Daijiworld Media Network - Mohali

Mohali, Oct 8: Popular Punjabi singer and actor Rajvir Jawanda passed away at Fortis Hospital, Mohali, on Monday after battling for life for nearly 12 days. The 35-year-old artiste had suffered severe head and spinal injuries in a road accident near Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, on September 27, when his motorcycle collided with stray cattle on the road.

Doctors reported that Jawanda’s neurological condition remained critical, with minimal brain activity and no significant improvement despite intensive medical care. He had been on life support since his admission, and his condition was described as “extremely critical” following the accident.

A resident of Sector 71, Mohali, Jawanda was widely loved for his hit songs such as Surname, Kamla, Mera Dil, and Sardari. He also made a mark in Punjabi cinema with films including Jind Jaan, Mindo Taseeldarni, and Kaka Ji.

Jawanda began his musical journey in 2014 with the single Munda Like Me, quickly rising to fame for his soulful voice and lyrics celebrating Punjabi pride and culture. According to his official Apple Music biography, he had initially aspired to become a police officer but chose to pursue his passion for music.

The news of his untimely demise has left fans and the Punjabi entertainment industry in deep shock and mourning. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann had visited the hospital on Sunday to enquire about his health.

Hailing from Pona village in Ludhiana's Jagraon, Jawanda was also known for songs like Tu Dis Penda, Khush Reha Kar, Afreen, Landlord, Down to Earth, and Kangani. He featured in films such as Subedar Joginder Singh (2018), Jind Jaan (2019), and Mindo Taseeldarni (2019), earning appreciation for his acting alongside his musical acclaim.

Fans and colleagues across the Punjabi entertainment industry continue to pay tribute to the late singer-actor, mourning the loss of a talented and beloved artiste.