Popular Haryanvi singer Raju Punjabi died in the early hours of August 22. He was 40. According to India TV report, Raju was undergoing treatment for Jaundice at a private hospital in Hisar, Haryana.
Raju’s death comes 10 days after he released his song ‘Aapse Milke Yaara Humko Accha Laga Tha’.
Soon after the news of his demise made headlines, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar also paid tribute to the singer.
He tweeted, ‘Received the sad news of the demise of famous Haryanvi singer and music producer Raju Punjabi ji. His passing away is an irreparable loss to the Haryana Music Industry. May God give place to the departed soul at his holy feet and give strength to his family members to bear this immense sorrow. Om Shanti!’
Several fans also took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to remember the singer. ‘Sad news for Haryana music industry Raju Punjabi is no more legend RIP,’ one of the fans wrote.
Another social media user shared, ‘A great tragedy in the world of music, the king of tunes Har Dil Aziz, our dear brother Raju Punjabi ji has said goodbye to the world.’
Singer Raju Punjabi has given several superhits including ‘Desi Desi’, ‘Aacha Lage Se’, ‘Tu Cheez Lajawab’, ‘Bhang Mere Yaara Ne’, and ‘Last Peg’ among others.
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