Miss Pooja
Gurinder Kaur Kainth (born 4 December 1980), popularly known by her stage name Miss Pooja is an Indian singer and actress who primarily sings Punjabi songs in Bhangra, Pop and Folk genres.
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.jpg.webp) Miss Pooja performing in August 2009 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Gurinder Kaur Kainth |
| Born | 4 December 1980[1] Rajpura, Punjab, India |
| Genres | Bhangra, Pop, Folk Religious, Hip Hop, Dance |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actress |
| Years active | 2000–present |
Personal life
Miss Pooja was born to Inderpal Kainth and Saroj Devi in Rajpura, Punjab.
She did B.A in Vocal and Instrumental Skills from Punjabi University, Patiala. She also completed her M.A. in music from PGGCG Chandigarh[2] and then B.Ed. in Music. Pooja also worked as a music teacher in Patel Public School, Rajpura.
Miss Pooja also joined BJP and was projected for the Hoshiarpur Lok Sabha reserved constituency.[3] It was claimed in political reports that she was made a candidate of BJP from Hoshiarpur constituency to woo the Dalit community to which she belonged, as the constituency was reserved for the schedule castes. But, on her part, she denied such claims in her briefings to news channels.[4]
Career
She started her professional career in 2006, with the release of a duet song, Jaan Ton Piyari. She also judges the Punjabi singing reality show Voice of Punjab.
In 2002, Miss Pooja debuted with her first duet song "Jaan Ton Piyari". In 2005, her debut solo album was "Romantic Jatt" and the music video of her song "Do Nain" from that album was shot in Toronto, Canada. In 2010, her first two films were "Panjaban" and "Channa Sachi Muchi". In 2012, the music video of her song "Shona Shona" from her third solo album "Jattitude" was shot in Hong Kong and she also made a debut in the Bollywood Industry with the song "Second Hand Jawani" from the film "Cocktail". In 2013, her third film was "Pooja Kiven Aa" and the fourth film was "Ishq Garaari".
Discography
| Year | Singles/Albums | Record Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Viah | Raka Music |
| 2021 | Dj vajda | T-Series |
| 2020 | Care Ni Karda | T-Series |
| 2019 | Mehndi | T-Series |
| 2018 | The Miss Pooja Project: Volume 4 | ParasiteDARK |
| 2018 | Butterfly | T-Series |
| 2018 | Parde Mein Rehne Do | Saregama |
| 2017 | Jeeeju | Speed Records |
| 2017 | Baari Baari Barsi | Speed Records |
| 2017 | Sohnea | Speed Records |
| 2017 | Pasand | Saga Music |
| 2016 | Hoor | Tahliwood Records |
| 2016 | Dimaag Khraab | Tahliwood Records |
| 2015 | Date on Ford | Tahliwood Records |
| 2015 | Paani | Tahliwood Records |
| 2014 | Painkiller[5] | Speed Records |
| 2013 | Main Nange Pairi Nachi | T-Series |
| 2013 | The Miss Pooja Project: Volume 3 | ParasiteDARK |
| 2013 | Bathinda Beats | Amar Studio |
| 2012 | Jattitude | Speed Records, Moviebox Records |
| 2011 | Jugni (Miss Pooja: Live in Concert 2) | Speed Records |
| 2011 | Breathless | Moviebox Records |
| 2011 | The Miss Pooja Project: Volume 2 | ParasiteDARK |
| 2010 | The Miss Pooja Project: Volume 1 | ParasiteDARK |
| 2009 | Romantic Jatt | Speed Records, Planet Recordz, Moviebox Records |
| 2008 | Miss Pooja: Live in Concert | Speed Records |
| 2007 | Queen of Duets | Lucky Star |
| 2006 | Jaan Ton Piyari | Simran Music Industries |
Duo collaboration
| Year | Info |
|---|---|
| 2013 | "Surprise" with Deep Mahala & Preet Lali "Go Crazy" with Punjabi By Nature Choice with Manjit Rupowalia |
| 2012 | "Jugni Chandigarh Di" with Deep Mahala Aetbaar with Dark MC Jatt Tinka with APS Tinka Gill Gabroo with Apache Indian |
