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| caption = Labh Janjua in 2014
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| birth_date = 1957
| birth_date = 1957
| birth_place = Mumbai, India
| death_date = 22 October 2015 (aged 58)
| death_date = 22 October 2015 (aged 58)
| death_place = Mumbai, India
| death_place = Mumbai, India
| background = solo_singer
| background = solo_singer
| origin = [[Punjab, India|Punjab]], India
| origin = Khanna [[Punjab, India|Punjab]], India
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'''Labh Janjua''' ({{lang-pa|ਲਾਭ ਜੰਜੂਆ}}, 1957 - 22 October 2015) was an Indian [[Bhangra (music)|bhangra]] vocalist and songwriter, best known for his [[Bhangra (music)|bhangra]] and [[hip hop]] songs, such as "Bair Bura Hunda Jatt da", "Jatt Di Nazar Buri", "Goli Jatt Ne Katcheri'ch Chaloni ", "Jatt Marda", "Soni De Nakhre Sone lagde" (movie ''[[Partner (2007 film)|Partner]]'') and "[[Mundian To Bach Ke]]", which was remixed by [[Panjabi MC]] in 1998, and re-released in 2002. He has also sung many [[Bollywood]] songs, including "Jee Karda" from the 2008 film ''[[Singh Is Kinng]]'' and "London Thumakda" from the 2014 film ''[[Queen (2014 film)|Queen]]'' which was one of his most successful songs.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.labh-janjua.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070520061424/http://www.labh-janjua.com/ |dead-url=yes |archive-date=20 May 2007 |title=labh-janjua.com |publisher=labh-janjua.com |date= |accessdate=25 February 2012 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Punjabi-film-to-be-released-on-June-12/473810 Playback singer Labh Janjua, currently making waves through his "Jee Karda" song of ‘Singh is King"...] [[The Indian Express]], 9 June 2009.</ref>
'''Labh Janjua''' (1957 – 22 October 2015) was an Indian [[Bhangra (music)|bhangra]] vocalist and songwriter, best known for his [[Bhangra (music)|bhangra]] and [[hip hop]] songs, such as "Bair Bura Hunda Jatt da", "Jatt Di Nazar Buri", "Goli Jatt Ne Katcheri'ch Chaloni ", "Jatt Marda", "Soni De Nakhre Sone lagde" (movie ''[[Partner (2007 film)|Partner]]'') and "[[Mundian To Bach Ke]]", which was produced by [[Panjabi MC]] in 1998, and re-released in 2002. He has also sung many [[Bollywood]] songs, including "Jee Karda" from the 2008 film ''[[Singh Is Kinng]]'' and "London Thumakda" from the 2014 film ''[[Queen (2014 film)|Queen]]'' which was one of his most successful songs.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.labh-janjua.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070520061424/http://www.labh-janjua.com/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=20 May 2007 |title=labh-janjua.com |publisher=labh-janjua.com |accessdate=25 February 2012 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Punjabi-film-to-be-released-on-June-12/473810 Playback singer Labh Janjua, currently making waves through his "Jee Karda" song of ‘Singh is King"...] [[The Indian Express]], 9 June 2009.</ref>


== Biography ==
==Early life and education==
=== Early life and education ===
Janjua was born in a Jaat family.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/I-always-get-cheated-in-collaborations-Labh-Janjua/articleshow/34156165.cms|title=I always get cheated in collaborations: Labh Janjua|work=The Times of India}}</ref> He learned music by attending kirtans by his grandfather and he won several prizes for singing in school and college.
Janjua was born in a [[Jat Sikh|Jat sikh]] family.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/I-always-get-cheated-in-collaborations-Labh-Janjua/articleshow/34156165.cms|title=I always get cheated in collaborations: Labh Janjua|work=The Times of India |last1=Sharma |first1=Garima }}</ref> He learned music by attending kirtans by his grandfather and he won several prizes for singing in school and college. He is an Alumnus of Mata Gujri College, Fatehgarh Sahib.


