Satinder Sartaaj is an Indian singer, songwriter, poet and actor who works in the Punjabi film and music industry. He came into limelight with the song “Sai” from his music album Sartaaj (2010). A Sufi master and a doctorate in Sufi music, Sartaj is considered a singer of rare quality.
Wiki/Biography
Satinder Sartaaj was born on Tuesday, August 31, 1982 as Satinder Pal Singh Saini (41 years old; as of 2023) in Bajrawar village, Hoshiarpur, Punjab. His zodiac sign is Virgo. Sartaaj completed his initial schooling from Government Primary School (GPS), Bajrawal, Hoshiarpur. He also attended government schools in Chabewal and Patti villages in Hoshiarpur. He has loved music since childhood and started performing in Baal-Sabhas in the third grade. Sartaaj graduated with honors from the Music Department of Punjab Government College, Hoshiarpur. Additionally, he completed a five-year diploma in classical music from Sangeet Vishard College, Jalandhar.
Satinder Sartaaj in college
Thereafter, Sartaj studied at Panjab University, Chandigarh, where he pursued a Master of Philosophy of Music (M. Phil.) and subsequently received a PhD in Sufi poetry.
Satinder Sartaaj received his Ph.D.
To gain a deeper understanding of the concept of Sufi poetry, Sartaj further pursued a certificate course and diploma in Persian. Before venturing into the music industry, Sartaaj taught in the music department of Punjab University for 6 years.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′6″
Hair color: black
Eye color: dark brown
family
Satinder Sartaaj was born into a middle-class farmer family.
Parents and siblings
Sartaj’s father, Balwinder Singh, was a farmer. He has a brother.
Satinder Sartaj’s father
Satid Sartaj’s mother
wife and children
Satinder Sartaaj married his long-time girlfriend Gauri in a private ceremony at the Taj Mahal Hotel in Chandigarh on December 9, 2010.
Sadid Sartaj’s wedding photos
Apparently, Sadinder met Gauri at Panjab University, Chandigarh, where both were pursuing PhDs. Soon, they fell in love and started dating.
Satinder Sartaj and his wife
religion
Satinder Sartaaj believes in Sikhism.
caste
Satinder Sartaaj belongs to the Saini family.
sign
Satinder Sartaj’s autograph
address
House No. 45-C, Phase- 3b1, Sector-60, SAS Nagar (Mohali), Punjab
Profession
Sing
Satinder Sartaaj started his career as a singer in 2009 with the music album Tere Qurbaan. However, the album failed to impress the audience. In 2010, he came into the limelight with the song “Sai” from the album “Sartaaj”. The album also contains quite popular songs Nikki Jehi Kuri and Filhaal Hawavan. Later, he released a Punjabi music album, Cheerey Wala Sartaaj (2011), which included songs like Motia Chameli, Dil Sabh De Vakhre, Cheere Waleya and Adhi Kick Ch Start Mera Yamaha. Some of his other popular songs include Zikr Tera (2014), Sajjan Raazi (2016), Hazaarey Wala Munda (2016), Masoomiat (2017), Udaarian (2018), and Titli (2022).
acting
Satinder Sartaaj made her debut in the American film “Black Prince” in 2017, playing the role of Maharaja Duleep Singh.
Satyad Sartaj “The Black Prince”
He made his Punjabi film debut in the 2020 film “Ikko Mikke”, playing the role of sculptor Nihaal.
Satinder Sartaaj as Ikko Mikke
In 2023, Sartaj starred opposite Neeru Bajwa in the Punjabi film Kali Jotta.
live performance
Sartaaj has performed live at many stage shows and music events in Indian cities such as Mumbai, Chandigarh, Delhi, Jaipur, Jammu and Amritsar.
Satinder Sartaaj performs in stage show
He has also held many overseas music tours in countries such as Canada, the United Arab Emirates and Australia.
Satinder Sartaaj live performance
Other jobs
- Sartaaj has appeared in Zee TV Antakshari, a singing reality show hosted by Annu Kapoor. He performed in the folk song category in the show and won appreciation.
In 2003, he made a documentary on the life of Sayyad Waris Shah on Zee Punjabi.
