
British-Indian music producer and singer Manj Musik — born Manjeet Singh Ral and best known as the former frontman of iconic bhangra-fusion group RDB — has been hospitalised in London following a serious accident, forcing the cancellation of his upcoming performance at the Zee Cine Awards 2026 in Mumbai.
The artist, who was scheduled to perform his chart-topping track Swag Mera Desi at the award show, is now recovering in a London hospital, though details about the nature and extent of his injuries have not yet been disclosed by his team or medical staff.
Reports indicate that the accident occurred while Manj was in London ahead of his travel back to India for the awards ceremony. Due to the unexpected incident, he has cancelled his immediate travel plans and will miss the event, where fans and industry insiders had expected an electrifying performance blending bhangra rhythms with urban hip-hop energy.
Manj Musik has a rich musical legacy that dates back to the early 2000s as a member of RDB (Rhythm, Dhol, Bass), alongside his brothers Surjeet and the late Kuldeep Ral. The group became known for redefining diasporic Punjabi music by blending traditional bhangra with contemporary sounds and collaborating with international artists. After the tragic passing of his brother Kuldeep, Manj embarked on a solo career in 2014, founding his own label (Muzik ONE Global) and continuing to create hits that resonated both in India and abroad.
Among his notable contributions to Indian music are tracks like Whistle Baja, Laal Ghaghra and the widely popular Swag Mera Desi — a collaboration with Raftaar that became a staple at concerts and celebrations.
While fans and industry peers have flooded social media with messages wishing him a swift and full recovery, Manj’s representatives have yet to release a detailed medical update.
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