Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, the controversial spiritual leader and head of the Dera Sacha Sauda sect, has lived a life under intense public scrutiny, marked by a blend of spiritual leadership, cinematic endeavors, and significant legal challenges. While his public persona has often been flamboyant and multifaceted, his personal life, particularly his romantic history, has largely revolved around his long-standing marriage to Harjeet Kaur, a relationship that has remained a constant amidst the swirling controversies and public narratives surrounding him.
Singh's marital journey began in the 1980s when, at the age of 18, he married Harjeet Kaur. This union predates his rise to widespread fame and the controversies that would later define much of his public image. Harjeet Kaur has largely maintained a private life, rarely appearing in the public eye, especially when compared to other figures closely associated with the Dera Sacha Sauda. Her presence, while understated, signifies the traditional foundation of his family life.
From their marriage, Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh and Harjeet Kaur have three biological children: a son, Jasmeet Singh, and two daughters, Amarpreet and Charanpreet. Jasmeet Singh is married to Husanmeet Kaur, further extending the family lineage. Despite the immense public attention on Singh, his wife and biological children have largely remained away from the media glare, often described as reclusive figures within the Dera framework, preferring a quieter existence away from the spotlight that constantly follows the Dera chief.
In stark contrast to the private nature of his marriage, Singh's relationship with his adopted daughter, Priyanka Taneja, publicly known as Honeypreet Insan, garnered significant media attention and speculation. Honeypreet, who often appeared alongside Singh in public events, films, and social media, was widely perceived by the media as his closest confidante and, at times, was even subject to unverified rumors regarding the nature of their bond. However, officially, her relationship with Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was consistently stated as that of an adopted daughter, a narrative upheld by the Dera and his family. The intense focus on Honeypreet, especially during Singh's legal troubles, often overshadowed the existence of his actual wife and biological children in public discourse.
Harjeet Kaur's role became more publicly visible, albeit still reserved, during Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's incarceration. Following his conviction in 2017, Harjeet Kaur made headlines for visiting him in Sunaria jail in Rohtak, accompanied by their son Jasmeet, daughter-in-law Sanmeet, daughter Charanpreet, and son-in-law Rooh-e-meet. This visit, the first since his imprisonment, underscored her continued presence and support within his personal life. According to reports, she had initially waited for the arrest of Honeypreet before making her visit, indicating the complex family dynamics at play during a period of immense crisis for the Dera.
Further demonstrating her commitment, Harjeet Kaur has actively sought parole for her husband on multiple occasions. In 2019, she filed a plea seeking a three-week parole for Singh to attend to his ailing 85-year-old mother, Naseeb Kaur. Her petition highlighted the mother's desire to meet her only son, showcasing Harjeet Kaur's efforts to facilitate family contact during his imprisonment. While these pleas have often been met with legal challenges and rejections, they consistently affirm Harjeet Kaur's position as his legal spouse and a central figure in his personal and family affairs.
The public perception of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's relationships has often been skewed by sensational media coverage, particularly concerning Honeypreet Insan. Yet, beneath the layers of public spectacle and legal battles, his marriage to Harjeet Kaur has remained the bedrock of his personal life, a quiet constant in a life otherwise marked by extraordinary public attention. Their enduring bond, though largely private, represents the core of his family unit, consistently acknowledged through her visits and legal efforts on his behalf, distinguishing their relationship from the often-speculated narratives surrounding his other close associations.