Satinder Sartaaj on being an artist says, ‘Our responsibility is to entertain, make people happy & create nostalgia’

Punjabi singer, poet and songwriter Satinder Sartaaj, who is celebrating his birthday today, has often connected with audiences through his deeply poetic take on love, life and human emotions. On the occasion, his thoughts on sadness, nostalgia and the responsibility of an artist offer an insight into the philosophy that reflects in much of his work.

"Even in Sadness, There is Peace"

Speaking about the different emotions that shape life, Sartaaj reflected on how sadness can sometimes bring a sense of comfort and peace. He expressed that the loneliness of the heart, the complications of love and even the innocent mistakes people make can have their own beauty.

He said that moments of emotional struggle are not necessarily something that should always be viewed negatively. Sometimes, sadness itself can become a space where a person discovers calmness, acceptance and even a deeper understanding of life.

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‘If My Work Brings Positive Energy, I Am Happy’

Sartaaj also opened up about the happiness he experiences when his work becomes a positive influence in someone's life. He said that if something he creates can become a source of positive energy for another person and help them move towards a more progressive direction, it gives him immense satisfaction.

For the singer, an artist's work can extend beyond music and entertainment. It can become part of someone's personal journey, offering encouragement or a different perspective during an important moment in their life.

An Artist’s Responsibility Goes Beyond Entertainment

The singer further spoke about the responsibility that comes with being an artist. According to Sartaaj, people across the world watch and listen to artists because they want to be entertained, feel happy, experience nostalgia and reconnect with emotions that are close to their hearts.

He believes that artists have a responsibility to create work that allows audiences to experience these emotions and, in some way, take a break from the realities of everyday life.

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Why Audiences Return To Music?

Sartaaj also reflected on why people continue to return to certain songs and artists. He suggested that audiences often connect with work because it reminds them of something from their own lives a memory, a person, a particular phase or an emotion. For some listeners, music can therefore become a bridge to the past, bringing back feelings and memories that may otherwise remain buried.

- PTC PUNJABI