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Published 03:40 IST, September 3rd 2024

AP Dhillon Vancouver Home Firing: Shubh To Karan Aujla, 5 Indian Singers Settled In Canada

AP Dhillon Firing: Are Indian singers living in Canada really under threat? Here are five popular artists who made the country their new home.

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AP Dhillon Firing: In the wake of the recent shocking incident where gunshots were fired outside the Brown Munde residence in Vancouver, Canada, the spotlight has fallen on the thriving Punjabi music scene in the country. Many famous Punjabi singers and rappers have made Canada their home, and here are 5 notable artists who continue to make waves in the music industry while navigating the challenges of living abroad.

Gurinder Gill

Gurinderbir Singh Gill was born on September 14, 1996. He is professionally known as Gurinder Gill. He is a Canadian rapper and singer originally from India who got settled in Canada.

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 He is well-known for his Punjabi music, with several tracks such as Majhail and Brown Munde, featuring AP Dhillion achieving notable positions on the UK Asian and Punjabi music charts maintained by the Official Charts Company.

Shubh

Shubhneet Singh was born on 10 August 1997, and goes by the stage name Shubh. He is an Indian rapper, singer, and songwriter who currently lives in Canada and is known for his Punjabi music. 

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Shubh gained widespread attention in 2021 with his single "We Rollin" and released his debut album, Still Rollin, in 2023.

Karan Aujla

Karan Aujla is a rising star in Punjabi music and blends lyrical skill with melodic flow in a unique way. Originally from Punjab, India, he later moved to Canada and has since gained a large following while collaborating with other artists. 

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Aujla has made a name for himself in Punjabi rap with his distinctive voice and style, showcasing his talent and versatility through hits like Don't Worry and Hint.

Shinda Kahlon

Shinda Kahlon was born as Shivraj Singh Kahlon, and hails from a Sikh family in Dujowal, Amritsar district, Punjab, India. 

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He now lives in Victoria, British Columbia. Known professionally as Shinda, he is an Indo-Canadian rapper, singer, and songwriter who collaborates with AP Dhillion and Gurinder Gill.

AP Dhillion

AP Dhillon is a Punjabi singer and songwriter who has taken the music industry by storm with his soulful voice and captivating stage presence. Born in Punjab, India, Dhillon currently resides in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, where he has built a thriving music career. 

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He has released several hit songs, including Brown Munde, Majhail and Saada Pyaar, which have topped charts and garnered millions of streams worldwide.

Sidhu Moosewala, who was killed in Mansa, Punjab in May 2022, also resided in Canada.

Updated 03:40 IST, September 3rd 2024