Who is Haryanvi singer Raju Punjabi, 'King of Tunes' who died at 40?

Popular Haryanvi artist Raju Punjabi passed away on Tuesday morning. singer, popularly kwn as King of Tunes, was reportedly undergoing jaundice treatment for a while at a hospital in Hisar, Haryana. However, his health deteriorated and he passed away on August 22. Social media was flooded with condolence messs for Raju. 

3 things you need to kw:

• Raju Punjabi died d 40.
• singer belonged to Rawatsar, Rajasthan but rose to fame as a singer in Haryana.
• duo of Raju Punjabi and dancer Sapna Chaudhary were very popular for ir collaborations.

Raju Punjabi became popular with Desi Desi Na

Born on September 5, 1983, Raju Punjabi emerged as a popular face in regional music scene in last few years. His first major hit was 2016 song Desi Desi Na Bolya Kar. Some of his or popular songs were Bhang Mere Yaara Ne, Tu Cheez Lajawab, Aacha L Se and Desi Desi. 

His latest song Aapse Milke Yaara Humko Achha Laga Tha was released on August 12. Raju Punjabi’s last post on Instagram was about same, where he informed his followers about song release with a coll of stills from some of his previous hit numbers. He was very active on Instagram and h 2.4 lakh followers on social media platform. 

Raju Punjabi collaborated with popular st performer Sapna Chaudhary for many of his projects. duo became very popular in Haryana and beyond and even performed on st shows. Raju's music was characterised by an upbeat mood and was popular at parties and garings. His music videos mostly featured him. 

Irreparable loss to state’s music industry: Haryana CM

Many eminent personalities paid ir tribute to popular singer, upon hearing news of him passing away. Haryana Chief Minister Mahar Lal Khattar took to X (formerly Twitter), to condole Raju Punjabi's demise. “His passing away is an irreparable loss to Haryana Music Industry. May God give place to departed soul at his holy feet and give strength to his family members to bear this immense sorrow. Om Shanti!” Or Haryana artists like Preep Bura and Raju Hooda also offered ir condolences after Raju's untimely demise.

singer’s last rites were performed around 3 pm today at his native vill Rawatsar in Rajasthan. Raju Punjabi is survived by his wife Mamta and three daughters.