Ranjit Bawa

Ranjit Bawa
Born
Ranjit Singh Bawa

(1989-03-14) 14 March 1989 (age 35)
Gurdaspur, Punjab, India
NationalityIndian
CitizenshipIndia
EducationMasters in Music
Alma materGuru Nanak Dev University
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actor
Years active2013-present
AwardsBest Debut Actor in Punjabi Cinema[1]
Musical career
Genres
Labels
  • T-Series
  • Speed Records
  • Jass Records
  • Moviebox Records
  • Rhythm Boyz
WebsiteRanjit Bawa on Instagram

Ranjit Singh Bawa (born 14 March 1989) known professionally as Ranjit Bawa,[2] is an Indian singer and actor associated with Punjabi language music and films. He rose to fame from his single "Jatt Di Akal" from his debut in the 2015 album, Mitti Da Bawa which was awarded the "Best World Album" award in the 2015 Brit Asia TV Music Awards.[3]

He has also received "PTC Best Folk oriented Song Award" in 2013 for his Song in 2013, Jatt Di Akal.[4] His numorous songs including 'Yaari Chandigarh Waliye' and 'Impress' peaked on UK Asian Music Chart and UK Punjabi Music Charts.[2] He made his film debut in playing the title role in Toofan Singh, a semi-biographical film about the 1980s Punjabi activist Shaheed Bhai Jugraj Singh Toofan.[5]

Education

Born in Gurdaspur in Punjab on 14 March 1989, Bawa did his graduation from Guru Nanak College, Batala and post-graduation at Khalsa College, Amritsar.[6][7] Bawa did his Masters in Music from Guru Nanak Dev University.[7][8]

Discography

Studio Albums

Title Album details
Mitti Da Bawa
Ik Tare Wala[citation needed]
  • Release Date: 21 May 2018
  • Label: T-Series (company)
  • Music: Beat Minister, Jassi X, Desi Routz, Nick Dhamnu, Millind Gaba
  • Lyrics: Lovely Noor, Dharamveer Thandi, Pargat Kotguru, Beat Minister, Arjan Virk, Surkhab, Maninder Kailey, Inder Dhamnu, Charan Likhari
  • No. of tracks : 12
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
LOUD[9]
  • Release Date: 22 September 2021
  • Label: Speed Records
  • Music: Desi Crew
  • Lyrics: Bunty Bains, Narinder Batth, Mandeep Maavi, Singh Jeet Chankolan
  • No. of tracks : 8
  • Format: digital download, streaming
Ve Geetan Waleya
  • Release Date: 20 March 2022
  • Label: Ranjit Bawa Music
  • Music: Gurmoh, Jassi X, Mr Vee, Nick Dhamnu
  • Lyrics: Charan Likhari, Jassi Lohka, Ranjit Bawa, Vinaypal Buttar, Mandeep Maavi, Jasbir GUnachaurya
  • No. of tracks : 7
  • Format: digital download, streaming

Singles Discography

  • Jatt Di Akal
  • Jean
  • Sadi Wari Aun De
  • Shadi Dot Com
  • Kankan
  • Miti Da Bawa
  • Sher Marna
  • Google
  • Jind Meriya[10]
  • Yaari Chadigarh Waliye
  • Chandigarh Returns (3 Lakh)
  • Jinda Sukha Anthem (with Lehmber Hussainpuri)
  • Naal Naal
  • Munda Sadara Da
  • Azaadi
  • Jinde
  • Lahore[11]
  • Yaari Chandigarh waliye
  • Mitti da bawa
  • Botti Botti
  • Sardar
  • Dollar Vs Roti
  • Bandook
  • Jatt Da Dar
  • Swag jatt da
  • Punjabio Jaagde Ke Sutte
  • Jinda Sukha
  • Girls Hostel
  • Narrow Salwar
  • Dc Jatt
  • Tankha Ft JRS
  • Qurbani
  • Chandigarh Returns
  • Sher Marna
  • 300 Sala Yaad Shaheedi (with Veer Rahimpuri, Tigerstyle & Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee)
  • Skoda
  • Meri Sardarniye
  • Chat Purani
  • Chad Khera Baniye Da (With Harshdeep Kaur)
  • Ja Ve Mundiya
  • Hik Vich Zor (With Dr Zeus & Fateh Doe)
  • Sarvann Putt
  • Ja Ve Mundeya
  • Phulkari
  • Thar
  • Heavyweight Bhangra
  • Diljaniya
  • Parahune
  • Weekend
  • Kangan
  • Gurpurab
  • Badami Rangiye
  • Jatt Sanjay Dutt
  • Ditch
  • Manzil
  • Chote Chote Ghar (with Gur Sidhu)
  • Pehchan
  • Fateh Aa
  • Kinne Aaye Kinne Gaye 2
  • Impress
  • Impress 2
  • Friend Zone
  • No Gurantee
  • Sade Hero
  • Att Toh Ant
  • Sucha Soorma
  • Tu Fikkar Na Kari Ammiye
  • 21 vi Saddi
  • Punjab Bolda
  • Depend On Mood
  • Kinne Aaye Kinne Gaye
  • Banned
  • Mahiya
  • Approach
  • Khanda
  • Rabb Ji Aaye Ne
  • Jatta Ve (ft. Oshin Brar)
  • Nikli Koi Gal (with Gur Sidhu)

Filmography

Film Year Role Notes
Sarvann 2017 Amrik
Toofan Singh Toofan Singh
Vekh Baraatan Challiyan Shindi
Khido Khundi 2018 Fateh
Mr and Mrs 420 Returns Laadi
Khaao Piyo Aish Karo 2022

References

  1. ^ "Ranjit Bawa - Best Debut Actor in Leading Role Male Nominee | Filmfare Awards".
  2. ^ a b "Ranjit Bawa". Official Charts. 28 February 2015. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  3. ^ Bhogal, Harvey. "Brit Asia Music Awards 2015 Winners". www.desiblitz.com. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
  4. ^ "Ranjit Bawa". tantusinfo.com. Retrieved 14 March 2015.
  5. ^ Amarjot Kaur (25 August 2015) "He's not history". The Tribune.
  6. ^ "Birthday Special! Ranjit Bawa: Best Performances Of The Singer Turn Actor In Pollywood". The Times of India. 14 March 2019. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
  7. ^ a b Lakhi, Navleen Kaur (26 December 2013). "Voices To Reckon With". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
  8. ^ Kalra, Yamini (17 May 2020). "Mera ki Kasoor: Ranjit Bawa's controversial number is latest to discuss Dalit identity". The Indian Express. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
  9. ^ "Ranjit Bawa shares the poster of his next album 'L.O.U.D'!". PTC Punjabi. 9 April 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2022.
  10. ^ "Ranjit Bawa - Jind Meriye". The Times of India. 10 January 2017. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
  11. ^ "Ranjit Bawa". risepunjab.net. Retrieved 2 October 2015.