Sardool Sikander

Sardool Sikander (ਸਰਦੂਲ ਸਿਕੰਦਰ) is a Punjabi folk and Punjabi Pop singer, who made his first appearances on radio and television in the early 1980s with his introductory album, Roadways Di Laari. He has also acted in some Punjabi language movies, like Jagga Daku. Sardools father, the late Sagar Mastana, was a famous tabla player who invented a special type of tabla that was played with a thin bamboo stick. Sardool is married to Amar Noorie, who is also an accomplished singer and actress and has achieved many awards just like her husband. They have travelled throughout the globe as duet as well as solo singers for some or the most memorable tours and performances. Sardool has two older brothers, the late Gamdoor Aman, who was also a singer, and Bharpoor Ali who is a well known tabla player and is carrying the legacy of their Father. Sardool has 2 sons named Sarang Sikander and Alaap Sikander. Sarang is the older son. He is a singer and also has some incredible music production skills that respresent the taste of his musical palette he has trained by travelling the world with his parents. Alaap is the youngest one in the family but is also multi-talented like his brother and Parents. Alaap sings and also plays every mainstream musical instrument. Alaap has also graudated from the Metalworks Institute of Sound and Music Production from the APE course t(Audio Production and Engineering). The interesting part is that both the sons are self-taught. Sarang & Alaap are launching their work in music in the near future.Born in the Kheri Naudh Singh in district Fatehgarh sahib, he belongs to the Patiala Gharana of music. Sardool has 27 albums to his credit. His work has been included in over 50 derivative albums from all over the world. His album Husna De Malko released in 1990 sold 4.1 million copies worldwide and still selling.

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