Satish Batra

Satish Batra was a popular Hindi playback singer whose melodious and soothing voice created a lasting impression in the music industry. Satish was born on 19th March 1936 in Jhelum, Punjab (now in Pakistan). From an early age Satish showed a very keen interest in music and opted for formal education to train and refine his voice. His parents encouraged his passion, which ultimately directed him to the world of cinema.

He started his career in the early 1950s and soon became a leading playback singer. His unique voice and rendering made him the choice composer for many moviemakers. He is renowned for such songs as Teri Mehfil Mein Bhid Lagi (Baghi Sardar (1956)), Phirte Hai Mare Mare Lakhon Diwane Mere (from Fariyadi (1953)), and Koi Ek Ana Koi Do Ana (from Dhoon (1953)). The duets he sang with legendary singers such as Geeta Dutt Geeta Dutt was a significant singer who mesmerized >> Read More... and Shamshad Begum Shamshad Begum is an Indian playback singer in the >> Read More... created some of the most memorable songs of that era. Apart from playback singing, Satish had also tried his hand at acting. He had done films such as Ek Thi Larki (1949) and Chandu (1958), and the audience had enjoyed his renderings especially for the naturalness and simplicity they saw in the scenes.

Throughout the years, His life remained marked by dedication, discipline, and love for music. His contribution to Hindi cinema's golden period continues to be cherished by enthusiasts and critics of music.

He died in 1988, but his voice lives on through the radio waves, televisions, and online media. Even today, his songs are remembered by fans and serve as a reminder to the beauty and complexity of old-style Hindi cinema music.