Satinder Sartaaj
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Satinder Sartaaj also cited as Satinder Sartaj, is an Indian Punjabi
singer and poet. Since then his popularity has seen a constant surge among the Punjabi diaspora
with his shows being held in many countries across the world,
, Punjab
. He belongs to Saini Sikh community. He did his schooling from the government schools in his village and the nearby villages Chabbewal
and Patti
. He started performing on children stages by the time he was in class 3rd. After that, he joined Government College, Hoshiarpur to complete his graduation in Music with Honours. He also joined Sangeet Visharad, a five year diploma in classical music from Jallandhar. After completing his graduation and diploma, Satinder went to Panjab University, Chandigarh
for a Masters in Music. He went on to complete his M.Phil and then a PhD. Satinder also completed a Certificate Course and Diploma in Persian
language. It was in college, when he also started writing poetry and adopted his Takhallus (poetic name) Sartaaj. He got married with his long time love interest Gauri on 9 December 2010, Thursday.
, performed in the folk category and won appreciation. He was a first runner-up in the 24th All-India Light Vocal Festival and a topper in the Punjab Heritage Foundation Competitions. In his own words, he says: 'Although I sang in university fests and the like, my performance at the Punjab Kala Bhavan-16 made me find my true calling.' Sartaaj has also featured in a documentary on the life of Baba Bulle Shah on Alpha TV
. his first film soch lo
in 2010 .
Again in April 2011, Surinderpreet Ghania, a Bathinda based Punjabi poet, accused Satinder of using one of his couplet "ਜ਼ਮੀਨਾਂ ਮਹਿੰਗੀਆਂ ਇੱਥੇ ਜ਼ਮੀਰਾਂ ਸਸਤੀਆਂ ਨੇ, ਤੁਸੀਂ ਅਨਮਾਨ ਲਾਵੋ ਕੌਣ ਵੱਡੀਆਂ ਹਸਤੀਆਂ ਨੇ" on PTC Punjabi
TV Channel during an interview with the host Baljit Balli.
Punjabi people
The Punjabi people , ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ), also Panjabi people, are an Indo-Aryan group from South Asia. They are the second largest of the many ethnic groups in South Asia. They originate in the Punjab region, which has been been the location of some of the oldest civilizations in the world including, the...
singer and poet. Since then his popularity has seen a constant surge among the Punjabi diaspora
Punjabi diaspora
The Punjabi diaspora refers to the descendants of ethnic Punjabis who emigrated out of the Punjab region to the rest of world. Punjabis are one of the largest ethnic groups in both the Pakistani and Indian diasporas...
with his shows being held in many countries across the world,
Early life, Education and Marriage
Satinder Sartaaj (born:Satinder Pal Singh Saini) was born in Bajrawar village of HoshiarpurHoshiarpur
Hoshiarpur is a city and a municipal council in Hoshiarpur district in the Indian state of Punjab. It was founded, according to tradition, during the early part of the fourth century. In 1809 it was occupied by the forces of Maharaja Karanvir Singh and was united into the greater state of Punjab....
, Punjab
Punjab (India)
Punjab ) is a state in the northwest of the Republic of India, forming part of the larger Punjab region. The state is bordered by the Indian states of Himachal Pradesh to the east, Haryana to the south and southeast and Rajasthan to the southwest as well as the Pakistani province of Punjab to the...
. He belongs to Saini Sikh community. He did his schooling from the government schools in his village and the nearby villages Chabbewal
Chabbewal
Chabbewal is a town in the district of Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India, with a population of 5000.Chabbewal is a now major shopping center that attracts neighboring villagers regularly. It is a major bus station for villagers in and out of that area. Chabbewal is on the main highway from Pthankote to...
and Patti
Patti, India
Patti is a city and a municipal council in the Tarn Taran district of the Indian state of Punjab, located 45 km from Amritsar. Patti is the town of Mai Bhago's husband who fought in support of Guru Gobind Singh Ji against the Mughals in the war of Muktsar...
