Explore San2's journey from television and award recognition to original qawwali-inspired music, Punjabi collaborations and live performances across the UK and internationally.
01 / MOMENTS ALONG THE WAY
The journey. The highlights.
Brit Asia TV Music Awards · 2013
01 / 05
2013 / BRIT ASIA TV MUSIC AWARDS
Best Newcomer.
San2 was named Best Newcomer at the 2013 Brit Asia TV Music Awards — a milestone in his musical journey.
The awards took place on 12 October 2013 at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham.
BEST NEWCOMER · 2013
02 / SAN2 — THE JOURNEY
Career chapters.
A browseable snapshot of the moments, stages and releases that shape San2’s story so far.
01
Early years
Disney Channel
An early television chapter that introduced San2 to audiences beyond the live music circuit.
Screen debut
02
2008
Chak De Phatte Winner
San2 won the Channel Punjab singing competition, a key early milestone in his public journey.
Competition breakthrough
03
2013
Nayo Lagda No.1
The qawwali-inspired single helped define San2’s sound and became one of his signature early releases.
Breakout release
04
BBC
Nihal / Maida Vale
A respected media chapter connecting San2’s voice with BBC Asian Network and live-session culture.
Broadcast moment
05
2013
Shaan Recognition
Celebrated playback singer Shaan recognised San2 around the Nayo Lagda era.
Artist recognition
06
2013
BritAsia Best Newcomer
San2 was named Best Newcomer at the BritAsia TV Music Awards in Birmingham.
Award winner
07
Live
Wembley Arena
Part of the wider live-performance journey across major UK venues and cultural stages.
Major stage
08
2014
Trafalgar Square
A landmark London stage moment in San2’s expanding live career.
Public performance
09
2014
Gal Sunja No.1
Another major release milestone in the chapter following Nayo Lagda.
Chart moment
10
Recognition
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
A respected moment connected to one of the most celebrated voices in South Asian music.
Artist recognition
11
2018
Shafqat Amanat Ali
San2’s live journey includes support work connected to renowned vocalist Shafqat Amanat Ali.
Live support
12
2020
Zee Music Company
Ik Ardaas connected the Santu Singh chapter with a major Indian music label.
Label release
13
2024
Apache Indian Collaboration
San2 and Apache Indian released OMJ, bringing a later collaboration into San2’s recording career.
Collaboration
14
Rare moments
Special Moments
Meaningful moments of appreciation and recognition beyond awards, releases and stage credits.
Personal archive
15
Today
SAN2 Today
Qawwali, Sufi, Punjabi, Bollywood and live fusion performances across private events and major stages.
