Guru Randhawa, born Gursharanjot Singh Randhawa on August 30, 1991, in Noorpur, Punjab, India, is a prominent Indian singer, songwriter, and music composer.
He gained widespread recognition with his 2015 hit song Patola, a collaboration with rapper Bohemia. His subsequent tracks, including High Rated Gabru, Lahore, and Suit, have solidified his position in the Punjabi and Bollywood music scenes.
Known for his contributions to Punjabi, Bhangra, Indi-pop, and Bollywood music, Guru Randhawa has also ventured into acting and film production.
Profile
- Full name: Gursharanjot Singh Randhawa
- Nickname: Guru
- Date of birth: August 30, 1991
- Age: 33 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Noorpur, Punjab, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Profession: Singer, songwriter, music composer, producer
- Height: 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm)
- Parents: N/A
- Siblings: Brother – Ramneek Randhawa
- Spouse: N/A
- Children: N/A
- Relationship status: Unmarried
- Religion: Sikhism
- Ethnicity: Punjabi
- Net worth: $1 million
Early Life and Education
Guru Randhawa is now at the age of 33. He was born on August 30, 1991, in Noorpur, Punjab, India.
Raised in a Jatt Sikh family, he has a brother named Ramneek Randhawa. He was drawn to music during childhood and participated in various singing competitions.
He completed his schooling in Gurdaspur and later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the Indian Institute of Planning and Management (IIPM) in New Delhi.
His educational background in business management complements his artistic career. Guru Randhawa practices Sikhism and is of Punjabi ethnicity.
Personal Life
Guru Randhawa is unmarried and has denied rumours that he is dating Shehnaaz Gill.
He has said that he is open to love and always in love. He also said that he prefers to express love on more than just Valentine’s Day.
Career
Guru Randhawa began his musical journey in 2012 with the song Same Girl, a collaboration with Arjun.
His debut album, Page One, released in 2013, featured tracks like Chhad Gayi, Dardan Nu, and I Like You.
In 2015, his collaboration with Bohemia on Patola brought him significant attention. The following year, his song Suit was featured in the Bollywood film Hindi Medium, marking his debut.
His 2017 track High Rated Gabru became one of his most popular songs, amassing over 1.1 billion views on YouTube.
In 2019, he collaborated with American rapper Pitbull on Slowly Slowly, which garnered 38 million views within 24 hours. Guru Randhawa has also ventured into acting and film production, with his production debut in the Punjabi film Tara Mira in 2019.
Awards
- 2016: PTC Punjabi Music Award for Best Duo/Group for Patola
- 2018: Indian Film Academy Award nomination for Best Music Director for Tumhari Sulu
- 2018: PTC Punjabi Music Award for Best Pop Vocalist (Male) for Lahore
- 2019: Indian Film Academy Award nomination for Best Music Director for Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety
- 2019: Mirchi Music Award for Album of the Year for Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety
- 2020: PTC Punjabi Music Award for Best Pop Vocalist (Male) for Slowly Slowly
Net Worth
Guru Randhawa’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $1 million.
His wealth primarily derives from his successful music career, including album sales, live performances, and film appearances.
Controversy
Guru Randhawa has been involved in several controversies over the years. In December 2020, he was arrested in Mumbai for violating COVID-19 norms during a late-night party.
He was later released on bail and apologized for the incident, stating it was unintentional and unaware of the local authorities’ decision to impose a night curfew.
In July 2019, during a performance in Vancouver, Canada, Guru Randhawa was attacked by an unidentified man as he was leaving the stage.
The incident resulted in injuries to his forehead, requiring medical attention. He returned to India after the incident and expressed gratitude for the support from his fans and well-wishers.
Additionally, in 2018, a female staff member of Pakistan’s Airport Security Force was penalized for lip-syncing Guru Randhawa’s song High Rated Gabru while wearing a cap with Pakistan’s flag on it. The authorities withheld her increments for two years of service for violating the code of conduct.
Social Media
- Instagram: @gururandhawa
- Twitter: @GuruOfficial
Filmography
- Hindi Medium (2017) – Singer for the song Suit Suit
- Tumhari Sulu (2017) – Singer for the song Ban Ja Rani
- Simran (2017) – Singer for the song Lagdi Hai Thaai
- Blackmail (2018) – Singer for the song Patola
- Nawabzaade (2018) – Singer for the song High Rated Gabru
- Ujda Chaman (2019) – Singer
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