Guru Randhawa, born Gursharanjot Singh Randhawa on August 30, 1991 in Nurpur, Punjab, India, is a famous Indian singer, songwriter and music composer.
He gained widespread recognition for his 2015 hit song Patola, a collaboration with rapper Bohemia. His subsequent tracks, including “High Rated Gabru”, “Lahore” and “Suit”, cemented his place in the Punjabi and Bollywood music industry.
Known for his contributions to Punjabi, Bhangra, Indian pop and Bollywood music, Guru Randhawa also dabbled in acting and filmmaking.
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- Full name: Gursharanjot Singh Randhawa
- Nickname: Master
- Date of birth: August 30, 1991
- Age: 33 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Nurpur, Punjab, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Occupation: Singer, songwriter, composer, producer
- Height: 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm)
- Parents: Not applicable
- Siblings: Brother – Ramneek Randhawa
- Spouse: Not applicable
- Children: Not applicable
- Relationship status: Single
- Religion: Sikhism
- Ethnicity: Punjabi
- Net worth: $1 million
early life and education
Guru Randhawa is 33 years old. He was born on August 30, 1991 in Nurpur, Punjab, India.
He grew up in a Jat Sikh family and had a brother named Ramneek Randhawa. He has been interested in music since he was a child and participated in various singing competitions.
He completed his studies in Gurdaspur and pursued his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Indian Institute of Planning and Management (IIPM), New Delhi.
His educational background in business management complements his artistic career. Guru Randhawa believes in Sikhism and belongs to the Punjabi ethnic group.
personal life
Guru Randhawa is unmarried and has denied rumors that he is dating Shehnaaz Gill.
He has said that he is open to love and always in love. He also said he prefers to express his love on occasions other than Valentine’s Day.
Profession
Guru Randhawa started his musical journey in 2012 with the song “Same Girl” with Arjun.
His debut album Page One was released in 2013 and included tracks such as Chhad Gayi, Dardan Nu and I Like You.
In 2015, his collaboration with Bohemia in Patola brought him great attention. The following year, his song “Suit” was featured in the Bollywood film “Hindi Medium”, marking his debut.
His 2017 song “High Rated Gabru” became one of his most popular songs, with over 1.1 billion views on YouTube.
In 2019, he collaborated with American rapper Pitbull on “Slowly Slowly”, which received 38 million views in 24 hours. Guru Randhawa also dabbled in acting and filmmaking and made his acting debut in the 2019 Punjabi film Tara Meera.
Awards
- 2016: Patola won the PTC Punjabi Music Awards for Best Duo/Group
- 2018: Tumhari Sulu is nominated for the Indian Film Academy Award for Best Music Director
- 2018: Best Pop Singer (Male) at PTC Punjabi Music Awards, Lahore
- 2019: Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety nominated for Best Music Director at the Indian Film Academy Awards
- 2019: Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety wins Album of the Year at Mirchi Music Awards
- 2020: PTC Punjabi Music Awards Best Pop Vocalist (Male) “Slowly Slowly”
net worth
Guru Randhawa’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $1 million.
His wealth comes primarily from his successful music career, which includes album sales, live performances, and film appearances.
dispute
Guru Randhawa has been involved in several controversies over the years. In December 2020, he was arrested in Mumbai for violating COVID-19 norms at a late-night party.
He was later released on bail and apologized for the incident, saying it was unintentional and unaware of local authorities’ decision to impose a nighttime curfew.
In July 2019, during a performance in Vancouver, Canada, Guru Randhawa was attacked by an unidentified man as he left the stage.
The incident resulted in an injury to his forehead that required medical attention. He returned to India after the incident and expressed his gratitude to fans and well-wishers for their support.
Additionally, in 2018, a female staff member of Pakistan’s Airport Security Force was punished for lip-syncing to Guru Randhawa’s song “High Rated Gabru” while wearing a hat with a Pakistani flag on it. The authorities withheld her salary increments for two years for violating the code of conduct.
social media
- Instagram: @gururandhawa
- Twitter: @GuruOfficial
film chronology
- Hindi Medium (2017) – Singer of “Suit Suit”
- Tumhari Sulu (2017) – Singer of the song Ban Ja Rani
- Simran (2017) – Singer of the song Lagdi Hai Thaai
- Blackmail (2018) – singer of the song Patola
- Nawabzaade (2018) – Singer of the song High Rated Gabru
- Ujda Chaman (2019) – singer
