Didar Sandhu
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Didar Singh Sandhu (1942-1991) was a Punjabi
singer & songwriter
.
in Punjab before the partition of India
and Pakistan
. He was the youngest of five brothers. Due to partition family moved to Punjab, India
and settled in District Ludhiana. Didar also served as Sarpanch
of his village Bharowal Khurd near Mullanpur Dakha
in district Ludhiana. In 1966, Didar married to Amarjeet Kaur of Village Galib Kalan and couple had two children. Didar's son Jagmohan Sandhu is also a famous punjabi singer.
(Nightingale of Punjab). After 1982, he exclusively sung with Amar Noori for a long time. Didar and Amar Noorie performed live in movie Gabhroo Punjab Da
(1986). Didar Sandhu fell ill due to Alcohal & which caused problem for his lungs and stomach. In 1991, he was admitted to DMC Ludhiana on 13 Feb, where Didar Sandhu died on 16 Feb 1991.
Didar’s popular songs:-
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 & songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
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Early years
Didar Sandhu was born in 3rd July 1942 to Sardarni Daan Kaur and Sardar Sumand Singh in Village of Chhak no. 133, Tehsil Silawali of District SargodhaSargodha
Sargodha is a city in the Sargodha District of Punjab province, Pakistan.Sargodha is located in the northwest of Pakistan. It is the eleventh largest city of Pakistan and also known as Pakistan's best citrus-producing area. It is an agricultural trade centre with various industries...
in Punjab before the partition of India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
and Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
. He was the youngest of five brothers. Due to partition family moved to Punjab, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
and settled in District Ludhiana. Didar also served as Sarpanch
Sarpanch
A sarpanch is a democratically elected head of a village level statutory institution of local self-government called the gram panchayat in India and Pakistan. He, together with other elected Panchas , constitute the Gram Panchayat. The Sarpanch is the focal point of contact between government...
of his village Bharowal Khurd near Mullanpur Dakha
Mullanpur Dakha
Mullanpur Dakha is a town and a nagar panchayat in Ludhiana district in the Indian state of Punjab.Dakha is a pind which is separate from mullanpur. There are many well respected NRIs from this town mainly from the villages of Sudhar, Halwara, Mohie, Jodhan, Khandoor, Rurka, Sidhwan.-Demographics:...
in district Ludhiana. In 1966, Didar married to Amarjeet Kaur of Village Galib Kalan and couple had two children. Didar's son Jagmohan Sandhu is also a famous punjabi singer.
Rise to fame
Didar was very fond of poetry at early age and started to write poetry early in his school days. Didar's wriiten first song 'Jatt Bada Bedardi' was sung by Narinder Biba. In 1962, Didar was employed by Punjab Govt where he met Mohd. Sadiq (Punjabi Singer) at a theatre company which did Punjabi dramas in early 1960’s and both became very good friends. Most of Didar’s early songs were recorded in the voice of Narinder Biba and Mohd.Sadiq. Didar’s popularity grew after Mohd.Sadiq sung his song “Meri Aissi Jhanger Chanke, Chankata Painda Gali Gali” and gave him a very distinct identity in Punjabi Music. His first song as singer which was recorded 'Pind diyan Mundeya Nu Sanu Vekh Need Na Aave' with female singer Sanehlata. Didar Sandhu’s penned many songs for great Punjabi singers of like:- Mohd. Sadiq - Ranjit Kaur
- Narinder Kaur - Beer Chand
- Surinder KaurSurinder KaurSurinder Kaur , was an Indian singer and songwriter. She sang mainly Punjabi folk-songs, where she is credited for pioneering and popularising the genre and later was known as the ‘Nightingale of Punjab’; she also sang some Hindi movie songs, between 1948-1952.In an illustrious spanning nearly six...
- Ramesh Rangila - Surinder KaurSurinder KaurSurinder Kaur , was an Indian singer and songwriter. She sang mainly Punjabi folk-songs, where she is credited for pioneering and popularising the genre and later was known as the ‘Nightingale of Punjab’; she also sang some Hindi movie songs, between 1948-1952.In an illustrious spanning nearly six...
- Sabur Hussain - Sudesh Kapoor - Surinder KaurSurinder KaurSurinder Kaur , was an Indian singer and songwriter. She sang mainly Punjabi folk-songs, where she is credited for pioneering and popularising the genre and later was known as the ‘Nightingale of Punjab’; she also sang some Hindi movie songs, between 1948-1952.In an illustrious spanning nearly six...
- Promila Pammi - Ramesh Rangila
- Sawarn Lata - Karnail Gill
- Karnail Gill - Preeti Balla
Career
He was famous as brilliant duet singer of his era. During his singing career, Didar sung with many popular Punjabi female singers of his time. He recorded more than 40 songs with Saneh Lata but after such a time she married overseas and left her singing career. Didar recorded 13 songs with Kuldeep Kaur , 4 with Parminder Sandhu and Baljit Balli respectively in the 1980’s. From1980-82 period, Didar recorded close to 20 songs with “Punjab Di Koel” Surinder KaurSurinder Kaur
Surinder Kaur , was an Indian singer and songwriter. She sang mainly Punjabi folk-songs, where she is credited for pioneering and popularising the genre and later was known as the ‘Nightingale of Punjab’; she also sang some Hindi movie songs, between 1948-1952.In an illustrious spanning nearly six...
(Nightingale of Punjab). After 1982, he exclusively sung with Amar Noori for a long time. Didar and Amar Noorie performed live in movie Gabhroo Punjab Da
Gabhroo Punjab Da
Gabroo Punjab Da is a 1986 Punjabi action film directed by Jagjit Gill. This movie was made after great success of Punjabi Movie Putt Jattan De, which was become a trendsetter in Punjabi Action movies. Gurdas Maan & Rama Vij played lead roles in this movie...
(1986). Didar Sandhu fell ill due to Alcohal & which caused problem for his lungs and stomach. In 1991, he was admitted to DMC Ludhiana on 13 Feb, where Didar Sandhu died on 16 Feb 1991.
Didar’s popular songs:-
- Phatak Kotkapure Da
- Na Maar Jalama ve - peke Tattri De Door
- Mera Joban Peeta
- Meri Mahi-Mahi Kehndi Di Juban Sukk Gayi
- Na Kar Mainu Pyar (Jad Main Doli Charhgi)
- Jori Jado Chubare Chardi
- Jal Te Phull Tarda (Boliyan)
See also
- Surinder KaurSurinder KaurSurinder Kaur , was an Indian singer and songwriter. She sang mainly Punjabi folk-songs, where she is credited for pioneering and popularising the genre and later was known as the ‘Nightingale of Punjab’; she also sang some Hindi movie songs, between 1948-1952.In an illustrious spanning nearly six...
- Kuldeep Manak
- Asa Singh MastanaAsa Singh MastanaAsa Singh Mastana was a Punjabi musician and singer, best known for lending his voice to the hit Bollywood film Heer...
- List of Punjabi singers