Satinder Sartaaj brings old-school romance to new Punjabi song ‘Challa’

Punjabi singer-songwriter Satinder Sartaaj has released “Challa”, a new track under Warner Music India’s “Maati Season 2”, bringing Punjabi folk music into the label’s ongoing regional music initiative.

The track, released on November 13, is listed under Sartaaj’s official artiste catalogue on Amazon Music as “Challa (Maati S2)”. The release draws on Punjabi folk influences and explores themes of love, devotion and enduring relationships.

The accompanying music video presents Sartaaj in a vintage portrait studio, where he takes photographs of couples, families and individuals. The narrative takes a romantic turn when a young woman enters the studio. Traditional Punjabi visual elements, including a phulkari-inspired backdrop, feature in the video.

“Maati” is Warner Music India’s initiative to provide a mainstream platform to indigenous talent and regional musical traditions. According to the label’s official website, the project features artists from different parts of the country, combining local musical influences with their individual styles.

With “Challa”, Sartaaj joins the second season of the initiative, which showcases regional music across multiple Indian languages.

The track is available across major audio and video streaming platforms.