Born(29 June 1976) and raised in Hoshiarpur a district in Punjab, India, Soni (Tejpal Singh Pabla) moved to Toronto, Canada in the mid 90s. Under the teachings of Mahesh Malwani, he studied music, which led him towards a recording contract. Soni released his debut album, Heeray Heeray, in 2002. In 2004, Soni teamed up with Sukshinder Shinda to create his second album, Gal Dil Di. He has also been featured on numerous albums with various producers.

He was the only brother of 4 sisters. He migrated with his mom to Canada about 12 years ago. He worked at a factory when he was younger, and he even worked for some time as a truck driver. At first he was just interested in writing songs, but then later turned to singing. He recently married in December 2005; and his wife had just come to Canda 2 months ago. Soni was planning on going to India this week and he had already booked his ticket. His new album was already finished before he died.

Death Died 14 October 2006 (aged 30) Soni Pabla was performing a show in Brampton in Canada. After singing a few songs, Soni went off the stage to get a glass of water, before collapsing as he drank it. Paramedics tried to revive him but he was pronounced dead while on the way to the hospital. He had suffered a heart attack.

Discography * Heeray Heeray (Genie Records, 2002) * Gal Dil Di (Genie Records, 2004)