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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 30 The Score Magazine highonscore.com 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.