He was born and brought up in village Majra, Khanna in the [[Ludhiana district]] of [[Punjab, India]]. He was currently a resident of both Mumbai and Khanna City, where he learned music under a well-known local teacher, late Jaswant Bhanwra.<ref>[http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/nri-music-arrangers-taking-us-for-ride-laments-labh-janjua/346712/ Labh Janjua, a singer from Khanna, hit the Bollywood scene just a couple of years ago...] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120926103548/http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/nri-music-arrangers-taking-us-for-ride-laments-labh-janjua/346712/ |date=26 September 2012 }} [[The Indian Express]], 9 August 2008.</ref>
He was born and brought up in village Majra, Khanna in the [[Ludhiana district]] of [[Punjab, India]]. He was a resident of both Mumbai and Khanna City, where he learned music under a well-known local teacher, late Jaswant Bhanwra.<ref>[http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/nri-music-arrangers-taking-us-for-ride-laments-labh-janjua/346712/ Labh Janjua, a singer from Khanna, hit the Bollywood scene just a couple of years ago...] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120926103548/http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/nri-music-arrangers-taking-us-for-ride-laments-labh-janjua/346712/ |date=26 September 2012 }} [[The Indian Express]], 9 August 2008.</ref>


==Career==
=== Career ===
He first shot to fame in 1999, where he provided vocals for the song "[[Mundian To Bach Ke]]", which was produced by [[Panjabi MC]] and was a huge hit. His Bollywood break appeared in 2007, in the movie ''[[Hattrick (film)]]''. Since then he sang numerous songs in movies like ''[[Jai Ho (film)]]'', ''[[Dev.D]]'', ''[[Singh is Kinng]]'', ''[[Garam Masala (2005 film)]]'', ''[[Dhol (film)]]'', ''[[Krazzy 4]]'' and ''[[Singh Is Bliing]]''.
He first shot to fame in 1999, where he provided vocals for the song "[[Mundian To Bach Ke]]", which was produced by [[Panjabi MC]] and was a huge hit. His Bollywood break appeared in 2007, in the movie ''[[Hattrick (film)|Hattrick]]''. Since then he sang numerous songs in movies like ''[[Jai Ho (film)|Jai Ho]]'', ''[[Dev.D]]'', ''[[Singh Is Kinng]]'', ''[[Garam Masala (2005 film)|Garam Masala]]'', ''[[Dhol (film)|Dhol]]'', ''[[Krazzy 4]]'' and ''[[Singh Is Bliing]]''.


Janjua was found dead at his residence in Bangur Nagar, [[Goregaon]], [[Mumbai]] on 22 October 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Jee-Karda-singer-Labh-Janjua-found-dead-under-mysterious-circumstances/articleshow/49492906.cms|title='Jee Karda' singer Labh Janjua found dead under mysterious circumstances|work=The Times of India}}</ref>
Janjua was found dead at his residence in Bangur Nagar, [[Goregaon]], [[Mumbai]] on 22 October 2015.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Jee-Karda-singer-Labh-Janjua-found-dead-under-mysterious-circumstances/articleshow/49492906.cms|title='Jee Karda' singer Labh Janjua found dead under mysterious circumstances|work=The Times of India |last1=Narayan |first1=V. }}</ref>

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=== Death ===
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Labh was found dead at his Goregaon residence on the morning of 22 October 2015 (Thursday).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/jee-karda-singer-labh-janjua-found-dead-at-his-residence-in-mumbai/|title='Jee Karda' singer Labh Janjua found dead at his residence in Mumbai|website=[[The Indian Express]]|date=22 October 2015|accessdate=24 November 2021}}</ref> While the cause of his death is not known, Bangunagar police have ruled that his death was neither a suicide or murder and no foul play had been detected. Labh was known to suffer from diabetes-related problems, and his body was sent to Bhagwati Hospital for a post-mortem examination.{{citation needed|date=November 2022}}{{update inline|date=November 2022}}


==Discography==
==Discography==
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===Singles and collaborations===
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* 1998 / 2002 – "[[Mundian To Bach Ke]]" produced by [[Punjabi MC]]
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* 2008 – "Glastonbury" with [[Jay-Z]]
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* 2015 - Gora Gora Rang featuring Notorious Jatt

===Albums===
===Albums===
* ''Hulchul Hogi''
* ''Hulchul Hogi''
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* ''Beware of the Boys''
* ''Beware of the Boys''
* ''Labh Janjua Live'' (2 Packs) CD and DVD
* ''Labh Janjua Live'' (2 Packs) CD and DVD

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===Singles and collaborations===
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* 1998 / 2002 – "[[Mundian To Bach Ke]]" produced by [[Punjabi MC]]
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* 2008 – "Glastonbury" with [[Jay-Z]]
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* 2015 - Gora Gora Rang featuring Notorious Jatt


