Jasbir Jassi is a famous singer, lyricist and actor who mostly works in Punjabi film and music industry. He is known for his Punjabi folk melodies and lyrics with a pop twist. He has given various iconic Punjabi songs like ‘Koka,’ and ‘Dil Le Gayee Kudi’ to the Indian music industry. 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, 7 February 1970 (age 53 years; in 2023) in the village of Dalia Mirjanpur in Gurdaspur, Punjab.
Jasbir Jassi at a young age
According to Jasbir, he studied engineering for a year because his father wanted him to become an engineer; However, Jasbir, following his inclination towards music, dropped his studies in engineering midway. Later, he began to pursue a Master of Arts in Classical Vocal Music at Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar, Punjab, India; Jasbir once again stopped studying and started studying music under a teacher. According to him, he learned music from VS Jolly and Sufi singer Puran Shah Koti.
Jasbir Jassi in his youth
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 7″
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Drak Brown
Family
Jasbir Jassi belongs to a Sikh family in Punjab.
Parents & Siblings
His father’s name is Ajit Singh, and his mother’s name is Prakash Kaur. Jasbir has two older sisters.
Jasbir Jassi’s mother, Prakash Kaur
Wife & Children
Jasbir Jassi is married and has two sons – Sakaar and Jerry Singh. His eldest son, Sarkaar, is a singer and music composer, and his youngest son, Jerry, is a music producer.
Jasbir Jassi with his sons
“Dil Le Gayee Kudi Gujarat Di” in Real
According to several sources, Jasbir Jassi met a girl from Gujarat, India at a national integration camp for youth from the border areas of India in 1989. Jassi, who hails from the border village, Dhalia, in Gurdaspur district of Punjab, and the girl from Bhuj in the Kutch region of Gujarat, slowly but surely formed a strong bond. The two fall in love over time; however, they did not end up together, and the girl married someone else. Reportedly, Jassi tracked down the girl in 1998. That same year, while on a trip to Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh with Punjabi singer Sham Bhateja, Jassi told Bhateja about her feelings and said ‘Dil Le Gayee Kudi Gujarat Di.’ Listening to this, Bhateja got the idea to compose a song after this line, which eventually brought Jassi fame.
Religion/Religious Views
Jasbir Jassi followed the Sikh religion.
Career
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 brought Jassi to fame.
Poster of Jasbir Jassi’s song ‘Dil Le Gayee’ (1998)
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 with the film ‘Khushiyaan’ in 2011. He played the role of Raj Verma in the film.
Jasbir Jassi as Raj Verma in the movie ‘Khushiyaan’ (2011)
In 2014, Jasbir made a guest appearance in the Punjabi family drama film ‘Dil Vil Pyaar Vyaar.’
Reality Show Judge
He has appeared as a judge in many television reality shows including ‘Voice of Punjab 2’ on PTC Punjabi channel (2011), ‘Ticket to Bollywood’ on NDTV Prime (2014), and ‘Awaaz Punjab di’ on MH1 channel (2016).
Facts/Trivia
- Jasbir Jassi is the first generation musician in his family.
- Jassi was heavily inspired by Pakistani folk singer Ustad Shaukat Ali Khan.
- He followed the ideology of Indian revolutionary freedom fighter Bhagat Singh.
Jasbir Jassi paid tribute to Bhagat Singh at an event
- Jasbir was featured on NDTV Imagine ‘Dhoom Macha De,’ an Indian musical reality television show hosted by Malaika Arora.
- Jasbir is a registered member of the Indian Performing Right Society (IPRS), a representative body of music owners, viz. composers, lyricists (or authors) and music publishers and the only body authorized to issue licenses for the use of musical & literary works in India.
- Jasbir Jassi often opposes the use of dirty 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, asking them to ban the use of inappropriate and obscene lyrics in the song. According to Jasbir, he asked many singers including Honey Singh and Mika Singh to avoid using such words in their songs.
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Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
