At a time when Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is dominating conversations, one voice has quietly risen above the noise. The haunting couplet, “Saanu sariyan visar gaiyan rahvan, Ve kehde paase jaiye sajjna,” from the song “Jaiye Sajana” has become the emotional heartbeat of the film—and the man behind it is Satinder Sartaaj. The viral line, which translates to “I've forgotten every path I once knew, so which way should I go now, my love?”, has struck a chord with audiences, fueling over a lakh reels online.
Who Is Satinder Sartaaj - The Voice Behind The Viral Song?
Born Satinder Pal Singh in Bajrawar village in Punjab's Hoshiarpur district, Sartaaj's journey is anything but typical. Before stepping into the spotlight, he lived a grounded life and has often said he didn't initially aspire to be a performer. His early years were rooted in simplicity, performing at school-level gatherings and local Bal Sabhas, long before global stages came calling.
Sartaaj holds an honours degree in music, followed by an MPhil and a PhD in Sufi singing from Punjab University, Chandigarh—making him one of the few mainstream artists with a doctorate in music. He also spent six years teaching at the same university, shaping young musicians while continuing his own artistic journey. Adding to this, he studied Persian, which deeply influences his lyrical style and philosophical undertones. During his college years, he adopted the pen name “Sartaaj.
His breakthrough came unexpectedly in 2008 when organisers in Toronto discovered his performances online and invited him to perform for a Punjabi diaspora audience. From there, his career took off globally. He went on to win the Brit Asia TV Music Award for Best International Act and later performed at the iconic Royal Albert Hall in London—milestones that cemented his international appeal.
Over the years, songs like Sai and Udaarian established him as a voice that blends Sufi spirituality with contemporary expression. He also explored acting, debuting as Maharaja Duleep Singh in The Black Prince (2017), followed by roles in Punjabi films like Ikko Mikke and Kali Jotta.
In Dhurandhar 2, his song “Jaiye Sajana,” sung with Jasmine Sandlas and composed by Shashwat Sachdev, has become one of the most loved tracks. The track, reportedly finalised in a last-minute 4 AM studio session just hours before the album launch, carries a raw emotional honesty that audiences have deeply connected with.
Reacting to the overwhelming response, Sartaaj shared on his Instagram, “Thank you so much for your LOVE for ‘Jaiye Sajana' from Dhurandhar 2 (The Revenge).”
As Dhurandhar 2 continues its blockbuster run, Satinder Sartaaj's heartfelt lines in “Jaiye Sajana” have added to the buzz and have shown how simple words, when felt deeply, can leave a lasting impact
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