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Balwinder Safri, a Punjabi singer, passed away; Guru Randhawa and Diljit Dosanjh mourn him

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Balwinder Safri, a Punjabi singer, passed away; Guru Randhawa and Diljit Dosanjh mourn him

Balwinder Safri, a Punjabi singer from the UK who had recently been released from the hospital, passed away on Tuesday. He was 63. With songs like O Chan Mere Makhna, Pao Bhangra, Gal Sun Kuriye, and Nachdinu, the late vocalist became well-known as a Bhangra sensation. Diljit Dosanjh, Guru Randhawa, Neeru Bajwa, and Gurdas Maan are just a few of the Punjabi artists who have expressed their condolences on the singer’s passing.

The musician reportedly underwent a heart procedure at the New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton, UK, in April 2022, according to ANI. After triple bypass surgery, he went into coma after sustaining brain injury. He apparently was released from the hospital after 86 days and was making progress toward rehabilitation when he passed away.

We will always treasure your songs and contribution to Punjabi music, sir, stated singer Guru Randhawa on Instagram. Peace be with you. I bid you farewell, Sir Balwinder Safri.

“Waheguru (joined hands emojis) Balwinder Safri Ji,” Diljit Dosanjh said with a photo of Balwinder Safri on Instagram. Additionally, Gurdas Mann uploaded a photo of the deceased musician on his Instagram Stories with the caption “Safri saab.”

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Neeru Bajwa, a co-star in Diljit’s film Jatt & Juliet, posted a nostalgic photo of herself with Balwinder on Instagram along with a sombre message. Asi window tho dekya si during the #beautifulbillo shot, menu yaad hai Balwinder ji, she wrote. (I recall how thrilled we were when Balwinder Ji spotted us from the window during the recording of the song Beautiful Billo.) He was really kind to meet us when he came up. Stop producing them in that manner. I appreciate all that you have given to the Punjabi music scene, sir. You will always be remembered in our hearts. Balwinders Afri Ji.

He was such a humble person, Jazzy B commented in response to her memory of him. Balwinder Safri, Babbal Rai, and singer Jassie Gill are all featured in a video that he posted on his Instagram Stories.

The video’s caption reads, “Mulakaat Hmesha, you are right. I will never forget this meeting, Waheguru apne charna vch niwas bandhan.”

Balwinder Safri’s passing deals the Punjabi music business yet another blow. Rapper-singer Sidhu Moose Wala was assassinated earlier in May in Punjab’s Mansa district. A day after the Punjab police removed his security, along with 424 others, the event happened. Last year, he joined the Congress party.

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“Don’t mix narrow politics into music,” said Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin in support of TM Krishna’s Sangita Kalanidhi award.

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“Don’t mix narrow politics into music,” said Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin in support of TM Krishna’s Sangita Kalanidhi award.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has endorsed Carnatic vocalist TM Krishna amid protests by several artists against his Sangitha Kalanidhi award.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin congratulated Carnatic vocalist TM Krishna for being selected for the Sangitha Kalanidhi award by The Music Academy, despite protests from several artists who oppose the award. Stalin expressed his appreciation for Krishna’s achievement.

Stalin criticized Krishna for his progressive political views and advocacy for the common man. He criticized Periyar for his fight for human equality and women’s equal rights for three-quarters of a century. Stalin argued that it is unfair to criticize Krishna for his progressive stances and not to unnecessarily lash out at Periyar, who fought for human equality and peace.

The Music Academy management deserves appreciation for recognizing TM Krishna’s contributions to the music industry. Krishna’s talent is undeniable, and he emphasized the need for a broad human vision and the ability to avoid hatred and embrace fellow human beings, rather than mixing narrow politics with religious beliefs.

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Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader Kanimozhi defended the recognition of carnatic vocalist @tmkrishna as Sangita Kalanidhi by the Music Academy, stating that the hate he is receiving for his social beliefs or his engagement with Periyar is uncalled for.

Several musicians have boycotted Madras Music Academy’s December conference, citing Krishna’s Sangita Kalanidhi award for glorifying Periyar and vilifying the Carnatic music community.

Artists are upset with Chennai-based Madras Music Academy’s decision to bestow Oscar-equivalent honor on 48-year-old vocalist Krishna, who will preside over the 98th annual conference and concerts in December.

Indian classical duo Ranjani and Gayatri have criticized their participation in this year’s conference under TM Krishna’s presidency as a “moral violation.”

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The Trichur Brothers, Srikrishna and Ramkumar Mohan, have expressed concerns about their participation in the Academy’s year-end festival conference, claiming it would make them “outright hypocrites.”

Krishna, an economics graduate, was a musical prodigy who began learning music from Bhagavathula Seetharama Sharma, followed by Carnatic vocalist Chingleput Ranganathan and Semmangudi Srinivas.

Krishna, the grandnephew of former Indian finance minister TT Krishnamachari, is a founder of the Madras Music Academy.

Sangita Kalanidhi awardee to preside over 98th Annual Conference and Concerts of The Music Academy, December 15-2025.

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