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Popularly known as "Kokewali", Sarvjeet Kaur's career spans over 35 years. She began her singing career when she was merely 13 years old and was studying in school. Always encouraged by her music teacher, She began to take more interest in music than other subjects. Her uncle guided her in the right direction and made her auditioned for All India Radio, thus starting her professional career. It was a great high for her when she sung for All India Radio for the first time for which she got thirteen rupees. From thereon, started her tryst with music which is still going strong even after 30 years. She did hundreds of stage-shows in India and abroad and made a name for herself. She also gave playback for almost 45 Punjabi Films. She sang a Lori in 'Ucha Dar Baba Nanak Da' for which she received the Kala Shree Award from the Lt. Sh. Raj Kapoor. Her 'Ghori' in 'Mamla Garbar Hai' became an instant hit and is still remembered and sung by old and the young alike.
Sarvjeet Kaur has never been the one to run after cheap trends, thus never did run-off-the-mill stuff. Her Songs reflect Punjabi Culture with dignity.
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