Punjabi singer and actor Rajvir Jawanda is fighting for his life at Fortis Hospital, Mohali, after a grave motorcycle crash near Baddi in Himachal Pradesh’s Solan district. The 35-year-old artist, loved for his heartfelt songs and strong on-screen roles, was flown to the hospital yesterday afternoon. Doctors have placed him on advanced life support and describe his condition as extremely critical.
The crash took place around midday on 27 September as Rajvir Jawanda rode towards Shimla with friends. A keen rider who often posted mountain trips online, he was on a 1300cc BMW motorcycle when he lost control on a curving section of road in the Baddi area.
Early reports from police and witnesses suggest stray cattle ran onto the highway, leading to a violent collision. His motorcycle was badly damaged. He suffered severe head and spinal injuries, and he went into cardiac arrest at the scene.
First responders moved him to the civil hospital in Solan by air, where he experienced a second cardiac arrest. Then, he was rushed to Fortis Mohali and arrived at 1.45 pm in very poor shape.
Fortis Hospital issued a late evening statement outlining the case. The hospital confirmed his emergency admission at 1.45 pm on 27 September, with severe head and spine trauma from a morning road accident and a cardiac arrest recorded at the civil hospital before transfer.
A team of neurosurgeons and critical care doctors is managing his treatment, with ventilator support and close tracking of his vital signs and neurological status. The hospital said every possible step is being taken to stabilize him and asked for privacy for the family.
Brain Swelling and Spinal Injuries
Doctors declined to discuss long-term recovery prospects, saying the next two days carry significant risk. One senior neurosurgeon, speaking to reporters outside, said the injuries threaten brain swelling and spinal stability. The team is working on respiratory, cardiac and neurological issues at the same time. His age and fitness may help, but the situation remains uncertain.
Fans, artists and public figures have flooded social media with prayers and messages of support. Hashtags such as #PrayForRajvirJawanda and #RajvirJawanda trended within hours, drawing thousands of posts. Singer Ashok Mastie wished him a fast recovery and said Punjabi music needs his voice back soon.
Off-road rider Rattan Dhillon, who has joined him on rides before, shared a video calling for better road safety and reminded viewers of Jawanda’s careful habits, from wearing a helmet to proper gear. His clip has drawn hundreds of thousands of views and renewed debate on safer roads.
Global star Diljit Dosanjh posted an Instagram story praying for Rajvir Jawanda’s recovery. Industry colleagues, including Kulwinder Billa and Kanwar Grewal, visited Fortis, a sign of the close ties within Punjabi entertainment. Journalist Harmeet Singh told followers that Jawanda is on ventilator support in Mohali and asked for prayers.
Rajvir Jawanda Tributes
Rajvir Jawanda fans shared candle images and Gurbani lines. A supporter named Jesica posted a moving message asking everyone to pray for his health. Political leaders added their voices too. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann wished for his return to his family and audience.
Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains and Congress leader Amrinder Singh Raja Warring posted similar notes, while Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal asked for blessings for a swift recovery and praised Jawanda’s contribution to Punjabi music.
Rajvir Jawanda was born in 1990 in Village Pona, Ludhiana, in a family linked to the Punjab Police. Jawanda once planned to join the force like his father, Karam Singh Jawanda. After graduating from DAV College, he chose music.
His 2014 debut, Munda Like Me, opened the door to a rapid rise. Songs like Kali Jawaande Di, Mera Dil, Sardaari, Rabb Karke and Zor made him a mainstay of folk-pop.
His work with Maninder Buttar on Vair showed his range and feel for melody. He later entered films with roles in Subedar Joginder Singh and Mindo Taseeldarni, winning praise for grounded, everyman characters. He lives in Sector 71, Mohali, with his wife, and often credits her with keeping his life steady during hectic tours.
A day before the crash, on 26 September, he teased a new track from a scenic caravan stop on Instagram. That cheerful post is now being shared widely, a painful reminder of what has been interrupted.
Through the night in Mohali, family members kept vigil in the ICU. His wife, who prefers privacy, stayed by his side. Fans have started blood donation drives and online ardaas gatherings. Gippy Grewal pledged help with medical costs, calling him a brother and a voice that matters to many.
The crash has also turned the spotlight on India’s unsafe roads. Stray animals, poor signs and weak enforcement continue to claim lives. Government data reports more than 1.5 lakh deaths each year on the roads. Dhillon urged stronger animal control and better training for riders, saying road safety is not optional; it is survival.
For now, attention stays on the ICU monitors at Fortis, timing each breath and heartbeat with public hope. Supporters say his songs have lifted spirits for years. They are praying those voices lift him in return. Waheguru’s grace be with him.
