Cap-tivating tale

Amandeep aka Sunny Kahlon is a Punjabi singer, who hails from Hisar, Haryana. Being related to Punjabi singer Mankirat Aulakh, Sunny kick-started his career by featuring in videos like Kaka Ji and Jugaadi Jatt, but, it is singing which is his true calling. He started his career as a singer in 2016 with the song, Zidd, followed by hits like AK47, Mahiya and Jattan De Put.

His latest songs, Mahiya and Mein Teri Tu Mera were received well by the audience. For 2020, he has planned to release his album and also some singles that he is currently working on.

What do you think is your swag?

I feel my overall look and my attitude stand out more than anything else.

Punjabi singer you find

stylish...

Jazzy B. I feel he is the person, who set the trend for Punjabi music industry for others to follow.

Latest buy...

My new car— Toyota Fortuner.

Music for you is...

I live for music and it is the one thing I feel I will remember even if I lose my memory and forget everything else.

If not singer, then...

Player. Not many know that I used to play kabaddi and do wrestling. I even got selected for the World Cup in 2013 but unfortunately an injury led me to different fate.

Street smart vs the brand game...

I wear what I like, be it branded or from a local market.

Wardrobe must-haves...

Shoes, shirts and jackets of all styles and colours.

Three things you carry while on the move...

Cell phone, gym bag and car keys.

An exotic place you wish to take your date to...

Armenia. I recently visited Armenia and I find that place is heaven on earth.

Celebrity you admire or wish to collaborate with...

That would definitely be Yo Yo Honey Singh. I somehow relate to that genre more than any other.

What turns you off?

Over-confidence.

How do you stay connected to your roots?

I follow my family traditions by heart.

Accessory that you cannot get enough of...

I love to wear caps and watches. I sometimes get my accessories from the US and UK because I never feel I have enough.

Comfortable clothing...

I am most comfortable in traditional Punjabi attire like kurta-pyjama.

Fitness for you...

Being a player, I was always conscious about my body. It is part of my lifestyle.

Your strength...

I derive my strength from my family.

Your weakness...

Again, it is my family which comes first under any circumstances.

How do you unwind?

I am a reserved person and I like to spend my time with my family.

One word that defines you?

Hardworking.

—As told to Sheetal