Popular Punjabi singer-turned-actor Rajvir Jawanda died on Sunday at the age of 35 in a road accident near Baddi in Himachal Pradesh. Jawanda lost control of his motorcycle on September 27 while traveling to Shimla in Solan district. He suffered severe head and spinal injuries and was first given treatment at a local hospital, where he collapsed due to cardiac arrest.
He was later shifted to Fortis Hospital in Mohali and put on life support in the custody of the critical care and neurosciences team. For now, 10 days of intense medical intervention, his condition continued to remain extremely critical with negligible brain activity. He died of his injuries on Wednesday, October 8.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann had also gone to the hospital last Sunday to visit Jawanda, whereas fans and fellow Punjabi artists performed prayers for his recovery at gurdwaras throughout the state.
From Pona village close to Jagraon in Ludhiana district, Rajvir Jawanda started his music career in 2014 with the hit song Munda Like Me. He soon gained popularity for his strong vocals and songs strongly influenced by Punjabi culture. His most favorite hits are Tu Dis Penda, Khush Reha Kar, Sardari, Surname, Afreen, Landlord, Down to Earth, and Kangani.
Jawanda left his own mark on Punjabi cinema with such movies as Subedar Joginder Singh (2018), Jind Jaan (2019), and Mindo Taseeldarni (2019). He was beloved across the board for providing clean and meaningful entertainment.
Basing in Sector 71, Mohali, Rajvir Jawanda leaves behind his wife and two pre-teen children. His premature death leaves the Punjabi entertainment scene and his fans grieving.