Dharampreet (Punjabi: ਧਰਮਪ੍ਰੀਤ) was a well-known Punjabi singer from Punjab, India. He started his career in 1993 with a solo album, Khatra ha Sohneya Nu. In all, he released 12 solo albums and 6 albums of duets. He committed suicide on June 8, 2015, at his residence in Bathinda. He was known as the "King of Punjabi Sad Songs".
Dharampreet ਧਰਮਪ੍ਰੀਤ | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Bhupinder Dharma |
| Born | (1973-07-09)July 9, 1973 Bilaspur, Moga district, Punjab, India |
| Died | June 8, 2015(2015-06-08) (aged 41) Bathinda |
| Genres | Punjabi folk and pop, Duet |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 1993–2015 |
| Labels | Payal Music, Amar Audio, Goyal Music |
Dharampreet hailed from Bilaspur town near Moga in Indian Punjab.[1] He entered the world of Punjabi music in 1993 as Bhupinder Dharma with his album Khatra Hai Sohanya Nu that was released by Payal Music Company.[1] Later his album, Dil Naal Khed'di Rahi, released by Goyal Music Company in 1997, made him a star overnight.[1] This album sold over 2.3 million copies. His later albums, Ajj Sada Dil Torh ta, Aina Kade Vi Nahi Roya and Parh Satgur Di Bani (religious) made a lot of profit for music companies. He gave many hit songs with
Until 2013 he released many albums including solos and duets with Sudesh Kumari and Miss Pooja. His first album Khatra hai Sohenya nu [1993] released under the Name Bhupinder Dharma but After that he change his media name Dharampreet.