Garry Sandhu, born Gurmukh Singh Sandhu, is an Indian Punjabi singer, lyricist, songwriter, rapper, composer, and actor known for his contributions to the Punjabi music industry. He began his professional singing career in the early 2010s and became known for his distinctive voice and contemporary Punjabi music style.
He gained recognition with songs such as “Main Ni Peenda,” “Ik Gal,” “One Touch,” “Illegal Weapon,” “Yeah Baby,” “Banda Ban Ja,” “Excuses,” and “Do Gallan (Let's Talk)”. His music combines Punjabi folk and Bhangra influences with modern pop production.
One of his widely recognized songs, “Illegal Weapon,” featuring Jasmine Sandlas, became a major Punjabi music hit. The song was later followed by “Illegal Weapon 2.0,” which appeared in the soundtrack of the Hindi film Street Dancer 3D. His song “Yeah Baby” was also adapted as “Hauli Hauli” for the Bollywood film De De Pyaar De.Garry Sandhu was born as Gurmukh Singh Sandhu on 4 April 1984 in Rurka Kalan, Jalandhar, Punjab. He developed an interest in music during his childhood and began learning Kavishri, a traditional form of Punjabi religious singing, at a young age.
He later moved to the United Kingdom, where he continued pursuing his interest in music while working outside the entertainment industry. His early experiences eventually encouraged him to focus more seriously on songwriting and singing. He made his singing debut with “Main Ni Peenda” around 2010.
His debut album, Fresh, was released in 2011, followed by Magic in 2012 and Fresh All the Way in 2014. He also established his own music label, Fresh Media Records, through which he has released and promoted Punjabi music.
Garry Sandhu has worked as both a singer and lyricist, writing and performing songs that have become popular within Punjabi music. His collaborations with artists such as Jasmine Sandlas and Roach Killa have further expanded his musical catalogue. Apple Music currently lists songs including “Illegal Weapon,” “Illegal Weapon 2.0,” “Yeh Baby,” “Do Gallan,” “One Touch,” and “Hauli Hauli” among his notable works.
Apart from music, Garry Sandhu made his acting debut in the Punjabi film Romeo Ranjha in 2014. He has continued to work primarily in Punjabi music while occasionally contributing to Hindi film soundtracks.