01 / MOMENTS ALONG THE WAY
The journey.
The highlights.
Brit Asia TV Music Awards · 20132013 / 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 · 201302 / SAN2 — THE JOURNEY
Career chapters.
A browseable snapshot of the moments, stages and releases that shape San2’s story so far.
01Early years
Disney Channel
An early television chapter that introduced San2 to audiences beyond the live music circuit.
Screen debut 022008
Chak De Phatte Winner
San2 won the Channel Punjab singing competition, a key early milestone in his public journey.
Competition breakthrough 032013
Nayo Lagda No.1
The qawwali-inspired single helped define San2’s sound and became one of his signature early releases.
Breakout release 04BBC
Nihal / Maida Vale
A respected media chapter connecting San2’s voice with BBC Asian Network and live-session culture.
Broadcast moment 052013
Shaan Recognition
Celebrated playback singer Shaan recognised San2 around the Nayo Lagda era.
Artist recognition 062013
BritAsia Best Newcomer
San2 was named Best Newcomer at the BritAsia TV Music Awards in Birmingham.
Award winner 07Live
Wembley Arena
Part of the wider live-performance journey across major UK venues and cultural stages.
Major stage 082014
Trafalgar Square
A landmark London stage moment in San2’s expanding live career.
Public performance 092014
Gal Sunja No.1
Another major release milestone in the chapter following Nayo Lagda.
Chart moment 10Recognition
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
A respected moment connected to one of the most celebrated voices in South Asian music.
Artist recognition 112018
Shafqat Amanat Ali
San2’s live journey includes support work connected to renowned vocalist Shafqat Amanat Ali.
Live support 122020
Zee Music Company
Ik Ardaas connected the Santu Singh chapter with a major Indian music label.
Label release 132024
Apache Indian Collaboration
San2 and Apache Indian released OMJ, bringing a later collaboration into San2’s recording career.
Collaboration 14Rare moments
Special Moments
Meaningful moments of appreciation and recognition beyond awards, releases and stage credits.
Personal archive 15Today
SAN2 Today
Qawwali, Sufi, Punjabi, Bollywood and live fusion performances across private events and major stages.
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