‘Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous’ trailer: Netflix’s docu offers glimpse into the life of India’s most famous rapper

Yo Yo Honey Singh in ‘Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous’
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Streaming giant Netflix on Tuesday unveiled the trailer for its upcoming documentary film, Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous, which chronicles the journey of the titular iconic music sensation. Directed by Mozez Singh and produced by Sikhya Entertainment, the documentary premieres on Netflix on December 20.

In the trailer, we see how a boy from a humble Punjabi background went on to become one of the most popular Indian rappers, taking Punjabi music to the global stage. With the help of personal accounts from friends, family, colleagues and collaborators (including one Salman Khan), the documentary peels back the layers of Honey Singh’s life to reveal the man behind the angrezi beats and controversies.

“The documentary features never-before-seen moments from the rapper’s personal and professional life, including heartfelt accounts from his family, friends, and collaborators. With this honest and deeply personal portrayal, the documentary offers a glimpse into Honey Singh’s rise as the pioneer of desi hip-hop and Punjabi pop music, the struggles that forced him into hiatus, and his fight to reclaim his space in the ever-evolving music industry,” reads the logline.

In a statement, Honey Singh said that the documentary proved to be the right opportunity to tell his story. “For years, there have been countless conjectures about me in the media, and I have never really shared my side of the story. This documentary is the right opportunity to tell my story. My fans have always stood by me, even in my absence, and for that, I am eternally grateful. This docu-film on Netflix goes beyond the spotlight to reveal the real me — the highs, the lows, and everything in between. I’m excited to finally share my journey with the world,” he said.

Guneet Monga Kapoor and Achin Jain, Producers, Sikhya Entertainment said, “Documenting a career as colourful as Yo Yo Honey Singh’s has been an extremely memorable journey for our crew along with Netflix. True to the spirit of a docu-film, we’re excited to share the untold aspects of the journey of one of India’s most beloved music icons — there’s hardly anyone who hasn’t grooved to at least one of his songs, and now is the time to get to know the real him, unfiltered. We’re thrilled to collaborate with Mozez Singh, who brings his vision and empathy to bring an unfiltered glimpse into the life of the undisputed king of music — introducing audiences to the real story behind India’s most heard voice. It’s equally exciting to return to Netflix, where our last docu-film was embraced with so much love across the globe.”

Director Mozez Singh said, “It has been a privilege to make this film. Honey has given me unprecedented access into his life and the fact that he has trusted me with his story has been a real moment of truth for me, not just as a filmmaker but as a human being too. I’m very proud of Famous and I hope the world will love watching it as much as I have loved making it. And lastly, a big thank you to Netflix and Sikhya for the opportunity and to my editor Deepa Bhatia for supporting my vision.”