PUNJABI singer Surinder Shinda died on July 26, 2023, after spending weeks in the hospital.
Shinda was survived by his wife, Joginder Kaur— here's all we know about her.
Who was Surinder Shinda?
Surinder Shinda was a singer born on May 20, 1959, as Surinder Pal Dhammi in Punjab, India.
Shinda garnered a huge following when he rose to popularity as a Punjabi folk music singer.
Before singing, Shinda worked at a private firm after receiving a degree in mechanical engineering.
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However, Shinda decided to pursue a career in music.
Apart from singing, Shinda has also appeared in an array of Punjabi films.
In early July 2023, it was reported that Shinda was taken to the hospital due to an infection he contracted after undergoing surgery days before.
On July 26, it was reported the Punjabi singer had died at the DMC Hospital after receiving treatment for almost two weeks.
Who is Surinder Shinda's wife, Joginder?
Surinder Shinda was married to Joginder Kaur for over 40 years.
The two met through Punjabi lyricist Dev Tharikewala, who also happens to be Kaur's cousin.
Like Shinda, Kaur was also in the music industry.
She was a singer before deciding to settle down and focus on building a family with Shinda.
Does Surinder Shinda have any kids?
Throughout Shinda's marriage to Joginder, the couple welcomed two sons together.
Following in their parent's footsteps, Shinda's sons Maninder and Simran have both chosen to pursue a career in music.
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Shinda's eldest son, Maninder, has also acted in an array of Punjabi films while Simran has chosen to simply focus on music.