About: Gurinder Kaur Kainth (born 4 December 1980), popularly known by her stage name Miss Pooja is an Indian singer and actress who primarily sings Punjabi songs in Bhangra, Pop and Folk genres. She has a master’s degree in music and worked as a teacher before embarking on her singing career. She is regarded as reviving Punjabi duet songs and has released over 350 albums and recorded over 2,000 songs with more than 70 male singers, winning many awards. Her music spans many genres and she tours internationally.
Genres: Bhangra, Pop, Folk, Religious, Hip Hop, Dance

Active from: 2000 – Present
Origin: Rajpura, Punjab, India

“Jaan Ton Pyari” is a vibrant Punjabi song celebrating deep affection and romantic devotion. The lyrics express heartfelt emotions, emphasising how the beloved’s presence brings immense joy and significance to the singer’s life.

“Live in Kamiana Mela” shows an energetic performance which captured the festive atmosphere of the Kamiana Mela. These melas (or fairs) are significant cultural events that feature a variety of activities including music, dance, food stalls, and local crafts

The lyrics of “Mere Do Nain” by Miss Pooja express a deep longing for the beloved. The song title translates as ‘My Two Eyes’. The singer’s eyes yearn to see him, and she dreams of spending her life with him, finding peace and joy in his presence.

“Sohna Sohna Munda”  celebrates the charisma and charm of a man who has stolen the singer’s heart. The lyrics depict a lively atmosphere with dancing and drumming. The singer eagerly awaits to see him, expressing her longing and desire through playful verses.

Children incan learn about mehndi art and create their own henna designs by tracing their hand and using the examples provided

Indian Mehndi Art (KS2)

This video is a great introduction to Bhangra moves

The 3D Geography website have lots of free worksheets to use to explore India further. The choropleth map is particularly good but there is also a range of climate graphs, word searches,  fact files, travelling to India maps

https://www.3dgeography.co.uk/india-worksheets