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There's no denying this 5 foot 5 hip-hop MC named Hard Kaur has quickly become the larger than life sweetheart of glamorous Bollywood. But she's not just your average darling of B-Town... no, this chick can spit serious rhymes and she's not afraid to let loose. These days you'd be hard pressed to find a who's who party or event in Bollywood…
There's no denying this 5 foot 5 hip-hop MC named Hard Kaur has quickly become the larger than life sweetheart of glamorous Bollywood. But she's not just your average darling of B-Town... no, this chick can spit serious rhymes and she's not afraid to let loose. These days you'd be hard pressed to find a who's who party or event in Bollywood that HK isn't at where the paparazzi aren't falling over themselves to snap a glimpse. But what's behind all of it? It's the fact that her rapping skills have landed her in numerous Bollywood soundtracks like, 'Johnny Gadar,' 'Haal-e-Dil,' 'Kismat Konnection,' 'Ugly Aur Pagli,' 'Bachna Ae Haseeno' and 'Singh is Kinng.' Her rhymes prove to be the perfect compliment to Bollywood's love affair with Hip Hop fusion. But most recently the industry's been buzzing about India's largest music label, Reliance-Big Music's interest in HK which will no doubt take her to newer heights in her career, not only in Bollywood but beyond as well.
Born in 1979, Taran Kaur Dhillon never once imagined that she'd perform on stage to a rowdy crowd of hip-hop heads. Destiny, however, had different plans for the young Indian girl who once aspired to be like her aunty dressed in a sari playing the traditional Indian harmonium. Evolving from the good little Indian girl who didn't argue or answer back, she is now a fire-breathing dragon spitting rhymes here there and everywhere with a punch so hard it would knock you out from the other side of the room. Putting those people who claim to be rappers to shame with her lyrical prowess, this village girl has shown her fans that they have no need to be afraid or worried about what others think, "as long as you have talent and passion, chase your dreams". Selling all 3000 copies of her first single "Voodoo" this original rapper proved that music could be used a cultural crossover tool. Despite being unaccepted by both the black and Asian youth communities, Hard Kaur has always held her own and stood up for herself. Never one to shy away from controversy or a challenge, Hard Kaur still stands on stage with a microphone rapping with the ferocity of a lion, in front of a crowd of some of the harshest critics, and constantly shows that she's got balls that most men would be proud of! Her mother being kicked out of her marital home, and losing her children was a kick in the stomach that no one can even begin to imagine. But defiantly, Hard Kaur's mother held her head up high, worked hard, opened up a beauty salon and came back with a vengeance for her children.
Having to move to grey, cold England after her father was tragically killed in the 1984 riots after Indira Ghandi's death, Hard Kaur learnt never to take crap from anyone. From her first day at school where she was shunned by everyone for being a "freshie", to lying on the floor with blood pouring down her face, and people around her just standing by and laughing, she realised that life in England was not going to be easy. Showing a group of young black dancers that even as a traditional little Indian girl she could move her hips as well as anyone could, Hard Kaur's proved that talent should surpass colour. Taught by her mother from a young age that hard work can take you everywhere you want to go, she beautifies people during the day in her mother's beauty salon on Soho Road in Handsworth, Birmingham and destroys them with her lyrics in the evening. This "proper fresh" (traditional Indian) girl learnt the language of her new country from listening to music ranging from The Who, The Temptations to her biggest influence, hip-hop legend, Nas. Working hard and determined to live her dream and become successful, she moved to London to study at the London School of Music. After all, "you can't be a chef if you don't know how to cook".
