Baatein Dil Se: Satindar Sartaaj Sang Jaiye Sajana 2 Days Before Dhurandhar 2 Audio Launch, Shares Song's Real Story | EXCLUSIVE

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a fascinating revelation, Punjabi Sufi singer Satinder Sartaaj has shared the incredible story behind his viral track Jaiye Sajana from Dhurandhar: The Revenge. Speaking on Baatein Dil Se, a podcast hosted by Times Group Editor-in-Chief Navika Kumar, Sartaaj opened up about how the song came together just days before the film’s audio launch. What makes the story even more compelling is how a last-minute call turned into one of the most loved songs in recent times, recorded in 15 minutes, under pressure and driven by instinct and emotion. He also talked about his nostalgic connection with Yami Gautam.

Call From Dhurandhar 2 team that changed everything

Recounting the moment it all began, Sartaaj said, “It was 15th of March… and you know the film released on 18th. But the music launch was on 17th.” At the time, he was in Chandigarh, preparing to leave for a show in Ludhiana.The unexpected turn came when his sound engineer received a call from Mumbai. “Usne kaha ji Dhurandhar ki team se koi call aayi… sir se ek line hai, wo wahi gaa sakte hain,” Sartaaj recalled. He passed the matter to his manager while continuing with his preparations. “Maine kaha tum hamare manager ko bata do… main apni taiyari kar raha hoon bas jaane ki,” he shared, describing how casually the extraordinary opportunity first presented itself.

Soon, a three-way call was set up, and Sartaaj found himself speaking to members of the film’s music team. What struck him immediately was their warmth and admiration. “Wo bahut humble the… itni adoration se baat ki,” he said. During the conversation, Sartaaj mentioned how Dhurandhar was luckily the only Hindi film he saw in years and how much he appreciated the 'Gen-Z' music placement in the film. That’s when Satinder discovered he was speaking to Shashwat Sachdev himself after the latter said he too deserved some credit for the music. “After 5 minutes of conversation… I realised this is Shashwat Sachdev,” he admitted, adding that he immediately apologised for not recognising him earlier.The conversation soon turned musical, with Sartaaj casually humming ideas. The composer was impressed enough to call his wife, affectionately referred to as “Magic,” to listen in. What followed next was nothing short of extraordinary. Despite having a show lined up, Sartaaj decided to step in and help. “Maine Ludhiana jaana tha… lekin abhi maine mic utha liya hai,” he told Shashwat.

Satinder Sartaaj recorded Jaiye Sajana in his home studio

At his Chandigarh home, he had a small personal studi - —an 8x8 space he calls Najamgah. Without hesitation, he set it up for recording. “Maine uska darwaza khol diya hai, mic utha liya hai,” he explained. Even as his high-end microphone took time to warm up, the urgency of the situation was clear. The producers were waiting, and the song’s inclusion in the film depended on this recording. “Agar aap yeh line gaa denge to yeh mera gaana place ho jayega… otherwise yeh gaana abhi tak film mein nahi hai,” he was told by Sashwat.

With minimal briefing, Sartaaj got to work. The team shared a rough musical structure and explained the emotional tone required. “Aap apne hisaab se dekh lein,” they told him. Relying on instinct, he composed and recorded the line almost immediately. “Jo mujhe laga composition wise… emotion wise… maine wo kiya,” he said.The result? A complete recording in under 15 minutes. “Within 10–15 minutes, I sent them back… and everybody was so joyful,” he recalled. What’s remarkable is that this single line ended up becoming a defining part of Jaiye Sajana, contributing to its emotional depth and widespread appeal.

Satinder Sartaaj's emotional connection with Yami Gautam

During the extended conversation, Sartaaj also shared personal anecdotes, including how his first television appearance came through Yami Gautam's father Mukesh Gautam. Later, he received a sweet voice message from Dhar. “Itna mohabbat bhara paigaam tha… do dhai minute ka,” Sartaaj said, clearly moved. The filmmaker even expressed admiration for Sartaaj’s memory and musical sensibility.Once the recording was done, Sartaaj resumed his schedule as if nothing unusual had happened. He travelled to Ludhiana for his show and continued with performances in Jammu the next day. It wasn’t until the early hours of March 17 that the impact of his work truly hit him. He received a message from Jasmine Sandlas, the female voice of the chartbuster song. “Unhone ek clip bheja… aur ek 5 minute ka voice note,” he said. Her emotional response made it clear that the song had already struck a chord. “Jitni mohabbat… jitni duaein… utni unhone bayan ki,” he added. That’s when Sartaaj realised the magnitude of what had just happened - Jaiye Sajana had been released and was already resonating with listeners. And the rest, as they say, was history!Watch the interview:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLoegSUFOgg

About Baatein Dil Se

Baatein Dil Se is a brand new podcast from Times Network, one of India's leading broadcast networks. It is hosted by Navika Kumar, Editor-in-Chief of the Times Group. After decades of hard-hitting debates and prime-time interviews on national television, Navika is now stepping into a more personal and reflective space with this podcast. The first episode featuring Satinder Sartaaj went live on April 30 at 7:00 PM on the official Times Now YouTube channel.