Rajvir Jawanda is a Punjabi singer and actor who is known for his powerful voice and songs that put forward Punjabi culture, heritage and traditions. In the year 2016, at the time of his musical introduction, he began to take the lead as one of the preeminent artists in the Punjabi music industry, which also included a series of hit singles and successful film roles. Also, which goes into his distinctive singing style, along with the use of meaningful lyrics, is what has won him a large fan base in India and among the worldwide Punjabi audience.
Quick Profile
Full Name: Rajvir Jawanda
Profession: Singer, Actor
Year of Birth: 1990
Age (2025): 35 Years
Birth Place: Pona, Jagraon, Ludhiana, Punjab, India.
Hometown: Jagraon, Ludhiana, Punjab
Nationality: Indian
Religion: Sikhism
Height: approximately 5’10” (178 cm).
Education: Postgraduate from Punjabi University, Patiala
School: Sanmati Vimal Jain School, Jagraon
College: DAV College, Jagraon
Marital Status: Not Publicly Known
Early Life and Education
Rajvir Jawanda was born in 1990 in Pona village, which is near Jagraon in Ludhiana district of Punjab. He grew up in a Sikh family that had strong roots in traditional Punjabi values as well as music. From a young age, he showed a great affinity for singing and would regularly tune into the radio to listen to Gurdas Maan, which in turn became his primary inspiration.
He grew up at Sanmati Vimal Jain School in Jagraon, which was also where he completed his school years; after that, he attended DAV College in Jagraon for his undergraduate studies. Also, he obtained a postgraduate degree from Punjabi University in Patiala, which in turn enhanced his educational base and was also the time his interest in music was taking root.
Family Background
Rajvir comes from a very close Punjabi Sikh family, which has supported him through his career.
Father
His father, Karam Singh Jawanda, has been very much a part of his ambitions’ development and, at the same time, has instilled strong family values.
Mother
His mother, Paramjeet Kaur, has been a rock for him throughout his personal and professional journey.
Despite the fact that he is very popular, Rajvir still does.
Musical Journey
Rajvir Jawanda began his musical studies at a young age with Lalli Khan. Through his dedication and constant practice, he developed his own unique singing style.
Interestingly, we see that Rajvir, before he became a professional singer, passed the Punjab Police recruitment exam and went through almost a year of police training. But it was when he realised that music was his true love that he left his police career to pursue singing full-time.
His decision proved to be life-changing.
Rise to Fame
Rajvir’s entry into the world of singing was in 2016 with the release of “Muqabla”, which was written by the famous Punjabi lyricist Kunda Dhaliwal. That song went on to receive a great response, which in turn introduced him to Punjabi music fans.
He also released some great singles, which included:
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Shaandaar
Kesri Jhande
Landlord
Kangani
In that time, “Kangani”, which became a big milestone in his career, stood out. In its release, Mahi Sharma featured a track which went on to gain millions of views on YouTube and, in turn, made Rajvir one of the most quickly rising stars from Punjab.
Through the years, he has been putting out songs that feature Punjabi culture, bravery, romance, and rural traditions.
Acting Career
After in to film industry, what Rajvir saw success in was music, which he took to in Punjabi cinema.
In 2018, he had his acting debut in the film Subedar Joginder Singh, which saw him play Sipahi Bahadur Singh. Also, it was very well received by the audience and also opened up more acting opportunities for him.
He later appeared in: He also appeared in:
Jind Jaan (2019) as Ranjha
Mindo Taseeldarni (2019) as Lakhwinder “Lakha”
Although music is his main profession, Rajvir still does acting in Punjabi cinema.
Awards and Achievements
Rajvir Jawanda has received accolades for his singing talent and also for his work in the Punjabi music scene.
In 2020, which was a great year for him, he won the PTC Punjabi Award for Best Folk Pop Vocalist (Male) for his hit song “Chakvi Kadhai.
His songs are breaking records on digital platforms, which has made him the top contemporary Punjabi artist.
Popular Songs
Some of the popular works of Rajvir Jawanda are:
Muqabla
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Shaandaar
Kangani
Kesri Jhande
Landlord
Sardaari
Mera Dil
Chakvi Kadhai
Mirza
Boutique
Mitra Ne Dil Mangeya
Kamla
Punjaban
Ankhi
Ambran De Chann Warga
Many of which have achieved the order of tens of millions of views on YouTube and are still fan favourites.
Filmography
Year Movie Role
2018 Subedar Joginder Singh Sipahi Bahadur Singh.
2019 Jind Jaan Ranjha
2019 Mindo Taseeldarni Lakhwinder (Lakha)
Personal Interests
Rajvir is an outdoor person and also has many adventurous hobbies.
Favorite Food
Rajma Chawal
Shahi Paneer
Favorite Colors
Black
Red
Favorite Actors
Robin Williams (as a comedy and acting icon).
Favorite Actresses
Deepika Padukone
Priyanka Chopra
Favorite Singers
Kulwinder Dhillon
Kuldeep Manak
Hobbies
Mountain biking
Paramotoring
Traveling
Favorite Destination
Leh and Ladakh
Social Media Presence
Rajvir Jawanda is very much a part of social media, which he uses to update his fans on his music releases, live shows, upcoming projects and also very personal moments from his life.
He has a large presence on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, X (formerly Twitter) and Snapchat, which in total numbers into the millions.
Lesser-Known Facts About Rajvir Jawanda
He had planned a career in the Punjab Police at first, which eventually changed to music.
He began his studies with Lalli Khan at a very young age.
Guru Dass Maan, which is what Gurdas Maan was known as, had a great influence on his singing style.
Most of his early works were on Jass Records.
His music is of Punjabi heritage, rural life, patriotism, and traditional values.
Apart from singing, which he is known for, he has also had success as a Punjabi film actor.
Although he is famous, he keeps his personal life out of the media.
Conclusion
Rajvir Jawanda built a successful career on hard work, discipline, and great passion for Punjabi music. He left a stable police career behind to become a respected singer and actor in the industry, which is a great story of following what is in your heart. With hit songs, award-winning performances, and a growing fan base, he is also one of the most influential forces in today’s Punjabi entertainment.
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