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
Satinder Sartaaj at Punjabi University in 2016
Background information
Birth nameSatinder Pal Singh
Also known asSatinder Sartaaj
Born31 August 1982, Bajrawar, Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India
GenresSufi, folk music
Occupation(s)Singer, poet, actor, composer
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.

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
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. 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. "Royal Albert Hall poster". Punjab2000. 11 January 2014.
  6. "The Black Prince movie review: Strong subject, poorly executed". Hindustani Times. 22 July 2017. Retrieved 11 March 2018.
  7. "PTC Punjabi - Showcase Black Prince". YouTube. PTC Punjabi. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
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