Jasmine Sandlas is an Indian-American Punjabi singer, songwriter, rapper, and performer known for her distinctive voice, energetic singing style, and modern Punjabi sound. Born in Jalandhar, Punjab, and raised in Stockton, California, she developed an early interest in Punjabi folk music as well as Western music. She is popularly known for songs such as “Muskan,” “Yaar Naa Miley,” “Illegal Weapon,” “Sip Sip,” “Ittar,” “Taras,” “Shararat,” and “Jaiye Sajana.”
Jasmine Sandlas began her professional music journey with the song “Muskan” and later gained major recognition in Bollywood with “Yaar Naa Miley” from the 2014 film Kick, performed with Yo Yo Honey Singh. The song became a major hit and established her as a prominent voice in Hindi and Punjabi popular music.
Jasmine Sandlas, whose birth name is Jasmine Kaur Sandlas, was born in Jalandhar, Punjab, India. She spent her early years in Punjab before moving with her family to California at around the age of 13. Growing up between India and the United States influenced her musical identity, combining Punjabi folk traditions with contemporary Western sounds.
Her mother encouraged her interest in music from an early age. During her school years, Jasmine participated in singing competitions and became strongly influenced by Punjabi folk singers. She started writing songs when she was approximately 16 years old, developing her own lyrical and musical identity.
Jasmine's first widely recognized song was “Muskan,” which helped her gain attention in the Punjabi music scene. Her debut album Gulabi was released in 2012 and featured a collaboration with rapper Bohemia. The album further established her as a distinctive artist in Punjabi music.
In 2014, Jasmine Sandlas made her Bollywood playback singing debut with “Yaar Naa Miley” from Kick, featuring Yo Yo Honey Singh. The song became one of the major milestones of her career and brought her voice to a much wider audience.
Over the years, she has continued to release Punjabi singles, Bollywood songs, independent music, and collaborations. She has also appeared on platforms such as MTV Coke Studio, TEDx, and MTV India's Angels of Rock.
Jasmine Sandlas has built a career across Punjabi pop, Punjabi folk, Indian pop, R&B, rap, and Bollywood playback music. Her music is recognized for its combination of Punjabi influences, Western production, strong vocals, and expressive performances.
Some of her popular songs include:
Her recent work includes songs associated with Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar: The Revenge, including “Shararat,” “Jaiye Sajana,” “Vaari Jaavan,” “Main Aur Tu,” and other soundtrack releases. Apple Music lists multiple Jasmine Sandlas releases from 2026.
Jasmine Sandlas has also maintained a strong independent music career. Her album Gulabi, released in 2012, was an important early project and featured Bohemia. She has continued to describe herself as an album-oriented artist while also releasing numerous singles and collaborations.
Her ability to move between independent Punjabi music and mainstream Bollywood has helped her develop an international audience.
Jasmine Sandlas has received recognition for her work in Punjabi and Indian popular music. She won BritAsia TV Music Awards in categories including Best Female Act and Best International Female Act. She has also received nominations and recognition for her Bollywood playback work.
Full Name: Jasmine Kaur Sandlas
Popular Name: Jasmine Sandlas
Profession: Singer, Songwriter, Rapper, Performer, Television Personality
Birth Place: Jalandhar, Punjab, India
Raised In: Stockton, California, USA
Genres: Punjabi Pop, Indian Pop, R&B, Punjabi Folk, Rap, Hindustani Music
Years Active: 2008–Present