NS Chauhan, also known as Nanak Singh, is an Indian Punjabi singer, songwriter, and music producer associated with the Punjabi music and Bollywood industries. He is known for his work in Punjabi pop, Bhangra, Bollywood music, and commercial Punjabi fusion.
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NS Chauhan, also known as Nanak Singh, is an Indian Punjabi singer, songwriter, and music producer associated with the Punjabi music and Bollywood industries. He is known for his work in Punjabi pop, Bhangra, Bollywood music, and commercial Punjabi fusion.
He gained wider recognition through his songwriting and singing work connected with Bollywood films, including “Sharabi” from Happy New Year and “Mari Gali” from Tanu Weds Manu Returns. His music career has also included independent Punjabi releases and international live performances.
NS Chauhan was born as Nanak Singh and grew up in a family with a strong connection to music. In an interview with Eastern Eye, he explained that his father was a classical Gurbani teacher and his grandfather was also a classical singer.
He developed an interest in classical music from an early age. He has cited singers such as Sabar Koti, Surjit Bindrakhia, Lal Chand Yamla Jatt, and Chamkila among his musical influences.
Detailed information about his exact date of birth and formal education is not consistently documented in reliable public sources.
NS Chauhan has described his professional music journey as beginning around 2004. According to his interview with Eastern Eye, he initially faced difficulties entering the music industry and eventually released his debut album in 2006.
BookMyShow also reports that he began singing at around the age of 10 and later developed a professional career in Punjabi and Bollywood music.
His early career developed around Punjabi Bhangra, commercial music, songwriting, and live performances.
NS Chauhan became associated with Bollywood through both songwriting and vocal performances.
One of his important Bollywood credits is “Sharabi” from the 2014 film Happy New Year. The song was performed by SurjRDB, Jessie K, and Vishal-Shekhar, with NS Chauhan credited among the lyricists.
The song helped increase his recognition as a Punjabi songwriter and music professional.
NS Chauhan performed “Mari Gali” with Dilbagh Singh for Tanu Weds Manu Returns.
He also received a songwriting credit on the track alongside SurjRDB. The song was released as part of the 2015 film soundtrack.
NS Chauhan has also been associated with the Punjabi music surrounding “Sadi Gali” from Tanu Weds Manu. His Bollywood-related work helped establish his name among listeners of Punjabi-influenced Hindi film music.
Some notable songs and releases associated with NS Chauhan include:
His streaming catalogue includes Punjabi singles released across the 2020s, with “Fursat” listed as his latest release on Apple Music as of April 2025.
NS Chauhan's music combines several Punjabi and contemporary styles.
His work includes:
In his Eastern Eye interview, Chauhan described classical music as his favourite style while also discussing his work across Bhangra, Bollywood, and commercial genres.
Alongside singing, NS Chauhan has worked as a songwriter and producer.
He has songwriting credits on Bollywood and Punjabi projects, including “Sharabi” and “Mari Gali.” His catalogue also includes independent Punjabi songs released through digital music platforms.
His work demonstrates a combination of traditional Punjabi musical influences with contemporary production.
NS Chauhan has developed an international live-performance career in addition to his recorded music.
A music-industry profile reports performances across countries and regions including India, Pakistan, Dubai, Thailand, Turkey, the United States, Canada, and Europe. The same source reports more than 500 shows during 2019–2020; this figure is a promotional/industry claim rather than an independently audited total.
He has also been promoted for weddings, corporate events, concerts, and other live entertainment programs in Pakistan.
NS Chauhan remains listed on major music platforms with a catalogue of Punjabi and Bollywood-related releases.
Apple Music currently lists “Fursat” as his latest release, dated April 25, 2025, while his catalogue also includes “Deedar (01)”, “Brown Boys,” “Life Style,” “Mehsoos,” “Gaddiyan Sports,” and other releases from 2022–2024.
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