MOHALI, India – Punjab’s music community is holding its breath as Rajvir Jawanda remains in critical condition at Fortis Hospital, Mohali. The 35-year-old singer of favourites like “Kali Jawaande Di” and “Sardari” has spent six days in intensive care after a serious motorcycle crash near Baddi, Himachal Pradesh. Hospital officials say his brain activity is minimal, and there has been no meaningful improvement despite intensive treatment.
The crash took place on the morning of 27 September on the Baddi-Nalagarh road in Solan district. Rajvir Jawanda, who lives in Sector 71, Mohali and comes from Pona village in Jagraon tehsil, was riding to Shimla on his BMW R1300 GSA. Police reports and sources suggest he hit stray cattle that ran onto the highway.
He is said to have lost control and slid across the tarmac. Witnesses recalled he was riding with friends and enjoying the bends when two bulls appeared without warning. Investigators believe his speed was around 80 to 100 km/h. Rajvir Jawanda wore a helmet, but suffered major head, neck, and spinal injuries. His 1,300 cc motorcycle lay wrecked on the roadside after the crash.
Rajvir Jawanda’s Condition is Critical
Rajvir Jawanda was rushed to the civil hospital in Baddi in a collapsed state. Staff there confirmed he went into cardiac arrest on the way. Rajvir Jawanda was then moved by ambulance to Fortis Mohali, arriving at about 1.45 a.m., where he was intubated and put on advanced life support.
Scans showed fractures in the cervical and dorsal spine, bleeding in the brain, and widespread neurological damage. At a 30 September briefing, Dr Vikramjit Singh, head of neurosurgery at Fortis, said the brain swelling was severe and pressing on key areas.
Today’s update from the hospital describes a fragile status with no major change. He remains on prolonged ventilator support, with machine-assisted breathing while his body fights infection and organ stress. EEG readings still show minimal brain activity.
Weakness persists in all four limbs due to spinal cord involvement, and the outlook is guarded. The medical team continues to assess options, including surgery if his condition stabilizes enough. Any recovery is likely to take months, with demanding rehabilitation for movement and cognition.
The shock has spread well beyond Punjab. A close family friend said his wife had urged him only days earlier not to ride alone at high speed, and that the family is devastated but clinging to hope.
False reports of his death circulated on social media after the accident, drawing appeals from artists such as Tarsem Jassar and Kanwar Grewal to stop the rumours. Jassar told followers to keep faith and avoid adding to the family’s pain.
Colleagues have rallied around Rajvir Jawanda. During a sold-out Hong Kong show on 29 September, Diljit Dosanjh paused mid-set for a heartfelt prayer, telling the audience that Rajvir’s music and character speak for themselves.
Fans Send Their Prayers
Videos of the moment have been widely shared. On 1 October, Ammy Virk told fans his heartbeat had steadied and asked people to keep praying. Gippy Grewal, Neeru Bajwa, and Tania have visited Fortis.
Rajvir Jawanda Fans have also sent messages under #PrayersForRajvir, lighting virtual candles and posting in Punjabi, Hindi, and English.
Leaders have turned attention to road safety on interstate routes. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann visited the hospital on 29 September and told reporters that although Jawanda remained unconscious, there had been a slight improvement compared to admission, and he asked people to pray for his full recovery.
Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu and Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains shared similar messages, with Bains noting reduced oxygen support and a steady pulse on X. AAP’s Sonia Mann urged people not to spread rumours, while Congress leader Amrinder Singh Raja Warring called for stronger action on stray cattle along highways.
Rajvir Jawanda’s rise makes this even more painful for fans. Born in 1990, he once served as a Punjab Police constable, a detail that helped shape his everyman appeal. He left the force in 2015 to pursue music and broke out with “Kali Jawaande Di” in 2017.
Risks Motorcyclists Face
He followed with hits such as “Mera Dil,” “Tu Dis Penda,” “Khush Reha Kar,” “Afreen,” “Landlord,” and “Kangani.” He also acted in “Subedar Joginder Singh” (2018), “Jind Jaan” (2019), and “Mindo Taseeldarni” (2019). Married with no children, he often shared his love of mountain rides and unplugged sessions on Instagram.
His last post on 26 September promoted a new single, with the caption, “No one will understand me,” which now feels haunting.
The crash has again highlighted the risks motorcyclists face on Indian roads. According to the National Crime Records Bureau, over 1.5 lakh people die in road accidents each year, and two-wheelers account for about 45 percent of those deaths. Many occur on damaged stretches frequented by livestock, like Baddi-Nalagarh.
Road safety advocates have long criticized the weak enforcement of helmet rules and the poor control of stray animals. Commentator Dave Singh said on X that stray cattle pose an ongoing danger, and that Rajvir’s case should prompt urgent fixes.
As candles burn in gurdwaras from Ludhiana to Los Angeles, the watch continues in Fortis’s ICU. His doctors are careful but hopeful as they fight hour by hour. Punjab waits, united in ardas for a voice that still means so much.
