Biography

?Paramjit Singh Sidhu, professionally known and more popular as Pammi Bai is the best known name when it comes to Punjabi folk music and dance. He is one of the most popular and notable figures in the sphere and is widely regarded for his work. Based in Patiala, Pammi Bai is a singer, actor and Bhangra dancer with a wide variety of work and following. He first gained his national attention in 1987 with the release of his song 'Ashke'. Thereafter he went on to record and release 13 albums all of which received wide support and acceptance amongst the audience. He has performed internationally with his band, sharing the flavour if his Punjabi folk music and Bhangra folk dance globally. He was awarded the Sangeet Natak Academi Award in 2016 by President Pranab Mukherjee at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, for his contribution. He has also been honoured with Shiromani Gayak award by the Govt of Punjab. ?His charisma and charm are well known and are reflected by the huge social following he has. His contribution to Punjabi folk is immense and is widely regarded. A known personality and reputed humble figure Pammi Bai is a musician, whose name itself signifies the level of performances.