Kaka Bhaniawala (born Santokh Singh Rataurh; 5 April 1970 – 12 April 2009) was an Indian singer from Punjab, India. His debut album with Music Pearls Recording Company Ludhiana was Mashooq Teri Challi.
Musical career Kaka started out singing in India with released his debut music album with "Music Pearls Company", Ludhiana which brought him local recognition. He later started singing for UK-based producers, such Bally Rai. His major breakthrough in the UK Bhangra music came through the release of "Sahnevaal Chowk" Remix, the title track of the debut album of The Specialist and Tru-Skool, Word Is Born (2004).
He has had many chart hits with many famous artists including, DJ H & DJ Rags, with his sole UK Singles Chart dent providing lead vocals for Nachna Onda Nei, which peaked on 62.
Death On 12 April 2009, it was announced that Bhaniawala had died of jaundice from liver failure in Ludhiana after going through a routine blood treatment. This was due to excessive drinking.Kaka Bhaniawala's Bio, courtesy of bhangra.org
Posthumous albums Year Album Record label Info Music 2014 Desi Quiz UK Speed Records Tracks 9 Music: DJ Dips 2017 Naina Di Lishkari VIP Records Tracks 10 Music: Various
Singles Year Album Record label Info Music 2016 Mehndi VIP Records Taken From The Forthcoming Album "Naina Di Lishkari" Music: Notorious Jatt 2017 Angreji Wala Sher VIP Records Taken From The Forthcoming Album "Naina Di Lishkari" Music: V Grooves 2017 Gidhe Vich Nachdi Phire VIP Records Taken From The Forthcoming Album "Naina Di Lishkari" Music: Tru-Skool 2017 Chota Putt VIP Records Taken From The Forthcoming Album "Naina Di Lishkari" Music: DJ Gurps
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