Satinder Sartaaj

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.

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).

Discography Film

Albums

Singles

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 Singh Hoshiar Singh