Juggy D (born Jagwinder Singh Dhaliwal on 19 November 1981) is an English bhangra and urban Punjabi singer from Southall, London. Widely regarded as the “Punjabi Rockstar,” he broke mainstream barriers in the early 2000s as a core member of the Rishi Rich Project alongside producer Rishi Rich and R&B singer Jay Sean. He holds the historic distinction of being the first Punjabi vocalist to enter the UK National Charts.
Career Milestones
- Chart-Breaking Debut: His 2004 self-titled debut album, Juggy D, peaked at number 70 on the UK Official Charts, making it the first entirely Punjabi language album to do so. [1]
- The Breakthrough Single: The wedding anthem “Sohniye” remains one of his most popular tracks and was famously featured in the Bollywood film Shukriya. [1]
- Global Collaborations: He has lent his vocals to remixes and tracks for major mainstream western artists including Britney Spears, Ricky Martin, Craig David, Missy Elliott, and Timbaland. [1]
- Bollywood Impact: He performed on the mega-hit track “U-n-I” for the film Hum Tum and collaborated with playback legend Sonu Nigam on “Balle Balle” for Bride and Prejudice. [1]
Discography & Major Releases
- Juggy D (2004): The groundbreaking debut featuring “Sohniye” and collaborations with Jay Sean.
- Punjabi Rockstar (2012): His highly popular second studio album.
- Mubarakan (2017): Featured heavily on the titular title track for the Bollywood film.
- Recent Music: He continues to release modern bhangra hits, including “VANG” (2024), “Glassy Tere Naina” (2024), and “Tera Ditha Khavana” (2025). [1, 2, 3, 4]
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