Kaka Bhaniawala
Kaka Bhaniawala | |
|---|---|
| Background information | |
| Born | Santokh Singh Rataurh[1] 5 April 1974 |
| Origin | India |
| Died | 12 April 2009 |
| Genres | Punjabi Folk & Bhangra |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1995 –2009 |
Kaka Bhaniawala (born Santokh Singh Rataurh; 5 April 1970 – 12 April 2009) was an Indian singer from Punjab, India. His debut album with Music Pearls Recording Company Ludhiana was Mashooq Teri Challi.
Musical career
Kaka started out singing in India with released his debut music album with "Music Pearls Company", Ludhiana which brought him local recognition. He later started singing for UK-based producers, such Bally Rai. His major breakthrough in the UK Bhangra music came through the release of "Sahnevaal Chowk" Remix, the title track of the debut album of The Specialist and Tru-Skool, Word Is Born (2004).
He has had many chart hits with many famous artists including, DJ H & DJ Rags, with his sole UK Singles Chart dent providing lead vocals for Nachna Onda Nei, which peaked on 62.[2]
Death
On 12 April 2009, it was announced that Bhaniawala had died of jaundice from liver failure in Ludhiana after going through a routine blood treatment. This was due to excessive drinking.[3]
Posthumous albums
| Year | Album | Record label | Info | Music |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Desi Quiz | UK Speed Records | Tracks 9 | Music: DJ Dips |
| 2017 | Naina Di Lishkari | VIP Records | Tracks 10 | Music: Various |
Singles
| Year | Album | Record label | Info | Music |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Mehndi | VIP Records | Taken From The Forthcoming Album "Naina Di Lishkari" | Music: Notorious Jatt |
| 2017 | Angreji Wala Sher | VIP Records | Taken From The Forthcoming Album "Naina Di Lishkari" | Music: V Grooves |
| 2017 | Gidhe Vich Nachdi Phire | VIP Records | Taken From The Forthcoming Album "Naina Di Lishkari" | Music: Tru-Skool |
| 2017 | Chota Putt | VIP Records | Taken From The Forthcoming Album "Naina Di Lishkari" | Music: DJ Gurps |
References
- ^ Kaka Bhaniawala passes away, from desihits.com
- ^ "Search | Official Charts". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ Kaka Bhaniawala's Bio, courtesy of bhangra.org