Ranjit Singh Bajwa (born 14 March 1989) known professionally as Ranjit Bawa,[2] is an Indian singer and actor associated with Punjabi language music and films. He rose to fame from his single "Jatt Di Akal" from his debut in the 2015 album, Mitti Da Bawa which was awarded the "Best World Album" award in the 2015 Brit Asia TV Music Awards.[3]
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Born | Ranjit Singh Bajwa 14 March 1989 |
Nationality | Indian |
Citizenship | India |
Education | Masters in Music |
Alma mater | Guru Nanak Dev University |
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Years active | 2013-present |
Awards | Best Debut Actor in Punjabi Cinema[1] |
Musical career | |
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Website | Ranjit Bawa on Instagram |
He has also received "PTC Best Folk oriented Song Award" in 2013 for his Song in 2013, Jatt Di Akal.[4] His numorous songs including 'Yaari Chandigarh Waliye' and 'Impress' peaked on UK Asian Music Chart and UK Punjabi Music Charts.[2] He made his film debut in playing the title role in Toofan Singh, a semi-biographical film about the 1980s Punjabi activist Shaheed Bhai Jugraj Singh Toofan.[5]
Education
editBorn in Gurdaspur in Punjab on 14 March 1989, Bawa did his graduation from Guru Nanak College, Batala and post-graduation at Khalsa College, Amritsar.[6][7] Bawa did his Masters in Music from Guru Nanak Dev University.[7][8]
Discography
editThis section of a biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification. (September 2019) |
Studio Albums
editTitle | Album details |
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Mitti Da Bawa |
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Ik Tare Wala[citation needed] |
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LOUD[9] |
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Ve Geetan Waleya |
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Singles Discography
edit- Jatt Di Akal
- Jean
- Sadi Wari Aun De
- Shadi Dot Com
- Kankan
- Miti Da Bawa
- Sher Marna
- Jind Meriya[10]
- Yaari Chadigarh Waliye
- Chandigarh Returns (3 Lakh)
- Jinda Sukha Anthem (with Lehmber Hussainpuri)
- Naal Naal
- Munda Sadara Da
- Azaadi
- Jinde
- Lahore[11]
- Yaari Chandigarh waliye
- Mitti da bawa
- Botti Botti
- Sardar
- Dollar Vs Roti
- Bandook
- Jatt Da Dar
- Swag jatt da
- Punjabio Jaagde Ke Sutte
- Jinda Sukha
- Girls Hostel
- Narrow Salwar
- Dc Jatt
- Tankha Ft JRS
- Qurbani
- Chandigarh Returns
- Sher Marna
- 300 Sala Yaad Shaheedi (with Veer Rahimpuri, Tigerstyle & Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee)
- Skoda
- Meri Sardarniye
- Chat Purani
- Chad Khera Baniye Da (With Harshdeep Kaur)
- Ja Ve Mundiya
- Hik Vich Zor (With Dr Zeus & Fateh Doe)
- Sarvann Putt
- Ja Ve Mundeya
- Phulkari
- Thar
- Heavyweight Bhangra
- Diljaniya
- Parahune
- Weekend
- Kangan
- Gurpurab
- Badami Rangiye
- Jatt Sanjay Dutt
- Ditch
- Manzil
- Chote Chote Ghar (with Gur Sidhu)
- Pehchan
- Fateh Aa
- Kinne Aaye Kinne Gaye 2
- Impress
- Impress 2
- Friend Zone
- No Gurantee
- Sade Hero
- Att Toh Ant
- Sucha Soorma
- Tu Fikkar Na Kari Ammiye
- 21 vi Saddi
- Punjab Bolda
- Depend On Mood
- Kinne Aaye Kinne Gaye
- Banned
- Mahiya
- Approach
- Khanda
- Rabb Ji Aaye Ne
- Jatta Ve (ft. Oshin Brar)
- Nikli Koi Gal (with Gur Sidhu)
Filmography
editFilm | Year | Role | Notes |
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Sarvann | 2017 | Amrik | |
Toofan Singh | Toofan Singh | ||
Vekh Baraatan Challiyan | Shindi | ||
Khido Khundi | 2018 | Fateh | |
Mr and Mrs 420 Returns | Laadi | ||
Khaao Piyo Aish Karo | 2022 |
References
edit- ^ "Ranjit Bawa - Best Debut Actor in Leading Role Male Nominee | Filmfare Awards".
- ^ a b "Ranjit Bawa". Official Charts. 28 February 2015. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
- ^ Bhogal, Harvey. "Brit Asia Music Awards 2015 Winners". www.desiblitz.com. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- ^ "Ranjit Bawa". tantusinfo.com. Retrieved 14 March 2015.
- ^ Amarjot Kaur (25 August 2015) "He's not history". The Tribune.
- ^ "Birthday Special! Ranjit Bawa: Best Performances Of The Singer Turn Actor In Pollywood". The Times of India. 14 March 2019. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^ a b Lakhi, Navleen Kaur (26 December 2013). "Voices To Reckon With". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^ Kalra, Yamini (17 May 2020). "Mera ki Kasoor: Ranjit Bawa's controversial number is latest to discuss Dalit identity". The Indian Express. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
- ^ "Ranjit Bawa shares the poster of his next album 'L.O.U.D'!". PTC Punjabi. 9 April 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2022.
- ^ "Ranjit Bawa - Jind Meriye". The Times of India. 10 January 2017. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^ "Ranjit Bawa". risepunjab.net. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
External links
edit- Ranjit Bawa at IMDb