Miss Pooja

Gurinder Kaur Kainth, professionally known as Miss Pooja, was born in Rajpura, Punjab, to Inderpal Kainth and Saroj Devi. She pursued formal education in music, earning a bachelor’s degree in vocal and instrumental skills from Punjabi University, followed by a master’s degree in music from PGGCG Chandigarh and a B.Ed. in music. Before her recording career began, she worked as a music teacher at Patel Public School in Rajpura.

Her entry into the professional music scene came in 2006 with the duet track “Jaan Ton Piyari,” which introduced her voice to Punjabi audiences. She soon became associated with duet songs, a format that helped her gain rapid visibility in the Punjabi music circuit. Over time, she expanded into solo projects and albums.

In 2009, she released her first solo album, Romantic Jatt, whose music videos—particularly “Do Nain,” filmed in Canada—helped broaden her international audience. She continued this trajectory with later albums such as Jattitude (2012), supported by globally shot music videos, reflecting the increasingly international scope of Punjabi pop production.

Alongside singing, Miss Pooja also explored acting. She appeared in Punjabi films such as Panjaban and Channa Sachi Muchi (2010), later featuring in films like Pooja Kiven Aa and Ishq Garaari. Her voice also reached Bollywood audiences through playback songs, most notably “Second Hand Jawani” from the Hindi film Cocktail, which brought her wider national recognition.

Her discography includes numerous singles and albums released through major Punjabi and Indian music labels. She has also collaborated with many Punjabi artists, contributing to the duet-driven culture of Punjabi pop and Bhangra music.

Beyond music, Miss Pooja has appeared as a judge on Punjabi television singing shows such as Voice of Punjab. She has also been publicly associated with political activity, including being fielded as a candidate for a Lok Sabha constituency, though she addressed such developments cautiously in media interactions.

Over the years, she has received industry recognition, including honors at the UK Asian Music Awards and Brit Asia TV Music Awards. Her popularity has also been reflected in digital search trends and diaspora audiences.

Miss Pooja’s career illustrates the evolution of Punjabi popular music in the 21st century—from regional cassette culture to global digital platforms—while maintaining strong ties to folk and Bhangra traditions. She remains a recognized figure in Punjabi entertainment, with a catalogue that appeals to both dance-music listeners and fans of Punjabi folk-inspired pop.