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Artist
Kaka Bhaniawala
12+ albums
desifolkindiaDesi Artistpunjabi bhangra
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Kaka Bhaniawala (ਕਾਕਾ ਭੈਣੀਆਂਵਾਲਾ) real name Santokh Singh Rataurh was a Punjabi singer, born on 05/04/71 in a village in India called Bhani, represented within his name, meaning from Bhani (Bhaniawala). This village is located near [koom kalan] within the district of Ludhiana, Punjab. The name 'Kaka' was a nickname presented to him by his mother. He took upon the nickname to be signature name on the stage. Kaka started out singing in India and released albums which brought him minor success. One of these albums was Vadia Sharabia. He later started singing for UK producers, such as Kiss 'N' Tell Productions, and Bally Rai. His major breakthrough in the UK Bhangra market came through the release of "Sahnevaal Chounk", the title track on the debut album of Specialist 'N' Tru-Skool, Word Is Born. Following on from his success from that single, he went on to work with many other producers and continued his success. His solo album was in the process of being completed when he died. This album is still currently being completed and is due to release in 2011. It will feature production from the likes of Notorious Jatt, Tru-Skool, AMX and others. He has had many successful hits with many famous artists including, Dj H, Dj Rags and many others. On April 12, 2009, it was announced worldwide Kaka Bhainawala had died of jaundice from liver failure in Ludhiana after going through a routine blood treatment. The loss was mourned by many in the bhangra industry and came as shock to many f
