Handsworth, Birmingham, UK
B21
Handsworth bhangra band whose "Darshan" featured in Bend It Like Beckham
- Bhangra
- UK bhangra
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About B21
B21 are brothers Bally and Bhota Jagpal from Handsworth, Birmingham, and the band name comes from their local postcode. They started out as a trio with Jassi Sidhu, who went solo in 2002, and released a string of albums on MovieBox including By Public Demand, Made in England, Aashiqui and 12B.
Their sound is classic late 90s and 2000s UK bhangra: hard-hitting dhol, catchy hooks and a clean, modern production. "Darshan" is their best known track, used in Bend It Like Beckham, and an instrumental version played at the opening ceremony of the 2002 Commonwealth Games. They won Best Band at the 2003 UK Asian Music Awards and returned in 2014 with 12B, which won Best Album at the Brit Asia TV Music Awards.
For weddings and parties, B21 are a brilliant pick for guests who grew up on UK bhangra. Their songs are instantly recognisable and made for a packed dance floor.
- "Darshan" featured in the film Bend It Like Beckham
- Won Best Band at the 2003 UK Asian Music Awards
- 12B won Best Album at the 2014 Brit Asia TV Music Awards
Famous songs
- 01Darshan
Perfect for
- Wedding receptions
- Birthday parties
- UK bhangra nights
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Rated 4.4 out of 5 on Trustpilot.
- 18 August 2025
Thank you Jeeven & Party events for organising Dholies
Well I have been in touch with Jeeven who organises events for party central and he has been great help. His customer service is excellent, he has been very patient and helpful with finding a package best suited for my requirements even there were few change and chop about timing & Dates. Jeeven is a very friendly guy and easy to communicate with as well as very quick in responses. So thank you Jeeven for organising Dholies for me.
FDFakir DungariaDhol players · Verified on Trustpilot
- 19 March 2026
I had an amazing experience with Party…
I had an amazing experience with Party Central – they made the whole wedding planning process seamless and stress-free. I would definitely recommend them to everyone. A special thanks to Sanj for all his help and support throughout!
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- 4 March 2026
So managed to a booking for my…
So managed to a booking for my daughter’s engagement party! Was happy to discuss needs with Sanj. Booking is for the future 01/08/26, but feel very confident and organised sorting this out before time! Will come back and leave a review after the event, but Sanj has been very active in helping with the booking, thank you
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