Get to know the multifaceted Harrdy Sandhu – a successful singer, actor, and former cricketer. His journey from the cricket field to the music charts is as captivating as his on-screen presence.
Wiki/Biography
Harrdy Sandhu, born Hardavinder Singh Sandhu on September 6, 1986 (age 38 as of 2024), hails from Patiala, Punjab. A Virgo, his hometown is Chandigarh. From a young age, he displayed a passion for both cricket and music. His love for music started early, at just 4 years old, leading to his first stage performance at his uncle’s wedding. His initial dream, however, was a career in cricket.
Physical Appearance
• Height (approx.): 5′ 7″
• Weight (approx.): 75 kg
• Hair Colour: Brown
• Eye Colour: Black
• Body Measurements: Chest 38”, Waist 30”, Biceps 13”
Family, Caste & Girlfriend
Harrdy Sandhu comes from a Sikh family. While details about his parents remain private, he has one elder brother. He is currently in a relationship with model Zenith Sidhu.
Cricket Career
Harrdy’s cricket career began in 2005. He played as a fast bowler for India Under-19 and Punjab’s Ranji team, sharing the field with notable players like Ishant Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan. Injuries in 2007 and again shortly before a Ranji tournament match, unfortunately, cut short his promising cricketing journey. Between these setbacks, he even worked as a taxi driver in Australia.
Singing/Film Career
Harrdy launched his singing career in 2012 with “Tequila Shot.” His breakthrough came with the massively popular Punjabi song “Soch.” He followed this success with numerous hit tracks, including “Joker,” “Saah,” “Naa Ji Naa,” “Horn Blow,” “Backbone,” “Yaar Ni Milyaa,” “Naah,” and “Kya Baat Ay.” His acting debut was in the 2014 Punjabi film “Yaaran Da Katchup,” and he’s also appeared in “Mera Mahi NRI” and notably played Madan Lal in the Bollywood film “83” (2019).
Controversy
In February 2025, Harrdy was arrested in Chandigarh for violating performance regulations at a fashion show. He was singing live, which was not permitted under the event’s license. The issue was subsequently resolved through communication with higher authorities.
Awards
Harrdy has received several accolades for his musical contributions:
| Year | Award | Song |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | PTC Punjabi Music Award for Most Romantic Ballad of the Year | Soch |
| 2014 | PTC Punjabi Music Award for Best Music Video | Soch |
| 2017 | PTC Punjabi Music Award for Most Popular Song of the Year | Horn Blow |
Favourite Things
Here are some of Harrdy Sandhu’s preferences:
- Food: Chicken Tikka, Butter Chicken, Chickpeas
- Actors: Ranveer Singh, Aamir Khan
- Actresses: Madhuri Dixit, Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra
- Films: Barfi, Punjab 1984, Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani
- Singers: Arijit Singh, Ed Sheeran, Gurdas Maan, Diljit Dosanjh
- Holiday Destination: Thailand
- Sport: Cricket
Facts
• Enjoys dancing and gymming.
• Follows a non-vegetarian diet.
• Proficient in Bhangra dance.
• Dislikes sweets.
• Trained in folk and classical singing by mentor Nirmal Singh.
• Considers Sachin Tendulkar and Brett Lee as idols.
• A huge fan of Arijit Singh.
• Owns a pet dog (Juno) and a cat (Snowy).
• Learned the dance steps for “Naah” in a month.
• “Soch” was a landmark hit, amassing over 100 million views within five months of its release making him the first Indian singer to achieve this feat.
• Experienced disappointment over the unauthorized Bollywood remake of “Soch” in “Airlift” (2016).
• Owns a BMW.
• Has several tattoos, including his girlfriend’s name “Zenith” and his own name “Harrdy.”
• His nickname “Hardy” originated from his cricket teammates who found his full name difficult to pronounce.
• Suffered from depression after facing criticism for his song choices.
• Shared a personal experience of sexual harassment during a performance.
