Netflix's 'Famous' on rise, fall, comeback of Yo Yo Honey Singh gets release date

Streaming giant Netflix has announced the release date for the much-awaited docu-film 'Famous,' which delves into the life of Indian singer-rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh.

Netflix India confirmed in an Instagram post shared on Friday morning that 'Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous,' a docu-film that follows the rise, fall, and comeback of the rapper, will premiere on the streaming platform on December 20 this year.

“The name you know, the story you don’t. Witness the rise of a legend who changed the face of Indian music forever,” read the announcement post, featuring the first official poster of the title.

The film is directed by Mozez Singh and produced by Oscar-winning Sikhya Entertainment, led by Guneet Monga and Achin Jain, and covers the life of Hirdesh, famously known as Yo Yo Honey Singh, highlighting his rapid rise to fame and the challenges he faced during his comeback.

The production company shared, “With 'Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous,' we delve into his story in its rawest form—from his meteoric rise to his struggles and ultimate comeback as Hirdesh Singh. It was fascinating to discover how little we knew about the real person behind the stage name.”

“Capturing Honey Singh’s journey has been an incredible experience. He is a fascinating man who has already lived so many lifetimes in this one life. I’m so thankful that he trusted me with his life story,” added Singh. “We have covered everything in this film—love, pain, family, success, failure, loss, mental health, and the fight to come back.”

“This docu feature highlights his evolution, his lasting impact on popular culture, and a lot of stories that no one has ever heard before. We’re thrilled for you to meet the legend, the man who is responsible for creating a revolution in the Indian rap and hip-hop scene, a man entirely unique in his making,” the post read.

On the work front, Yo Yo Honey Singh made a comeback earlier this year with his multi-lingual album, titled 'Glory,' featuring artists from around the world, including Pakistan. The 18-track album was released in August.