Balwinder Safri Death: Popular Punjabi Singer Passes Away At 63, Diljit Dosanjh Pays Tribute

Safri was hospitalised in April this year, after undergoing a heart surgery. However, he later went into a coma.

Balwinder Safri passes away at 63. ( Image Source :Twitter )

New Delhi: Famous Punjabi singer Balwinder Safri has left for his heavenly abode. He breathed his last on Wednesday night, at the age of 63. Safri was hospitalised in April this year, after undergoing a heart surgery. However, he later went into a coma. The singer was discharged from the hospital after being admitted for 86 days, but he could not survive and passed away on July 26.

Balwinder Safri was a big name in the Punjabi folk music industry, well-known for his songs, 'Chan Mere Makhna', 'Pao Bhangra' and 'Paar Linghade', that were loved by all. He was also a renowned name in the British Asian music industry.

Several popular celebrities of the Punjabi entertainment industry have paid tribute to the legendary singer.

'G.O.A.T' singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh took to his social media to pay his tribute. Sharing a picture of Balwinder Safri, he wrote, "WAHEGURU...Balwinder Safri Ji."

Actress Neeru Bajwa took to her Instagram and paid tribute to the popular singer by sharing a picture with him. She wrote, "Menu yaad hai Balwinder ji nu asi window tho dekya si during #beautifulbillo shoot… we were so excited. He so graciously came up to meet us. Dont make them like that anymore…. Thank you Sir for giving Punjabi music industry so much🙏🏼
You will be forever live in our hearts

#balwindersafri ji 🙏🏼🙏🏼"

 

 

 

 

 

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A post shared by Neeru Bajwa (@neerubajwa)

Commenting on the post, singer Jazzy B wrote, "He was such a humble person 🙏🏽"

May his soul rest in peace!