Ankit Balyan had built a name for himself in the Haryanvi music and digital space through songs, music videos, podcasts and social mediaHis sudden death has left fans and the regional entertainment industry shocked
Published: August 27, 2026, 9:48 AM IST
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Haryanvi singer-YouTuber Ankit Balyan shot dead outside gym in UP (PC: Instagram)
The sudden death of Haryanvi singer and YouTuber Ankit Balyan has left the regional music industry and his fans stunnedBalyan was shot dead outside a gym in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday evening, August 26, 2026Police said unidentified attackers opened fire as he was leaving the gym, and several teams are now working to identify those behind the attackBut who was Ankit Balyan, and how did he become a familiar name among fans of Haryanvi music? Here is what we know about the singer and digital creator.
Who was Ankit Balyan? Haryanvi Singer shot dead outside UP gym
Ankit Balyan was a singer, actor, and YouTuber from Bantikhera village in Shamli districtHe later worked and lived in parts of Haryana, including Rohtak and Sonipat, while building his career in the Haryanvi entertainment industryHe had developed a sizeable audience through his music videos and online content.
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Balyan was not limited to singingHe was also involved in songwriting, acting, and digital content, and used his YouTube platform to connect with audiences interested in Haryanvi music and local culture.
How did Ankit Balyan die?
Haryanvi singer Ankit Balyan was shot outside a gym in Shamli’s Kotwali area on Wednesday eveningPolice said three to four unidentified attackers opened fire as he stepped out of the gymThe attackers then fled the spotCCTV footage from the area is being examined as part of the investigationShamli SP NP Singh says, “A call was received on Dial 112Information was received that one Ankit Balyan, hailing from Banti Khera, had come to the gymAs soon as he left from the gym, he was shot dead by 3-4 menWe have sent the body to the mortuary.”
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh | Haryanvi singer and actor Ankit Baliyan shot dead in Shamli earlier this evening while he was leaving from a gymhttps://t.co/7HoxY0ImfA pic.twitter.com/kwnBTrENkB
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) August 26, 2026
Reports have also said that around 18 rounds were fired during the attackThe exact motive behind the killing has not yet been established, and no arrests had been reported in the initial investigation.
#WATCH | Ravi Sharma, gym owner, says, “Ankit Baliyan used to come every dayWhile he was leaving after his workout around 6.30-6.45 pm, a few miscreants shot at him…There was 15-20 rounds of firingHe was rushed to hospital but he died…” pic.twitter.com/JNBPKDXSCv
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) August 26, 2026
While speaking to ANI, Ravi Sharma, gym owner said, “Ankit Baliyan used to come every dayWhile he was leaving after his workout around 6.30-6.45 pm, a few miscreants shot at him…There was 15-20 rounds of firingHe was rushed to hospital but he died”
This is a developing story.
