Popular Haryanvi singer Raju Punjabi passed away on Tuesday at a private hospital in Hisar, Haryana. Raju Punjabi's health improved initially during his treatment, and he was discharged from the hospital. The singer's final rites will be held in his hometown of Rawatsar, Rajasthan.
CM Khattar expressed his deepest condolences on Raju Punjabi's sudden and tragic death. He said that Punjabi's death is an inestimable loss to the Haryana music industry. He called Punjabi's death an "irreparable loss" to the Haryana music industry and prayed for God to grant the departed soul a place at His holy feet.
Singer KD Desi Rock posted a photo of Raju Punjabi on his Instagram account, who was in his hospital bed. He captioned the photo, "Raju vapes aaja," which means "Raju, come back." One user commented, "Very sad news. Renowned Haryanvi singer #RajuPunjabi ji is no longer with us today.
The father of three young children, Raju Punjabi was a special talent in the entire Haryanvi industry." Following his death, many singers gathered in Hisar to pay their respects. His last song was "Aapse Milke Yaara Humko Accha Laga Tha."
Raju Punjabi was a well-known and respected figure in the Haryanvi music industry, known for his hit songs such as "Desi Desi," "Aacha Lage Se," "Tu Cheez Lajawab," "Bhang Mere Yaara Ne," and "Last Peg."