Balwinder Safri

Balwinder Safri left New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton last week following heart surgery. | ITV News Central.

Bhangra legend Balwinder Safri from Birmingham has died after recovering from a coma. Mr Safri had been in a coma after suffering brain damage following heart surgery earlier this year. World famous Bhangra star Balwinder Safri dies after recovering from coma

The singer, who rose to fame with the Safri Boyz, has been described as a 'pioneer' for British Asian music.

He was also greeted in the corridor by friend and fellow band member Bhupinder Kullar - better known as Tubsy - who played the dhol drum. But today his family confirmed the music star, who rose to fame with the Safri Boyz, had sadly died. BBC Asian Network DJ Dipps Bhamrah tweeted: "He will forever be remember as one of the greatest voices of Punjabi Bhangra music."

A bhangra star who recovered from a coma has died days after leaving hospital.

"We used to perform at a lot of the same events so we knew him quite well. "We were surprised to hear he'd passed away. A special send-off was organised for him New Cross where staff lined the corridor to cheer him on his way.

It has been reported that Bhangra singer Balwinder Safri has passed away at the age of 63 following a bout with ill health.

He was booked at endless shows, weddings and worldwide tours. He lived in Birmingham and started to work as a tailor. Eventually, he wanted to pursue his first love. Safri enjoyed immense stardom and popularity during this period. “Later on in a CT scan it showed my dad had significant brain damage. We want to give him time.”

With profound grief, Balwinder Safri's admirers have been sharing heart-touching posts. Punjabi celebs like Neeru Bajwa, Gurdas Maan, and Jassie Gill.

The Punjabi music world has lost another gem, as singer Balwinder Safri passed away today. He breathed his last at the age of 63.

Punjabi legend singer, Balwinder Safri breathed his last on July 27 at the age of 63. Fans and famous personalities from the industry took to social media ...

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Born in Punjab, Balwinder Safri had been actively involved in the Bhangra music scene right since the 1980s. He had formed the Safri Boyz Band in 1990.

I have the happiest memories of dancing to your music from childhood till now. I’ve grown up listening to his music and his legacy will live on and be remembered forever. Mika Singh paid his tribute to Balwinder Safri on social media and wrote, “The legendary Singer #Balwindersafri has sadly left us with his beautiful memories..

Known as the Bhangra star, Safri was a UK-based Punjabi singer known for popular tracks like 'O chan mere makhna', 'Pao Bhangra', 'Gal sun kuriye' and ...

After spending 86 days in the hospital, Safri was discharged and was on the road to recovery but couldn't survive and passed away on July 26. You will forever live in our hearts #balwindersafri ji." He so graciously came up to meet us. The 'Tu hoor sohniye' singer was admitted to the New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton, UK, in April 2022 owing to heart issues. Known as the Bhangra star, Safri was a UK-based Punjabi singer known for popular tracks like 'O chan mere makhna', 'Pao Bhangra', 'Gal sun kuriye' and 'Nachdi nu' Punjabi singer Balwinder Safri dies at 63; music industry mourns demise

Punjabi singer Balwinder Safri died on Tuesday. He was 63. Fellow artistes from the Punjabi industry like Diljit Dosanjh, Guru Randhawa and Gurdas Mann have ...

With Balwinder Safri's death comes another blow to the Punjabi music industry. Singer Guru Randhawa took to Instagram and wrote, "We will cherish your music and contribution to Punjabi music forever sir. (I remember when Balwinder ji saw us from the window during the shoot of the song Beautiful Billo) we were so excited. UK-based Punjabi singer Balwinder Safri died on Tuesday, some time after being discharged from the hospital. According to ANI, the singer was reportedly admitted to the New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton, UK in April 2022 due to heart issues. The late singer was known as a Bhangra star with hit songs like O Chan Mere Makhna, Pao Bhangra, Gal Sun Kuriye and Nachdinu. Artistes from the Punjabi industry like Diljit Dosanjh, Guru Randhawa, Neeru Bajwa and Gurdas Maan have offered their condolences on the death of the singer.

New Delhi: Veteran Punjabi singer Balwinder Safri passed away on Tuesday. He was 63. Confirming the news about Safri's demise, Punjabi singer Guru.

Confirming the news about Safri’s demise, Punjabi singer Guru Randhawa took to Instagram and wrote, “We will cherish your music and contribution to Punjabi music forever sir. You will be forever live in our hearts #balwindersafri ji.” Legendary singer Gurdaas Maan shared a picture of the late singer and wrote, “Safri Saab” followed by joined-hand emoticons. After triple bypass surgeries, the singer went into coma after facing brain damage.

The singer had been in coma for a few months after he suffered brain damage.

Punjabi singer Guru Randhawa took to Instagram and wrote, "We will cherish your music and contribution to Punjabi music forever sir. But after the surgery, there were some complications due to which he was sent for one more operation. After spending 86 days in the hospital, Safri was discharged and was on his way to recovery.