Dancing for her elders in the village back in India from the ripe age of 3, it's no surprise that this sexy glamorous rapper extraordinaire now has her audience eating out of the palm of her hand. Not wanting to be looked at like a juicy piece of ass for the men in the industry the sexy sassy woman shaved her head and showed the men that even without them trying to get into her pants, she could make it. And make it she did. Her first tour with Sister India took her around the world, ruffling feathers and creating waves. Spotted by The Refugee Camp (Wyclef Jean, Pras and Lauryn Hill's crew) she was taken to America. On her return, this "loud-mouthed b*tch" made so much noise the likes of Blak Twang and Roots Manuva had to stop, sit up and take notice. Performing at huge festivals such as Glastonbury with the likes of Leftfield and Joi, and at the Anti-Nazi League with the chart topping Coldplay, Ms Dynamite and Heartless crew, Hard Kaur has shown she's no shy retiring butterfly. Packing a punch like Muhammad Ali's left hand with Mr T's bling Hard Kaur stands on stage and silences all the Mother-F*ckers who look at her and scoff just because she's got breasts. Ramming microphones down her opponent's throats she proves that skin colour and sex do no matter if you are as talented as she is. Branded a "genius" by the likes of Bobby Friction, the feisty female cross between Marilyn Monroe and Mike Tyson pollutes your ears and mind like a big red bus with her aggressive, real and emotional lyrics. "Chim Chimney" a musical masterpiece, despite it's weirdness, made people sit up and take notice. Who takes a popular line from a children's film and puts it into a song? Hard Kaur does, that's who.
Opening the show for Justin Timberlake and Pharrell at the Brixton Academy, Hard Kaur proved yet again that she may only be 5 feet tall in height, but when it comes to music, she reaches up towards the sky. The release of "Glassy" brought her to the forefront of the media, but be under no illusion that she's new to the scene. Having been in the hardest industry in the world for 10 years, she's making a stand for all Asian girls out there. She followed in her mother's footsteps and broke away from the traditions and stereotypes, and so can they. Why is she called Hard Kaur? Well, it sums up everything she is; Hard, not one to take any shit from anyone, and Kaur, a Sikh Punjabi princess. A strong talented Indian female, simple. Get prepared to be Entertained.
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Nike Sportswear Launch
Posted November 07th, 2009 03:11
Check out photos of some B-town stars and athletes at the Nike Sportswear event..
Video: Hard Kaur’s 'Main Tera Dhadkan Teri'
Posted October 19th, 2009 07:10
Check out the video for Hard Kaur’s "Main Tera Dhadkan Teri" from Rajkumar Santoshi's new movie "Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani.".
Music Review: Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani
Posted October 15th, 2009 03:10
Check out what our critic had to say about the soundtrack for "Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani.".
What Makes a True Urban Desi Diva?
Posted October 14th, 2009 08:10
Check out our list of Urban Desi divas and decide which one is your favorite..
Hard Kaur in Akshay Kumar's 'Patiala House?'
Posted October 05th, 2009 04:10
According to the latest B-town buzz, rapper Hard Kaur will feature in Akhsay Kumar's new comedy "Patiala House." Read all about it here..
Shahid Kapoor Tears Up the Dance floor
Posted August 13th, 2009 03:08
Check out videos of some of Shahid Kapoor's hottest moves..
Who's Your Favorite Desi Rapper?
Posted August 10th, 2009 09:08
Read a brief history and make a selection of your favorite rapper by checking out one of their videos..
Hard Kaur Promotes HipHop in India!
Posted July 20th, 2009 00:07
Check out how Hard Kaur is introducing HipHop to India!.
Which Hard Kaur Video is Your Favorite
Posted July 09th, 2009 05:07
Check out some of Hard Kaur's music video's and let us know which one is your favorite..
Footballer Baichung Bhutia Wins Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa
Posted May 31st, 2009 10:05
Read about the winner of this season's Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and check out a video from the finale..
The Curtain Closes on Hard Kaur in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa
Posted May 16th, 2009 09:05
Read about who made it to the finale on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. And watch Urban Desi singer, Hard Kaur's hot performances..
Hard Kaur's Comic Act Goes to the Leaderboard On Jhalak Dikhhla…
Posted May 09th, 2009 09:05
Watch Urban Desi star, Hard Kaur's hilarious dance routine that made the judges laugh..
Hard Kaur Dances To Old Tunes On Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa
Posted May 03rd, 2009 17:05
Read about Kard Kaur's 50s dance and watch her performance..
