Indian Idol 12 Winner Pawandeep Rajan Suffers Injuries After Major Car Accident In Uttar Pradesh, Visuals Surface

Singer Pawandeep Rajan, who won Indian Idol Season 12, met with a major car accident on Monday at 3:40 a.m. in Uttar Pradesh and has suffered serious injuries. A video of the singer has surfaced on social media, showing him in critical condition while doctors attend to him.

While further details about the accident are still awaited, the video reveals that Pawandeep has sustained injuries to his left foot and right arm.

Check out the video:

A few days ago, Pawandeep celebrated his birthday on April 27, 2025.

Pawandeep emerged as the winner of Indian Idol 12, taking home the winner's trophy, a car, and a cheque of ₹25 lakh. He competed against five finalists — Arunita Kanjilal, Mohd Danish, Sayli Kamble, Nihal Tauro, and Shanmukha Priya.

Who is Pawandeep Rajan?

Pawandeep Rajan hails from Uttarakhand's Champawat district. His father Suresh Rajan, mother Saroj Rajan and sister, Jyotideep Rajan, are Kumaoni folk artists.

Earlier, the singer won The Voice India in 2015, where he was in Shaan's team. He lifted the trophy with prize money of Rs 50 lakh and a car.

Pawandeep completed his primary education at University Senior Secondary School in Champawat. He later graduated from Kumaun University in Nainital, Uttarakhand.

Pawandeep won the youngest tabla player award at the age of 2.

In 2021, the singer was announced as as Uttarakhand's Art, Tourism, Culture Brand Ambassador by CM Pushkar Singh Dhami to promote state’s art, culture and tourism.