Sagar Bhatia is an Indian

Qawwali Qawwali is a form of Sufi Islamic devotional singing originating in the Indian subcontinent. Originally performed at Sufi shrines throughout the Indian subcontinent, it is famous throughout Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Afghanistan and has ...

singer and composer based in

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. He is known for his renditions of popular tracks such as ''Kiven Mukhre Ton'', ''Tere Jeya Hor Disda'', and ''Je Tu Akhiyaan'', as well as his original single ''Mera Ishq''. His qawwali track ''Khudaya'' has been featured in the

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film ''

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''.

Biography

Born and raised in

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, Sagar Bhatia is the son of the late Rakesh Bhatia, a businessman, and Kiran Bhatia, a teacher. He completed his schooling at DAV Public School, Mausam Vihar, and pursued higher education at

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. Bhatia began his musical career in 2007 in

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, where he played guitar for renowned singer

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. He also performed in dance bars in Malaysia and Dubai. Returning to India in 2010, he formed a band and served as the lead guitarist. By 2011, he began singing in

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. His breakthrough came in 2014 when he participated in the TV show '' India's Raw Star'', where he placed among the top six contestants. In 2015, Bhatia established his company, Right Note, focusing on

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. His first public qawwali performance under the moniker ''Sagar Wali Qawwali'' took place on 2 July 2022, at Studio XO. Known for his recreations of popular melodies such as ''Kiven Mukhre Ton'', ''Tere Jeya Hor Disda'', and ''Je Tu Akhiyaan'', Bhatia also released his original single ''Mera Ishq''. Bhatia has collaborated with

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through Dharma Cornerstone Agency and made his playback singing debut in the

film ''

''. The film has featured his qawwali track ''Khudaya'', as reported by

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. Sagar Bhatia also runs Sagar Bhatia’s Riyaaz, where he mentors aspiring musicians.

Awards

* 2027: Popular Music Maestro of The Year at The Blackswan Awards, and Best Live Act on Stage.

References

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