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Revision as of 00:49, 15 October 2012
Satinder Sartaaj | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Satinder Sartaj, Sartaaj |
| Genres | Punjabi |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, poet |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, harmonium |
| Years active | 2003-present |
| Website | www.satindersartaaj.com |
Satinder Sartaaj (Punjabi: ਸਤਿੰਦਰ ਸਰਤਾਜ) also known as Satinder Pal Singh Saini, is an Indian Punjabi singer and poet.[1][2] He gained fame with his hit song "Cheerey Waaleya". 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]
Early life, education and marriage
Satinder Sartaaj was born in Bajrawar village of Hoshiarpur, Punjab.[4] He did his schooling from the government schools in his village and the nearby villages Chahewal and Patti. He started performing on children's stages by the time he was in class 3. 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 Jalandhar.
Satinder Sartaj concentrated on his sufiana musical career having done his M. Phil in Sufi music singing and later a doctorate in Sufi singing (gayan) from Punjab University, Chandigarh.[5] Satinder also completed a Certificate Course and Diploma in Persian language.[1] It was in college, when he also started writing poetry and adopted his Takhallus (poetic name) Sartaaj.[6] He got married with his longtime love interest Gauri on 9 December 2010.
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 Kapoor, 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 .[7] File:Satinder sartaaj.jpg
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 apologize.[8][9] In August 2010, Tarlok sued Sartaaj and his Canada-based promoter company Mahal Enterprises Ltd.[10] 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.[11]
Again in April 2011, Surinderpreet Ghania, a Bathinda based Punjabi poet, accused Satinder of using one of his couplet on PTC Punjabi TV Channel during an interview with the host Baljit Balli.[12]
Teaching
Dr. Satinder Sartaaj was lecturer at the Department of Music in Panjab University in Chandigarh for ten years.[6]
Discography
Satinder did not release a commercial album up until 2009, when he released a compilation album of his live recordings.[13]
| 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 |
| 2012 | Sartaaj Live | Speed Records |
References
- ^ a b Sharma, S.D. (February 17, 2006). "Sufiana Spell". The Tribune Lifestyle. Chandigarh. Retrieved October 16, 2010.
- ^ August 30th, 2009 Thaindian - Dr. Satinder Sartaj takes Sufism to music lovers across the world
- ^ Chhibber, Charu (August 14, 2010). "Stirring the soul with Sufi music". The Tribune. Ludhiana. Retrieved October 16, 2010.
- ^ "The young sufi". The Tribune Lifestyle. Chandigarh. January 11, 2010. Retrieved October 16, 2010.
{{cite news}}:|first=missing|last=(help) - ^ "SATINDER SARTAAJ BIOGRAPHY". www.punjabish.com.
- ^ a b "Official website of Satinder Sartaaj". Retrieved 2010-10-16.
- ^ Sharma, S.D. (January 18, 2008). "RISING STAR - Unchained Melody". The Tribune Lifestyle. Chandigarh. Retrieved October 16, 2010.
- ^ Sufi singer Sartaj accused of plagiarism
- ^ "Sufi singer Sartaj accused of plagiarism". The Tribune. Ludhiana. April 9, 2010. Retrieved October 16, 2010.
- ^ "Sartaj sued for 'stealing lyrics'". Indian Express. Ferozepur. August 24, 2010. Retrieved October 16, 2010.
- ^ "Sartaj apologises; poet Judge to withdraw case". Indian Express. Ferozepur. September 25, 2010. Retrieved October 16, 2010.
- ^ "ਸਤਿੰਦਰ ਸਰਤਾਜ: ਚੋਰੀ ਤੇ ਚੋਰੀ". Khund Charcha. Retrieved 26 April 2011.
- ^ Desiest: Satinder Sartaaj's Albums