Once left for being ‘penniless’, Guru Randhawa is today one of the most streamed Indian singers with millions dancing to his beats.
Published: August 30, 2025 11:57 AM IST
Life rarely goes easy, and Guru Randhawa’s story proves it. Once dismissed by his girlfriend with the words “tere paas to paise nahi hain”, he is today a household name in Punjabi and Bollywood music. His beats rule weddings, clubs, and playlists, while his net worth is estimated at Rs 50 crore.
Born as Gursharanjot Singh Randhawa on 30 August 1991 in Gurdaspur, Punjab, Guru grew up with music in his heart. Singing competitions at school shaped his early years, but his career began with small shows at weddings and local gatherings.
How did he begin his journey?
In 2012, Guru debuted with Same Girl, a collaboration with Arjun. The song went unnoticed, as did his first album, Page One, in 2013. But fate changed in 2015 when Patola, featuring rapper Bohemia, turned him into an overnight star. Interestingly, it was Bohemia who shortened his name to Guru, a move that became his identity.
Which songs made him a star?
After Patola, there was no turning back. Lahore, High Rated Gabru, Suit Suit, Ban Ja Rani, Made in India, Ishare Tere, Daaru Wargi, the list goes on.
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Lahore crossed 1.1 billion views on YouTube.
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High Rated Gabru clocked 1.2 billion views.
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Several others easily surpassed 500 million views.
Even today, his beats dominate weddings, parties, and clubs.
When did he enter Bollywood?
Guru’s Bollywood entry came in 2017 with Suit Suit for Hindi Medium. After that, he became a regular voice in films like Tumhari Sulu, Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, Nawabzaade, and Blackmail. His signature style, mixing Punjabi vibes with commercial beats, gave him a solid fan base in the Hindi film industry.
Why is he in the headlines now?
Recently, his track Ajul drew controversy for its portrayal of schoolgirls. Despite criticism, the song crossed 40 million views in no time and became a trending hit among youth. His knack for blending controversy with catchy beats keeps him relevant.
What about his personal life?
Though private, Guru’s personal life often makes gossip columns. He has been linked with names like Urvashi Rautela, Nora Fatehi, and Shehnaaz Gill. About Shehnaaz, he clarified in an interview, “We are like best friends and have a lot of fun together.”
In a candid confession on The Kapil Sharma Show, Guru recalled how his girlfriend once left him for not being financially stable. That pain became fuel for his music journey, eventually leading him to a place where both fame and fortune followed.
Guru Randhawa is more than a singer. His journey mirrors resilience, the boy who lost love because of poverty but gained the world with his voice. Today, millions sway to his songs, proving that sometimes heartbreak is the spark that sets the stage for greatness.
Highlights:
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Guru Randhawa was once rejected for being “penniless”; today, his net worth is Rs 50 crore.
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His songs Lahore and High Rated Gabru have crossed over 1 billion views each.
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Despite controversies, he remains one of India’s most-streamed and celebrated singers.
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