Jaani, a prominent figure in the Punjabi music industry, is not just a lyricist; he’s also a talented music composer and singer. His journey to fame is a captivating tale of talent, hard work, and unexpected success.

Wiki/Biography

Rajiv Kumar, known professionally as Jaani, was born on May 25, 1989, in Gidderbaha, Muktsar, Punjab. His zodiac sign is Gemini. He completed his schooling at SSD Memorial School in Gidderbaha and pursued his graduation at Rayat Bahra University in Mohali, Punjab. Interestingly, he also holds a diploma in Hotel Management from Chandigarh. His career took an unexpected turn in 2012, during his final semester. He wrote the lyrics for the song “Soch,” a song that would catapult him to stardom and alter his life’s trajectory. Initially planning to pursue further education in Australia, the immense success of “Soch” led him to a fulfilling career in the Punjabi music industry.

Physical Appearance

Jaani maintains a well-groomed appearance. Here are his approximate physical attributes:

• Height: 5′ 8″
• Weight: 65 kg
• Hair Color: Black
• Eye Color: Black
• Body Measurements (approx.): Chest 40″, Waist 30″, Biceps 14″

Family

Jaani hails from a Hindu family. While details about his parents remain relatively private, he has one sister.

Parents & Siblings

Information regarding his parents is limited. He has one sister.

Wife & Children

Jaani married actress Neha Chauhan on November 25, 2022. In May 2022, they welcomed their first child, a son.

Career

Jaani’s career began in 2012 with the religious song “Sant Sipahi.” However, it was “Soch,” sung by Hardy Sandhu, that brought him widespread recognition. His collaborations with other music industry giants such as B Praak, Arvindr Khaira, and Hardy Sandhu, yielded numerous hit songs including “Joker,” “Backbone,” “Horn Blow,” “Naah,” “Yaar Ni Mileya,” and “Kya Baat Ay.” His songwriting talent isn’t limited to a single genre; he’s penned lyrics for a diverse range of artists including Sukh E, Jassie Gill, Ammy Virk, Diljit Dosanjh, Prabh Gill, Amrinder Gill, Kamal Khan, Gippy Grewal, Sunanda Sharma, and Guri.

Expanding his horizons, Jaani made his Bollywood debut in 2016, writing lyrics for the song “Dard” from the film “Sarbjit,” sung by Sonu Nigam. He later launched his singing career in 2019 with the Punjabi song “Jaani Ve Jaani.” He also owns the music label “Desi Melodies,” showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit.

Favourites

Jaani’s preferences reveal a well-rounded personality:

• Food: Bhindi, Sarson Ka Saag, Makki Ki Roti
• Actor: Akshay Kumar
• Actress: Parineeti Chopra
• Singers: A. R. Rahman, Arijit Singh, Neha Kakkar
• Songs: Parindey, Khawaja Ji
• Colors: White, Blue
• Holiday Destination: Paris

Facts

Here are some interesting facts about Jaani:

• His hobbies include reading, listening to music, and traveling to hill stations.
• He comes from a non-musical family background.
• His first ever written song, “Kaabil,” remains unreleased.
• The Bollywood song “Soch Na Sake” from “Airlift” drew inspiration from his hit song “Soch.”
• The song “Soch” was inspired by a true story of a friend.
• “Jaani Tera Naa,” sung by Sunanda Sharma, was the first song named after a lyricist.
• He admires renowned lyricists Gulzar and Irshad Kamil.

Song Collaborations

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