Jasbir Jassi is an outstanding singer, lyricist and actor who works primarily in the Punjabi film and music industry. He is known for his Punjabi folk melodies and lyrics with pop overtones. He has composed several iconic Punjabi songs for the Indian music industry such as “Koka” and “Dil Le Gayee Kudi”. Jasbir has lent his voice to many famous Bollywood films including Dobara (2004), Patiala House (2011) and Kesari (2019).
Wiki/Biography
Jasbir Singh Bains was born on Saturday, February 7, 1970, in Dalia Mirjanpur village, Gurdaspur, Punjab (age 54; as of 2024).
Jasbir Jassy as a young man
According to Jasbir, he studied engineering for a year because his father wanted him to become an engineer; however, Jasbir gave up his engineering studies midway to follow his interest in music. Later, he began studying for a Master of Arts in Classical Vocal Literature at Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar, Punjab, India; Jasbir dropped out of school again and began studying music under the guidance of a master. According to him, he learned music from VS Jolly and Sufi singer Puran Shah Koti.
Jasbir Jassy as a young man
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′7″
Hair color: black
Eye color: dark brown
family
Jasbir Jassi was born into a Sikh family in Punjab.
Parents and siblings
His father’s name is Ajit Singh and his mother’s name is Prakash Kaur. Jasbir has two sisters.
Jasbir Jassy’s mother Prakash Kaur
wife and children
Jasbir Jassi is married and has two sons – Sakaar and Jerry Singh. His eldest son Sarkar is a singer and music composer, and his younger son Jerry is a music producer.
Jasbir Jassy and his sons
The real “Dil Le Gayee Kudi Gujarat Di”
According to some sources, Jasbir Jassi met a girl from the Indian state of Gujarat in 1989 at the National Integration Camp for Youth in India’s border regions. Jassi belongs to Dhalia, a border village in Gurdaspur district of Punjab, while the girl belongs to a village in the border region of India. to Bhuj in Kutch district of Gujarat and slowly but surely a strong bond was formed. As time passed, the two fell in love. However, they did not end up together and the girl married someone else. Jassy reportedly tracked down the girl in 1998. In the same year, while traveling to Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh with Punjabi singer Sham Bhateja, Jahi spoke sentimentally about the girl to Bhateja and said “Dil Le Gayee Kudi Gujarat Di”. Hearing this line, Bhateja came up with the idea of composing a song after this line, which eventually brought Jassi fame.
Religion/Religious Views
Jasbir Jahi believes in Sikhism.
Profession
singer
In 1993, Jasbir Jassi released his album ‘Channa Ve Teri Channani’. In 1998, his song “Dil Le Gayee Kudi Gujarat Di” was released and led Jassi to stardom.
Poster of the song “Dil Le Gayee” (1998) by Jasbir Jassi
He has sung many popular songs including “Kudi Kudi” (1999), “Nishani Pyar Di” (2001), “Akh Mastani” (2007), “Tere Bina” (2020), “Lehnga Mehnga” (2011) from the album ) Raunakan Vyah Diyan and many more.
actor
Jasbir Jassi made his debut in the Punjabi film industry in 2011 with the film Khushiyaan. He plays the role of Raj Verma in the film.
Jasbir Jassi plays Raj Verma in the movie “Khushiyaan” (2011)
In 2014, Jasbir made a guest appearance in the Punjabi family drama Dil Vil Pyaar Vyaar.
reality show judge
He has served as a judge in many reality TV shows including PTC Punjabi Channel’s “Voice of Punjab 2” (2011), NDTV Prime’s “Ticket to Bollywood” (2014) and MH1 Channel’s “Awaaz Punjab di” ( 2016).
Facts/Trivia
- Jasbir Jassi is the first generation musician in his family.
- Jassi was deeply inspired by Pakistani folk singer Ustad Shaukat Ali Khan.
- He followed the ideology of Indian revolutionary freedom fighter Bhagat Singh.
Jasbir Jassy pays tribute to Bhagat Singh at an event
- Jasbir appeared in NDTV Imagine’s “Dhoom Macha De”, an Indian music television reality show hosted by Malaika Arora.
- Jasbir is a registered member of the Indian Performing Rights Society (IPRS), the representative body for music owners. Composers, Lyricists (or Authors) and Music Publishers and the sole authorized authority to issue licenses for the use of musical works and literary music within India.
- Jasbir Jahi has often advocated against the use of vulgar language and gun culture in Punjabi songs. In 2014, he wrote to the Chief Justice of India and Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Minister Manish Tiwari, requesting them to ban inappropriate and indecent lyrics in songs. Jasbir said he asked many singers, including Honey Singh and Mika Singh, to avoid using such words in their songs.
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