Dhanda Nyoliwala (Born: 21 May 1997), whose real name is Parveen Dhanda, is a Haryanvi singer, rapper, and lyricist. He is known for his unique music style and simple lyrics. Dhanda has brought global recognition to Haryanvi music, especially with his song “Up To U,” which went viral on Instagram and YouTube. His music blends Haryanvi culture with modern rap, which is highly popular among the youth.

Special Facts About Dhanda Nyoliwala

He was an athlete and won a national medal in javelin throw.

Due to a spinal injury from 2014 to 2016, he was bedridden for three years, after which he started his music career.

In 2018, he moved to Australia and worked as a truck driver and factory worker to fund his music.

His music mixes Urdu and Haryanvi poetry, inspired by poets like Jaun Elia and Hafeez Jalandhari.

He is the first Haryanvi rapper to collaborate with English artists, such as LightSkin Jonas in “Yamaha.”

He wrote and recorded “Up To U” while driving, which has been viewed over 75 million times globally.

He aims to take Haryanvi music to a global stage and experiments with new sounds.

• In 2023, his show in Canada was sold out, a big achievement for a Haryanvi artist.