Satinder Sartaaj
Satinder Pal Singh (born 31 August 1982), 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 his popularity has seen a constant surge among the Punjabi diaspora with his shows being held in many countries across the world.[3] He made his film debut as Maharaja Duleep Singh in The Black Prince in 2017.
Satinder Pal Singh | |
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 Satinder Sartaaj at Punjabi University in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Satinder Pal Singh |
| Also known as | Satinder Sartaaj |
| Born | 31 August 1982, Bajrawar, Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India |
| Genres | Sufi, folk music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, poet, actor, composer |
| Instruments | Vocals, harmonium, chimta, Saaz Sartaaj (his self-created musical instrument) |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Website | satindersartaaj |
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.
Performances
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. On 2 May 2014, Sartaaj performed in the Royal Albert Hall.[5]
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.[6]
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.[7]
Discography
| Year | Album | 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 | Dariyaai Tarzaan (Seven Rivers) | Beat Minister | Saga Music |
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Black Prince | Maharaja Duleep Singh | American film |
| 2020 | Ikko Mikke (The Soulmates) | Nihaal (sculptor) |
References
- Sharma, S.D. (17 February 2006). "Sufiana Spell". The Tribune Lifestyle. Chandigarh. Retrieved 16 October 2010.
- Kapoor, Karan (30 August 2009). "Dr. Satinder Sartaj takes Sufism to music lovers across the world". Thaindian. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- Chhibber, Charu (14 August 2010). "Stirring the soul with Sufi music". The Tribune. Ludhiana. Retrieved 16 October 2010.
- "Satinder Sartaaj". desiblitz.com. 9 September 2012.
- "Royal Albert Hall poster". Punjab2000. 11 January 2014.
- "The Black Prince movie review: Strong subject, poorly executed". Hindustani Times. 22 July 2017. Retrieved 11 March 2018.
- "PTC Punjabi - Showcase Black Prince". YouTube. PTC Punjabi. Retrieved 18 February 2018.