Rajvir Jawanda's journey from Punjab Police to singing: A multi-talented soul who never saw music as competition with others | Watch
PTC Web Desk: Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda, who won millions of hearts with his soulful voice and vibrant personality, has succumbed to serious injuries sustained in a serious accident on September 27. The artist had been on ventilator support ever since, with medical experts revealing that his chances of recovery were diminishing due to a severe hypoxic brain injury and spinal trauma.
Jawanda’s condition had left his fans and well-wishers across the globe united in prayer, hoping for a miracle. The singer’s mother, who lost her husband not long ago, now faces another devastating blow as her only son has died.
Born with an innate love for music, Rajvir Jawanda’s journey was nothing short of inspirational. Despite coming from a family deeply rooted in the Punjab Police, where he also served, his passion for singing never faded. In one of his earlier interviews with PTC Punjabi, Jawanda recalled how joining the police force felt like being trapped in a different world. Yet, the discipline and hardships he endured there shaped him into what he fondly described as a “diamond forged in fire.”
He credited his time in the police for teaching him resilience, whether it was washing uniforms, pressing clothes, or tying a perfect turban. But it was his unwavering dedication to music that ultimately made him rise as one of the most beloved voices in Punjabi folk and contemporary music.
Rajvir often spoke of his admiration for legends like Kuldeep Manak and Surjit Singh Bindrakhiya, drawing inspiration from their timeless folk songs. At university, he honed his skills under the influence of contemporaries such as Kanwar Grewal and Kulwinder Billa, while also mastering multiple folk instruments like 'dhol', 'algoze', and 'toombi'—one of which he even crafted himself.
Known for his love of travel and adventure, Jawanda frequently rode his modified Royal Enfield to Leh-Ladakh, proudly calling himself one of the first riders to explore the region despite harsh conditions. His close friends remember him as a free spirit who loved spending time with them or simply driving around when in the mood.
More than a singer, Rajvir Jawanda was a multi-talented soul who never saw music as competition with others but rather as a journey of self-growth. “My only competition is with myself,” he once said, reflecting his humble yet determined approach to life and art.
- PTC NEWS
