Primarily an actor and a playback singer, Pawan Singh is also a popular politician, stage performer and music composer hailing from Bihar. Also called Powerstar by his fans, he has won two International Bhojpuri Awards and came into the limelight after lending his voice for the song ‘Lollypop Lagelu.’ However, he frequently remains surrounded by controversies.
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Early Life
During his childhood, he moved to Kolkata, where he completed his primary education. Later, he returned to Arrah and finished his schooling at HNK (+2) School. He went on to earn his degree from Maharaja College in Arrah.
Pawan Singh is also said to have learnt singing from the talented singer, lyricist and composer, Himanshu Raj, and started his career in music by playing harmonium on stage shows and concerts and working behind the scenes. Accordingly, he has sung many Bhojpuri pop songs and rose to fame through ‘Lollipop Lagelu’ in 2008.
Career in the Bhojpuri Industry
The Powerstar has appeared in 90+ movies, which contribute to the long Pawan Singh movies list. Besides that, he has also appeared in web series and sung for film and non-film songs in Bhojpuri and Hindi, contributing to the list of Pawan Singh songs.
Here’s the list of debuts made by Pawan Singh:
| Year | Category | Name | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1997 |
Bhojpuri album |
Odhaniya Wali |
Music director, cast and singer |
|
2007 |
Bhojpuri movie |
Rangilee Chunariya Tohre Naam |
Raja |
|
2020 |
Hindi video song |
Kamariya Hila Rahi Hai |
Singer |
|
2022 |
Bhojpuri web series |
Prapanch |
Upendra Tiwari |
|
2024 |
Hindi film song |
Aayi Nai (Stree 2) |
Singer |
Political Career
In 2014, Pawan Singh was formally inducted into the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by General Secretary Arun Singh, who welcomed him with a saffron stole in the presence of the two key political personalities, Bhupendra Yadav and Nityanand Rai.
Initially, he was announced as the BJP candidate for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from Asansol. However, he declined the nomination citing personal reasons. Subsequently, he chose to contest the election as an Independent candidate from the Karakat Lok Sabha constituency.
Personal Life
Pawan Singh was born into a Hindu Rajput family in Jokahri village, located near Arrah in Bihar. His father is Rama Shankar Singh, and his mother is Pratima Singh. He has two older brothers and a sister named Mala Singh.
Pawan Singh’s paternal uncle, Ajit Singh, who is also a Bhojpuri singer, began mentoring him in music after recognising his passion for singing. His cousins, Rithik Singh and Satish Singh, have also pursued careers as Bhojpuri singers.
Pawan Singh married his first wife, Neelam Singh, in a private ceremony attended by his close ones and some personalities from the Bhojpuri industry on 1 December 2014. She died by taking her own life on 8 March 2015 at their home in Andheri, Mumbai. Later, Pawan Singh wife Jyoti Singh, a fashion designer, became his companion through a court marriage on 5 March 2018.
The couple also held a traditional Hindu wedding the next day at a hotel in Chitbaragaon, Ballia. This couple now has a son together. However, they filed for a divorce in 2022, but it was not finalised as Pawan Singh reportedly did not want to proceed with it.
Pawan Singh’s Controversies
In October 2022, Jyoti Singh, wife of Pawan Singh, lodged a complaint at the Ballia police station. She accused him of subjecting her to mental harassment, pressuring her to undergo an abortion and allegedly driving her toward thoughts of self-harm and this contributed to the Pawan Singh controversy list.
In January 2023, Bhojpuri actress Yamini Singh reportedly accused Pawan Singh of inappropriate behaviour on a film set and used the word ‘compromise.’ However, Yamini later clarified the situation through an Instagram post, stating that her comments were misunderstood and misrepresented, and this led to the Pawan Singh controversy.
Yamini Singh explained that her remarks referred to the crew of the Bhojpuri film Boss, not Pawan Singh. She clarified that the term ‘compromise’ was a significant word that would never be used by her for anyone, as its meaning was well understood by her. It was further mentioned that the issue had been exaggerated by others and blown out of proportion due to a minor misunderstanding. Respect for all her co-stars and dedication to her work were expressed by her.
In September 2024, a female YouTuber claimed that Pawan Singh’s supporters had threatened to take her life. As a result, a case was registered at the Kadamkuan police station in Patna against him.
In 2024, Akshara Singh accused Pawan Singh of mental dominance during her alleged relationship with him. She accepted to be madly in love with him and tolerated his dominance, considering it her duty. However, they reportedly had a breakup, which put Akshara Singh into depression, which again made headlines and contributed to the Pawan Singh controversy list.
Conclusion
Pawan Singh’s journey from a small village in Bihar to becoming a prominent figure in the Bhojpuri entertainment industry is an example of dedication, talent and openness to opportunities. Though there have been challenges and controversies, the Powerstar has managed to captivate the hearts of numerous fans and has achieved significant success in various fields. Thus, discipline and nurturing positive public engagement can help him reach even greater heights
Pawan Singh
Birth Date:
5 January 1986
Birth Place:
India
Nationality:
Indian
Occupation:
Actor, Singer and Politician
Height:
5'9" (175 cm)
Acitive Years
2007 - 2024 (acting)
1997 - present (singing)
1997 - present (singing)
Hometown:
Arrah, Bihar
Political Party:
BJP (2014 - 2024)
Net Worth:
$1.87 million (approx)
