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Guru Randhawa Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth30 August 1991

Age33 Years

BirthplaceNoorpur, Gurdaspur, Punjab, India

ProfessionSinger, Songwriter, Music Composer

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyBrother - Ramneek Randhawa

Guru Randhawa Biography

Punjabi singer, songwriter and composer Guru Randhawa rose from a small village in Punjab to become a prominent name in contemporary Punjabi and Indian pop

Early life and background
Gursharanjot Randhawa, known professionally as Guru Randhawa, was born on 30 August 1991 in Noorpur in the Gurdaspur district of Punjab. His family hails from Rurka Kalan, and he grew up in a Jatt Sikh household. Randhawa completed a Master’s in Business Administration from IIPM, New Delhi. He developed an early interest in music, frequently taking part in singing competitions during his school years and learning by listening to established performers.

Career
Randhawa began releasing music in 2013. That year he debuted as a songwriter with the track “Same Girl” and launched his singing career with the single “Chhad Gyi.” He also released an album titled Page One in 2013. Over the following years he established himself in Punjabi pop with a string of hit songs including “Patola,” “Fashion,” “High Rated Gabru,” “Yaar Mod Do,” and “Suit.” “Patola,” which featured Bohemia, brought him early mainstream attention.

Several of Randhawa’s singles crossed over into wider Indian popular culture. An adapted version of “Suit” was included in the Bollywood film Hindi Medium, and “High Rated Gabru” became notable for being the fastest Indian non-film song at the time to reach 100 million views online. In April 2019 he collaborated with American rapper Pitbull on the multilingual single “Slowly Slowly,” which features lyrics in Punjabi, English and Spanish.

Randhawa has performed extensively onstage, both in India and internationally, and has taken part in high-profile events such as the opening ceremony of the Indian Premier League. He has also recorded mashups and collaborative tracks for projects like the T-Series Mix Tape, and has appeared on magazine covers and fashion ramps.

Accolades
Across his career Randhawa has received industry recognition, including PTC Music Awards—Best Debut Male for “Patola” and Best Duo Song for “Patola”—as well as a Youth Icon Award from News 24 and a Dada Saheb Phalke International Film Festival Award.

Public profile
Randhawa’s public image blends his musical output with a strong interest in live performance and stagecraft. He has spoken about enjoying live shows and has been vocal about delivering authentic performances. He is known for a distinctive personal style, including a noted fondness for jackets and a large collection of them. He is comfortable in both Hindi and Punjabi and has expressed a passion for animals. His musical influences include Punjabi singers such as Babbu Maan.

Personal life
Randhawa’s family includes his elder brother Ramneek Randhawa, whom he has credited for support during his career. He is unmarried. He lists hobbies such as cricket, football and travel. Physical details reported include a height of approximately 173 cm (5'8") and a weight around 65 kg. His food preferences have been reported inconsistently in public interviews; one account lists him as non-vegetarian while he later stated on television that he is vegetarian.

Incidents and controversies
Randhawa has experienced a few notable incidents that received media attention. In December 2020 he was detained briefly by Mumbai police in a case related to violations of local COVID-19 restrictions; those involved were subsequently released on bail and Randhawa issued a public apology characterizing the episode as unintentional. In July 2019 he was attacked by an unidentified person while performing in Vancouver and returned to India after receiving stitches for a head wound.

Latest updates
By 2017 and 2018 Randhawa was achieving significant digital milestones and visibility—performing at major events, contributing to film soundtracks and participating in charity matches. In April 2019 he expanded his international collaborations with Pitbull on “Slowly Slowly.” Additional career developments noted include magazine covers and runway appearances. A later entry in the record cites that in January 2025 he became the only Indian artist to reach 14 billion views on YouTube.

Editorial Review and Sources

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Reference context: StarsUnfolded
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Recent Work

Slowly Slowly

Collaboration with Pitbull featuring lyrics in Punjabi, English and Spanish.

2019
Page One

First album released in 2013.

2013
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Career Highlights

  1. Debuted in 2013 as songwriter and singer
  2. Breakthrough single 'Patola' featuring Bohemia
  3. 'High Rated Gabru' became the fastest Indian non-film song to reach 100 million views (2017)
  4. Collaborated with Pitbull on 'Slowly Slowly' (2019)
  5. Performed at IPL opening ceremony and international stages
  6. Recipient of PTC Music Awards and other honours
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Guru Randhawa born?

30 August 1991

What is Guru Randhawa known for?

Singer, Songwriter, Music Composer

What is Guru Randhawa’s marital status?

Unmarried