Indian singer, songwriter, and composer Gursharanjot Singh Randhawa, better known as Guru Randhawa, has made a name for himself in Punjabi, Bhangra, Indi-pop, and Bollywood music. Born on August 30, 1991, in the Gurdaspur district of Punjab, Guru Randhawa once sang at weddings to earn a living.
From Singing at Weddings to Stardom
Known for his hit songs like “Lahore,” “Suit Suit,” “Ban Ja Rani,” “Patola,” “High Rated Gabru,” “Daaru Wargi,” and “Raat Kamal Hai,” as well as for his stylish looks, Guru Randhawa celebrates his 33rd birthday today, August 30. He has left a significant mark from Punjabi music to Bollywood with his songs, often making headlines for his chartbusters. Guru is also one of the most-followed celebrities on social media. Despite several initial setbacks, his luck eventually turned around.
Struggles Before Fame
Guru Randhawa has given many hit songs to date. Before earning fame, he performed extensively at weddings, small stage shows, and parties. He faced two years of continuous struggle to establish a career in the music industry. In 2012, he launched his first song, “Same Girl,” which failed to gain traction. His second release, “Chhad Gayi,” also didn’t do well, but Guru didn’t give up and continued his efforts.
The Song That Made Him a Star
Guru Randhawa’s career took a significant turn thanks to rapper Bohemia, who gave him a chance to collaborate. In 2015, their song “Patola” took the country by storm upon its release. The song became an instant hit and provided Guru with the recognition he had long awaited. Today, Guru Randhawa is renowned not only in Punjabi music but also as a celebrated Bollywood singer.
Guru Randhawa’s Popular Songs
Guru Randhawa is known for tracks like “Lahore,” “Patola,” “High Rated Gabru,” “Daaru Wargi,” “Raat Kamal Hai,” “Suit,” “Ban Ja Rani,” “Made in India,” “Ishare Tere,” “Tere Te,” “Fashion,” “Downtown,” and “Slowly Slowly.” His most-watched songs, “High Rated Gabru” and “Lahore,” have garnered over 823 million and 785 million views on YouTube, respectively.