Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Gurdeep Mehndi Builds His Own Voice Across India's Languages
Gurdeep Mehndi is a singer whose father is the famous musician Daler Mehndi.
Gurdeep wanted to sing with his father, but he did not want people to think he succeeded only because of his family.
Their song, “Na Na Na Re,” happened after the producers chose Gurdeep for his own talent.
Gurdeep has sung in several Indian languages, including Punjabi, Gujarati, Marathi and Telugu.
He believes good music can reach people even when they do not understand the language.
He wants to make songs for everyone rather than for only one audience.
His next song, “Chann Mahi,” will have gentle romantic words but an energetic beat.
Gurdeep says he wants to become a pan-India artist.
His larger goal is to bring people together through music.
Gurdeep Mehndi says his duet with father Daler Mehndi on “Na Na Na Re” was arranged organically by the producers.
He has recorded music in Punjabi, Gujarati, Marathi and Telugu while developing an independent career.
Gurdeep says his father encouraged him to pursue his own path rather than follow a prescribed musical direction.
He aims to become a pan-India artist whose music connects across languages, regions, cultures and genres.
His upcoming Saregama release, “Chann Mahi,” combines soft romantic lyrics with an up-tempo beat.
- Who
- Singer Gurdeep Mehndi, his father Daler Mehndi, and the producers of “Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video.”
- What
- Gurdeep discussed his independent musical identity, his duet with his father, his multilingual work and his pan-India ambitions.
- When
- During Gurdeep’s London visit for a concert; his upcoming release is “Chann Mahi.”
- Where
- London, with discussion of Gurdeep’s work across India and international audiences.
- Why
- He wants to create music that connects people across language, regional, cultural and genre boundaries without relying on his father’s legacy.
- Featured collaboration
- Gurdeep and Daler Mehndi recorded the duet “Na Na Na Re.”
- Film
- The song is from “Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video,” featuring Rajkummar Rao and Triptii Dimri.
- Languages recorded
- Punjabi, Gujarati, Marathi and Telugu; Gurdeep also named Odia and Marwari communities among those he hopes to reach.
- Musical ambition
- Gurdeep describes himself as a pan-India artist.
- Upcoming release
- “Chann Mahi” is being released under the Saregama label.
- New song’s sound
- “Chann Mahi” pairs soothing, slow and romantic lyrics with an up-tempo beat.
- Audience philosophy
- Gurdeep says he does not consciously make music for a particular audience, including the diaspora.