Hard Kaur Dances the Pasodoble Up to the Top On Jhalak Dikhlaja…
Posted April 25th, 2009 16:04
Watch Hard Kaur's performance doing this Latin dance with her partner that impressed the judges..
Hard Kaur Strikes Back On Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa
Posted April 12th, 2009 17:04
Read the article and watch Hard Kaur's performance using a blindfold and saucy salsa moves..
Hard Kaur's HipHop Dance Keeps Her Safe in Third
Posted April 06th, 2009 04:04
Rapper Hard Kaur and Savio heat the stage with a hip hop and bhangra performance on 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa'. Read the article and watch their performance..
Video Of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Week 5- Hard Kaur Gets a New Nickname
Posted March 29th, 2009 09:03
On the dance floor Hard Kaur had jaws dropping with her soft romantic number with choreographer Savio. Watch the video of her performance and find out why one of the judges nicknamed her, "Soft Kaur".
Hard Kaur Slips in the Ranks on Reality Show 'Jhalak Dikhhla…
Posted March 22nd, 2009 12:03
Watch the video and read the article on rapper Hard Kaur’s performance on 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa' and tell us if you think she will move on next week..
What Makes These Urban Desi Girls Hot?
Posted March 17th, 2009 05:03
Read about artists Hard Kaur, M.I.A., Kazz Kumar, Veronica and Tina Sugandh and tell us what you think makes them hot..
Hard Kaur is Hardcore on 'Jhalak Dikhla Ja'
Posted March 07th, 2009 11:03
Read more about rapper Hard Kaur's latest performance on dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Ja". And watch her second performance!.
Hard Kaur on 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa'
Posted March 04th, 2009 13:03
Read more about rapper Hard Kaur's performance on season 3 of the Indian reality dance show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa - Dancing with the Stars.".
Hard Kaur Participant on Third Season of "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa"
Posted February 11th, 2009 12:02
Read about Hard Kaur's appearance on "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.".
Will Hard Kaur Lose Sleep Over Ms. Scandalous??
Posted December 17th, 2008 09:12
While we hadn't really thought of a beef brewing between Ms. Scandalous and fellow female rapper Hard Kaur, seems like our readers were!.
Live Earth India Cancelled Due to Terrorist Attacks
Posted December 01st, 2008 12:12
Live Earth India cancelled for December 7th date..
Hard Kaur Gets Amplified With Apple
Posted November 11th, 2008 18:11
Hard Kaur was recently at the Rolling Stone Master Class workshop in Mumbai, Apple Amplify, to learn the ins and outs of Mac music composition..
Hard-Hitting Hard Kaur? Not Really!
Posted October 23rd, 2008 13:10
Hard Kaur and Haji Springer butt heads! Click to read what went down!.
Where Was Hard Kaur Last Night?
Posted September 04th, 2008 11:09
The party girl was at it again last night as she hit up two Mumbai hotspots to dance the night away!.
Hard Kaur Loves Tommy
Posted September 03rd, 2008 15:09
Hard Kaur's known for her wild party antics at all the hottest Bollywood parties and last night she took in the Tommy Hilfiger fashion show in Mumbai. Check out the pictures, just click.
The Bollywood Bar Stewards - Top 5 From the B-Hive with Hard…
Posted August 28th, 2008 07:08
What's the latest buzz in Bollywood? The Bollywood Bar Stewards fill us in with the a special Singh is Kinng edition with Hard Kaur! To watch the video, click.
Hard Kaur Teams Up With Eminem's Hip Hop Group - D12
Posted August 18th, 2008 08:08
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Hard Kaur's New Look
Posted August 14th, 2008 15:08
Hard Kaur came by the Desi Hits! Studio and she's got a brand new look! Be the first to check out her new do here..
Happy Birthday Hard Kaur
Posted July 29th, 2008 16:07
B-Town's latest darling is celebrating her birthday today, so in honor of Hard Kaur, you can check out a montage of her latest exploits in Bollwood, just click.
Hard Kaur and Mallika Sherawat Get 'Talli'
Posted July 19th, 2008 17:07
Looks like Bollywood's sexy babe, Mallika Sherawat and Urban Desi's hottest rapper, Hard Kaur were getting quite pally at the Talli party to promote the film, Ugly Aur Pagli..
