Ludhiana, October 8, 2025 — Renowned Punjabi singer and actor Rajvir Jawanda has passed away at the age of 35, succumbing to injuries sustained in a tragic motorcycle accident that occurred on September 27 near Baddi in Himachal Pradesh. The artist had been on ventilator support for 11 days at Fortis Hospital in Mohali before his death was confirmed on Wednesday morning.
According to reports, Jawanda was traveling with a group of friends on a bike trip to Shimla when his motorcycle collided with stray cattle on the road. The impact caused severe head trauma, spinal fractures, and a broken neck, which critically affected oxygen supply to his brain. He was initially treated at a local hospital before being transferred to Fortis Mohali for specialized care. Despite intensive efforts by neurosurgeons and critical care teams, his condition remained extremely critical throughout his hospitalization.
Rajvir Jawanda was known for his powerful vocals and hit songs such as “Sardari,” “Surname,” “Kangani,” “Afreen,” and “Khush Reha Kar.” He began his music career in 2014 and quickly rose to prominence in the Punjabi entertainment industry. He also appeared in several Punjabi films, including Subedar Joginder Singh (2018), Jind Jaan (2019), and Mindo Taseeldarni (2019).
The news of his passing has left fans and fellow artists in deep mourning. Tributes poured in from across the industry, with singers like Mankirt Aulakh, Diljit Dosanjh, Gippy Grewal, and Neeru Bajwa expressing their grief. Diljit Dosanjh paused a concert in Hong Kong to lead a prayer for Jawanda’s recovery days before his death.
Jawanda is survived by his wife, two children, and his mother. Close friends revealed that his wife had urged him not to go on the bike trip, a conversation that has now resurfaced as a poignant reminder of the tragedy.
His funeral is scheduled for Thursday, with fans and colleagues expected to gather in large numbers to pay their final respects to the beloved artist.
