Karan Aujla (born 18 January 1997), whose full name is Jaskaran Singh Aujla, is an Indian Punjabi singer, rapper and songwriter. He overcame the loss of both parents as a child to become one of the most popular Punjabi artists in the world. He is known for hits such as “Don’t Worry”, “Chitta Kurta”, “Softly” and the 2024 Bollywood smash “Tauba Tauba”.
Quick Facts
| Full name | Jaskaran Singh Aujla |
| Born | 18 January 1997, Ghurala, Ludhiana district, Punjab, India |
| Age | 29 |
| Profession | Singer, rapper, songwriter |
| Albums | BacThaFu*UpMusic (2021), Making Memories (2023), P-Pop Culture (2025) |
| Spouse | Palak Aujla (m. 2023) |
| Award | Juno Fan Choice Award (2024) |
Early Life
Karan grew up in a village in Punjab’s Ludhiana district. His childhood was marked by tragedy: his father died in an accident when Karan was about nine, and his mother died of cancer a few years later. He began writing songs as a teenager as a way of expressing himself. In 2014 he moved to Canada.
Career
Karan first became known as a lyricist, writing songs for established Punjabi singers such as Jassi Gill.
His 2018 song “Don’t Worry” became his first chart entry in the UK. Hits such as “Chitta Kurta”, “Jhanjar” and “Red Eyes” followed. His debut album, BacThaFu*UpMusic (2021), entered the Billboard Canadian Albums chart. In 2023 he released Making Memories with producer Ikky, featuring “Softly”, which topped Indian streaming charts.
In 2024 “Tauba Tauba”, featured in the film Bad Newz starring Vicky Kaushal, became one of the biggest songs of the year in India. Even veteran singer Asha Bhosle performed it on stage. Karan won the Juno Fan Choice Award in 2024, released the collaborative album Street Dreams with rapper Divine, and followed it with P-Pop Culture in 2025.
Personal Life
Karan married his longtime partner, Palak, in 2023. He has often spoken about how the loss of his parents shaped his music.
Popular Songs
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was Karan Aujla born?
Karan Aujla was born on 18 January 1997 in Ghurala, Ludhiana district, Punjab, India.
