Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda, aged 35, died on Wednesday after sustaining severe head and spinal injuries in a motorcycle accident on September 27 near Baddi in Himachal Pradesh's Solan district in India.

According to Indian media outlets, the crash occurred when stray bulls forced him to swerve while riding toward Chandigarh, leading to the severely injured Rabbit being airlifted to Fortis Hospital in Mohali, where he remained on a ventilator for 11 days.

Fortis Hospital has said in a statement, "Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda passed away at 10:55 AM on October 8, 2025, at Fortis Hospital, Mohali. He was admitted on September 27, 2025, in an extremely critical condition following a road accident that caused severe spinal injuries and brain damage. Despite extensive medical support and continuous monitoring by the Critical Care and Neurosurgery teams, he succumbed to multiple organ failure this morning. Our deepest condolences to his family and fans."

Tributes from celebrities like Harbhajan Singh, actor B N Sharma and politicians including Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann poured in. The incident underscores ongoing road safety challenges from stray animals and poor infrastructure in India.

After days of fighting for his life in the hospital, Rajvir Jawanda is no more.
Gone too soon your voice will live forever.🕊️ Rest In Peace🙏 pic.twitter.com/uwkSM8N6Rr

— Gagandeep Singh (@Gagan4344) October 8, 2025

Hailing from Pona village in Ludhiana's Jagraon, Rajvir Jawanda was a celebrated Punjabi singer known for hits such as Tu Dis Penda, Khush Reha Kar, Sardari, Surname, Afreen, Landlord, Down to Earth, and Kangani.

Jawanda was also active in Punjabi cinema, appearing in films like Subedar Joginder Singh (2018), Jind Jaan (2019), and Mindo Taseeldarni (2019). His performances were often praised for a natural charm and authenticity.