Ranjit Bawa is a famous Punjabi singer, songwriter, and actor. He is well known for his contributions to Punjabi music and cinema. Born on February 15, 1989, in Wadala Granthian village near Gurdaspur, Punjab, India, his real name is Ranjit Singh. From humble beginnings and family background, he rose to fame with Jatt Di Akal, a single from his debut album Mitti Da Bawa, which was awarded the “Best World Album” award in the 2015 Brit Asia TV Music Awards.
Ranjit Bawa InfoBox
Full Name | Ranjit Singh Bajwa |
Born | March 14, 1989 |
Birthplace | Wadala Granthian village, Gurdaspur, Punjab, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Singer, Songwriter, Actor |
Genres | Punjabi, Folk, Bhangra |
Years Active | 2013 – Present |
Instruments | Vocals |
School | Guru Nanak College, Batala |
College | Khalsa College, Amritsar |
Father | Gajjan Singh Bajwa |
Mother | Gurmit Kaur Bajwa |
Notable Works | “Jatt Di Akal,” “Jean,” “Yaari Chandigarh Waliye,” “Tankha” |
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Early Life and Background
Born in Wadala Granthian village near Gurdaspur, Ranjit Bawa grew up in a middle-class Sikh family. His early schooling was from his village only, and he used to do bunk classes whenever a singer came to perform. He used to notice details of singing while the artists performed on stage. So, while growing up, his passion for singing was identified by his near and dear ones. His deep passion for music also grew with his age.
Music Career
His musical career started with a bang. He gave a lot of hit songs, including “Jean,” “Yaari Chandigarh Waliye,” and “Tankha.” Ranjit Bawa became Punjab’s leading musical talent in the Punjabi music industry. His music was a fusion of traditional Punjabi folk with modern beats. This fusion turned out to be one of the major reasons that listeners of all ages liked his songs. Bawa talks about the emotions of love, friendship, and Punjabi culture in his songs. His songs on these themes strike a chord with audiences worldwide.
Here is a list of some of his singles in collaboration with different artists.
- Jinda Sukha Anthem (with Lehmber Hussainpuri)
- 300 Sala Yaad Shaheedi (with Veer Rahimpuri, Tigerstyle & Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee)
- Chad Khera Baniye Da (With Harshdeep Kaur)
- Hik Vich Zor (With Dr Zeus & Fateh Doe)
- Chote Chote Ghar (with Gur Sidhu)
- Jatta Ve (ft. Oshin Brar)
- Nikli Koi Gal (with Gur Sidhu)
Rise to Stardom (in Music)
Bawa rose to fame with the release of Jatt Di Akal song in 2013. The song was highly appreciated. This established him as a promising talent in the Punjabi music industry. Ranjit Bawa is known for his distinctive voice and his performances, which quickly made audiences fall for him across Punjab and beyond. So here is a chart providing a clear overview of Ranjit Bawa’s albums, including their release dates, labels, music composers, lyricists, number of tracks, and formats available.
Title | Mitti Da Bawa | Ik Tare Wala | LOUD | Ve Geetan Waleya |
Release Date | 12th Mar 2015 | 21st May 2018 | 22nd Sept 2021 | 20th Mar 2022 |
Label | T-Series | T-Series | Speed Records | Ranjit Bawa Music |
Music | Beat Minister, Sukhe, Happy Singh, Tigerstyle | Beat Minister, Jassi X, Desi Routz, Nick Dhamnu, Millind Gaba | Desi Crew | Gurmoh, Jassi X, Mr. Vee, Nick Dhamnu |
Lyrics | Happy Raikoti, Ravi Raaj, Beat Minister, Charanjit Singh, Preet Kanwar, Preet Harpal, Charan Likhari | Lovely Noor, Dharamveer Thandi, Pargat Kotguru, Beat Minister, Arjan Virk, Surkhab, Maninder Kailey, Inder Dhamnu, Charan Likhari | Bunty Bains, Narinder Batth, Mandeep Maavi, Singh Jeet Chankolan | Charan Likhari, Jassi Lohka, Ranjit Bawa, Vinaypal Buttar, Mandeep Maavi, Jasbir GUnachaurya |
No. of tracks | 10 | 12 | 8 | 7 |
Format | CD, digital download, streaming | CD, digital download, streaming | digital download, streaming | digital download, streaming |
Film Career
Apart from music, Ranjit Bawa has also ventured into acting. He made his acting debut with Toofan Singh in 2017. His acting skills, like his singing, were also appreciated. Then, he never looked back, and his subsequent roles in Punjabi movies like “Bhalwan Singh” and “Khido Khundi” earned him acclaim from both critics and audiences. His filmography includes 2017 and 2018 movies like Sarvann, Toofan Singh, Vekh Baraaten Challiyan, Khido Khundi, and Mr and Mrs 420 Returns.
Salary and Networth of Ranjit Bawa
As a singer, his major sources of income were
- Album sales and music streaming
- Live performances
- Film acting fees
- Brand endorsements
The estimated annual revenue of Bawa varies between $75.5K – $101.6K, and his net worth is about $1.67 million.
Ranjit Bawa is also known for his charitable work and support for various causes. Bawa has used his success as a successful singer and actor to support and promote Punjabi culture and heritage. He has also been involved in charitable activities related to education, including supporting schools and educational initiatives.