The racism I faced didn't interest people: rapper Hard Kaur

Comments [ 9 ] By India-Forums.com Staff | 06 June 2008 | 8:41am

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Indian origin female rap artist Taran 'Hard' Kaur Dhillon, who made waves with her foot-tapping number 'Move Your Body' in the film 'Johnny Gaddar', says she faced racism in Britain before making a mark on the music scene.

'People weren't really interested in knowing about the racism I faced in Britain. So I decided to put on a skirt and since everyone likes to party, I sang 'Glassy' (a popular Punjabi rap song),' Hard Kaur, as she is popularly known, told IANS on phone from Mumbai.

'I have worked very hard to reach where I am today,' says the 18-year-old artiste.

Hard Kaur, who has been singing since she was 16, used to stay in Punjab earlier. But when she was 10 years old, her family left for Britain due to riots in her hometown.

One of her new projects 'This is Splitsvilla' - the title track of MTV's new romance reality show 'Splitsvilla' - has brought her to Mumbai right now.

There are talks for a movie based on her life. 'I have been approached by Aditya Bhattacharya for a movie; however, no contracts have been signed yet,' she said.

Success didn't come easy to the young singer. 'I had to visit a lot of people both in India and in Britain before I finally ended up with an album.'

But after becoming an established singer herself, Hard Kaur is trying to encourage budding Asian aspirants to fulfil their dreams through her music label 'Music Ltd'. Her only criterion, however, is that 'people should be dedicated towards their work.'

Speaking about the 'Splitsvilla' track, she said: 'The show is about 20 girls trying to woo two guys. I think it would be a perfect combo. Men will love the 20 hot girls and the girls will love all the backbiting and politic.'

On being asked about her experience of working with MTV, she said: 'I love MTV and MTV loves me! They are also very organised.'

Even though she is ready to foray into films, singing would never take a backseat for her. 'I might even take up interior designing, but music will always be the best!' she quipped.

Copyright IANS

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Date: 6/15/2008 6:23:26 AMBaby S
OMG!! I bet they were just jealous that she had such an amazing voice! The first time I heard of her was when she sang Move your body from Johnny Gaddaar. After that, I heard some of her other songs, such as Sexy boy and Look for me, and became a really big fan of her voice.

I also live in the UK, and we all know that racism is a big issue here. Normally, it is just because somebody is jealous of what the person is doing. But we have seen the Shilpa and Jade scenes, and we don't want it to happen again.
Date: 6/12/2008 12:32:14 PMcanadianbeauty
she is NOT 18

She is 25.

Please check all of your facts beforehand.
Date: 6/12/2008 12:24:05 PMiqbal-pallavi
awwwwwww bless her i didn't know anything about her past and i didn't know she was 18 but i really love her music especially the glassy song i could never get enough of that it's a must for any party.
Date: 6/11/2008 1:31:18 PMkoolchick
her name is based on the hard life that she had
Date: 6/6/2008 6:34:22 PMxarmaanloverx
Shes an inspiration for us inspiring young british indians
Date: 6/6/2008 12:27:42 PMBolly*_Crazed
omg she isss soooo 18 why would she lie? i love her voice!
Date: 6/6/2008 4:18:59 AMshaz81
OMG she is sooooooo not 18 !!!!!!!
Date: 6/6/2008 2:48:07 AMuk-dhakaboy
shees only 18>>>>??????
Date: 6/6/2008 1:45:32 AMSingh23
anyone else not like the name hard kaur, it doesnt sound cool at all LOL it makes me cringe