"There’s no safety, even being inside your house."
Popular Punjabi singer Karan Aujla has revealed the harrowing reality of surviving multiple gun attacks while living in Canada.
Speaking on a podcast with Raj Shamani, he reflected on the challenges of being a public figure targeted by violence and extortion abroad.
He explained: “Canada is safe only for people who aren’t connected to this industry or don’t have a business that is publicly shown, about how much money they are making.
“That’s what I feel the problem is. Vahan par jo zyada dikh raha hai na, uske liye it’s a hard time (It’s hard for celebrities and known personalities to survive there).”
Karan recalled the first incident back in 2019, describing how his house was attacked twice in quick succession:
“I was one of the very first cases from the industry in Canada whose house got shot at in 2019.
“The first time gunshots were fired at my house was twice in a row. It was an extortion case.
“They said, ‘Paise dedo, show nahi lagaane denge, aap Punjab nahi aasakte, India nahi aasakte’ (They demanded money to let me do a show there, or I could return to India). I didn’t do that, so this happened.”
He further explained that the threats and attacks didn’t just stop there:
“When I finally felt that everything was going fine, shots were fired again. Till now, it has happened six times with me, firing at me or my house.
“The worst part is that the houses in Canada are made of wood. The bullet just goes through, so there’s no safety, even being inside your house.”
Despite criticism over moving to Dubai, Karan defended his decision, prioritising the safety of his loved ones over public opinion.
For him, his family’s safety comes first, other than any public judgment or opinion.
Meanwhile, Karan Aujla continues to make waves in Punjabi music with his latest album, P-POP Culture, released through Warner Music Canada and India.
The album fuses Punjabi pop with hard-hitting hip-hop, delivering not just a musical experience but a bold cultural statement.
Alongside the album, he dropped a visually striking music video for ‘For a Reason’, while his hit single ‘MF Gabhru!’ continues to dominate charts.
Karan’s mainstream fame soared with ‘Tauba Tauba’ from the film Bad Newz, starring Tripti Dimrii, Vicky Kaushal, Ammy Virk, Neha Sharma, and Neha Dhupia.
Punjabi music fans continue to support his candid lyrics and raw hip-hop sound, cementing his position as one of the most-streamed artists.
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