Balwinder Safri

2022 - 7 - 26

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Bhangra star Balwinder Safri dies after recovering from coma (BBC News)

Bhangra artist Balwinder Safri has died, his family have confirmed. The Punjab-born star, from Birmingham, had been a part of the UK bhangra scene since ...

RIP to my favourite singer Balwinder Safri ji.. "Woke up to such a sad news.. Bhangra artist Balwinder Safri has died, his family have confirmed.

Singer Balwinder Safri passes away (The Indian Express)

Born in Punjab, Balwinder Safri had been actively involved in the Bhangra music scene right since the 1980s. He had formed the Safri Boyz Band in 1990.

I have the happiest memories of dancing to your music from childhood till now. I’ve grown up listening to his music and his legacy will live on and be remembered forever. Mika Singh paid his tribute to Balwinder Safri on social media and wrote, “The legendary Singer #Balwindersafri has sadly left us with his beautiful memories..

Punjabi singer Balwinder Safri dies at 63; music industry mourns ... (The Tribune)

Known as the Bhangra star, Safri was a UK-based Punjabi singer known for popular tracks like 'O chan mere makhna', 'Pao Bhangra', 'Gal sun kuriye' and ...

After spending 86 days in the hospital, Safri was discharged and was on the road to recovery but couldn't survive and passed away on July 26. You will forever live in our hearts #balwindersafri ji." He so graciously came up to meet us. The 'Tu hoor sohniye' singer was admitted to the New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton, UK, in April 2022 owing to heart issues. Known as the Bhangra star, Safri was a UK-based Punjabi singer known for popular tracks like 'O chan mere makhna', 'Pao Bhangra', 'Gal sun kuriye' and 'Nachdi nu' Punjabi singer Balwinder Safri dies at 63; music industry mourns demise

Punjabi singer Balwinder Safri dies, Diljit Dosanjh, Guru Randhawa ... (Hindustan Times)

Punjabi singer Balwinder Safri died on Tuesday. He was 63. Fellow artistes from the Punjabi industry like Diljit Dosanjh, Guru Randhawa and Gurdas Mann have ...

With Balwinder Safri's death comes another blow to the Punjabi music industry. Singer Guru Randhawa took to Instagram and wrote, "We will cherish your music and contribution to Punjabi music forever sir. (I remember when Balwinder ji saw us from the window during the shoot of the song Beautiful Billo) we were so excited. UK-based Punjabi singer Balwinder Safri died on Tuesday, some time after being discharged from the hospital. According to ANI, the singer was reportedly admitted to the New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton, UK in April 2022 due to heart issues. The late singer was known as a Bhangra star with hit songs like O Chan Mere Makhna, Pao Bhangra, Gal Sun Kuriye and Nachdinu. Artistes from the Punjabi industry like Diljit Dosanjh, Guru Randhawa, Neeru Bajwa and Gurdas Maan have offered their condolences on the death of the singer.

Punjabi singer Balwinder Safri, well-known as Bhangra star, dies ... (Economic Times)

The singer had been in coma for a few months after he suffered brain damage.

Punjabi singer Guru Randhawa took to Instagram and wrote, "We will cherish your music and contribution to Punjabi music forever sir. But after the surgery, there were some complications due to which he was sent for one more operation. After spending 86 days in the hospital, Safri was discharged and was on his way to recovery.

Punjabi singer Balwinder Safri passes away at 63 | Mint (Livemint)

Balwinder Safri was a UK-based Punjabi singer and was known for his popular tracks like 'O chan mere makhna', 'Pao Bhangra', 'Gal Sun Kuriye', 'Nachdinu'and ...

Confirming the news about Safri's demise, Punjabi singer Guru Randhawa took to Instagram and wrote, "We will cherish your music and contribution to Punjabi music forever sir. Thank you Sir for giving Punjabi music industry so much. Safri was actively involved in the Bhangra music scene since the 1980s.

Popular Punjabi singer Balwinder Safri dies at 63 (Deccan Herald)

Popular UK-based Punjabi singer Balwinder Safri has died at the age of 63, weeks after recovering from coma, his family confirmed.

"Saddened to hear the loss of Uk legend Balwinder Safri Ji. 'You will truly be missed paji. "He so graciously came up to meet us. RIP Balwinder Safri Waheguru Ohna Nu Apne Charna Vich Niwas Bakshe," he tweeted. “Menu yaad hai Balwinder ji nu asi window tho dekya si during #beautifulbillo shoot… "I and Priya are deeply saddened to tell you all that our legend Balwinder Safri has passed away with myself and my daughter right by his side... We are extremely heartbroken!"