Pranav Birje | Senior Correspondent
Produced by the Oscar-winning production house Sikhya Entertainment, the docu-film will premiere on December 20 exclusively on Netflix!
Mumbai, December 06, 2024 : Netflix has announced the December 20 premiere of Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous, a docu-film produced by the Oscar-winning Sikhya Entertainment. Under the direction of Mozez Singh, the groundbreaking film offers an exclusive look into the life of India’s Desi Kalakar, the legendary hip-hop artist and rapper, Honey Singh. Revealing the real Honey, aka Hirdesh Singh – the man behind the headlines, it chronicles his rapid rise to fame, from the challenges he faced to his comeback.
Guneet Monga Kapoor & Achin Jain, Producers, Sikhya Entertainment, said, “With Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous, we delve into his story in its rawest form—from his meteoric rise to his struggles and ultimate comeback as Hirdesh Singh. It was fascinating to discover how little we knew about the real person behind the stage name. After the success of The Elephant Whisperers, we’re proud to present a documentary that captures the resilience, reinvention, and unfiltered truth of this true desi kalakar—a journey we believe fans and critics alike will find deeply fascinating. We’re thrilled to collaborate with Director Mozez Singh and Netflix again to bring this extraordinary story to audiences worldwide.”
Director Mozez Singh adds , “Capturing Honey Singh’s journey has been an incredible experience. He is a fascinating man who has already lived so many lifetimes in this one life. I feel honoured and privileged to be bringing a documentary alongside the Oscar-winning Sikhya and to have been given full access to Honey Singh’s world. I’m so thankful that he trusted me with his life story. We have covered everything in this film- love, pain, family, success, failure, loss, mental health, and the fight to come back. But most of all we have spoken about the price of Fame. This docu feature highlights his evolution, his lasting impact on popular culture, and a lot of stories that no one has ever heard before. We’re thrilled for you to meet the legend, the man who is responsible for creating a revolution in the Indian rap and hip-hop scene, a man entirely unique in his making.”
Tanya Bami, Series Head, Netflix India said, “There are some stories that need to be told as they are and that’s how we’ve curated our slate of docs for India. With this in mind, for the first time ever, we’re lifting the curtain on the incredible journey of Yo Yo Honey Singh, a cultural icon who’s changed the face of Indian music. This intimate documentary gives a front-row seat to his life, capturing his meteoric rise to fame, his battles with adversity, his triumphant return and everything in between. You’ll see the man behind the music, a complex soul with a story as unique as his sound. Get ready to be amazed, inspired and maybe even a little surprised!”
Don’t miss the untold story of Honey Singh, premiering December 20, exclusively on Netflix.
Credits
Director: Mozez Singh
Producers: Guneet Monga Kapoor & Achin Jain
Editor: Deepa Bhatia
Executive Producer: Mozez Singh
Associate Producer: Raunaq Bajaj
About Netflix:
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About Sikhya:
Sikhya Entertainment is a homegrown premium content studio with a global footprint. The production house has carved out its way in the world with the power of true storytelling and creating conversation driven Cinema, producing films like The Lunchbox, Masaan, What Will People Say, Monsoon Shootout, Haraamkhor, Pagglait, KILL and two Oscar-winning Short Documentaries – Period. End of Sentence, and The Elephant Whisperers.
With the pursuit of creating content that enables conversations, makes people ponder, and touches the soul, Sikhya Entertainment is known for producing Cinema that has both local and global reach. The company has had the privilege to showcase 9 films at the Cannes Film Festival and 14 films at the Toronto International Film Festival. Breaking barriers and expanding its horizons, the company has also ventured into various content styles such as documentaries, short films, podcasts, etc.
Our mission is to continue to move the needle forward for South Asian cinema and to raise the bar for international storytelling.