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Raju Punjabi (1982-2023) was an Indian singer who mostly sang pop and folk Haryanvi songs. He sang numerous hit Haryanvi songs such as ‘Desi Desi Na Bolya Kar,’ ‘Solid Body,’ ‘Sandal,’ and ‘Aacha Lage Se.’ On 22 August 2023, he died after suffering from jaundice.
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Raju Punjabi was born on Sunday, 5 September 1982 (age 40 years; at the time of death) in Rawatsar, Hanumangarh, Rajasthan. His zodiac sign is Virgo.
A childhood photograph of Raju Punjabi
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 5″
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Family
Parents & Siblings
There is not much information about his parents and siblings.
Raju Punjabi with his mother
Wife & Children
He got married to Mamta on 24 November. He had two daughters named Nobita and Bindu.
A family photograph of Raju Punjabi
Career
Raju Punjabi used to sing Punjabi songs in the initial stage of his career. However, he later started singing Haryanvi songs and gained immense popularity. In an interview, he revealed that his first song which was played on DJ was ‘Yaar Dobara Nhi Milne,’ released in 2013.
He gained immense popularity with the Haryanvi song ‘Solid Body’ in which he collaborated with Sapna Chaudhary. He collaborated with Sapna Chaudhary on several other Haryanvi songs including ‘Sweety’ (2016),’ ‘Laad Piya Ke’ (2017), ‘Tu cheez Lajawab’ (2018), ‘Teri Hawa Kasuti Se’ (2020) and ‘Jalebi’ (2020).
Poster of the music video ‘Jalebi’
In September 2022, he released the Haryanvi song ‘Golu Molu’ in which he featured his younger daughter Nobita.
Poster of the music video ‘Golu Molu’
In 2023, he sang songs for the Haryanvi web series ‘Chaudhar.’ His last song ‘Aapse Milke Humko Acha Laga’ was released on 12 August 2023. It is a Punjabi song.
Poster of the music video ‘Aapse Milke Yaara Humko Acha Laga’
Some of his most notable Haryanvi songs include ‘Desi Desi Na Bolya Kar’ (2017), ‘Mithi Boli’ (2017), ‘Sandal’ (2017), ‘Desi Brand’ (2022) ‘Desiyan Ka Garh’ (2023) ‘Peg Neet’ (2023), and ‘Chand Chakori’ (2023).
Poster of the music video ‘Desi Desi Na Bolya Kar’
In addition to the pop and folk songs, he also sang various devotional songs dedicated to Lord Shiva such as ‘Mahadev Moh Liya,’ ‘Bhole Teri Nagari Meh,’ ‘Bam Bam Bol,’ and ‘Bhole Baba.’ In 2019, he appeared as a guest on the Punjabi talk show ‘KhoruPanti News With Lakha,’ aired on channel Balle Balle TV.
Raju Punjabi (right) in a still from the talk show ‘KhoruPanti News with Lakha’
Death
Raju Punjabi died after suffering from jaundice on 22 August 2023 at a private hospital in Hisar. He was admitted to the hospital for 10 days. Reportedly, during his treatment, he was discharged from the hospital after his health improved. However, later his health deteriorated and he was admitted to the hospital again. His last rites were performed at his native village Rawatsar, Hanumangarh, Rajasthan.
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Facts/Trivia
- In an interview, he talked about his last name ‘Punjabi’ and revealed that when he was in college, he used to sing Punjabi songs because of this his friends and teachers started calling him ‘Punjabi,’ which later became his last name.
- He had a passion for singing since childhood.
- Apart from singing, he had also a keen interest in acting.
- He was popularly known as ‘DJ King’ among his fans in Haryana.
- He was very good friends with the popular Haryanvi singer KD.
- He loved to cook in his leisure time.