Kunal Ganjawala has always received a lot of praise for his music and his soulful voice. Considered one of the most iconic voices, he has influenced an entire generation with his musical prowess. However, many have often wondered about his unusual surname, which is linked to marijuana. The singer has finally cleared the confusion by revealing the real story behind his family name. Kunal explained that his community carries a different surname, Bhansali and that he belongs to the group of Balochi Hindus whose ancestors lived in Balochistan.

Kunal Ganjawala reveals his surname was Bhansali

During his appearance on Hindi Rush Podcast, Kunal Ganjawala explained, “My community’s surname is Bhansali. Like filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, we are Balochi Hindus. Our ancestors lived in Balochistan, where one of the 52 Shakti Peeths, the Mahahinglaj Mata temple, still exists. People still go there for a pilgrimage."