Rup Magon

Rupinder "Rup" Singh Magon, a Canadian artist, defies conventional labels with his boundless talent as a singer, songwriter, producer, actor, and author. Born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, Rup has made his mark in the entertainment industry. In 1996, Rup embarked on a musical journey by founding Josh alongside his brother, Rik Magon, and close friend Shiraz Hussain Shiraz Hussain is Hindi cinema actor and producer. >> Read More... . Two years later, Qurram Hussein (Q) joined the band, and Rup and Q embarked on a separate path for Josh. Rup's unwavering belief in his artistry initially faced doubt and skepticism from friends and family, who urged him to pursue a more conventional North American career. However, Rup remained steadfast, pouring his soul into Josh's compositions.

 Their debut album's title track, "Main Hoon Tanha," was a testament to Rup's determination and paved the way for their successful musical journey. Rup has produced a series of hit albums, including "Kabhi" (2004), " Mausam Click to look into! >> Read More... " (2006), and the much-acclaimed "Beyond Kismat" (2010). Their musical prowess even caught the attention of Grammy winner Nelly Furtado, resulting in a remix collaboration on her singles "Promiscuous Girl" and "Maneater." Rup's contributions to Josh have gained him fame and a name, including being the first Canadian Sikh to win MTV India and MTV Pakistan awards.

Rup has ventured into acting, showcasing his talent in the sports comedy film "Speedy Singhs" (2011) alongside Vinay Virmani, Russell Peters, and Camilla Belle. Rup's role as Jassi Singh Jassi Singh is an Indian actor and model born on 1 >> Read More... , a member of the Speedy Singhs hockey team, brought his acting prowess to the forefront. Furthermore, Josh recorded the film's title track, "Chaddi Wale Yaar." Rup displayed versatility by appearing as Amandeep in the comedy web series "Decoys." Rupinder "Rup" Singh Magon exemplifies a true artist who fearlessly embraces his passions and creates a unique space for himself in the entertainment industry.