Karan Aujla, also known as Karan Ghurale Ala, began his journey in the small village of Ghurala near Khanna, Punjab. After spending much of his teenage years in Chandigarh, he moved to Vancouver, BC — a shift that would help shape his artistic vision.
From an early age, his family played a central role in his career. “They’ve always encouraged me and supported me through it all… They keep me motivated to grow in my work and the industry,” he recalls.
Aujla’s debut as a lyricist came with “Range” by Jassi Gill, a project soon followed by a Pav Dharia–directed music video. But his breakout moment arrived with “Blessings of Baapu”, performed by Gagan Kokri. Written in memory of his late father, Sardar Balwinder Singh Aujla, the song carried deep personal meaning. “I wanted justice for this song… and Gagan did just that,” he says, explaining why he chose Kokri over other interested artists.
The path wasn’t without challenges. “Some artists don’t give lyricists the respect and credit they deserve,” Aujla admits, hinting at the struggles faced behind the scenes.
When asked about his influences, he credits his parents as his greatest inspiration and names Dev Threeke Ala as his favourite writer. If not in music, he says he would have gone into business, but his hobbies — music and sports — have always kept him connected to creativity.
Looking ahead at the time of this conversation, Aujla was preparing collaborations with Jazzy B, Sukhshinder Shinda, Rupinder Handa, Kamal Khan, Gagan Kokri, and others, alongside his own self-written and self-sung singles.
To his fans, his message was simple: “Thank you for your love and support. A lot more projects are coming your way — keep supporting and stay in touch.”
This interview was originally published in PollywoodReporter. It has been preserved here as part of our Archives collection, ensuring these conversations remain accessible for future readers.
