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Asees Kaur      Asees Kaur (born September 26, 1988) is a renowned Indian playback singer, known for her soulful and versatile voice in Bollywood and regional cinema. With a career spanning over a decade, she has delivered chart-topping hits like "Raatan Lambiyan" (Shershaah, 2021), "Bolna" (Kapoor & Sons, 2016), and "Ve Maahi" (Kesari, 2019). Asees is celebrated for her ability to infuse emotion into romantic ballads, peppy dance numbers, and devotional songs, making her one of Bollywood’s most sought-after vocalists. Hailing from a Sikh family in Panipat, Haryana, her journey from singing Gurbani to becoming a playback sensation reflects her dedication and musical prowess. Early Life and Education Asees Kaur was born in Panipat, Haryana, to a middle-class Sikh family. Her father, Harjinder Singh, is a businessman, and her mother, Kamaljeet Kaur, nurtured her early interest in music. Asees is the youngest of six siblings—three sisters and tw...