Britain-based Punjabi bhangra singer Mona Singh, the daughter of noted Punjabi singer/ musician Channi Singh, says it is an uphill task for a woman to carve a niche in the male-dominated British bhangra music industry.

"It is really difficult ... but due to my father’s support and his strong hold, I got an easy entry and could escape initial struggle. Now I just need to sustain the legacy I have inherited from my father," Mona Singh told IANS.

Mona debuted in the bhangra singing world with The Beginning in 2000. The Second Chapter followed in 2003. She just released her third album, Stronger.

Mona, who sticks to her Punjabi roots, is also lending her voice to Bollywood films. She sang a song for director Karan Razdan’s comedy Mr. Bhatti on Chutti.

"I started humming Punjabi songs when I was just three and gave my first stage performance at the age of six. Just like my father, I love to sing in Punjabi and open for any kind of playback singing.

Mona has also performed with her father at the Royal Albert hall in London and has been awarded by the Mayor of London for her immaculate singing.

She has also toured Canada, the U.S., Pakistan, Sweden, and Dubai with various stage shows.