Pawan Roy is a popular Nagpuri singer and actor from Jharkhand, known for preserving Nagpuri culture through folk and devotional music.
| Full Name | Pawan Roy |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | September 4, 1977 (Age: 47 in 2025) |
| Birthplace | Jharkhand, India |
| Career Start | 1998 |
| Debut Song | Chham Chham Payal Baje (1998) |
| Popular Songs | Chand Badari Mein, Chham Chham Payal Baje, Hamar Sona Jharkhand, devotional & folk songs |
| Films Featured In | Sun Sajna (2005), Tor Bina (2017), Tor Pyar Mein (2018), Khotta Sikka (2024) |
| Family | Pankaj Roy (younger brother, singer) |
| Awards | State Award, Best Evergreen Singer (Jollywood Awards 2022) |
| Nickname | Jharkhand Sonu Nigam |
| Income Sources | YouTube, Songs, Live Shows, Acting |
| Notable Fact | Rejected Netflix & T-Series offers to focus on Nagpuri culture |
Early Life
Pawan Roy was born in Jharkhand and developed a love for singing from his school days. Encouraged by family and local cultural events, he pursued
folk-influenced music. Even after receiving offers from major platforms, he stayed rooted in Nagpuri music, inspiring a generation of youth.
Career
He started professionally in 1998 with the superhit song Chham Chham Payal Baje. Over the years, he has sung numerous folk, romantic, and devotional tracks.
His songs appeared in films like Sun Sajna (2005), Tor Bina (2017), Tor Pyar Mein (2018), and Khotta Sikka (2024). In 2022, he was awarded Best Evergreen Singer at the Jollywood Awards.
Selected Songs
| No. | Song | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chham Chham Payal Baje | 1998 | Debut – superhit |
| 2 | Chand Badari Mein | — | Viral on social media |
| 3 | Hamar Sona Jharkhand | 2023 | Cultural anthem |
| 4 | Tor Bina | 2017 | Film soundtrack |
| 5 | Tor Pyar Mein | 2018 | Film soundtrack |
| 6 | Khotta Sikka | 2024 | Film soundtrack |
| 7 | DIL SE | 2024 | Emotional solo single |
| 8 | Hey Sherawali (feat. Ume Jharkhandi) | 2024 | Devotional hit |
| 9 | Jharna Kinare | 2025 | Latest single |
| 10 | Chal Nee Sahiya Sarhul Khele Jab | 2025 | Festival hit |
Cultural Contribution
Pawan Roy actively promotes Jharkhand’s language and traditions. He has joined other artists in meetings with state officials
to fight vulgarity in regional content and preserve cultural values.
Awards & Recognition
- State Award for contribution to Nagpuri music
- Best Evergreen Singer — Jollywood Awards 2022
- Nickname: Jharkhand Sonu Nigam
Personal Life
He resides in Jharkhand and his younger brother Pankaj Roy is also a popular Nagpuri singer. Together, they perform at live shows and festivals.