Vikram Singh Khalsa
Vikram Singh Khalsa, known as Ama Singh, was born and raised in California, USA. As his father is a Gurbani singer, he has been brought up in Gursikhi environment. He obtained his Bachelor degree in
Elec. Engg. from UC Device and after that started working as a Software Engineer. However, his popularity
is mainly because of his varied interests, particularly interest in doing magic. He started his magic beats
after being inspired by a famous magician who had visited his school and gradually learnt the art of
performing tricks. He has become so popular as a magician that he is often invited to present his shows
at schools, colleges, personal and state gatherings. His other interests include inventing new gadgets and
turning discarded materials into works of art or functional items like wallets. All such items are posted on
his website under the ‘stuff’ section. He also enjoys graphic designing and often works on digital projects for
various organizations. He is also fond of reading and writing.However, what makes him a role-model are
not only his varied interests, but also his deep faith in Sikh way of living and his interest in Sikh activities
and events.
Since childhood he has been accompanying his father for singing Gurbani and doing Kirtan is
still a passion with him. He can play Tabla, Harmonium as well as Dilruba like a professional. He is also a
good Kathavachak which he can do both in English and Punjabi so that the Sangat, especially the youth can
understand meaning of Gurbani and connect with the Kirtan. He also elaborates in his Katha on a particular
shabad as how that shabad can be applied in our life. He expresses wonderful views on various issues and
people listen to him patiently. For example, regarding judging persons, he says “it’s very easy to judge people
without knowing much about them, but if you actually sit down and talk to someone, you’ll be surprised at
the amazing stories and experiences they may have been through. So just give people a chance, a receptive.
At the same time, don’t put anyone on a pedestal. We can love and respect or even admire people, but after
some point we just risk being disappointed when they fall short of our expectations. Only Guru Sahib and
Waheguru are perfect.” Although, he has so many talents and uses those talents to please others or earn
income, but, he firmly believe that “most of these things we do only provide temporary “highs”, sometimes
even at the cost of our physical or mental well-being. The only thing that will satisfy us in the end is the love
and connection with Waheguru, so we should constantly work towards that.” With such spiritual views and
faith in the Guru, Vikram Singh, the possessor of so many talents, is definitely a role-model Gursikh.