Urban Desi Artists Invade 'Singh is Kinng'
Posted July 08th, 2008 10:07
The Singh is Kinng, soundtrack is the talk of the B-Town and interestingly, it's chocked full of Urban Desi artists, like Hard Kaur, Jay Dhabi, Tigerstyle, RDB and more. To listen to the tracks, click.
New 'Kismat Konnection' Trailer
Posted June 28th, 2008 21:06
Seems like Shahid and Vidya's new flick, Kismet Konnection, is getting a bit of an international twist with the brand new trailer featuring a track by Hard Kaur. To watch the trailer, click.
Azal Launches New Album with Hard Kaur
Posted June 25th, 2008 15:06
Pakistani rock group, Azal, launched their brand new album, Road to Infinity, with none other then Hard Kaur. To see the pictures and watch their new music video, click.
Hard Kaur's Really Feeling Herself
Posted June 20th, 2008 13:06
Seems like Hard Kaur is really feeling herself... literally! To see the pictures, click.
'Ugly Aur Pagli' Trailer
Posted June 19th, 2008 11:06
Mallika Sherawat's got a hot new role in her upcoming flick, Ugly Aur Pagli! To see the trailer, click.
Music Launch of 'Kismet Konnection'
Posted June 17th, 2008 23:06
Real life couple, Vidya Balan and Shahid Kapoor came together for the music launch of their new film, Kismet Konnection, and they brought along a special guest. To find ot who, click.
Party Hoppin' With Hard Kaur
Posted June 11th, 2008 14:06
Seems like Hard Kaur's taking her Bollywood dreams one step further in a double role!... Two parties in one night we mean. To see the pics, click.
Mika Singh's Birthday Celebrations
Posted June 11th, 2008 12:06
Bhangra singer Mika Singh is known for his wild antics, so when his birthday rolled around, he celebrated it with style with celebs like Sonu Nigam and Hard Kaur. To see the pics, click.
Hard Kaur's Life's a Beach
Posted May 29th, 2008 13:05
Why is Hard Kaur's life so beachy? To find out click.
Hard Kaur Goes Soft
Posted May 13th, 2008 15:05
Is the HARDest female MC in the game turning into a softie?.
HARD KAUR MEETS JADE JAGGER
Posted April 16th, 2008 10:04
HARD KAUR MEETS JADE JAGGER.
Gimme 5 - Desi Rap Artists
Posted April 11th, 2008 01:04
Sitting in the Desi Hits! war room (aka international Skype conference calls and the middle space between the cubicles in the office) our staff deliberated long and hard on the subject of: Who is the top 5 Rap MCs of Desi descent in the game….
Arun's Arrivals Lounge #4 - WORLD EXCLUSIVE !!!
Posted March 24th, 2008 11:03
Arun's Arrivals Lounge brings you the freshest hits from the Desi scene and this week we've got the world exclusive !!!.
Desi Hits! Exclusive - UK AMA Winners
Posted March 07th, 2008 00:03
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New Arun and P Show #61
Posted February 23rd, 2008 15:02
It's time for Arun & Dr P to unleash some Urban Desi magic in the PAST Vs. PRESENT show. Were artist's such as Jay Sean, Raghav, Hard Kaur and others better back in the day or today. As always the boys throw down some exclusives in AG Dolla's….
New Show: UK vs US
Posted February 16th, 2008 15:02
Arun and Dr P return from the Desi Hits! extravaganza in New York and report on the latest and greatest of Urban Desi. Hear Dr P's exclusive P16 rap and check out brand new tracks from J Skillz and Hard Kaur as well as gossip from across the….
New Arun and P Show #59
Posted February 10th, 2008 12:02
Arun & P pack their bags for New York but manage to squeeze in a quick show before they leave. Listen to the Arun and P Show #59 to hear the latest J Skillz exclusive featuring Hard Kaur and Kuldip Manak. It's off the heazy! If you like your….
