Is Daler Mehndi A-List?

Debut Album 'Bolo Ta Ra Ra'

This album was a smash hit and helped popularize Bhangra music.

Follow-up Hit 'Dardi Rab Rab'

Cemented his status as a major star in Indian pop music.

Bollywood Playback Singing Begins

Started singing for Bollywood films, broadening his audience.

BJP political involvement

Mehndi joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Human trafficking controversy

Convicted in a human trafficking case, impacting his reputation negatively.

Jail Sentence

Sentenced to jail in the human trafficking case, tarnishing his image further.

Legacy as Bhangra Pioneer

Despite controversies, Mehndi is still known as the pioneer of Bhangra music.