Biography
Dhanda Nyoliwala (Parveen Dhanda), born on May 21, 1997 in Nyoli village, Hisar district, Haryana, is a Haryanvi‑Australian rapper, lyricist, and performer. A former national‑level javelin thrower, he moved to Australia in 2018 to study at the Queensland University of Technology—during which time he discovered a passion for music . Launching his career in 2020 with the multilingual Haryanvi‑drill track “Afgan”, Dhanda has since delivered a string of hits: “Up To U” (2022), “No Mercy”, “Ego Killer”, “Russian Bandana” and most recently “Jeelo Jeelo” (2025) . His breakout single “Up To U” amassed over 75 million views and placed him at the vanguard of Haryanvi hip‑hop, blending regional folklore with trap beats and poetic references . Notably, “Russian Bandana” reached over 112 million Spotify streams after peaking at No. 6 on the India charts in November 2024 .