Satinder Sartaaj

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Satinder Sartaaj
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Satinder Sartaaj at 18th IIFA Awards, East Rutherford, New Jersey, US
Background information
Birth nameSatinder Pal Singh
Also known asSatinder Sartaaj
BornBajrawar, Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • poet
  • actor
  • composer
  • dancer
Instrument(s)Vocals, harmonium, chimta, Saaz-e-Sartaaj (his self-created musical instrument)
Years active2003–present
Website satindersartaaj.com

Satinder Pal Singh, popularly known as Satinder Sartaaj, is an Indian singer, songwriter, actor and poet primarily associated with Punjabi songs and films. [1] [2] He gained fame with his song "Sai". Since then he has performed across the world. [3] Sartaaj made his film debut as Maharaja Duleep Singh in The Black Prince in 2017.

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Early life

Satinder Pal Singh was born in the village of Bajrawar in Hoshiarpur, Punjab. He attended school at the government elementary school in his village. While in the third standard, he began performing in local Bal Sabhas. [4] [ better source needed ]

Education

Sartaaj obtained an honours degree in music from Government College, Hoshiarpur. He concentrated on his musical career while completing his MPhil in Sufi music singing and later a PhD in Sufi singing (Gayan) from Panjab University, Chandigarh. He also taught music at Panjab University for six years. Sartaaj also completed a certificate course and Diploma in the Persian language. [1] He started writing poetry and adopted his Takhallus (pen name), Sartaaj, while at college.

Career

Sartaaj pursued a professional music career in his 20s. Before this, he has stated he was a farmer and had no interest in pursuing a career as a performer.

His big performance break was in 2008 when he got booked for a gig in Toronto, Ontario. The show's organisers had heard him singing on YouTube and wanted him to perform for the Punjabi-Canadian audience. [5]

In 2011, Sartaaj won "Best International Act" at the Brit Asia TV Music Awards (BAMA). [6]

On 2 May 2014, Sartaaj performed in the Royal Albert Hall. [7] He won "Best Songwriter" again at BAMA 2017 and "Music Video of the Year" at BAMA 2018 for "Udaarian". [8] [9]

He debuted in the American film industry with the lead role in the movie The Black Prince, a historic biopic of Maharaja Duleep Singh which was released on 21 July 2017. [10] He has also acted in Punjabi films including Ikko Mikke (2020) and Kali Jotta (2023). [11]

Philosophy

Although he has taught at the university and is an accomplished bhangra performer, composer and singer, Sartaaj considers shayari (poetry) as his first love. [12]

Discography

Film

YearSongFilmComposer(s)Singer(s)Lyrics
2023Jalsa 2.0 Mission Raniganj Satinder Sartaaj, Prem-HardeepSatinder Sartaaj
2025Rang Sky Force Tanishk Bagchi Satinder Sartaaj, Zahrah S. Khan Shloke Lal

Album/Single

YearAlbum/ Single TracksMusicRecord label
2009IbadatRanveer SandhuFinetone Cassette Industries
2010SartaajSpeed Records
2011Cheerey Wala SartaajMoviebox Birmingham Limited
2012Sartaaj LiveSpeed Records
2012Tere QurbaanFinetone Cassette Industries
2013Afsaaney Sartaaj DeJatinder ShahFirdaus Production
2014Rangrez-The Poet of ColorsPartners in Rhyme Sony Music
2015Hamza – A Sufiana EcstasyFirdaus Productions
2016–2017Hazaarey Wala Munda Jatinder Shah Shemaroo Entertainment Limited
2017Masoomiyat (single track)Beat Minister T-Series
2018Seasons of Sartaaj Jatinder ShahSaga Music
2019–2021Seven RiversBeat MinisterSaga Music
2019Shagufta Dili (Single Track Hindi)Beat Minister YRF
2019Aarti (Aqeedat-e-Sartaaj)Beat MinisterSaga Music
2020Zafarnamah- Letter of Victory (By Guru Gobind Singh ji)- Single track Beat MinisterFirdaus production
2020Kuchh Badal Geya Ey (Single track)Beat MinisterYRF Music
2020Auzaar (single track) [13] Beat MinisterSaga Music
2021Tehreek [14] Beat MinisterSaga Music
2021Qanoon (single track) [15] Beat MinisterSaga Music
2021Pakeezgi (single track)Beat MinisterT-Series
2021Planet Punjab (single track) [11] Beat MinisterSatinder Sartaaj (YouTube channel)
2021Shava Ni Girdhari Lal (Film Title Song)Jatinder ShahHumble Music
2022Kamaal Ho Gea (single track)Manan BhardwajT-Series
2022Nadan Jehi Aas (Single track) [16] Beat MinisterFirdaus production
2022Dil Gaunda Firda (Single track) [11] Beat MinisterT-Series
2022Titli (Single track) [11] Beat MinisterJugnu
2022Zara Faasley Te (Single track)Beat MinisterJugnu
2022Jaan Ke Bhuleke (Single track)Beat MinisterJugnu
2023Shayrana Sartaaj [17] Beat MinisterSatinder Sartaaj (YouTube channel)
2023Galla'n Ee Ney (single track)Jatinder ShahVYRLOriginals
2023Paris Di Jugni (title track)Partners in RhythmT-Series
2023–2024Musafir (Travel Diaries)Beat MinisterSpeed Records
2024–presentEchos Of LoveBeat MinisterTimes Music
2024Bulbul (single track)Beat Minister Saregama
2024Japji Sahib (single track)TraditionalSatinder Sartaaj (YouTube channel)
2024Bulauna Ni Aaya (single track)Beat MinisterSaregama
2024Ilahi Rangey (single track)Prem & HardeepSaregama
2025Koh-FaqPrem & HardeepSatinder Sartaaj (YouTube channel)

