MUSKAN GOSWAMI
7 Singers
who are rocking the punjabi music scene
Indian music carries an amalgamation of songs in
different Indian languages and Punjabi songs are
undeniably the ones which are liked by the masses.
Over the years, many amazing Punjabi artists have
received limelight for their excellent performances.
In this article, we have listed some of singers who
are currently nailing the Punjabi music scene.
Guru Randhawa
Guru Randhawa is one of the most popular Punjabi
singers, in the recent times. He is also a songwriter
and a music composer. Several of his songs have
appeared in Bollywood films. Guru started his music
career by featuring in a song with Arjun on YouTube.
Ever since then, he has released various hits like
"Suit", "Lahore", and "Ishare Tere" among others.
Jasleen Royal
Jasleen is a versatile singer and songwriter who is
known for singing melodious songs in Bollywood films.
Her songs in movies include "Preet" from Khoobsurat,
"Kho Gaye Hum Kahan" from Baar Baar Dekho, "Love
You Zindagi" from Dear Zindagi, "Jahan Tu Chala"
from Gully Boy and many more. She won an award for
the Best Indie Song at the MTV Music Video Awards
India in 2013 for her debut single "Panchi Ho Javan".
Harrdy Sandhu
A Punjabi singer and an actor who has released
numerous hit songs over the years. Harrdy gained
popularity with his songs "Soch" (2013) and "Joker"
(2014). Few of his popular songs like "Soch" and
"Naah" have already been re-made for certain
acclaimed Bollywood films. Harrdy made his acting
debut with the film Yaaran Da Katchup (2014).
Diljit Dosanjh
Diljit is recognised as one of the leading Punjabi
musicians in the industry. Other than being reputed
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for his singing, he is also popular for being an
excellent actor. His songs "Proper Patola" and "Ikk
Kuddi" gained immense popularity. Diljit has sung
for numerous Bollywood films like Good Newwz, Jab
Harry Met Sejal, Udhta Punjab and many others.
Harshdeep Kaur
A splendid singer who has been in the music industry
since she was 16 years old. Harshdeep gained fame
after winning two reality TV shows. She has sung
for many popular Bollywood movies. Some of her
most famous songs include "Katiya Karun" from
Rockstar, "Dilbaro" from Raazi, "Heer" from Jab Tak
Hai Jaan, and "Ik Onkar" from Rang De Basanti. She's
one of the very few Indian singers to have sung for
Hollywood. Her song "R.I.P", which was composed by
A.R. Rahman was in the Hollywood movie 127 Hours.
Kanika Kapoor
Kanika Kapoor is a Punjabi singer who has sung for a
number of famous Bollywood movies. She began her
Bollywood playback singing with the song "Baby Doll''
from Ragini MMS 2. Other songs from films include
"Lovely" from Happy New Year, "Chittiyaan Kalaiiyan"
from Roy, and "Desi Look" from Ek Paheli Leela
among many other. The song "Da Da Dasse" from Udta
Punjab earned her several playback singing awards.
Jassi Gill
Jassi Gill is a Punjabi singer and actor who released
his debut album in 2011. Over the years, the singer
has released numerous hits such as "Churiyan",
"Vigrey Sharabi", and "Lancer". He has acted in
various Indian films including the likes of Happy
Phirr Bhag Jayegi, which included actors like
Sonakshi Sinha, Diana Penty and Jimmy Shergill.