Chandigarh, Oct 8: Punjabi singer and actor Rajvir Jawanda, known for his soulful voice and chart-topping hits, died on Wednesday after battling for nearly two weeks in the hospital. He was 35.
Jawanda had been in critical condition since September 27, when he was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident in Himachal Pradesh’s Solan district while travelling towards Shimla with friends.
Confirming the news, Fortis Hospital Mohali Director Dr. Abhijit Singh said in a statement that Jawanda was “declared dead at 10:55 a.m. on Wednesday.”
“Despite extensive medical support and continuous monitoring by our critical care and neurosurgery teams, he succumbed to multiple organ failure this morning,” the hospital noted.
According to police and eyewitness accounts, the accident occurred in the Baddi area, where Jawanda reportedly lost control of his motorcycle while riding with five companions. The crash left him with severe spinal injuries and brain trauma.
He was first taken to a local hospital in Solan, where doctors said he suffered a cardiac arrest. After being revived and stabilised, he was transferred to Fortis Hospital in Mohali, where he remained on life support until his death.
Born in Pona village of Ludhiana’s Jagraon, Rajvir Jawanda rose to fame in the Punjabi music industry with his distinctive voice and heartfelt lyrics. His songs — including Tu Dis Penda, Khush Reha Kar, Sardari, Surname, Afreen, Landlord, Down to Earth, and Kangani — became popular across Punjab and among the global Punjabi diaspora.
Beyond his music career, Jawanda also appeared in several Punjabi films. He made his acting debut in Gippy Grewal’s 2018 war biopic “Subedar Joginder Singh”, followed by performances in Jind Jaan and Mindo Taseeldarni in 2019.
Fans, fellow artists, and political leaders have expressed their grief on social media. Many described Jawanda as a humble artist who stayed grounded despite his fame. Tributes poured in from across the Punjabi entertainment world, remembering him for his passion and connection to his roots.
“Rajvir Jawanda’s loss is a tragedy for Punjab’s music industry,” wrote a fan on X (formerly Twitter). “His songs will continue to echo in our hearts.”
The singer’s sudden death has left a void in Punjab’s vibrant music scene — one that his soulful melodies will continue to fill for years to come.
