Ganaga : Sarabjit Cheema

Sarbjit Cheema is a well known name among the world of Punjabi music. He is a star among the stars and has been entertaining music lovers for a long time now. Sarbjit Cheema's songs have been instrumental in bringing the Punjabi culture and music on the music map of the world. He is a singer for all people irrespective of their age, language, nationality and culture.

A veteran of more than a handful of albums, Sarabjit Cheema was born on June 14 at village Cheema Kalan (Jalandhar). He is the youngest of the three siblings. From childhood, Cheema was fond of village games like Kabaddi, Hockey, Football, Athletics, High jump and long jump. In his childhood he used to sing at family functions. He took his elementary education from his village and completed his matriculation from G.H.S. Nurmahal.

At school Cheema was the captain of school hockey team.For higher studies, Cheema joined Lyallpur khalsa College, Jalandhar.He joined the bhangra team of the college and won several prizes at College level, University level and Punjab level.

After completing his graduation in History, Cheema went to 'CANADA'. Cheema's elder brother Amarjit Singh and his wife Anudeep Cheema are settled in America and has two siblings Ashima and Angel, Amarjit loves Cheema like his son. Cheema's sister Jasvinder kaur Sandhu is living in Canada with her husband and has two daughters Gaganjyot and Amritjyot.

Cheema got married to Kamaljit on 28th Febuary, this day has an important role in his life. God blessed cheema with two sons Gurvanprateek Singh and Sukhvanprateek Singh.

In Canada, Cheema met Balraj Bansi who was highly impressed by Cheema's talent after hearing the performance of Cheema at a function. Balraj Bansi being a Music pandit, Cheema expressed his desire to learn music from him. Balraj Bansi gave Music training to Cheema.Cheema has also learnt form B. S.Narang and respects him and his great musical talent. Balraj Bansi and B. S.Narang are the two Ustaad's who have been immensely helpful to his musical career.