Indian singer and actor Rajvir Jawanda has died at the age of 35 after a motorcycle accident in the Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh.
Jawanda spent 11 days on life support after the incident on 27 September, when he is reported to have lost control of his motorcycle after encountering stray cattle on the road.
The singer suffered severe head and spinal injuries and was transferred from a local hospital to another in northwestern Punjab’s Mohali city in an “extremely critical” condition, officials said. Despite intensive care, he did not recover.
Jawanda was best known for songs such as “Sardaari,” “Kangani,” and “Do Ni Sajna”, which combined traditional Punjabi folk elements with modern arrangements. He also appeared on screen in Subedar Joginder Singh (2018), where he played Sepoy Bahadur Singh, and later in Jind Jaan (2019), his first leading role.
News of Jawanda’s death on Wednesday prompted an outpouring of grief from Punjabi musicians and film artists. Actor Neeru Bajwa wrote on Instagram that it was “very painful to lose such a happy and kind person,” while comedian Gurpreet Ghuggi said simply: “Death has won, youth has lost. How will we forget you, little brother?”
Key Points
- Indian singer Rajvir Jawanda dies at 35 after motorcycle crash
- Jawanda’s condition remained critical for 11 days before death
- Fellow artists mourn Rajvir Jawanda’s death
- Punjab politicians say Rajvir Jawanda’s passing leaves ‘an irreplaceable void’
- Diljit Dosanjh led fans at Hong Kong concert in prayer a day after Jawanda’s crash
Actor Sargun Mehta says Jawanda’s voice ‘will echo through Punjab forever'
13:20 , Shahana YasminSargun Mehta, one of one of Punjabi cinema’s leading actors, paid tribute to Jawanda on Instagram.
“Gone far too soon. Your voice will echo through Punjab forever. May Waheguru bless your soul and give strength to your family. RIP,” she wrote.
Punjabi singer Mankirt Aulakh calls Jawanda’s death ‘a priceless loss to the world'
12:50 , Shahana YasminPunjabi singer Mankirt Aulakh, known for chart-topping tracks such as “Gallan Mithiyan” and “Majbooriyan,” has written an emotional tribute to Rajvir Jawanda.
In Punjabi, Aulakh wrote on Instagram: “Our very dear Rajvir Jawanda is no more with us. Today, a priceless diamond from the world said goodbye to this mortal world. A mother’s son, a sister’s brother, a wife’s friend, a father of children and a friend of friends said goodbye to all. May Waheguru bless the family with the strength to accept fate. I stand with the Jawanda family as much as I can.”
Hospital confirms multiple organ failure as cause of death
12:30 , Shahana YasminDoctors at Fortis Hospital Mohali, where Jawanda was admitted, have attributed his death to multiple organ failure caused by complications from his severe head and spinal injuries, according to The Times of India.
Jawanda had remained on ventilator support for eleven days following the 27 September motorcycle crash in the neighbouring Himachal Pradesh state.
Doctors confirmed that despite intensive treatment, he never regained consciousness before his death and his neurological responses had been “minimal” throughout his hospital stay.
Jawanda’s funeral set for Thursday in his home village
12:10 , Shahana YasminRajvir Jawanda’s last rites are set to take place tomorrow, 9 October, in his home village of Pona, near Jagraon in Punjab's Ludhiana district, his family told The Daily Jagran.
Preparations are reportedly already under way for the ceremony, with large crowds expected to gather to pay their respects.
Jawanda’s family have requested privacy as condolences continue to pour in from across the Punjabi film industry and political circles.
Local authorities in Ludhiana said traffic arrangements would be made near the village to accommodate mourners attending the cremation.
Diljit Dosanjh led fans at Hong Kong concert in prayer a day after Jawanda’s crash
11:50 , Shahana YasminA day after news broke of Rajvir Jawanda’s serious motorcycle crash, Punjabi music icon Diljit Dosanjh stopped mid-performance at his concert in Hong Kong to ask the audience to pray for his friend’s recovery.
In a video shared by his team on social media, Dosanjh is seen addressing the crowd in Punjabi, asking them to pray for the “beautiful singer”.