His big acting break came in 2008 when he was given the opportunity to perform in Toronto, Ontario.The show’s organizers heard him singing on YouTube and wanted him to perform for a Punjabi-Canadian audience
Awards and Honors
- Won the Best Sufi Singer Award at Dubai International Culture Festival
- Received Youth Icon Award from Rotary Club of Chandigarh
- Awarded the title of Punjab Heritage Foundation, Patiala
- Won the Best International Artist Award at the British Asian Music Awards (BAMA) in 2011
- Won the Best Songwriter Award at the British Asian Music Awards (BAMA) in 2017
- Udaarian won the BAMA Music Video of the Year Award in 2018
- International Punjabi Film Debut Icon Award for “Black Prince” (2018)
- The then Chief Minister of Punjab Captain Amarinder Singh won the Punjab Gaurav Award 2018
Satinder Sartaaj wins Punjab Gaurav Award
- The music album “Mohabbat De Mausam” won the Album of the Year Award at the 2019 Mirchi Music Awards
Satinder Sartaaj and Mirchi Music Awards
- Awarded for his music album “Gurmukhi Da Beta” at Press Club, Jalandhar, Punjab in 2019
Satinder Sartaaj honored for Gurmukhi Da Beta at Jalandhar Press Club
Note: Sartaaj has received several awards from Punjab University, Chandigarh, Punjab University, Patiala, Army Headquarters, Chandigarh, Indian Microelectronics Society, Global Punjab Organization Delhi, OSHO World Delhi & Panchkula, Mansa Deputy Commissioner and DAV Group etc. Awards and honors bodies for institutions and organizations.
car collection
Satinder Sartaaj has many luxurious rides including;
- Two Land Rover Defenders (Sartaaj was the first person in India to own a Land Rover Defender)
Satinder Sartaaj and his Land Rover Defender
- Two Range Rovers
Satinder Sartaaj poses with his Range Rover
Satinder Sartaaj and his Range Rover
- Volvo
Satinder Sartaaj and his Volvo
Favorites
Facts/Trivia
- In his free time, Satinder Sartaaj enjoys writing and playing snooker.
- In an interview, Sartaj revealed that he was inspired by Persian Muslim poets Rumi and Shams Tabriz.
- According to Sartaj, Sufi music was the medium through which he connected with God.
- Sartaj is considered the savior of Gurmukhi language, Punjabi culture, Punjabi traditions and folk.
- Satinder Sartaaj plays various instruments including organ, chimta, piano and Saaz-e-Sartaaj (an instrument of his own creation).
Satinder Sartaaj holding his Saaz-e-Sartaaj
- Sartaaj created a small recording studio at home and named it ‘Nazm Gaah’.
Satinder Sartaaj in his recording studio
- In 2017, Sartaaj became the brand ambassador of Panjab University, Chandigarh.
Satinder Sartaaj serves as brand ambassador of Panjab University
- Once, during a concert at Panjab University, Chandigarh, Sartaj revealed that the university played a huge role in his success as many of his songs were inspired by incidents that took place at Panjab University. He further revealed that once he noticed a girl crying in the college market and wrote the song “Kudi Roya Na Karo”. He later included the song on one of his music albums.
- Sartaj revealed in an interview that he lost his Yamaha bike while studying at Punjab University. Sartaj further said that he was still looking for the bike but could not find any clues.
- In an interview, when asked if music was his first love, Sartaj replied:
Yes, music does make me happy. It relaxes me physically. My happiest moments are when I’m performing in front of an audience. This is what I was born for. I think I have a talent for poetry and music. When I was a child, I always sang, I would sing in school; on Saturdays, I would have singing activities. Even when I’m not studying music specifically, I sing. I guess it’s in my blood. “
- Satinder Sartaaj founded Sartaaj Foundation in 2017, an NGO that helps talented young people in the fields of art, culture, education and sports.
Sartaj Foundation
- Sartaaj has worked with the United Nations to help raise funds to combat human trafficking. To this end, he has collaborated with cultural luminaries such as AR Rahman, Sonu Nigam, Quincy Jones and Jimmy Carter.
- While studying at Punjab University, Sartaj participated in various Punjab Heritage Foundation competitions and won several awards. He was the runner-up in the 24th All India Soft Music Festival.
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