Gurlez Akhtar is the punjabi known singer who is known for her singing skills in superhit punjabi films like Jawani Zindabaad (2010), Hashar (2008) and Guddiyan Patole (2019). Not only she worked in films but she also she have collaborated with many famous Punjabi singers like R.Nait, Garry Sandhu and many more. She have released many of her solo songs too like Meri Wait, parche and many more.
Biography
Gurlez Akhtar was born on 3 March in the Ludhiana City of Punjab. Her zodiac sign is Pisces.
Education
She completed her schooling from Government Higher Secondary School, Silattur, Punjab and she pursued her graduation from Punjab University.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 3″
Weight (approx.): 70 kg
Eye Colour: Black
Hair Colour: Light Brown
Caste
Gurlez Akhtar belongs to a muslim family.
Family
Music runs in her family, from a long time music is followed in her family Her mother’s name is Rani Akhtar.
Her father eventually passed away when she was young.
She have five brothers and eventually one of them passed away.
Her brother’s names:-
Shehnaz Akhtar
Sahil Akhtar
Dilshaad Akhtar (passed away)
Rohal Singh
Shamshad Akhtar
All of her brothers are sufi singers.
Gurlez Akhtar’s Brothers, Shehnaz Akhtar And Sahil Akhtar
Gurlej Akhtar With Her Brother Shamshad Akhtar
She also have one sister and her name is Jasmeen Akhtar,she is also a Punjabi singer.
Gurlej Akhtar And Her Sister Jasmeen Akhtar
She got married to the singer, Kulwinder Kally and the couple has a son named Daanveer.
Gurlej Akhtar With Husband, Kulwinder Kally And Her Son Daanveer
Career
She started her singing career by singing a duet with Sukhwinder Sukhi from his album “Sharif Munda” in 2004. She was in VIIII class when she sung her first song. After then, She has given her voice in Punjabi movies like, ‘Hashar (2008), ‘Jihne Mera Dil Luteya (2011),’ ‘Ardaas (2016),’ and many more.
• Favourite food:
Fish, Biryani
• Favourite singers:
Kuldeep Manak, Amar Singh Chamkila, Gurdas Maan
• Favourite Colour:
Black, White, Yellow, Orange
Facts about her:
# Her brothers Shehnaz and Sahil Akhtar were contestants in the Rising Star 2 that aired on ‘Colors TV channel.’ Together, they are known as, ‘Akhtar Brothers.’
# Gurlez started her career by singing a duet with Sukhwinder Sukhi when she was in class VIII.
# It was her father’s death that compelled Gurlez to sing as a means to support her family.
# She and her husband Kulwinder Kally met for the first time in a singing reality show as judges.