Talwiinder

Talwinder Singh Sidhu (born 23 November 1997), popularly known by his stage name Talwiinder, is an Indian singer, songwriter, and music producer known for Punjabi music. His music often incorporates a blend of electronic sounds, hip-hop, and alternative pop, with experimental elements of trap, lo-fi, boom bap, drill, and synth-pop.

His upbringing in Punjab and San Francisco influenced his music, leading to a fusion of Punjabi and Western sounds.

Talwiinder maintains anonymity by using face paint, which he states allows him to keep his private life separate from his public career and live a more normal life.

Early life

Talwinder Singh Sidhu was born on 23 November 1997, to a Punjabi Jat Sikh family in Tarn Taran, Amritsar, Punjab, India. He began singing at age one.

At 14, he relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area, where he continued his education and pursued his musical passion.

Music career

Talwiinder began recording and releasing his music on platforms like SoundCloud, Spotify, and YouTube, uploading both original compositions and cover songs such as "Phir Mohabbat" and "Paani Diyaan Challan".

He released his debut EP, You Haven't Heard This, in March 2020 with four original songs.

By 2022, Talwiinder had garnered considerable popularity and cultivated a dedicated fanbase through successful releases like "Kammo Ji," "Dhundhala," and "Funk Song."

He collaborated multiple times with Pakistani singer-songwriter Hasan Raheem on tracks such as "Wishes" and "Tera Chehra". "Wishes," despite its 2023 release, became the second most-streamed song on Spotify in Pakistan in 2024.

His song "Gallan 4" was adapted as "Gallan" for the 2024 film Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya. Released through T-Series, the song's music video featured Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon.

In August 2024, he released the song "Tu" with T-Series, which featured Bollywood actors Jackie Shroff and Neelam Kothari in its music video. In the same month, he was featured on "High On Me", the third track from Yo Yo Honey Singh's album Glory.

On 4 October 2024, Talwiinder released his debut album, Misfit, which consists of 13 songs and features from various artists. The album was released by Mass Appeal India, a subsidiary of Mass Appeal Records founded by the American rapper Nas.

In April 2025, Talwiinder collaborated with Pakistani artist Afusic on the track "Pal Pal," produced by AliSoomroMusic. The song was subsequently removed from Spotify India in May 2025, following a government advisory that led to the removal of all Pakistani-origin content from Indian digital platforms. This directive was issued in response to national security concerns following the Pahalgam terrorist attack on April 22, 2025.

Musical style

Talwiinder's experimental approach to music incorporates multiple genres, blending electronic sounds, hip-hop, alternative pop, and R&B with elements of trap, lo-fi, boom bap, drill, and synth-pop.

He has cited artists like Surinder Kaur, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Gurdas Maan and Amrinder Gill as his inspiration. He has also stated that he draws inspiration from western pop and hip-hop artists like Bad Bunny.

His songwriting draws inspiration from his personal life and other influences.

Tours and live performances

Talwiinder's live performances are often praised for his strong singing abilities, which spontaneously engage the audience.

He performed as one of the opening acts for Dua Lipa at the Zomaland Festival in Mumbai on 30 November 2024.

Talwiinder also opened for American rapper G-Eazy during his India tour, which began in February 2024.

He was one of the performing artists at Lollapalooza India 2025, an event headlined by artists such as Shawn Mendes and Green Day.

Talwiinder announced his "Halloween India Tour" on August 31, 2025. The tour covered five Indian cities in October and November, starting in Ludhiana at the Bangr Fest.

Discography

Singles

EPs and albums

Soundtracks