Kaka Bhaniawala (ਕਾਕਾ ਭੈਣੀਆਂਵਾਲਾ); born Santokh Singh Rataurh; (5 April 1970– 12 April 2009) was a Punjabi singer from a village in the state of Punjab, India called Doaba Bhaini, near Kohara on Chandigarh - Ludhiana road,[2] represented within his name, meaning from Bhaini (Bhaniawala).
The song Sahnewal Chowk, written by Kaler Gahi Bhaini, a lyricist residing near his village, brought him success later in his career was from the debut album.
His major breakthrough in the UK Bhangra music came through the release of "Sahnevaal Chowk" Remix, the title track on the debut album of Specialist 'N' Tru-Skool, Word Is Born.
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.
After his death, numerous songs and albums were released featuring his voice as well as his presence in some of the music videos.