Gora Chakk Wala

Gora Chakk Wala ਗੋਰਾ ਚੱਕ ਵਾਲ਼ਾ
Birth name	Gurpreet pal
Also known as	Gora, Gora Chakwala
Born	(1972-04-27) 27 April 1972 (age 52) Chakk Fateh Singh Wala, Bathinda district, Punjab, India
Genres	Punjabi, Pop, Bhangra, Duet
Occupation	Singer-songwriter
Labels	Goyal Music

Gora Chakk Wala (Punjabi: ਗੋਰਾ ਚੱਕ ਵਾਲ਼ਾ), also spelled as Gora Chakwala, is a noted Punjabi singer-songwriter[1] belongs to Bathinda district (Malwa region) of Punjab, India.

Early life

Gora was born as Gurpreet pal to father Late Shri Ram Gopal and mother Late Jamuna Devi in the village of Chakk Fateh Singh Wala of Bathinda district in Indian Punjab.[2] He got his primary education from the village, passed senior secondary from Khalsa Senior Secondary School, Bathinda and done his graduation from Meera musical collage of Bathinda.[2]

Career

His first song was recorded in Balkar Sidhu's album while he was doing his graduation.[2] As a songwriter, he inspired from his elder brother Jagga Chakk Wala and learn more about songwriting from his Guru (Teacher), Jasveer Viyogi and learned music from Kuldeep Manak and entered the world of Punjabi music with his album Galian Udaas Ho Gayian that, encouraging him, did very well. His second album, Tera Dil Marzi Da Malik, made him star overnight.[2] As per trend, he also released some duet albums with singer, Sudesh Kumari and Miss Pooja. He went to many countries such as- Canada, USA, UK, New Zealand, and Hong Kong for live events. He is now a successful and established singer but the university gold medalist never felt overproud of his success. Till now, he has released more than one and a half dozen albums.

Discography

• Galian Udas Ho Gayian
• Tera Dil Marzi Da Malik
• Jaano Maar Zaalman
• Chandri Ron Lagg Pai
• Gall Tarhke Karange
• Gallan Teriyan Te Meriyan
• Chhad Paap Nekiyan Kar Lai (Religious)[3]
• Sikhi Di Kahani (Religious)[4]
• Din Kiven Gujarenga
• The Musical Tour
• Khuskhabri
• Dhokha(The Ditch)
• Gora Chakwala Live Vol 1
• Yaar te pyar
• Tour 2
• Tere Dite Dukh Sajjana
• Kive Aa Gayi Sadi Yaad
• Vichhode Wali Satt
• Akhara Gora Chak Wala
• Tera Rusna Manauna
• Dhol Vajda (Various Artists)
• Tenu Ki Khabaran(Various Artists)
• Koke Da Lishkara(Various Artists)
• Hun Tere Din Channiye
• Gall Mukdi Muka Le
• Sohna Tera Dar(Religious)
• Maiya Da Deedaar(Religious)
• Duet Masti (No.1)
• Jinde (Various Artists)
• Sangeet-2005 ( Various Artists)
• Pingh Latak Di Reh gayi (Gora Chak Wala and Balkaar Sidhu)
• Akhiyan (Various Artists)
• Wifi (Single Track)
• Baliye Sohniye (Various Artists)
• Punjabi shonk (Various Artists)
• Black Money(Duet Single Track)
• Swaal (Single Track)
• Dhiyaan De Maape (Single Track)
• Heart ( Single Track)

References

1. htpunjabi's channel (14 January 2011). "Tour – Gora Chakk Wala & Sudesh Kumari – Best Punjabi Songs". Watch video online. YouTube. Retrieved 23 February 2012.
2. "ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਮਾਂ ਬੋਲੀ ਦੇ ਸਟਾਰ". In Punjabi. www.punjabijanta.com. Retrieved 20 February 2012.
3. "iTunes – Music – Gora Chak Wala". www.itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 20 February 2012.
4. "Gora Chakwala on Yahoo! Music". www.yahoo.com. Archived from the original on 28 July 2012. Retrieved 21 February 2012.