Indian Premier League team Punjab Kings offered condolences on the untimely death of popular Punjabi singer and actor Rajvir Jawanda. The 35-year-old was declared dead at 10.55 am on Wednesday while undergoing treatment at Fortis Hospital, Mohali, after battling for life for nearly 12 days. PBKS posted his picture with a caption, "Your voice will forever live in the soul of Punjab"
Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan also offered condolence on actor-singer demise. Taking to social media he wrote, Om Shanti Rajvir Nu Parmatma Apne Charna'an ch Thaa Bakshe te ode Parivaar nu Himmat Deve." (Om Shanti, may the divine soul of Rajveer bless his family and give them courage.)
Details about the Rajvir Jawanda accident
According to reports, the singer 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 that suddenly appeared on the road.
According to doctors, Jawanda’s neurological condition remained critical, with minimal brain activity and no significant improvement despite intensive medical care
Who is Rajvir Jawanda?
Born in Jagraon, Ludhiana, around 1990, Rajvir grew up in a family with his father working with Punjab Police. Jawanda was widely loved for his hit songs such as Surname, Kamla, Mera Dil, and Sardari. He also made his mark in Punjabi cinema with roles in films including Jind Jaan, Mindo Taseeldarni, and Kaka Ji.
According to his official Apple Music biography, he had originally aspired to become a police officer but chose music. Jawanda was known for his songs "Tu dis penda", "Khush reha kar", "Sardari", 'Surname", "Afreen", "Landlord", "Down to earth" and "Kangani".
Jawanda also acted in Gippy Grewal-starrer Punjabi movie "Subedar Joginder Singh" in 2018, "Jind Jaan" in 2019 and "Mindo Taseeldarni" in 2019.
