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Talwiinder
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Talwiinder at a poster shoot
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Talwiinder |
| Born |
Talwinder Singh Sidhu
23 November 1997
Tarn Taran, Punjab, India
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| Origin | San Francisco Bay Area, United States |
| Genres | Punjabi, Trap, Synth-Pop, R&B |
| Occupations | Singer, Songwriter, Composer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2018 – present |
| Website | talwiinder |
Talwinder Singh Sidhu (born 23 November 1997), popularly known by his stage name Talwiinder, is an Indian singer, songwriter, and music producer known for Punjabi music. His music often incorporates a blend of electronic sounds, hip-hop, and alternative pop, with experimental elements of trap, lo-fi, boom bap, drill, and synth-pop.[1]
His upbringing in Punjab and San Francisco influenced his music, leading to a fusion of Punjabi and Western sounds.[2]
Talwiinder maintains anonymity by using face paint, which he states allows him to keep his private life separate from his public career and live a more normal life.[3]
Early life
Talwinder Singh Sidhu was born on 23 November 1997, to a Punjabi Jat Sikh family in Tarn Taran, Amritsar, Punjab, India. He began singing at age four.[4]
At 14, he relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area, where he continued his education and pursued his musical passion.[5]
Music career
Talwiinder began recording and releasing his music on platforms like SoundCloud, Spotify, and YouTube, uploading both original compositions and cover songs such as "Phir Mohabbat" and "Paani Diyaan Challan".
He released his debut EP, You Haven't Heard This, in March 2020 with four original songs.
By 2022, Talwiinder had garnered considerable popularity and cultivated a dedicated fanbase through successful releases like "Kammo Ji," "Dhundhala," and "Funk Song."
He collaborated multiple times with Pakistani singer-songwriter Hasan Raheem on tracks such as "Wishes" and "Tera Chehra". "Wishes," despite its 2023 release, became the second most-streamed song on Spotify in Pakistan in 2024.[6]
His song "Gallan 4" was adapted as "Gallan" for the 2024 film Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya. Released through T-Series, the song's music video featured Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon.
In August 2024, he released the song "Tu" with T-Series, which featured Bollywood actors Jackie Shroff and Neelam Kothari in its music video.[7] In the same month, he was featured on "High On Me", the third track from Yo Yo Honey Singh's album Glory.[8]
On 4 October 2024, Talwiinder released his debut album, Misfit, which consists of 13 songs and features from various artists.[9] The album was released by Mass Appeal India, a subsidiary of Mass Appeal Records founded by the American rapper Nas.
In April 2025, Talwiinder collaborated with Pakistani artist Afusic on the track "Pal Pal," produced by AliSoomroMusic. The song was subsequently removed from Spotify India in May 2025, following a government advisory that led to the removal of all Pakistani-origin content from Indian digital platforms. This directive was issued in response to national security concerns following the Pahalgam terrorist attack on April 22, 2025.[10]
Musical style
Talwiinder's experimental approach to music incorporates multiple genres, blending electronic sounds, hip-hop, alternative pop, and R&B with elements of trap, lo-fi, boom bap, drill, and synth-pop.[1]
He has cited artists like Surinder Kaur, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Gurdas Maan and Amrinder Gill as his inspiration.[11] He has also stated that he draws inspiration from western pop and hip-hop artists like Bad Bunny.[12]
His songwriting draws inspiration from his personal life and other influences.[13]
Tours and live performances
