Sardul Singh Kwatra (1928 – 2005) was an Indian film producer, director and music composer.
He is widely considered to have the skill of simplifying classical ragas to portray romantic nuances in his music.
[1][2] Kwatra modified the folk tunes of Punjab and introduced Asha Bhosle and Jagjit Kaur, who was married to Mohammed Zahur Khayyam, as playback singers for Punjabi films, with Asha Bhosle making her debut.
After Hansraj Behl, Sardul Singh Kwatra is widely considered to be the prominent music director of Punjabi films in India.
He left Lahore in 1947 but his partner's appearance was constantly on his mind and once admitted that he "can't create good music without being in love.