Desi Today Magazine
The famous Punjabi singer, songwriter and actor is creating great music in Surrey these day
Its only words, and words that all he has to take your heart away. For decades Balvir Boparai, the famous name in the world of Punjabi music industry, has touched millions of hearts with his soulful songs.
Be it foot-tapping party song like De DeGhera, or be it heart-touching song like VeShudaiya, Boparia has written and sung these hit songs. And there are many sung by famous singers like Jazzy B, Diljit Dosanj, SukhwinderShinda, Miss Puja, Mannat Nooretc, that have flown from Boparai’s pen. Aja Nach Lo, Hostel, Naag (Sung by Jazzy B) are some other famous songs of Boparai.
Originally from Borparai Kalan near Ludhiana, the multi-talented singer has called Canada his second home for years. These days Boparai is in Surrey and working on many musical projects. Voice Media group caught up with him to share his inspiring journey with the readers.
Bopari is a self-learned singer and song writer who came from a middle-class family of Punjab. But since childhood, he was attracted towards narration. He started his journey at a very young age with writing short stories. “I do not know when that passion turned into writing songs. Eventually, I started working with singers who sang my songs. I released my own albums. And my song De DeGheda is still played in functions and parties.” Boparai says.
“I am so thankful to the listeners who have accepted my work and loved my songs till date. This inspires me to work harder and capture more beautiful lyrics into my songs,” he adds.
When asked where does he get his inspiration to write songs, he says, “My songs are inspired from common, everyday situations. I try to write songs that every one can relate to. They are full of love, romance and emotions be it happy or sad. For example Patiala suite is common amongst Punjabi women. I tried to bring it in one of my song and related it to Birthday gift. It was unique and Diljit sang that song Happy Birthday.”
The song was part of the movie Disco Singh and was filmed on Diljit Dosanjh and Surveen Chawla. There are many famous songs written by Boparai that have been part of Punjabi movies. Apart from writing, Bopari has been also worked as actor in Punjabi films like ManjeBistre 2 with Gippy Grewal, NeeruBajwa’sAtte di Chidi and Teri Meri Jodi.
Someone, who is grown amongst farmers, Bopari is equally touched by the recent farmer’s protest. He has captured the recent plight of poor farmers in his lyrics too. “I recently wrote a song where farmer’s daughter sings the song when she sees her brother return from the field without any food. The songs says someone else has taken the seeds and the real crop and we are left with nothing.”
While expressing his concerns over the recent farmer’s protest, he is spreading a message of love and humanity. He says the world is like family if one family member is sad, it is duty of others to take care and offer support. To his listeners he says keep loving music and encouraging good music. “We are all going through tough times, but with love and support, we shall overcome the adversities.”
