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Gurcharan Mall

Guinness World Record for Bhangra

Guinness World Record for Bhangra

By Faisal Shafi | November 20, 2012

Gurcharan Mall, one of the greatest dhol players of all time, orchestrated the largest Bhangra dance event in 2012, breaking a new world record. As part of the Sandwell Arts Festival, celebrities galore, dancers from across the globe were successful in their attempt to surpass a previous record set in Ludhiana, India.

Posted in Music & Dance | Tagged asian, bhangra, birmingham, Dhol, dhol players, dholis, Guinness World Records, Gurcharan Mall, indian, king g mall, Mall, music, new world record, record, Rhythm, Roop Samrai, Sandwell, Sant Nirankari Mission, Sardara Singh Gill, west midlands | Leave a response

‘Saarey Dillo’ unites Pioneers of Bhangra

‘Saarey Dillo’ unites Pioneers of Bhangra

By Jas Sembhi | April 9, 2012

UK Punjabi singers from the 1970s re-unite through the efforts of King G Mall to jointly produce a meaningful song called ‘Saarey Dillo.’ Balbilr S of the original Bhujangy Group and Ram Labhaia of Anari Sangeet Party are featured on this single along with Dalvir Mall and King G Mall himself. DESIblitz brings you an exclusive video introduction to the track.

Posted in Music & Dance | Tagged 1970's, 70s, anari, balbir, band bhangra, bhujanghy, blasters, dalvir, Dhol, dholi, dillo, group, Gurcharan Mall, itunes, king g mall, labhaia, legends, music, party, pioneers, punjabi, ram, saarey, sangeet, songs, track, UK | Leave a response

World 501 Dholi's Break Record

World 501 Dholi’s Break Record

By Indi | June 3, 2009

More than 600 Dhol players helped Gurcharan Mall break the world record for the most ‘dholis’ to play together for over 12 minutes

Posted in Music & Dance | Tagged 501, 501 dholis, bhangra, birmingham, Centenary Square, Dhol, Dhol Blasters, dholis, drum, drummers, features, female, Guinness World Records, Gurcharan Mall, kids, male, Mall, photo, photos, pictures, UK, video, world 501 dholis, world record | 7 Responses

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