Sardool Sikander was a legendary folk singer of Punjab.His untimely demise at Fortis Hospital, Mohali on Wednesday shocked his fansand especially Punjabi music industry. As per reports, he was fighting withCovid-19 for nearly two months.
Sardool Singer was the husband of Amar Noorie. His wifeis also a popular singer and actor. He was born on January 15, 1961 at villageKheri Naudh Singh of district Fatehgarh Sahib in Punjab. He also acted in theprominent film "Jagga Daku." His first album became very famous andthe song "Roadways Di laari" left an imprint in the hearts on people.
Sikander made his first appearances on radio and television.
Chief Minister CaptainAmarinder Singh expressed grief and tweeted, "Extremely saddened to learn of the demise of legendaryPunjabi singer Sardool Sikander. He was recently diagnosed with #Covid19 and wasundergoing treatment for the same. The world of Punjabi music is poorer today.My heartfelt condolences to his family and fans."
Sikander's movie JaggaDaku became very popular in Punjab. Reportedly, Sardool belongs to Patiala Gharana of music. As perreports, he has over 27 albums to his credit. Sardool Sikander's album"Husna de Malko" released in 1991. It sold 5.1 million copiesworldwide.
According to Gaana.com, the late singer has 692 songs and156 albums to his credit. The whole world is remembering him and sharing theirgrief at the loss of an icon. The world and the Punjabi culture in particularhas lost of a man with whose songs we all have shared so many emotional momentsof our life.
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Sardool Sikander Family
Sardool Sikander issurvived by his two sons and his wife Amar Noorie. Sarang Sikander and AlaapSikander are his two sons.
Sikander also sangreligious songs, solo as well as with his wife Noorie. Today, the world haslost one of its versatile singers. His songs are still played in weddings aswell as during driving.
Sardool Sikander will bemissed! True Scoop News prays and wishes strength for the family in such tryingtimes.