Sagar Bhatia

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Sagar Bhatia
Born
Delhi, India
NationalityIndian
EducationDAV Mausam Vihar
Ramjas College
Occupation(s)Qawwali singer & composer, guitarist
Years active2005–present

Sagar Bhatia is an Indian Qawwali singer and composer based in Delhi, India. He is known for his renditions of popular tracks such as Kiven Mukhre Ton, Tere Jeya Hor Disda, and Je Tu Akhiyaan, as well as his original single Mera Ishq. [1] His qawwali track Khudaya has been featured in the Akshay Kumar film Sarfira . [2] [3] [4]

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Biography

Born and raised in Delhi, Sagar Bhatia is the son of the late Rakesh Bhatia, a businessman, and Kiran Bhatia, a teacher. He completed his schooling at DAV Public School, Mausam Vihar, and pursued higher education at Ramjas College. [5] [6]

Bhatia began his musical career in 2007 in Mumbai, [7] where he played guitar for renowned singer Narendra Chanchal. He also performed in dance bars in Malaysia and Dubai. Returning to India in 2010, he formed a band and served as the lead guitarist. By 2011, he began singing in Chandigarh. [8]

His breakthrough came in 2014 when he participated in the TV show India's Raw Star , where he placed among the top six contestants. [9] [10] In 2015, Bhatia established his company, Right Note, focusing on Sufi music. His first public qawwali performance under the moniker Sagar Wali Qawwali took place on July 2, 2022, at Studio XO. [8]

Known for his recreations of popular melodies such as Kiven Mukhre Ton, Tere Jeya Hor Disda, and Je Tu Akhiyaan, [11] Bhatia also released his original single Mera Ishq. [12]

Bhatia has collaborated with Karan Johar through Dharma Cornerstone Agency and made his playback singing debut in the Akshay Kumar film Sarfira . [13] The film has featured his qawwali track Khudaya, [14] [15] as reported by Bollywood Hungama. [2] Sagar Bhatia also runs Sagar Bhatia’s Riyaaz, where he mentors aspiring musicians. [16]

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  2. 1 2 "Exclusive: Qawwali singer Sagar Bhatia to make playback singing debut in Akshay Kumar starrer Sarfira". Bollywood Hungama . June 27, 2024.
  3. ↑ Vashist, Neha (2024-02-14). "Singer Sagar Bhatia reveals he was in a relationship with a girl for seven years: 'We officially dated for two years before parting ways' - Exclusive". The Times of India. ISSN   0971-8257.
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  10. ↑ वर्मा, निखिल (2023-08-04). "दिल्ली में कव्वाली गायक सागर भाटिया करेंगे शो, जस्टिन बीबर के शो से भी महंगी टिकट, जानें डेट और वेन्यू". News18 (in Hindi).
  11. ↑ "Sagar Bhatia, Kailash Kher to Harshdeep Kaur: Singers who bring soul to Indian music with their alternative styles". www.radioandmusic.com.
  12. ↑ "Singer Sagar Bhatia presents a symphony of emotions in 'Mera Ishq'". The Tribune (India) .
  13. ↑ "Sagar Bhatia AKA Sagar Wali Qawwali Returns To North America In August For His Next Musical Tour". www.spotboye.com. August 12, 2024.
  14. ↑ "Sarfira song Khudaya: Akshay Kumar frantically searches for Radhikka in this soulful Sufi number". Hindustan Times. June 27, 2024.
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