanasi after a complaint was filed alleging that he had cheated a hotelier out of ₹15.7 million 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.
On Pawan Singh's 40th birthday, a video surfaced allegedly showing the Bhojpuri star appearing to be intoxicated and making controversial remarks. The video, which quickly went viral, sparked widespread criticism and drew attention from his fans and critics alike. He has yet to publicly comment on the incident.
Filmography
Bhojpuri films Year Title Role Notes 2004 Rangilee Chunariya Tohre Naam2008 Bhojpuriya Daroga Pratigya2009 Saiya ke Sath Madaiya Mai Jogiji Dhire Dhire Tu Jaan Hau Hamaar Umariya Kaili Tohre Naam Pyar Bina Chain Kaha Odhaniya Kamal Kare2010 Pawan Purwaiya Daraar Devra Bada Satawela2011 Ladai La Akhiya Ye Launde Raja Doli Chadhake Dulhin Sasural Chali Rangbaj Daroga Kanoon Hamara Muththi Me Bhagjogani Chorwa Banal Damad Dewar Bhabhi Hamara Mati Mai Dum Ba Gundai Raj2012 Sindur Dan Jab Kehu Dil Me Sama Jala Saugandh Ganga Maiya Ke Rangbaz Raja Jung Bhaiya Ke Sali Odhaniya Wali Ek Duje Ke Liye2013 Banaras Wali Ziddi Aashiq Bajrang Truck Driver Katta Tanal Duppta Par Dakait Desh Pradesh Khoon Pashina Lawarish Veer Balwan Andhi Tufaan Ek Aur Kuruksheta2014 Karele Kamal Dharti ke Lal Saiyaji Dilwa Mangale Yodhaa Pratigya 2 Baazigar Pyar Mohabbat Zindabad Insaaf Lebu Ka Jaan Thok Deb2015 Nahale Pe Dahala Bin Bajaye Sapera Karz Virasat Ke Band Baja Leke Aaja Pawan Raja Lagi Chhute Na Rama Sangram Gangaputra Hukumat Suhaag Baaj Gail Danka Mukabala Khoon Ka Ilzaam2016 Bhojpuriya Raja Gadar Tridev Ziddi2017 Sarkar Raj SatyaSatya Tere Jaisa Yaar Kahan Tabadala Dhadkan Challenge Yodhaa Arjun Pandit2018 Saiya Super Star Wanted Maa Tujhe Salaam Balmua Tohre Khatir Loha Pahalwan RajaRaja2019 Crack FighterSuper Singh/Shankar Singh Maine Unko Sajan Chun LiyaVijau Jai Hind Sher Singh2021 Ghatak BossVishwa Hum Hai Raahi Pyar ke2022 Mera Bharat Mahaan Pyari Chandani Kaise Ho Jala Pyar Dharma 2023 Har Har GangeGangu2025 Sooryavansham PowerstarPowerstar
Other language films YearTitleLanguageNotesRef.2024Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala VideoHindiCameo appearance in the song in the song "Chumma" 2026 Dacoit: A Love Story TeluguHindi Bilingual film.Cameo appearance in the song "Touch Buddy" (Hindi) / "Chicchubuddi" (Telugu) Hindi
Television YearShow Role Notes Ref2017Entertainment Ki RaatSpecial Guest With Ravi Kishan, Guru Randhawa and Sargun Mehta2019The Kapil Sharma ShowSpecial AppearanceWith Dinesh Lal Yadav "Nirahua", Kajal Raghwani, Amrapali Dubey and Nidhi Jha2025 Guest Appearance Walked out for Bihar Assembly Elections and Navratri SongI-PopstarGuest Appearance Pawan Singh had gone as a super judge.Laughter Chefs Session 03Celebrity GuestBigg Boss 19Celebrity GuestPawan Singh went to the Grand Finale as a celebrity guest.2026Great Indian Kapil Sharma ShowWith Manoj Tiwari and Dinesh Lal Yadav "Nirahua"Talk show on NetflixBhojpuri BawaalHimselfColors TV/ Jio Hostar
Web series YearTitleRoleNotesRef. 2021 Prapanch Upendra
Discography
Awards Year Award Category Work Result Ref.2016International Bhojpuri Film AwardsBest Male SingerDadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation AwardSpecial Award2017International Bhojpuri Film AwardsBest ActorInternational Bhojpuri Film AwardsBest Male Singer2018International Bhojpuri Film AwardsMost Popular Actor2019International Bhojpuri Film AwardsBest ActorMaa Tujhe SalaamInternational Bhojpuri Film AwardsBest Playback Singer (Male)Bhagwan Badi Fursat Se (from Maa Tujhe Salaam)202570th Filmfare AwardsBest Playback Singer (Male)Aayi Nai (from Stree 2)TOIFA 2025Song of the YearAayi Nai (from Stree 2)2026Zee Bhojpuri AwardsBest Playback Singer (Male)
See also List of songs recorded by Pawan Singh
References
External links
Pawan Singh at Spotify
Pawan Singh at Gaana