“Please pray for him. Prayers have a lot of impact. He should get well soon. He should come back to us, back on stage. He is a very beautiful singer, Rajvir Veera,” Dosanjh can be seen saying in the video.
“When you pray for someone with a true heart, he will definitely fulfil your prayers,” he said.
Punjab politicians say Rajvir Jawanda’s passing leaves ‘an irreplaceable void’
11:30 , Shahana YasminTributes to Jawanda have poured in from across the political divide in Punjab.
Raghav Chadha, a member of parliament in India’s Rajya Sabha upper house representing Punjab for the Aam Aadmi Party, called the news “truly heartbreaking,” saying Jawanda’s songs “carried the essence of Punjab’s soil and the pride of our youth.”
The news of Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda’s tragic passing in a road accident is truly heartbreaking. A talented voice of Punjab, he fought for many days after the accident but sadly couldn’t recover. His songs carried the essence of Punjab’s soil and the pride of our youth.
— Raghav Chadha (@raghav_chadha) October 8, 2025
May… pic.twitter.com/nOGqoPQkcI
Member of Parliament Malvinder Singh Kang described Jawanda as a “beloved” voice of Punjab whose passing creates “an irreplaceable void in our cultural and musical heritage”.
Deeply anguished by the heartbreaking demise of beloved Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda , a voice that carried the very soul of Punjab. His untimely passing after battling injuries from a tragic accident in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, has left an irreplaceable void in our cultural and… pic.twitter.com/vvRGScDemg
— Malvinder Singh Kang (@kang_malvinder) October 8, 2025
Manpreet Singh Badal, former finance minister of Punjab, expressed his sorrow at losing a “gifted artist and beloved voice,” and offered condolences to the family.
Deeply saddened by the passing of Rajvir Jawanda, who succumbed today after bravely fighting for days following a tragic motorcycle accident. A gifted artist and a beloved voice of the Punjab, his loss is immeasurable. My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. May his… pic.twitter.com/CAY4LwVem2
— Manpreet Singh Badal (@MSBADAL) October 8, 2025
Manish Sisodia, former deputy chief minister of Delhi, added: “Gone too soon, but his soulful voice will live on in every heartbeat of Punjab.”
Deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Rajvir Jawanda. Gone too soon, but his soulful voice will live on in every heartbeat of Punjab.
— Manish Sisodia (@msisodia) October 8, 2025
My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and millions of fans. May Waheguru bless his soul with eternal peace. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/ZkU8KHDyxj
Punjab CM says he is “saddened” by Rajvir Jawanda’s passing
11:10 , Shahana YasminPunjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann posted a tribute to Jawanda, writing that the “star of the Punjabi music world disappeared forever”.
“Saddened to hear about the demise of renowned Punjabi singer Rajveer Jawanda while undergoing treatment after a horrific road accident near Baddi, Himachal Pradesh. The star of the Punjabi music world disappeared forever,” he posted in Hindi and Punjabi on X, formerly Twitter.
“The voice of Rajveer Jawanda, who ruled the hearts of people through his songs at a young age, will always resonate. May the departed soul rest in peace at his feet and give strength to his family and fans to bear this loss.”
Earlier, when Jawanda was still in hospital, Mann had visited the hospital to see his condition and told reporters that the singer’s health was “better than yesterday” but remained unconscious.
ਮਸ਼ਹੂਰ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਗਾਇਕ ਰਾਜਵੀਰ ਜਵੰਦਾ ਦੀ ਹਿਮਾਚਲ ਪ੍ਰਦੇਸ਼ ਦੇ ਬੱਦੀ ਨੇੜੇ ਵਾਪਰੇ ਭਿਆਨਕ ਸੜਕ ਹਾਦਸੇ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਇਲਾਜ ਦੌਰਾਨ ਹੋਈ ਮੌਤ ਦੀ ਖ਼ਬਰ ਸੁਣਕੇ ਬਹੁਤ ਦੁੱਖ ਹੋਇਆ। ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਸੰਗੀਤ ਜਗਤ ਦਾ ਸਿਤਾਰਾ ਹਮੇਸ਼ਾ ਲਈ ਅਲੋਪ ਹੋ ਗਿਆ।
— Bhagwant Mann (@BhagwantMann) October 8, 2025
ਛੋਟੀ ਉਮਰ 'ਚ ਆਪਣੇ ਗੀਤਾਂ ਰਾਹੀਂ ਲੋਕਾਂ ਦੇ ਦਿਲਾਂ 'ਤੇ ਰਾਜ ਕਰਨ ਵਾਲੇ ਰਾਜਵੀਰ ਜਵੰਦਾ ਦੀ ਆਵਾਜ਼ ਸਦਾ… pic.twitter.com/y3X9kRI8Fx
Punjabi singer and producer Gippy Grewal says Jawanda’s death has left his ‘heart empty
10:50 , Shahana Yasmin’Punjabi superstar Gippy Grewal, and worked with Jawanda in 2018’s Subedar Joginder Singh, shared a message for his “brother” Rajvir Jawanda.