Talwiinder's live performances are often praised for his strong singing abilities, which spontaneously engage the audience.[14]
He performed as one of the opening acts for Dua Lipa at the Zomaland Festival in Mumbai on 30 November 2024.[15][16]
Talwiinder also opened for American rapper G-Eazy during his India tour, which began in February 2024.[17]
He was one of the performing artists at Lollapalooza India 2025, an event headlined by artists such as Shawn Mendes and Green Day.[18]
Talwiinder announced his "Halloween India Tour" on August 31, 2025. The tour covered five Indian cities in October and November, starting in Ludhiana at the Bangr Fest.[19]
Discography
Singles
| Date of release | Track name | Artist(s) |
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| 5 August 2018 | Unforgettable | Talwiinder |
| 14 October 2018 | Dilan De Wich | Talwiinder, Push Kahlon |
| 30 October 2018 | Tere Jeha | |
| 9 May 2019 | Dila | Talwiinder |
| 25 June 2019 | Speechless | Twinbearz, Talwiinder, Push Kahlon |
| 29 October 2019 | Injh Na Kar | Talwiinder |
| 23 November 2019 | Tera Naam | |
| 22 December 2019 | Dil Mera | |
| 23 April 2020 | Dil Te Dimaag | |
| 1 May 2020 | Gaah | |
| 30 May 2020 | Save Me | |
| 13 June 2020 | Gallan 4 | |
| 29 July 2020 | Kammo JI | |
| 14 August 2020 | Kitaab | Talwiinder, Vision |
| 20 August 2020 | Samajh Na Aave | Talwiinder, Sneh |
| 13 September 2020 | Safar | Kidjaywest, Talwiinder |
| 30 September 2020 | Tell Me | Talwiinder, 30KEY! |
| 15 October 2020 | Baarish Da Mausam | Talwiinder |
| 16 November 2020 | No Hezi | Muzzle X Malo on the Beat X Talwiinder |
| 3 December 2020 | Paj Na | Kidjaywest X Talwiinder X Sneh |
| 11 December 2020 | Focus | Talwiinder X mxdnxght X Hasu |
| 25 December 2020 | Funk Song | Kidjaywest X Talwiinder X Ikath |
| 30 December 2020 | Together | Talwiinder X Retro Blxxd |
| 14 February 2021 | Me & You | Realkdmusic X Talwiinder |
| 29 May 2021 | Kadd Takk | Hasil X Talwiinder X BHILLA |
| 23 July 2021 | Jaqeen | Talwiinder X Rish |
| 23 August 2021 | Tera Saath | Talwiinder X Vylom |
| 15 October 2021 | Midnight Drive | Talwiinder X Nowhere but Here |
| 16 January 2022 | Your Eyes | Talwiinder X 30Key! |
| 3 February 2022 | Be Mine | Talwiinder |
| 18 February 2022 | Dhundhala | Yashraj X Dropped Out X Talwiinder |
| 23 February 2022 | Nasha | Talwiinder |
| 20 March 2022 | Deal 2 | INDERZY X Talwiinder |
| 14 April 2022 | Her | Talwiinder X Sneh X NDS X Rippy Grewal |
| 6 July 2022 | Soch | Talwiinder X NDS X Harjas Harjaayi |
| 27 October 2022 | Someone Like Me | Talwiinder X NDS |
| 23 November 2022 | Bach Ke | Talwiinder X Hasan Raheem X NDS |
| 20 February 2023 | Sweet Talk | Talwiinder X NDS |
| 16 March 2023 | Khayaal | Talwiinder X NDS |
| 11 May 2023 | Baazi | Supreme Sidhu X Talwiinder |
| 23 July 2023 | Andaaz | Talwiinder X NDS X mxdnxght |
| 18 August 2023 | You | THEMXXNLIGHT X Talwiinder |
| 1 September 2023 | Wishes | Hasan Raheem X Talwiinder X Umair |
| 6 October 2023 | Khoya | Talwiinder X NDS |
| 25 October 2023 | Conversation | Talwiinder X NDS X Annural Khalid |
| 23 November 2023 | Anonymous | Talwinder X NDS X Real Boss |
| 1 December 2023 | Brownskin Hurricane | Talwiinder X Taxsaal X Arsh Heer |
| 11 February 2024 | Jaam | Talwiinder X TMDA |
| 23 February 2024 | Heer | Talwiinder X Tech Panda X Kenzani |
| 29 May 2024 | Agg Banke | Talwiinder X NDS X Harsh Likhari |
| 15 May 2024 | Gal Kardi | Talwiinder X Tech Panda X Kenzani |
| 7 June 2024 | Aja | Talwiinder X NDS |
| 31 July 2024 | Tu | Talwiinder X Sanjoy |
| 8 August 2024 | DND | Real Boss X Talwiinder X BIG KAY SMG |
| 26 August 2024 | High On Me | Yo Yo Honey Singh X Talwiinder |
| 19 September 2024 | Gaani | NDS X Sifr X Talwiinder |
| 23 October 2024 | The Way You Look | Noor Chahal X Talwiinder X NDS |
| 23 February 2025 | Haseen | Talwiinder X NDS X Rippy Grewal |
| 6 March 2025 | FLOWERS | Steel Banglez X Pheelz X Talwiinder |
