Amusing and lesser known facts about Yo Yo Honey Singh

Fact 1

You know how he started his career? He came at the second spot in the 'War of DJs' organised in Delhi. He learnt Deejaying from DJ Vishal and bagged several awards.

Fact 2

Did you know that Honey Singh picked the slang 'Yo Yo' from his African-American friends? If it's translated in Hindi, it means 'Apka Apna', so that's how his name goes, 'Apka Apna Honey Singh'.

Fact 3

Honey Singh is a fitness freak and works out for two hours every day without fail.

Fact 4

Not many are aware of his crazy driving skills. He is notorious for rash driving and used to like biking on the streets of Delhi.

Fact 5

Honey Singh wanted to be a music producer and in fact, knows how to play the tabla.

Fact 6

Apart from singing and rapping, the man is also fantastic at mimicry.

Fact 7

His album 'International Villager' which released in 2006 became the highest grossing Punjabi album of all times. In the same year, his single held the top spot in BBC World Charts.

Fact 8

Honey Singh is the most expensive singer till now as he earned Rs 70 lakh for the track 'Mujhe neat pila de sajna'. It's said to be the highest amount paid to a singer in Bollywood.