The singer-composer had to have four stitches on his forehead after a disgruntled audience member from his Vancouver show punched him.
Guru Randhawa returns to India after being attacked in Canada on tour
Mumbai - 31 Jul 2019 18:00 IST
Our Correspondent
Popular Punjabi singer Guru Randhawa returned home to India after he was punched in the face by a disgruntled audience member during his Vancouver show at the Queen Elizabeth theatre. Randhawa was on tour in the US and Canada when the incident occurred on 28 July.
The singer's management confirmed the events and updated fans on his status. "Guru is home now feeling safe in India," they wrote on Instagram.
Randhawa had to have four stitches on his right eyebrow after the incident. According to the singer's management, a Punjabi man allegedly attempted to come on stage with Randhawa repeatedly. When he was turned away, he fought with those present backstge and returned as Randhawa was leaving after his performance. The man "hit him hard on his face with a punch, because of which Guru started bleeding on the spot from his forehead above eyebrow".
A favourite in Punjabi music, Randhawa first sang for Hindi cinema with 'Suit Suit' in Hindi Medium (2017). He recently composed a few songs in Arjun Patiala (2019).