Filmography

YearFilmRoleNotes
2017 The Black Prince Maharaja Duleep Singh American film
2020 Ikko Mikke NihaalPunjabi film
2023 Kali Jotta DeedarPunjabi film
2024Shayar [18] SattaPunjabi film
2025Hoshiar Singh (Apna Arastu) [19] Hoshiar SinghPunjabi film

References

  1. 1 2 Sharma, S.D. (17 February 2006). "Sufiana Spell". The Tribune Lifestyle. Chandigarh. Retrieved 16 October 2010.
  2. ↑ Kapoor, Karan (30 August 2009). "Dr. Satinder Sartaj takes Sufism to music lovers across the world". Thaindian. Archived from the original on 19 June 2018. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
  3. ↑ Chhibber, Charu (14 August 2010). "Stirring the soul with Sufi music". The Tribune. Ludhiana. Retrieved 16 October 2010.
  4. ↑ "Satinder Sartaaj". desiblitz.com. 9 September 2012.
  5. ↑ "Exclusive SATINDER SARTAAJ Interview | In Conversation with Amin Dhillon (Ep. 10)". YouTube. 26 November 2019. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  6. ↑ "Brit Asia Music Awards 2011". Asian Image. 16 September 2011. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
  7. ↑ "Satinder Sartaaj to visit UK for premiere of his film 'Ikko Mikke'". BizAsia | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music. 3 March 2020. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
  8. ↑ Baddhan, Raj (5 March 2017). "Brit Asia World Music Awards 2017: Winners". BizAsia | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
  9. ↑ "BritAsia TV Music Awards 2018: Winners List". BizAsia | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music. 8 October 2018. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
  10. ↑ "The Black Prince movie review: Strong subject, poorly executed". Hindustan Times. 22 July 2017. Retrieved 11 March 2018.
  11. 1 2 3 4 "Punjabi singer-actor Satinder Sartaaj, who has released a single titled Titli, says he enjoys live performances much more than acting". Tribune. 25 September 2022. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  12. ↑ "PTC Punjabi - Showcase Black Prince". YouTube. PTC Punjabi. 25 July 2017. Archived from the original on 15 December 2021. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
  13. ↑ "Punjabi Gana New Songs Videos 2020: Latest Punjabi Song 'Auzaar' Sung by Satinder Sartaaj". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 24 July 2020. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
  14. ↑ "Tehreek (The Movement): Satinder Sartaaj shares the poster of his upcoming song". The Times of India. 23 December 2020. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
  15. ↑ "Qanoon | Satinder Sartaaj | Official Video | New Punjabi Song 2021 | Beat Minister | Saga Music - YouTube". www.youtube.com. 2 January 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
  16. ↑ Nadan Jehi Aas, 23 February 2022, retrieved 26 February 2022
  17. ↑ "Shayrana Sartaaj: Satinder Sartaaj Is Soon Coming With A Music Album To Melt Your Heart". 5 Dariya News. 3 March 2023. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  18. ↑ Sheetal (16 April 2024). "Neeru Bajwa and Satinder Sartaaj have paired up once more for the upcoming Punjabi film Shayar". The Tribune. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  19. ↑ "ਖ਼ਤਮ ਹੋਈ ਸਤਿੰਦਰ ਸਰਤਾਜ ਦੀ ਫਿਲਮ 'ਹੁਸ਼ਿਆਰ ਸਿੰਘ' ਦੀ ਸ਼ੂਟਿੰਗ, ਟੀਮ ਨੇ 6 ਕੇਕ ਕੱਟ ਕੇ ਮਨਾਇਆ ਜਸ਼ਨ". ETV Bharat News (in Punjabi). 21 October 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
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