===Playback singing===
===Playback singing===
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* "O Yara Dhol Bajake" in ''[[Dhol (2007 film)|Dhol]]'' (2007)<ref>[http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrities/filmography/14906/index.html Labh Janjua Filmography] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090505050531/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrities/filmography/14906/index.html |date=5 May 2009 }} [[Bollywood Hungama]].</ref>
* "O Yara Dhol Bajake" in ''[[Dhol (2007 film)|Dhol]]'' (2007)<ref>[http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrities/filmography/14906/index.html Labh Janjua Filmography] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090505050531/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrities/filmography/14906/index.html |date=5 May 2009 }} [[Bollywood Hungama]].</ref>
* "Mera Yaar Sharabi" in ''[[Labh Janjua Funmusic]]'' (2007)<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Il9EUDmf6BM Labh Janjua Funmusic].</ref>
* "Mera Yaar Sharabi" in ''[[Labh Janjua Funmusic]]'' (2007)<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Il9EUDmf6BM Labh Janjua Funmusic].</ref>

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==Death==
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Labh was found dead at his Goregaon residence on the morning of 22 October 2015 (Thursday). While the cause of his death is not known, Bangunagar police have ruled that his death was neither a suicide nor murder and no foul play had been detected. Labh was known to suffer from diabetes-related problems, and his body was sent to Bhagwati Hospital for a post-mortem examination.


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 05:44, 29 October 2024

Labh Janjua
Labh Janjua in 2014
Labh Janjua in 2014
Background information
Born1957
OriginKhanna Punjab, India
Died22 October 2015 (aged 58)
Mumbai, India
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter

Labh Janjua (1957 – 22 October 2015) was an Indian bhangra vocalist and songwriter, best known for his bhangra and hip hop songs, such as "Bair Bura Hunda Jatt da", "Jatt Di Nazar Buri", "Goli Jatt Ne Katcheri'ch Chaloni ", "Jatt Marda", "Soni De Nakhre Sone lagde" (movie Partner) and "Mundian To Bach Ke", which was produced by Panjabi MC in 1998, and re-released in 2002. He has also sung many Bollywood songs, including "Jee Karda" from the 2008 film Singh Is Kinng and "London Thumakda" from the 2014 film Queen which was one of his most successful songs.[1][2]

Biography

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Early life and education

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Janjua was born in a Jat sikh family.[3] He learned music by attending kirtans by his grandfather and he won several prizes for singing in school and college. He is an Alumnus of Mata Gujri College, Fatehgarh Sahib.

He was born and brought up in village Majra, Khanna in the Ludhiana district of Punjab, India. He was a resident of both Mumbai and Khanna City, where he learned music under a well-known local teacher, late Jaswant Bhanwra.[4]

Career

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He first shot to fame in 1999, where he provided vocals for the song "Mundian To Bach Ke", which was produced by Panjabi MC and was a huge hit. His Bollywood break appeared in 2007, in the movie Hattrick. Since then he sang numerous songs in movies like Jai Ho, Dev.D, Singh Is Kinng, Garam Masala, Dhol, Krazzy 4 and Singh Is Bliing.

Janjua was found dead at his residence in Bangur Nagar, Goregaon, Mumbai on 22 October 2015.[5]

Death

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Labh was found dead at his Goregaon residence on the morning of 22 October 2015 (Thursday).[6] While the cause of his death is not known, Bangunagar police have ruled that his death was neither a suicide or murder and no foul play had been detected. Labh was known to suffer from diabetes-related problems, and his body was sent to Bhagwati Hospital for a post-mortem examination.[citation needed][needs update]

Discography

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Albums

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  • Hulchul Hogi
  • Raatan Toon Lambe Khat
  • Bewafa
  • Beyond Belief
  • Bair Bura Hunda Jatt Da
  • Labh Janjua – The King
  • Beware of the Boys
  • Labh Janjua Live (2 Packs) CD and DVD

Singles and collaborations

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Playback singing

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References

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  1. ^ "labh-janjua.com". labh-janjua.com. Archived from the original on 20 May 2007. Retrieved 25 February 2012.
  2. ^ Playback singer Labh Janjua, currently making waves through his "Jee Karda" song of ‘Singh is King"... The Indian Express, 9 June 2009.
  3. ^ Sharma, Garima. "I always get cheated in collaborations: Labh Janjua". The Times of India.
  4. ^ Labh Janjua, a singer from Khanna, hit the Bollywood scene just a couple of years ago... Archived 26 September 2012 at the Wayback Machine The Indian Express, 9 August 2008.
  5. ^ Narayan, V. "'Jee Karda' singer Labh Janjua found dead under mysterious circumstances". The Times of India.
  6. ^ "'Jee Karda' singer Labh Janjua found dead at his residence in Mumbai". The Indian Express. 22 October 2015. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
  7. ^ Labh Janjua Filmography Archived 5 May 2009 at the Wayback Machine Bollywood Hungama.
  8. ^ Labh Janjua Funmusic.
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