Haryanvi Singer Rahul Fazilpuria Attacked By Unknown Assailants On Gurugram's SPR Road, Narrowly Escapes Gunshots

Gurugram: Bollywood and Haryana pop singer Rahul Fazilpuria was attacked in Gurugram after unknown assailants opened fire at him on Monday evening. According to reports, the shocking firing incident on Rahul Fazilpuria occurred on the Southern Peripheral Road (SPR) near Gurugram when the singer narrowly escaped the attack. Fazilpuria's name has been associated with YouTuber Elvish Yadav, who has been embroiled in a controversy related to the use of snakes for shooting. It's unclear whether this connection has any bearing on the recent firing incident.

According to reports, Fazilpuria was targeted by unknown assailants who fired shots at him on the SPR road. The singer managed to escape the incident unscathed, but his close ones stated that the incident had left him shaken. The motive behind the attack is still unclear, and the police are investigating the matter.

The police are probing the matter to identify the assailants and ascertain the motive behind the attack. The investigation is ongoing, and the authorities are reviewing CCTV footage and gathering evidence to track down the culprits.

As a popular singer in the Bollywood and Haryana music industry, Rahul Fazilpuria has built a massive following. His music often blends traditional and modern styles, making him a favourite among fans. 

Who Is Rahul Fazilpuria

Rahul Fazilpuria, whose real name is Rahul Yadav, is a renowned Bollywood and Haryanvi singer and rapper. He also entered politics in 2020 by joining the Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) and contested the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from the Gurgaon constituency. He was born on April 10 in 1990, in Gurugram's Fazilpur and rose to fame with his hit song ‘Kar Gayi Chull’ featured in the Bollywood film ‘Kapoor & Sons’, starring Sidharth Malhotra and Alia Bhatt. Fazilpuria's music career took off after he collaborated with Badshah on the song ‘Chull’ in 2014.

Rahul Fazilpuria has released several popular tracks, including ‘Kar Gayi Chull’, ‘2 Many Girls’, and ‘32 Bore’. He's known for introducing Haryanvi rap to Bollywood and has composed music for films like ‘Khamoshiyan’ and ‘Mastizaade’. He received the Best Rapper Award at the Haryana Entertainment & Music Awards Show in 2019.

Fazilpuria belongs to a business family that owns brick kilns. His father, Rambir Yadav, was a businessman who passed away. He was married to Himani in March 2016, but it's reported that he's divorced.

Rahul Fazilpuria was linked to a controversy involving YouTuber Elvish Yadav, where snakes were allegedly used in a music video shoot. In another controversy in 2017, Fazilpuria was fined and his Mercedes car was impounded for drunk driving in Gurgaon.

Further details regarding the firing incident are awaited.