Veteran Punjabi Folk Singer Gurmeet Bawa Passes Away at 77
- Renowned Punjabi folk singer Gurmeet Bawa has passed away following a prolonged illness. She was 77.
- Gurmeet was best known for her long ‘hek’ (Breathless opening of a Punjabi folk song calling “ho” to create a melodious voice with an unbreakable wave) that she could hold for about 45 seconds.
- She came to fame after she started performing on Doordarshan and thus became the first Punjabi female singer to appear on the national television channel.
Points to Remember:
- Profession of Gurmeet Bawa? Punjabi Folk Singer