“This has made my heart go empty,” he wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
“Waking up to this terrible news is unbearable. My brother Rajvir, your last days were so difficult, you showed such strength. You will forever remain in our hearts, memories, and souls.”
This has made my heart go Empty Waking up to this terrible news is unbearable.
— Gippy Grewal (@GippyGrewal) October 8, 2025
My brother Rajvir, your last days were so difficult you showed such strength.
You will forever remain in our hearts, memories, and souls. 🙏🏻 #RajvirJawanda pic.twitter.com/T9CNgNdrHY
Fellow artists mourn Rajvir Jawanda’s death
10:30 , Shahana YasminTributes have poured in from across India’s Punjabi film and music circles following the death of singer-actor Rajvir Jawanda, whose songs such as “Sardaari” and “Do Ni Sajna” earned him a devoted following.
Actor Neeru Bajwa wrote on Instagram that it was “very painful to lose such a happy and kind person”, adding that she was “heartbroken” by his death.
Comedian-actor Gurpreet Ghuggi posted a photo with the caption: “Death has won, youth has lost. How will we forget you, little brother?”
Officials await medical report after singer’s death
10:10 , Shahana YasminAuthorities in northern India have said that formal medical examinations are under way following the death of Punjabi singer-actor Rajvir Jawanda.
Police have said it appears Jawanda lost control of his motorcycle after hitting stray cattle on a highway.
He was transferred from a local hospital to Fortis Hospital Mohali in neighbouring Punjab state, where doctors described his condition as “extremely critical” until his death.
Further medical details are expected to be released once official paperwork is completed.
Police begin formal investigation into crash
09:55 , Shahana YasminAuthorities in northern India’s Himachal Pradesh state have launched a formal investigation into the motorcycle crash that fatally injured Punjabi singer-actor Rajvir Jawanda.
Officers from Baddi police station, around 60 kilometres north of Chandigarh, told The Indian Express that early evidence suggests Jawanda’s motorbike may have struck stray cattle on a semi-rural stretch of road with limited lighting. CCTV footage from nearby shops and highway cameras is being reviewed to establish the sequence of events.
Police added that a mechanical inspection of the bike and a forensic report would follow.
The 35-year-old performer had been travelling alone when the accident occurred.
Jawanda’s condition remained critical for 11 days before death
09:40 , Shahana YasminDoctors at Fortis Hospital in Mohali, a city in northern India’s Punjab state, confirmed that Rajvir Jawanda died early on Wednesday after suffering severe head and spinal injuries from a motorcycle crash on 27 September.
The accident occurred near Baddi, a small industrial town in the neighbouring state of Himachal Pradesh, around 60 kilometres north of Chandigarh.
Hospital officials said Jawanda had been on life support since his admission and that his neurological activity remained “minimal” despite intensive treatment.
Local police in Solan district, which covers the crash site, said initial findings suggest his bike struck stray cattle, causing him to lose control. He was stabilised at a local facility before being transferred to Mohali for specialist neuro-trauma care.
Indian singer Rajvir Jawanda dies at 35 after motorcycle crash in Himachal Pradesh
09:27 , Shahana YasminPunjabi singer and actor Rajvir Jawanda has died in Punjab state’s Mohali after spending 11 days on life support following a motorcycle accident near Baddi, Himachal Pradesh.
The 35-year-old artist suffered severe head and spinal injuries in the 27 September crash and never regained consciousness.
