Bollywood singer Labh Janjua was found dead at his residence in Bangur Nagar, Goregaon, Mumbai today morning.
The Punjabi singer died at his residence in suburban Goregaon, Additional Commissioner of Police (north region) Fatehsingh Patil said. Asked if it was a natural death or suicide, the police official declined to comment.
FLASH: Bollywood Singer Labh Janjua found dead at his residence in Bangur Nagar, Goregaon (Mumbai) this morning. More details awaited.
— ANI (@ANI_news) October 22, 2015
Labh Janjua was an Indian bhangra and hip hop singer and songwriter, best known for his bhangra song, ‘Mundiyaan Toh Bach Ke’, which was remixed by Panjabi MC in 1998, and re-released in 2002.
He had also sung Bollywood songs including, ‘Jee Karda’ from Akshay Kumar starrer ‘Singh Is Kinng’, ‘Dance Pe Chance’ from ‘Rab Ne Banaa Di Jodi’, ‘Soni De Nakhre’ from ‘Partner’, ‘London Thumakda’ from last year’s ‘Queen’ and ‘Dil Kare Chu Chain’ from this year’s release ‘Singh Is Bliing’.
Music industry mourned the sudden demise of the singer.
Heard about the sudden demise of singer Labh Janjua. What a fab artist..Prayers and condolences to the family #LabhJanjuaRIP
— salim merchant (@salim_merchant) October 22, 2015
Salim Merchant tweeted, “Heard about the sudden demise of singer Labh Janjua. What a fab artist… Prayers and condolences to the family #LabhJanjuaRIP”
Shocked to hear about Labh Janjwa's untimely demise... Life is so uncertain ... RIP
— shaan (@singer_shaan) October 22, 2015
“Shocked to hear about Labh Janjwa’s untimely demise… Life is so uncertain…,” Shaan posted.
RIP Labh Janjua. Your voice will always remain immortal. It carried the soul of Punjab.
— Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) October 22, 2015
Singer-actor Ayushmann Khurrana said his voice will be missed. “RIP Labh Janjua. Your voice will always remain immortal. It carried the soul of Punjab.”
“Punjabi singer -#LabhJanjua no more! Really shocking news! Life can be so unpredictable,” Harshdeep Kaur posted on Twitter.
RIP Labh Janjua: B-Town mourns 'London thumakda' singer's demise
B-Town took to Twitter to express their grief. Here's what they have written:
Ayushmann Khurrana: RIP Labh Janjua. Your voice will always remain immortal. It carried the soul of Punjab.
Salim Merchant: Heard about the sudden demise of singer Labh Janjua. What a fab artist. Prayers and condolences to the family #LabhJanjuaRIP
Sunidhi Chauhan: Shockingly sudden death of Labh Janjua. Really sad.
Shaan: Shocked to hear about Labh Janjua's untimely demise... Life is so uncertain ... RIP
Pritam: RIP Labh Janjua. Can't believe I have to write this. Can't process the news. Rest in peace my friend. My prayers are with his loved ones.
Ehsaan Noorani: RIP Labh Janjua loved your singing.
Harshdeep Kaur: Punjabi singer #LabhJanjua no more! Really shocking news! Life can be so unpredictable.
Ashvini Yardi: Just got the shocking news that our 'Dil kare chu che' singer is no more..RIP Labh Janjua.
Armaan Malik: I'm devastated at this! Paaji Labh Janjua no more with us.
Mayur Puri: Heartbreaking! The singer of 'Tauba main pyar karke pachhtaya' & 'Jee karda' - #LabhJanjua is no more! RIP. I remember dubbing with him for #PKSE. He was the star of 'Mundeya ton Bach Ke' but he treated me like a star. Such a lovely person.