Had asked him not to travel to Shimla from Baddi on bike
TNR News Network
Chandigarh:
Had he listened to his wife’s heartfelt plea to skip the Shimla trip, Punjabi singer and actor Rajvir Jawanda might still have been alive. But fate had other plans. The popular artist, known for soulful hits like “Tu Dis Penda” and “Khush Reha Kar”, died on Wednesday (October 8, 2025) morning after battling for his life for nearly two weeks following a tragic motorcycle accident in Himachal Pradesh.
Rajvir Jawanda, 35, breathed his last at 10.55 am at Fortis Hospital, Mohali, where he had been admitted in a critical condition since September 27. Hospital Director Abhijit Singh confirmed the news, stating that despite intensive care and continuous monitoring, the singer succumbed to multiple organ failure.
Warning ignored, life cut short
Sources close to the family revealed that Rajvir Jawanda’s wife had strongly advised him not to travel to Shimla, citing the weather and risky hill roads. But the singer, determined to take the trip with his friends, went ahead, a decision that ended in tragedy.
The accident occurred in the Baddi area of Solan district while Jawanda was on a motorcycle ride with five companions. He reportedly lost control on a sharp turn, crashing heavily. The impact left him with severe spinal and brain injuries. He went into cardiac arrest at a hospital in Solan and was later shifted to Mohali in extremely critical condition.
From ‘Sardari’ to silence: Rising star gone too soon
Hailing from Pona village in Jagraon (Ludhiana), Rajvir Jawanda rose to stardom with a unique voice and relatable lyrics. His popular songs — “Sardari,” “Surname,” “Afreen,” “Landlord,” “Down to Earth,” and “Kangani” — made him a household name in Punjab and among diaspora communities.
He also left a mark on Punjabi cinema, acting in films such as “Subedar Joginder Singh” (2018) with Gippy Grewal; “Jind Jaan” (2019) and “Mindo Taseeldarni” (2019).
Known for his humble roots and grounded persona, fans often praised him as being “down to earth” — a quality he even immortalized in one of his own tracks.
Wave of grief across music industry
News of Jawanda’s death has stunned the Punjabi entertainment industry. Fellow artists, fans and public figures flooded social media with tributes, expressing shock and sorrow. Many described him as a promising voice that had only begun to reach its full potential.
“Gone too soon, but never forgotten,” wrote one fan, quoting lyrics from “Khush Reha Kar” — a song that now takes on a haunting new meaning for those he left behind.
Rajvir Jawanda’s body will be taken to his ancestral village for the final rites. A large crowd is expected as admirers prepare to say goodbye to the voice that once echoed through wedding playlists, car stereos and festival stages.
