Mohali, Oct 8: Punjabi singer and actor Rajvir Jawanda, passed away on Wednesday after battling for his life for almost two weeks at Fortis Hospital in Mohali.
The 35-year-old, known for his soulful voice and vibrant performances, had been critically injured in an accident near Pinjore late last month.
According to police and hospital sources, the accident took place on September 27 when Jawanda was riding towards Shimla. While passing through the Baddi area of Himachal Pradesh’s Solan district, he reportedly lost control of his bike, resulting in a severe crash. The impact caused serious head and spinal injuries, leaving him in a critical state.
He was initially taken to a nearby medical facility for emergency treatment, where doctors said he briefly went into cardiac arrest.
After being stabilised, he was transferred to Fortis Hospital in Mohali for advanced care. A team of specialists from the neurology and critical care departments placed him on life support, closely monitoring his condition.
Despite continuous treatment and around-the-clock efforts, his health showed little improvement, and he succumbed to his injuries after nearly two weeks.
Confirming the news, MLA Pratap Singh Bajwa expressed condolences on social media. “Rajvir’s passing is an irreparable loss to the Punjabi music industry. My deepest sympathies are with his family and fans,” he wrote. BJP Punjab Vice President Fateh Jang Singh Bajwa also mourned his demise, noting, “Despite everyone’s prayers, destiny had other plans. May his soul rest in peace.”
During his hospitalisation, several well-known figures from the Punjabi entertainment industry visited or sent prayers for his recovery. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann had also met Jawanda’s family at Fortis Hospital, expressing hope at the time that the artist would make a full recovery.
Born in Pona village of Ludhiana’s Jagraon, Rajvir Jawanda was among the most popular names in the Punjabi music scene. His chart-topping tracks such as Tu Dis Penda, Khush Reha Kar, Sardari, Surname, Afreen, Landlord, Down to Earth, and Kangani earned him a devoted fan following across India and among the Punjabi diaspora worldwide.
Jawanda also made his mark in Punjabi cinema, appearing in several films. He played a notable role in Gippy Grewal’s 2018 war biopic “Subedar Joginder Singh,” and later featured in Jind Jaan and Mindo Taseeldarni in 2019, both of which received positive audience responses.
Fans and fellow artists flooded social media with tributes, remembering him as a humble and grounded artist who never lost touch with his roots. Many described him as an inspiration for aspiring singers in Punjab.
“Rajvir had a rare mix of passion and simplicity. His music spoke directly to people’s hearts,” wrote one fan on X (formerly Twitter).
The news of his death has left a deep void in Punjab’s music and film fraternity, marking the end of a voice that had come to define an era of youthful energy and cultural pride.
