This year marked a historic moment at the JUNO Awards as Karan Aujla became the first Punjabi artist to win the fan-voted TikTok JUNO Fan Choice Award. Taking the stage to accept the honor, Aujla delivered a heartfelt speech that resonated deeply. Reflecting on his journey from losing his parents in India to finding success in Canada, he encouraged dreamers everywhere to aim high, celebrating the opportunities Canada has offered him.
Known for his dynamic performance alongside producer Ikky, Aujla had the entire nation dancing and cheering to hits like “Admiring You” and “Softly”. Originally from Punjab, India, and now based in Vancouver, B.C., the 27-year-old artist began his career writing for prominent names in the Punjabi music scene such as Jassi Gill, Deep Jandu, and Elly Mangat.
Aujla’s debut studio album, B.T.F.U., released in 2021, achieved remarkable success with over a hundred million streams and reaching #6 on Spotify’s Global Chart. He further solidified his stature as India’s leading artist, ranking #38 on the Global Digital Artist Ranking.
In 2023, Aujla’s album “Making Memories” made waves by debuting at #5 on the Billboard Canadian Albums chart, marking the highest debut for a Punjabi album. It garnered 7.5 million streams in Canada and over 24 million globally in its first week, with every track charting in the Top 200 in both India and Canada.
Executive produced by Ikky, “Making Memories” not only topped Billboard but also reached #3 on Spotify’s Global Top Albums and claimed #1 on Apple Music charts in India and Canada. Aujla’s online presence is equally impressive, nearing 3 billion views on YouTube, over one billion audio streams worldwide, and maintaining 11 million monthly Spotify listeners alongside a growing base of 8 million social media followers.
Canadian fans can catch Aujla on his upcoming 2024 world tour, “It Was All A Dream,” which includes stops in Toronto, Edmonton, and Vancouver alongside producer Ikky.
According to a report from Pinkvilla, Karan Aujla and Badshah, two highly acclaimed singers from Punjab, are slated to perform at the wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant.
Anant Ambani, the younger son of Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani, is scheduled to marry Radhika Merchant, daughter of Encore Healthcare CEO Viren Merchant, on July 12 in Mumbai. The festivities will continue with a “Shubh Aashirvaad” ceremony on July 13 at Jio World Centre.
