Puranchand Wadali Biography

Puranchand Wadali, born on June 4, 1940, is widely recognized by his real name, Ustad Puranchand Wadali.

Puranchand Wadali (Wadali Brothers) Height, Age, Biography, Wife & More

A renowned singer by profession, he has left an indelible mark in the world of music. With a career spanning decades, Wadali’s contributions to the Indian music industry have earned him immense respect and admiration.

Early Life

Puranchand Wadali was born into a musical family in Guru Ki Wadali, Amritsar, India. He inherited his passion for music from his father, Thakur Das Wadali, a prominent vocalist. Alongside his brothers, including Pyarelal Wadali, Puranchand began his musical journey at a young age, immersing himself in the rich traditions of Sikh music. Their upbringing in a musical environment laid the foundation for their illustrious career as the acclaimed Wadali Brothers.

Age

Born on June 4, 1940, in Guru Ki Wadali, Amritsar, India, Ustad Puranchand Wadali, at the age of 84 belongs to the Gemini zodiac sign and holds Indian nationality.

Physical Stats

Puranchand Wadali stands at around 170 cm (5′ 7″) tall and weighs approximately 90 kg (198 lbs). He has black eyes and white hair.

Wife and Son

Puranchand Wadali is married to Dhan Kaur and they have a son named Lakhwinder Wadali.

Family

Hailing from Guru Ki Wadali, Amritsar, India, He belongs to a Sikh family. His father, Thakur Das Wadali, was a renowned vocalist, and he has three brothers, including Pyarelal Wadali, who is also a singer. Their collective talents formed the celebrated Wadali Brothers musical duo.

Puranchand Wadali with his brother Pyarelal Wadali

Puranchand Wadali with his Son Lakhwinder Wadali

Career

Puranchand Wadali, along with his brother Pyarelal Wadali, formed the renowned musical duo known as the Wadali Brothers. They emerged as prominent figures in the world of Sufi music, captivating audiences with their soulful renditions and profound expressions.

With their exceptional vocal prowess and deep-rooted connection to their musical heritage, the Wadali Brothers became synonymous with spiritual and devotional music, earning widespread acclaim and adulation. Their remarkable contributions to the Sufi music genre have left an enduring legacy, firmly establishing them as stalwarts of Indian classical music.

Song List

• Nazaraa
• Lakhwinder Wadali · 2021
• Maula
• Lakhwinder Wadali · 2020
• Lat Khulli Ni Punjaban Teri
• Lakhwinder Wadali · 2022
• Ghoonghat Chuk O Sajana
• Duma Dum Mast Qalandar
• Piya Se Naina
• Lakhwinder Wadali · 2017
• Tu Mane Ya Na Mane Dildara
• Wadali Brothers · 2004
• Bulleya Ki Jaana Main Kaun
• Wadali Brothers · 2002
• Ghoonghat Chak Ve Sajna
• Wadali Brothers · 2002
• Tera Ram Te Mera Maula Hai
• Wadali Brothers
• Dama Dam Mast Qalandar
• Wadali Brothers · 2002
• Yaad Piya Ki Aaye
• Wadali Brothers · 2007
• Tere Ishq Nachaya
• Wadali Brothers · 2002
• Aa Mil Yaar
• Wadali Brothers · 2002
• Sone Yaar
• Wadali Brothers · 2002
• Tum Idhar Dekh Lo
• Wadali Brothers · 2004
• Heer
• Wadali Brothers
• Ve Sone Diyan Kangna
• Wadali Brothers · 2002
• Ve Mahiya Tere Vekhan Nu
• Wadali Brothers
• Asaan Ohda Mukh Vekhna
• Wadali Brothers · 2003

Net Worth

The net worth of Puranchand Wadali is not publicly disclosed.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Puranchand Wadali

• Puranchand is the elder brother among the Wadali Brothers and used to be in akharas (wrestling house) for around 25 years before singing.
• They have been mainly associated with sufi style of singing.
• They tried to show their first performance in 1975 at the Harballabh Sangeet Sammelan in Jalandhar, but they weren’t allowed to sing because their appearance did not pass muster. After which, they performed their first show at the Harballabh temple in Jalandhar.
• In 2005, he was given the prestigious Padma Shri award by the Government of India.
• His father was a popular Mazaar of Data Ganj Baksh Saheb at Lahore before Indo-Pak partition.
• They got their first breakthrough in 1972 through All India Radio, Jalandhar.
• They belongs to Guru Ki Wadali near Amritsar, which was the birthplace of Shree Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji (The 6th Guru Of Sikhs).
• They were trained in Hindustani music by Pt. Durga Das and Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan.
• Does he smoke?: Not Known
• Does Puranchand Wadali drink alcohol?: Yes

Check Also: Kartik Bishnoi