Famous Haryanvi Singer Raju Punjabi Passes Away at 40

Popular Haryanvi singer Raju Punjabi passed away on Tuesday in a private hospital in Hisar. The heartbreaking news of the singer's death has left shockwaves in the entertainment industry. Raju Punjabi was 40 years old and had created a huge fanbase for his artistic skills and amazing vocals. 

According to the reports, the singer was admitted to the hospital 10 days ago with some unidentified illness. However, the singer's health deteriorated and was put on a ventilator. 

Raju Punjabi's artistic journey was one of commitment and passion. He was born and raised in Haryana. His melodic contributions to the music world earned him a special place in his listeners' hearts. Songs by him like "Desi Desi," "Aacha Lage Se," and "Tu Cheez Lajawab" became well-known anthems in the area, beloved by people of all ages.

He only recently added another gem to his collection of songs with the release of "Aapse Milke Yaara Humko Accha Laga Tha," which debuted on August 12. Raju Punjabi's celebrity began in Haryana, but it was not limited to the state's boundaries. The vocalist collaborated with other singers, notably the well-known Sapna Chaudhary, and cultivated a sizable fan base in the nearby states of Rajasthan and Punjab. 

प्रसिद्ध हरियाणवी गायक एवं संगीत निर्माता राजू पंजाबी जी के निधन का दुखद समाचार प्राप्त हुआ। उनका जाना हरियाणा म्यूजिक इंडस्ट्री के लिए अपूरणीय क्षति है।

ईश्वर दिवंगत आत्मा को अपने श्री चरणों में स्थान दें तथा उनके परिजनों को यह अथाह दुःख सहन करने की शक्ति प्रदान करें।

ॐ शांति!

— Manohar Lal (@mlkhattar) August 22, 2023

Raju Punjabi's passing was described as an "irreparable loss" to the Haryanan music industry by Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on the social media site X (formerly known as Twitter). 

According to reports, Raju Punjabi's mortal remains will be moved to his hometown of Rawatsar Kheda, where his last rites would be performed.