Hard Kaur, born Taran Kaur Dhillon, is a British-Indian rapper, hip-hop singer, playback singer, songwriter and actress known for bringing a distinctive rap style to Indian popular and Bollywood music. Born in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, she later moved to Birmingham, England, where she developed a strong interest in hip-hop and began pursuing music professionally.
She gained wider recognition through the song “Ek Glassy”, which became a major success in the British Asian music scene. Her Bollywood breakthrough came with the rap track “Paisa Phek (Move Your Body)” from Johnny Gaddaar (2007). She subsequently contributed vocals and rap performances to several Hindi films, including Ugly Aur Pagli, Singh Is Kinng, Kismat Konnection, Bachna Ae Haseeno, Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani and Prince.Hard Kaur was born on 29 July 1979 in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Her birth name is Taran Kaur Dhillon. She moved with her family to Birmingham, England, during her childhood and grew up in an environment where she was exposed to hip-hop and Western music.
She began developing her identity as a rapper during her teenage years and spent several years working in the British Asian hip-hop scene. Her collaboration “Ek Glassy” helped establish her as a prominent female rapper and brought her music to audiences in India as well as the United Kingdom.
Her debut solo album Supawoman was released in 2007. She later released Party Loud All Year: P.L.A.Y. in 2012 through Sony Music. She has also worked as a lyricist and collaborated with artists and music producers in the Indian and international music scenes.
In Bollywood, Hard Kaur became known for combining rap, hip-hop and Indian film music. Her energetic vocal style and distinctive stage presence helped her stand out among playback singers and rappers of her generation. She has also appeared in films and television programs as a performer and personality. Birth Date: 29 July 1979 Birth Place: Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India Birth Name: Taran Kaur Dhillon Profession: Rapper, Singer, Playback Singer, Songwriter, Actress Genres: Rap, Hip-Hop, Bollywood Music, Indian Pop Years Active: 1995–Present