Balwinder Safri dead: Best songs of the legendary Punjabi singer

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The veteran Punjabi singer was 63 when he died
Safri created a band called The Safri Boyz in the UK in 1990
He was admitted to a hospital in Wolverhampton for heart problems, prior to going into a coma, which he recovered from

Written By:Sourav

Updated: July 27 2022 04:01:46 AM ET New Delhi, Delhi, India

As news of veteran Punjabi singer Balwinder Safri’s death broke out, music enthusiasts and other musicians from the industry began to pay tributes on social media. The late singer, who was 63 at the time of his death, was admitted to a hospital in Wolverhampton, UK in April for heart problems and went into a coma. He later recovered from the coma and was discharged, however, passed away on July 26.

One of the most talented singers of his generation, Safri was known widely as the Bhangra Star and had released many popular albums and songs in his career. Let’s take a look at some of his most famous songs.

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Chan Mere Makhna: While he was born in Punjab, India, Balwinder Safri was part of the UK Bhangra music industry since 1980. His popularity soared soon and Safri created a band called The Safri Boyz in the UK in 1990.

Chan Mere Makhna was released as one of the songs of the album Just Safri in 1998, and soon became a popular song among the Punjabi community in the UK and India.

Kale Pag Te Sitare Lakeh: Released in 1998, Kale Pag Te Sitare Lakeh was performed by Balwinder Safri, along with other artists from his band The Safri Boyz. The song was part of the album Just Safri and turned out to be yet another huge hit among the Punjabi community.

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Har Singh Ik Raja Hai: One of the earlier songs by the Safri Boyz, which was created in 1990. Har Singh Ik Raja Hai was released in 1994 and was part of an album called Kar Shukar Khuda Da (Gur Charni Chit La Lai). The song helped Safri Boyz to establish itself as a major force in the Punjabi music industry.

Jad Lagdiyan Chotan Ishq Diyan: One of Balwinder Safri’s most iconic songs, Jad lagdiyan Chotan Ishq Diyan was released in 2010, when the emergence of other Punjabi singers sent his popularity into a downward spiral. However, he was still immensely popular, and the song was another hit by him. It was part of an album called Get Real.