| 2011 | "Pajero" with Veer Sukhwant Pind Wal Gera with K. Kashmir "Jeep" with Harry Mirza "Dafa Hoja" with Foji "Ruttan" with Bai Amarjit |
| 2009 | "Kothe te Speaker" with Mintu Dhuri "Mitran Di Vaari" with Pulla Labhna "Prince N Pooja" with Roshan Prince "Oh Kudi" with Juglee J "Saadgi" with Rai Jujhar "Doriya" with Kuldeep Rasila "Wrong Number" with Gurvinder Brar "Homegrown" with Punjabi by Nature "Pub Te Club" with Preet Brar |
| 2008 | "Poodna Returns" with Deep Mahala "Jhona 3" with Shinda Shonki |
| 2007 | "Hero" with Bai Amarjit "Patrol 2" with Preet Brar "Jhona 2" with Shinda Shonki Baazi with Manjit Rupowalia Chah Da Cup 2 with Babu Chandigarhia |
| 2006 | "Ek Tere Karke" with Preet Brar "Safari" with Kuldeep Rasila "Tere Jaan Banke" with Darshan Khella "Pind da Shingar" with Shinda Shonki |
Filmography
| Year | Film Name | Label | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Housefull 3 | T-Series | "Malamaal" (playback singer) |
| 2015 | Dilliwali Zaalim Girlfriend | T-Series | "Tipsy Hogai" (playback singer) |
| 2013 | Best of Luck | Speed Records | Special Appearance |
| 2013 | Ishq Garaari | Cosmic Studios | Actress |
| 2013 | Heer and Hero | Shemaroo | "Lakk Tunoo" (playback singer) |
| 2013 | Pooja Kiven AA | Saga Hits | Actress |
| 2012 | Cocktail | T-Series | "Second Hand Jawani" (playback singer) |
| 2012 | Kabaddi Once Again | T-Series | "Galvakri" (playback singer) |
| 2010 | Channa Sachi Muchi | T-Series | Actress |
| 2010 | Panjabian: Love Rules Hearts | Eros | Actress |
Awards and nominations
- In 2009 she won "Best International Act" at the UK Asian Music Awards.[6]
- In 2010 she won "Best International Album" at the UK Asian Music Awards for Romantic Jatt.[7]
- In 2010 she worn "Best Female Act" at the Brit Asia TV Music Awards.[8]
- In 2011 she was nominated for "Shri Tanveer Singh Dhami ji International Act" and "Best International Album" (for Panjaban) at the UK Asian Music Awards.[9] and ended up winning Best International Act.[10]
- In 2011 she won PTC Punjabi Film Award Best Duet Female Film for Punjaban.
- SHE HAS BEEN AWARDED WITH GLOBAL ICONIC AWARD AT DELHI, INDIA.
- She was honoured with three certificates by International Book of Records for maximum music videos performances (850), for maximum songs sung (4,500) and maximum music albums released (300).[11][12]
See also
References
- "⚰️ Top 912 Best Porn Streaming Services to Watch Latest XXX HD".
- Nijher, Jaspreet (14 July 2020). "Miss Pooja says Punjabi industry needs more girls". The Times of India. Retrieved 9 September 2020.
- "Punjabi singer Miss Pooja joins BJP". Hindustan Times. 16 December 2013. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
- "Modi is an Indian idol". Times of India. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- "Miss Pooja return with PainKiller". The Times of India. 13 January 2017.
- Sehmbi, Jas (5 March 2009). "UK Asian Music Awards 2009 Winners". DESIblitz. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- "UK AMA 2010 – Winners". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
- Sembhi, Jas. "Brit Asia TV Music Awards Winners". DESIblitz. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- "Jay Sean, Mumzy Stranger and Miss Pooja Nominated at the 2011 UK AMAs". desihits.com. Retrieved 13 March 2011.
- Jas Sembhi (10 March 2011). "2011 UK Asian Music Awards Winners". desiblitz.com. Retrieved 13 March 2011.
- India, Tribune (3 July 2020). "Record-maker, literally". The Tribune. Retrieved 9 September 2020.
- Pooja, Miss (2 March 2020). "Hattrick of World Records". International Book of Records. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
