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Raju Punjabi Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 1, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth5 September 1983

Age40 (at time of death)

BirthplaceRawatsar, Hanumangarh, Rajasthan

ProfessionSinger

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseMamta

FamilyTwo daughters: Bindu and Nobita

Raju Punjabi Biography

Raju Punjabi was a popular Indian singer known for his upbeat pop and traditional Haryanvi songs. Born in Rawatsar, Hanumangarh, Rajasthan, he built a wide

Early life and background

Raju Punjabi was born on 5 September 1983 in Rawatsar, Hanumangarh, Rajasthan. From a young age he wanted to be a singer and began performing on stage during his college years. It was during that period, while singing Punjabi songs, that friends and teachers started calling him "Punjabi," a nickname that later became his professional surname.

Career

Raju began his musical journey performing Punjabi numbers but gradually shifted his focus to Haryanvi music, where he found his greatest success. He became known for a mix of energetic pop and traditional Haryanvi styles, and several of his tracks gained widespread popularity in the regional music scene.

His early Haryanvi breakthrough came when a song he released in 2013, "Yaar Dobara Nhi Milne," started getting play on local DJs. He collaborated frequently with well-known Haryanvi performers; a notable partnership was with Sapna Chaudhary. Their 2013 collaboration "Solid Body" proved important for his career, and the pair followed it with several other successful tracks, including "Sweety" (2016), "Laad Piya Ke" (2017), "Tu Cheez Lajawab" (2018), "Teri Hawa Kasuti Se" (2020) and "Jalebi" (2020).

Over the years he released many Haryanvi songs that became well known to regional audiences. Some of these include "Desi Desi Na Bolya Kar," "Mithi Boli," "Sandal," "Desi Brand," "Desiyan Ka Garh," "Peg Neet," and "Chand Chakori." Beyond pop and folk, he also recorded devotional songs dedicated to Lord Shiva such as "Mahadev Moh Liya," "Bhole Teri Nagari Meh," "Bam Bam Bol," and "Bhole Baba."

He contributed vocals for the Haryanvi web series "Chaudhar" in 2023 and remained active in music up to the final year of his life. His last recorded song released in 2023 was "Aapse Milke Yaara Humko Acha Laga," a Punjabi track. In September 2022 he released the Haryanvi music video "Golu Molu," which featured his younger daughter, Nobita.

Raju also appeared outside of music videos. In 2019 he and fellow Haryanvi singer KD made a guest appearance on the Punjabi talk show "KhoruPanti News With Lakha," which aired on Balle Balle TV. He had interests in acting in addition to his singing career.

Public profile

Raju Punjabi stood about 165 cm (5'5") tall and had black hair and black eyes. He was an Indian national and his zodiac sign was Virgo. He was known by the earned title "DJ King." His hobbies included cooking, and he counted singer Hans Raj Hans among his musical influences.

Personal life

Raju was married to his wife Mamta. The couple had two daughters, Bindu and Nobita. He celebrated his marriage on 24 November (year not specified in the excerpt). His parents’ names were not provided in the available information.

Later life and death

In August 2023 Raju Punjabi was hospitalized in Hisar, Haryana, where he was treated for jaundice. After a period in hospital and a brief discharge, his condition later worsened and he was readmitted. He died on 22 August 2023 (reported also as 23 August 2023 in some listings) at the age of 40. His final rites were performed in his hometown of Rawatsar, Hanumangarh, Rajasthan.

Latest updates

At the end of his career he remained musically active, contributing songs to a 2023 web series and releasing new singles and videos. His last song release listed for 2023 is "Aapse Milke Yaara Humko Acha Laga." A 2022 music video, "Golu Molu," featured his daughter Nobita and illustrates his continued presence in the regional music scene through the final years of his life.
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Recent Work

Aapse Milke Yaara Humko Acha Laga

Last song released in 2023 (Punjabi).

2023
Golu Molu

Haryanvi music video released September 2022 featuring his younger daughter Nobita.

2022
Songs for Chaudhar (web series)

Vocals for the Haryanvi web series Chaudhar.

2023
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Career Highlights

  1. Became known for Haryanvi pop and traditional songs
  2. Breakthrough collaboration "Solid Body" with Sapna Chaudhary
  3. Multiple successful regional singles across 2013–2023
  4. Contributed music to the 2023 Haryanvi web series "Chaudhar"
  5. Guest appearance on Punjabi talk show "KhoruPanti News With Lakha" (2019)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Raju Punjabi born?

5 September 1983

What is Raju Punjabi known for?

Singer

What is Raju Punjabi’s marital status?

Married

Who is Raju Punjabi married to?

Mamta