Satinder Sartaaj

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

Satinder Sartaaj
Satinder Sartaaj at Punjabi University in 2016
Background information
Birth nameSatinder Pal Singh
Also known asSatinder Sartaaj
BornBajrawar, Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • poet
  • actor
  • composer
  • dancer
InstrumentsVocals, harmonium, chimta, Saaz Sartaaj (his self-created musical instrument)
Years active2003–present
Websitesatindersartaaj.com

Early life

Sartaaj 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]

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 Persian language.[1] He started writing poetry and adopted his Takhallus(Pen name), Sartaaj, while at college.

Career

Sartaaj started performing majlis (singing in front of small gatherings) in Punjab in 1999.

He appeared on Zee TV's Antakshari, a popular Indian musical show hosted by Annu Kapoor, performing in the folk category and won appreciation. He was a runner-up in the 24th All-India Light Vocal Festival and a topper in the Punjab Heritage Foundation Competitions.

In 2011, Sartaaj won "Best International Act" at the Brit Asia TV Music Awards (BAMA).[5]

On 2 May 2014, Sartaaj performed in the Royal Albert Hall.[6] He won "Best Songwriter" again at BAMA 2017 and "Music Video of the Year" at BAMA 2018 for "Udaarian".[7][8]

He debuted in the American film industry with the lead role in movie The Black Prince, a historic biopic of Maharaja Duleep Singh which was released on 21 July 2017.[9]

Philosophy

Although he has taught at the university and is an accomplished bhangra performer, composer and singer, Sartaaj has said that he considers shayari (poetry) as his first love.[10]

Discography
Year Album/ Single Tracks Music Record label
2009 Ibadat Ranveer Sandhu Finetone Cassette Industries
2010 Sartaaj Speed Records
2011 Cheerey Wala Sartaaj Moviebox Birmingham Limited
2012 Sartaaj Live Speed Records
2012 Tere Qurbaan Finetone Cassette Industries
2013 Afsaaney Sartaaj De Jatinder Shah Firdaus Production
2014 Rangrez-The Poet of Colors Partners in Rhyme Sony Music
2015 Hamza – A Sufiana Ecstasy Firdaus Productions
2016 Hazaarey Wala Munda Jatinder Shah Shemaroo Entertainment Limited
2018 Seasons of Sartaaj Jatinder Shah Saga Music
2019 Seven Rivers Beat Minister Saga Music
2019 Shagufta Dili (Single Track Hindi) Beat Minister YRF
2020 Zafarnamah- Letter of Victory (By Guru Gobind Singh ji)- Single track Beat Minister Firdaus production
2020 Kuchh Badal Geya Ey (Single track) Beat Minister YRF Music
2020 Auzaar (single track)[11] Beat Minister Saga Music
2020 Tehreek[12] Beat Minister Saga Music
2021 Qanoon (single track)[13] Beat Minister Saga Music

Filmography
YearFilmRoleNotes
2017The Black PrinceMaharaja Duleep SinghAmerican film
2020Ikko Mikke (The Soulmates)Nihaal (sculptor)

References
  1. 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. "Brit Asia Music Awards 2011". Asian Image. 16 September 2011. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
  6. "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.
  7. Baddhan, Raj (5 March 2017). "Brit Asia World Music Awards 2017: Winners". BizAsia | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
  8. "BritAsia TV Music Awards 2018: Winners List". BizAsia | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music. 8 October 2018. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
  9. "The Black Prince movie review: Strong subject, poorly executed". Hindustani Times. 22 July 2017. Retrieved 11 March 2018.
  10. "PTC Punjabi - Showcase Black Prince". YouTube. PTC Punjabi. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
  11. "Punjabi Gana New Songs Videos 2020: Latest Punjabi Song 'Auzaar' Sung by Satinder Sartaaj". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 24 July 2020. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
  12. "Tehreek (The Movement): Satinder Sartaaj shares the poster of his upcoming song". The Times of India. 23 December 2020. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
  13. "Qanoon | Satinder Sartaaj | Official Video | New Punjabi Song 2021 | Beat Minister | Saga Music - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
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