| 11 April 2025 | Pal Pal | Afusic X Talwiinder X Alisoomro |
| 6 June 2025 | Nakhre | Talwiinder X NDS |
| 23 July 2025 | Panchii | Talwiinder X NDS |
| 30 October 2025 | Kaaliyan Raatan | Talwiinder X NDS |
| 30 October 2025 | HOW? | Arsh Heer X Talwiinder X Harnoor X Taxsaal |
| 22 November 2025 | Kaatilana | Talwiinder X Rippy Grewal X Push Kahlon |
| 19 December 2025 | Sachay Loki | Meesha Shafi X Talwiinder X Abdullah Siddiqui |
EPs and albums
| Release date | Title | Tracklist | Featured artists |
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| 23 May 2020 | You Haven't Heard This? |
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| 4 October 2024 | Misfit |
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Soundtracks
| Year | Film | Song | Music | Lyrics | Co-singer(s) |
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| 2024 | Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya | "Gallan" | Himself, NDS, MC Square | Himself, MC Square | MC Square |
| 2025 | Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri | "Tenu Zyada Mohabbat" | Vishal–Shekhar | Kumaar | N/a |
References
- ^ a b "The new sound of Punjabi Pop: Talwiinder". ANI News. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ "Indian-Punjabi singer and songwriter raised in the San Francisco Bay Area". The Indian Express. 8 March 2025. Retrieved 19 October 2025.
- ^ "Punjabi musician Talwiinder: 'The paint on my face is a reminder that art is bigger than the artiste'". The Indian Express. 8 March 2025. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ "Talwiinder - Future of Music 2025". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ Hirwani, Peony (27 September 2024). "COVER STORY: Talwiinder was Born to Stand Out". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ Images Staff (5 December 2024). "Spotify Wrapped 2024: Talha Anjum dethrones Atif Aslam as Pakistan's most-streamed artist". Images. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ "Jackie Shroff and Neelam Kothari create magic on screen in T-series' latest track, Tu sung by Talwiinder". www.radioandmusic.com. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ "Discover The New Punjabi Music Video For 'High On Me' Sung By Yo Yo Honey Singh and Talwiinder". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ Hirwani, Peony (27 September 2024). "COVER STORY: Talwiinder was Born to Stand Out". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ "All Pakistani Songs Removed From Spotify After Government Advisory". NDTV. Archived from the original on 13 June 2025. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^ Tagat, Anurag (14 December 2022). "Talwiinder on Taking Punjabi Music In a New Direction and His Persona". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ Hirwani, Peony (27 September 2024). "COVER STORY: Talwiinder was Born to Stand Out". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
- ^ "Talwiinder - Future of Music 2025". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ "Talwiinder rocks his first show in Kolkata". The Times of India. 19 November 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ Livemint (29 November 2024). "Missed Zomato concert passes? Here's how you can grab last-minute entry to Dua Lipa's Mumbai show | Today News". mint. Archived from the original on 6 December 2024. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ "Dua Lipa to perform in India for Zomaland Feeding India Festival. Talwiinder and Jonita Gandhi to open for her". 27 August 2024.
- ^ "G-Eazy India Tour To Feature Talwiinder, Dino James, Yashraj As Opening Acts". News18. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ "Lollapalooza India 2025 Line-Up: Green Day, Shawn Mendes And More". NDTV. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ "Talwiinder Announces Halloween India Tour in October". Rolling Stone India. 5 September 2025. Retrieved 3 January 2026.