Satinder Pal Singh, popularly known as Satinder Sartaaj, is an Indian singer, songwriter, actor and poet primarily associated with Punjabi songs and films. He gained fame with his song "Sai" and, since then has performed across the world. Sartaaj made his film debut portraying Maharaja Duleep Singh in The Black Prince in 2017.
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.
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. 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.
In 2011, Sartaaj won "Best International Act" at the Brit Asia TV Music Awards (BAMA).
On 2 May 2014, Sartaaj performed in the Royal Albert Hall. He won "Best Songwriter" again at BAMA 2017 and "Music Video of the Year" at BAMA 2018 for "Udaarian".
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. He has also acted in Punjabi films including Ikko Mikke (2020) and Kali Jotta (2023).
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.
Discography Film Year Song Film Composer(s) Singer(s) Lyrics2023"Jalsa 2.0"Mission Raniganj Satinder Sartaaj, Prem-HardeepSatinder Sartaaj2025"Rang"Sky ForceTanishk BagchiSatinder Sartaaj, Zahrah S. KhanShloke Lal2026"Jaiye Sajana"Dhurandhar: The RevengeShashwat SachdevSatinder Sartaaj, Jasmine Sandlas
Albums Year Album Music Record label 2010 Sartaaj Speed Records2011Cheerey Wala SartaajMoviebox Birmingham Limited2012Tere QurbaanFinetone Cassette Industries2013Afsaaney Sartaaj DeJatinder ShahFirdaus Production2014Rangrez -The Poet of ColorsPartners in RhymeSony Music2016–2017Hazaarey Wala MundaJatinder ShahShemaroo Entertainment Limited2018Seasons of SartaajSaga Music2019–2021Seven RiversBeat Minister2021Tehreek2023Shayrana SartaajSatinder Sartaaj (YouTube channel)2024Travel DiariesSpeed RecordsTravel Diaries Vol IISatinder Sartaaj (YouTube channel)2025Travel Diaries Vol III - SaugaatLiberationJCD Production, Black Virus2026The Perfumed Moments
Singles Year Single Music Record label 2009 Ibadat Ranveer Sandhu Finetone Cassette Industries 2012Sartaaj Live Speed Records 2015 Hamza – A Sufiana Ecstasy Firdaus Productions 2017 Masoomiyat Beat Minister T-Series 2019 Shagufta Dili YRF Aarti (Aqeedat-e-Sartaaj) Saga Music 2020Zafarnamah- Letter of Victory (By Guru Gobind Singh Ji) Firdaus productionKuchh Badal Geya Ey YRF MusicAuzaar Saga Music2021 Qanoon Pakeezgi T-Series Planet Punjab Satinder Sartaaj (YouTube channel) Shava Ni Girdhari Lal Jatinder Shah Humble Music 2022 Kamaal Ho Gea Manan Bhardwaj T-SeriesNadan Jehi Aas Beat MinisterFirdaus productionDil Gaunda Firda T-SeriesTitli JugnuZara Faasley Te Jaan Ke Bhuleke 2023Galla'n Ee Ney Jatinder Shah Universal Music IndiaParis Di Jugni (title track)Partners in Rhythm T-Series2024Bulbul Beat Minister SaregamaJapji Sahib Traditional Satinder Sartaaj (YouTube channel)Bulauna Ni Aaya Beat Minister SaregamaIlahi Rangey Prem & Hardeep Saregama2025Koh-Faq Satinder Sartaaj (YouTube channel)Aalam-Aara Beat Minister Satinder Sartaaj (YouTube channel)Benazir - The Unparalleled JCD Production Satinder Sartaaj (YouTube channel)Hind Ki Chadar Satinder Sartaaj (YouTube channel)2026Aa Sajan Prem & Hardeep Speed RecordsGuzarishGoldie Sohel T-Series
Filmography Year Film Role Notes 2017 The Black Prince Maharaja Duleep Singh American film 2020 Ikko MikkeNihaal Punjabi film 2023 Kali Jotta Deedar 2024 Shayar Satta 2025Hoshiar SinghHoshiar Singh
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