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Asa Singh Mastana was born on 22 August, 1927 in Lahore, British Raj, now in Pakistan, is an Asa Singh Mastana was Punjabi musician. Discover Asa Singh Mastana's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 72 years old?

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Occupation Singer
Age 72 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 22 August 1927
Birthday 22 August
Birthplace Lahore, British Raj, now in Pakistan
Date of death 1999
Died Place New Delhi, India
Nationality India

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1926

Asa Singh Mastana (22 August, 1926– 23 May, 1999) was a Punjabi musician and singer best known for lending his voice to the bollywood movie dooj ka chand and singing jugni and Heer-genre of folk songs, which recount the tales of Heer Ranjha by poet Waris Shah.

1940

He became popular in the 1940s, by the mid-1960s, when state-run All India Radio started promoting folk musicians, this made him, along with Surinder Kaur, Pushpa Hans, Madan Bala Sidhu, Prakash Kaur, singers of cult status.

His well-known songs, such as "Balle Ni Panjaab Diye Sher Bachiye", "Doli Charhdeyan Marian Heer Cheekaan" and "Kali Teri Gut", have served as templates for later Punjabi musicians His work also expanded to singing sad songs like "Jadon Meri Arthi Utha Ke Chalan Ge".

He was mostly paired with Surinder Kaur sang along with Pushpa Hans, Madan Bala Sidhu and many more versatile female singers of the time singing many old folk songs of Punjab.

1961

One of the most significant milestones in Mastana's career was in 1961 when he was selected as part of India's first cultural delegation to Afghanistan, under the patronage of Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.

This marked the beginning of his journey as a global ambassador of Punjabi culture.

Mastana's international tours took him to the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, Kuwait, and numerous other countries, where he received invitations from Indian councils and dignitaries.

His performances not only entertained but also educated the world about the rich cultural tapestry of Punjab.

Asa Singh Mastana's contributions to Punjabi music were recognized with numerous awards and accolades.

He received many prestigious awards for his dedication to preserving the folk music of Punjab.

He was honored with an appreciation award by the President of India for his outstanding contributions to Punjabi folk and light music.

1985

In 1985, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India.

Asa was christened "Mastana" by his 8th-grade teacher at Khalsa School after hearing him humming.

At a young age, his voice and innate musical talent quickly gained attention in his local community.

Interestingly, Mastana was a fan of Madam Noor Jahan and K.L. Saigal.

If given a chance, he would often choose to sing the legendary K.L. Saigal's songs.

The turning point in Asa Singh Mastana's life occurred when he started singing on All India Radio, making his voice well-known.

He sung on All India Radio for over 45 years.

In 1985, Mastana received the Padmashri, one of India's highest civilian awards, for his exceptional contributions to music.

This honour marked him as one of the pioneering figures in Punjabi music to receive such recognition.

The same year, he was bestowed with the Punjabi Academy Award and the Shobana Award.

1986

Sangeet Natak Academy, the apex body for the performing arts in India, acknowledged Mastana's excellence by awarding him in 1986.

1989

In 1989, the Punjab government also honoured him with a state award in appreciation of his invaluable contributions to the field of art and culture.

He also received the Smita Patil Memorial Award.

1999

Asa Singh Mastana died on May 23, 1999 at his residence in New Delhi after a prolonged illness resulting from an accident.

He had a son and a daughter, as well as a granddaughter, Nam Kaur Mastana.

Even today, many of his songs are played on platforms like Netflix and featured in Bollywood movies.

Hits like "Kali Teri Gut" and "Mele Nu Chaal Mere Naal" continue to resonate with audiences.