. He started performing on children stages by the time he was in class 3rd. After that, he joined Government College, Hoshiarpur to complete his graduation in Music with Honours. He also joined Sangeet Visharad, a five year diploma in classical music from Jallandhar. After completing his graduation and diploma, Satinder went to Panjab University, Chandigarh
Panjab University, Chandigarh
Panjab University is one of the oldest universities in India. The university campus is residential, spread over an area of in sectors 14 and 25 of the city of Chandigarh...
for a Masters in Music. He went on to complete his M.Phil and then a PhD. Satinder also completed a Certificate Course and Diploma in Persian
Persian language
Persian is an Iranian language within the Indo-Iranian branch of the Indo-European languages. It is primarily spoken in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and countries which historically came under Persian influence...
language. It was in college, when he also started writing poetry and adopted his Takhallus (poetic name) Sartaaj. He got married with his long time love interest Gauri on 9 December 2010, Thursday.
Performances
Before rising to fame, Sartaaj participated in and won many musical events. He appeared on Zee Antakshari show, a popular Indian musical show hosted by Annu KapoorAnnu Kapoor
Annu Kapoor is an Indian film actor and television presenter, best remembered for hosting the singing reality show Antakshari.-Career:Annu Kapoor made his debut in the film Mandi directed by Shyam Benegal in 1979. His career has spanned nearly 31 years including a distinctive presence in...
, performed in the folk category and won appreciation. He was a first runner-up in the 24th All-India Light Vocal Festival and a topper in the Punjab Heritage Foundation Competitions. In his own words, he says: 'Although I sang in university fests and the like, my performance at the Punjab Kala Bhavan-16 made me find my true calling.' Sartaaj has also featured in a documentary on the life of Baba Bulle Shah on Alpha TV
Alpha TV
Alpha TV is a Greek terrestrial channel . The station features a mix of Greek and foreign shows with an emphasis on entertainment programs. The studios are located near Athens...
. his first film soch lo
Soch Lo
Soch Lo is 2010 Hindi mystery film developed under the banner of Sun Entertainment, directed by Sartaj Singh Pannu and produced by Karanbir Singh Pannu. The film features actors Sartaj Singh Pannu, Iris Maity, Nishan Nanaiah, Barkha Madan, Himanshu Kohli and Bhupinder Singh...
in 2010 .
Accusations of plagiarism
In April 2010 Tarlok Judge, a Ferozepore based Punjabi poet, accused Satinder of using one of his couplet "Aasan aag de vastar paune ne, nazdik na ho" published on page 24 of his book Ehsaas de Zakham in his song. Tarlok went on to claim that in this song, Satinder has used couplets by various Punjabi writers without giving due credit. He warned of leveling charges in court in the case he refuses to aplogize. In August 2010, Tarlok sued Sartaaj and his Canada-based promoter company Mahal Enterprises Ltd. In September 2010, Sartaaj apologised to Tarlok Judge in a personal meeting and also gave a written apology to him after which he withdrew the case.Again in April 2011, Surinderpreet Ghania, a Bathinda based Punjabi poet, accused Satinder of using one of his couplet "ਜ਼ਮੀਨਾਂ ਮਹਿੰਗੀਆਂ ਇੱਥੇ ਜ਼ਮੀਰਾਂ ਸਸਤੀਆਂ ਨੇ, ਤੁਸੀਂ ਅਨਮਾਨ ਲਾਵੋ ਕੌਣ ਵੱਡੀਆਂ ਹਸਤੀਆਂ ਨੇ" on PTC Punjabi
PTC Punjabi
PTC Punjabi is a popular Punjabi television network from India and is owned by PTC Network. It features general interest programming including news, dramas, comedies, music and talk shows...
TV Channel during an interview with the host Baljit Balli.
Teaching
Dr. Satinder Sartaaj was lecturer at the Department of Music in Panjab University in Chandigarh for ten years.Discography
Satinder did not release a commercial album up until 2009, when he released a compilation album of his live recordings.| Year | Album | Record Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Mehfil-E-Sartaaj - Live Concert | Mahal Enterprises Ltd. |
| 2009 | Ibadat - Mehfil-E-Sartaaj | Finetone Cassettes Industries |
| 2010 | Sartaaj | Speed Records. |
| 2011 | Cheerey Wala Sartaaj | Speed Records. |