Talwinder Singh Sidhu (born 23 November 1997), known mononymously as 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 in Tarn Taran Sahib, Punjab, to a Punjabi Jat Sikh family 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 +Date of releaseTrack nameArtist(s)5 August 2018UnforgettableTalwiinder14 October 2018Dilan De WichTalwiinder, Push Kahlon30 October 2018Tere Jeha9 May 2019DilaTalwiinder25 June 2019SpeechlessTwinbearz, Talwiinder, Push Kahlon29 October 2019Injh Na KarTalwiinder23 November 2019Tera Naam22 December 2019Dil Mera23 April 2020Dil Te Dimaag1 May 2020Gaah30 May 2020Save Me13 June 2020Gallan 429 July 2020Kammo JI14 August 2020KitaabTalwiinder, Vision20 August 2020Samajh Na AaveTalwiinder, Sneh13 September 2020SafarKidjaywest, Talwiinder30 September 2020Tell MeTalwiinder, 30KEY!15 October 2020Baarish Da MausamTalwiinder16 November 2020No HeziMuzzle, Malo on the Beat, Talwiinder3 December 2020Paj NaKidjaywest, Talwiinder, Sneh11 December 2020FocusTalwiinder, m,dn,ght, Hasu25 December 2020Funk SongKidjaywest, Talwiinder, Ikath30 December 2020TogetherTalwiinder, Retro Bl,,d14 February 2021Me & You Realkdmusic, Talwiinder29 May 2021Kadd TakkHasil, Talwiinder, BHILLA23 July 2021JaqeenTalwiinder, Rish23 August 2021Tera SaathTalwiinder, Vylom15 October 2021Midnight DriveTalwiinder, Nowhere but Here16 January 2022Your EyesTalwiinder, 30Key!3 February 2022Be MineTalwiinder18 February 2022DhundhalaYashraj, Dropped Out, Talwiinder23 February 2022NashaTalwiinder20 March 2022Deal 2INDERZY, Talwiinder14 April 2022HerTalwiinder, Sneh, NDS, Rippy Grewal6 July 2022Soch Talwiinder, NDS, Harjas Harjaayi27 October 2022Someone Like MeTalwiinder, NDS23 November 2022Bach KeTalwiinder, Hasan Raheem, NDS20 February 2023Sweet TalkTalwiinder, NDS16 March 2023KhayaalTalwiinder, NDS11 May 2023BaaziSupreme Sidhu, Talwiinder23 July 2023AndaazTalwiinder, NDS, mxdnxght18 August 2023YouTHEMXXNLIGHT, Talwiinder1 September 2023WishesHasan Raheem, Talwiinder, Umair6 October 2023KhoyaTalwiinder, NDS25 October 2023ConversationTalwiinder, NDS, Annural Khalid23 November 2023AnonymousTalwinder, NDS, Real Boss1 December 2023Brownskin HurricaneTalwiinder, Taxsaal, Arsh Heer11 February 2024JaamTalwiinder, TMDA23 February 2024Heer Talwiinder, Tech Panda, Kenzani29 May 2024Agg BankeTalwiinder, NDS, Harsh Likhari15 May 2024Gal KardiTalwiinder, Tech Panda, Kenzani7 June 2024AjaTalwiinder, NDS31 July 2024TuTalwiinder, Sanjoy8 August 2024DNDReal Boss, Talwiinder, BIG KAY SMG26 August 2024High On MeYo Yo Honey Singh, Talwiinder19 September 2024GaaniNDS, Sifr, Talwiinder23 October 2024The Way You LookNoor Chahal, Talwiinder, NDS23 February 2025HaseenTalwiinder, NDS, Rippy Grewal6 March 2025FLOWERSSteel Banglez, Pheelz, Talwiinder11 April 2025Pal PalAfusic, Talwiinder, Alisoomro6 June 2025NakhreTalwiinder, NDS23 July 2025PanchiiTalwiinder, NDS30 October 2025Kaaliyan RaatanTalwiinder, NDS30 October 2025HOW?Arsh Heer, Talwiinder, Harnoor, Taxsaal22 November 2025Kaatilana Talwiinder, Rippy Grewal, Push Kahlon19 December 2025Sachay LokiMeesha Shafi, Talwiinder, Abdullah Siddiqui
EPs and albums +Release dateTitleTracklistFeatured artists23 May 2020You Haven't Heard This? Yaad Jaan Jor Tennu Laga -4 October 2024Misfit Dil Wich Tera Chera Mera Say Something Dil Di Gall Lukake Kashni Akhiyan Sajjna Tere Bin Need Kehri Duniya Tunnel Vision NDS Hasan Raheem Kidjaywest Supreme Sidhu Pranavi Simar Arsh Heer Amari Harnoor
Soundtracks
+YearTitleSongMusicLyricsCo-singer(s)2024 Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya "Gallan" Himself, NDS, MC Square Himself, MC Square MC Square 2025 Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri "Tenu Zyada Mohabbat" Vishal–Shekhar Kumaar 2026Bait"Shikaar"NDSHimself, SifrSifrWelcome to the Jungle"Kyun"Himself, NDSHimselfNDS
References
External links
Talwiinder on Spotify