Satinder Sartaaj Age, Height, Wikipedia, Biography, Net Worth, Wife, Children, Family

 

On April 8, 2026, people still remember Satinder Sartaaj as one of the most loved Punjabi singers and poets in India.His soft voice and simple words make his songs very special for many young and old fans. Today he is famous for his Sufi and folk songs, but his life story is more than just music. 

Early Life 

Satinder Sartaaj was born in a small village called Bajrawar in Hoshiarpur district of Punjab, India. He came from a normal farmer family of the Saini Sikh community. His childhood was very simple and very close to nature. He used to play in the fields, listen to birds, and enjoy the green crops around his house. Even as a small boy, he liked music a lot. He often heard wandering folk artists who came to the village and played flute and sarangi. Their melodies made him feel calm and happy. Slowly he started to dream of becoming a singer one day. 

Education 

Satinder Sartaaj went to a small government school in his village for his early studies. He was a serious and thoughtful child. He liked to read and write, and he had a deep interest in life and nature. In his school life, he also started performing on stage from a very young age. Later he moved to the city of Hoshiarpur for higher studies. He studied music seriously and completed his graduation in music with honours. This formal training helped him to understand notes, scales, and styles in a better way. He also became very good at singing Sufi and folk songs. 

Satinder Sartaaj Age, Height, Wikipedia, Biography, Net Worth, Wife, Family 

Topic	Details about Satinder Sartaaj
Full name	Satinder Pal Singh (stage name and pen name: Satinder Sartaaj)
Date and place of birth	Born on August 31, 1982, in Bajrawar village, Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India
Family background	Born into a Saini Sikh farming family; simple village life from childhood
Early education	Studied in a government elementary school in his own village
First performance	Started performing on stage in 3rd standard at local Bal Sabhas (school events)
Higher studies in music	Graduated in Music with Honours from Government College, Hoshiarpur [4][5]
Classical music training	Completed 5‑year diploma in classical music from Sangeet Visharad, Jalandhar [5]
Master’s and PhD	Got Master’s and M.Phil. in Music, then a PhD in Sufi singing from Panjab University, Chandigarh [4][5]
Teaching career	Worked as a music teacher in the Music Department of Panjab University for about 6 years [4][5]
Language learning	Studied Persian and Arabic (certificate and diploma) to understand Sufi poetry deeply [4][5]
Pen name (takhallus)	Started writing poetry with the name “Sartaaj”, which later became his popular stage name [4][10]
Marriage	Married Gauri on December 9, 2010, at Taj Hotel, Chandigarh [4][1]
First music album	Debut album “Tere Qurbaan” released in 2009 [7][10]
Breakthrough song	Became widely famous with the song “Sai”, which opened big doors in Punjabi and Sufi music [4][7]
Popular songs	Famous songs include “Udaarian”, “Sajjan Raazi”, “Zikr Tera”, “Jalsa 2.0”, “Matwaliye”, and others [7][8]
Key albums	Known albums: “Gurmukhi Da Beta”, “Mohabbat De Mausam”, and travel‑diary style albums [7][10]
Film debut	Made Hollywood film debut as Maharaja Duleep Singh in The Black Prince (2017) [4][10]
Punjabi film role	Played Nihaal in the Punjabi movie Ikko Mikke (2020) [7][10]
Main work style	Mixes Punjabi folk, Sufi music, and modern melodies with soft, emotional voice [7][10]
Awards and honours	Won awards like Best Sufi Singer, Best International Act, Best Songwriter, Punjab Gaurav Award, and many others [7][10]
Message to youth	Teaches simple living, empathy, self‑control, reading, fitness, and respect for family and teachers [8][5]

First Performance 

In college, he started writing poetry for the first time. He chose the pen name “Sartaaj” for his writings. In Urdu and Punjabi poetry, such a name is called “takhallus”. This name became very famous with his songs and poems. His poetry was very simple but deep. He liked to talk about love, peace, nature, and the inner self. Many young people felt that his words were close to their hearts. His background in Sufism helped him to write about spiritual feelings in an easy language.

Higher Studies In Music  

After his graduation, Satinder Sartaaj did even more studies in music. He completed a master’s degree and then a PhD in Sufi singing from Panjab University in Chandigarh. This made him one of the few singers in India who also has a doctorate in music. Later, he also worked as a music teacher at the same university.

Besides music, he also learned Persian and Arabic languages. He took certificate and diploma courses in these languages. This helped him to read old Sufi and Punjabi poetry in the original form. His language skill also added depth to his own songs and lyrics. 

Personal Life   

Satinder Sartaaj married his long‑time love, Gauri, on December 9, 2010. The wedding was held in a big hotel in Chandigarh. Their bond has been very quiet and simple, away from big media drama. He often says that family and peace are more important than fame. 

In interviews, he looks like a calm and soft‑spoken man. He practises a disciplined lifestyle, with fixed times for exercise, study, and music. He also talks openly about the value of patience and self‑control. For many young people, he is not only a singer but also a role model. 

First Album 

Satinder Sartaaj’s first music album was “Tere Qurbaan”, released in 2009. This album opened the door of professional singing for him. After this, he slowly built a small but loyal fan base. Then came a turning‑point song called “Sai”. “Sai” became a big hit among Punjabi and Sufi music lovers. Its simple tune and deep meaning made it play a lot on radios and online platforms. After this song, his popularity grew very fast across India and abroad. People started to recognise his voice as soft, emotional, and very honest.

Rise to Fame 

In the years after “Sai”, Satinder Sartaaj gave many more popular songs. Songs like “Udaarian”, “Sajjan Raazi”, “Zikr Tera”, “Jalsa 2.0”, and “Matwaliye” became very famous. Each song has its own mood, but all of them are easy to understand and feel. His album “Gurmukhi Da Beta” and “Mohabbat De Mausam” also got big awards and praise. These projects showed that he was not only a singer but also a strong writer and composer. His travel‑diary style album, recorded partly on mobile phone, also became special for fans. 

Debut 

Besides music, Satinder Sartaaj also tried acting in films. He played the main role of Maharaja Duleep Singh in the English‑language film “The Black Prince” (2017). This was an international project and took him to a new level of fame. His calm look and strong voice fit very well with the royal character. Later, he also acted in Punjabi cinema. For example, he was in the film “Ikko Mikke” as a character named Nihaal. People liked to see him on screen, not just hear him in songs.

Awards 

Over the years, Satinder Sartaaj has won many awards. He received the Best Sufi Singer award at the Dubai International Cultural Festival. He also got the Best International Act and Best Songwriter awards at the Brit Asia TV Music Awards. He was honoured with the Punjab Gaurav Award by the then Chief Minister of Punjab, Captain Amarinder Singh. 

Music and cultural institutions in Punjab and Chandigarh have also given him special titles.  These awards show that experts in music and culture respect his work. Yet he stays simple and talks more about his songs than about his trophies.