Punjabi Singer Balwinder Safri Passes Away; Diljit Dosanjh, Mika Singh Condole

Punjabi singer Balwinder Safri, known for tracks like 'O Chan Mere Makhna', 'Chan Meray Makhna', 'Par Linghade’, and 'Pao Bhangra', passed away on Tuesday. He was 63.

Several artistes including Guru Randhawa, Diljit Dosanjh, Mika Singh, and Neeru Bajwa have expressed their condolences. Randhawa shared a picture of Safri with the caption, "We will cherish your music and contribution to Punjabi music forever sir. Rest in peace. Alvida sir Balwinder Safri.”

On his Instagram story, Randhawa wrote, "So sad to hear about sir Balwinder Safri ji. Rest in peace sir."

According to ANI, the singer was reportedly admitted to the New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton, UK in April due to heart issues. He underwent triple bypass surgeries and went into a coma. However, he was later discharged and was recovering before his demise on 26 July.

Diljit Dosanjh wrote, "WAHEGURU. Balwinder Safri Ji."

Actor Neeru Bajwa penned a note for the singer, "Menu yaad hai Balwinder ji nu asi window tho dekya si during #beautifulbillo shoot… (I remember when we saw Balwinder ji through the window during the 'Beautiful Billo' shoot), we were so excited."