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DJ Sanj Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 5, 2026 • 3 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth12 April

AgeNot Known

BirthplaceNairobi, Kenya

ProfessionDJ, Host, Singer, RJ, Music Composer

NationalityCanadian

Marital statusNot Known

FamilyBrother - Lil’ Sach (bodybuilder); Sister - None

DJ Sanj Biography

Canadian DJ, producer and radio presenter Sanjiv Singh, known professionally as DJ Sanj or J-Nas, built a cross-Atlantic career in Bhangra and club music.A

Early life and background

Sanjiv Singh, known in the music world as DJ Sanj or J-Nas, was born on April 12 in Nairobi, Kenya and later made his home in Toronto, Canada. He is Canadian by nationality and lists Toronto as his hometown. From an early age he gravitated toward music; by 16 he began creating remixes of Hindi songs, setting the stage for a long career as a DJ and music producer.

Career

Sanj's professional DJ career dates back to 1982. He started out performing in nightclubs across North America where his sets blended Hip Hop and Bhangra rhythms. Over time he became known for producing and collaborating on Bhangra records within Canadian and UK scenes, particularly rising in prominence during the late 1990s.

Across several decades he has worked on more than 200 songs and appeared on at least 18 albums. His catalogue includes notable projects and albums such as Club Fusion, Punjabi Clap, Rewind, American Desi and Bad Boyz. He has produced or been associated with well-known Punjabi tracks including Teray Hussan De Maare (Master Saleem), Darshan Karke (Mankirt Aulakh) and Tere Vangu Nachna (Surjit Khan).

Collaborations have been a recurring element of Sanj’s career. He has worked with artists and performers from both the UK and Canada, and his collaborators include names such as Shabba Ranks, Amrita Hunjan, DJ Tim Deluxe and Sugar Jones. He has also worked alongside prominent Indian playback singers and music figures, including Anu Malik, Gurdas Maan, Sukhwinder Singh and Sonu Nigam.

In 2003 Sanj expanded into broadcasting as a radio presenter on the BBC Asian Network. His profile later reached Bollywood: in 2009 he worked as a music producer with Pritam Chakraborty on the remix of the song Twist from the film Love Aaj Kal. He has also paid musical tribute to fellow Punjabi artists, releasing the track Agiya Sawaad in 2011 as a homage to singer Karan MC.

Sanj operates his own production company, DJ Sanj Production, which has been the vehicle for many of his releases and collaborations. Over the years he has been recognized within the community; among his accolades is a BritAsia Award.

Public profile

Physically, the available details describe Sanj as approximately 1.75 m (5'9") tall and weighing about 75 kg (165 lbs), with dark brown eyes and black hair. Body measurements listed include a 42-inch chest, 32-inch waist and 14-inch biceps. His musical tastes include DJs and singers such as David Guetta, Sukshinder Shinda, Gurdas Maan and Kuldeep Manak. Favorite foods noted range from aloo parantha to pizza, poutine and meat dishes, and he enjoys fruits such as peaches and grapes.

Personal life

Publicly available information does not provide confirmed details about a spouse, parents or children. His sibling list includes a brother known as Lil’ Sach, identified as a bodybuilder. Sanj’s dating status and many private personal details are not documented in the available record. He has been described as a non-vegetarian who enjoys traveling, partying, photography and listening to music.

Latest updates

Highlights from Sanj’s later career include his work on the 2009 Bollywood remix with Pritam and the 2011 tribute release. His body of work spans club remixes, Bhangra productions and radio, and he continues to be associated with both the Canadian and UK Bhangra communities through past collaborations and released albums.

Editorial Review and Sources

This F4U profile is written from publicly available career and profile information, then reviewed for clarity before publication. If you spot an outdated detail about DJ Sanj, send the page URL and a reliable correction source to f4udotin@gmail.com.

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Recent Work

Twist (remix) — Love Aaj Kal

Music producer (with Pritam Chakraborty) on the 2009 Bollywood remix of the song 'Twist' from the film Love Aaj Kal.

2009
Agiya Sawaad

2011 tribute single released in honor of Punjabi singer Karan MC.

2011
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Career Highlights

  1. Began DJing in 1982, performing Hip Hop and Bhangra in North American nightclubs
  2. Produced and collaborated on Canadian and UK Bhangra hits in the late 1990s
  3. Worked on more than 200 songs and released at least 18 albums
  4. Radio presenter on BBC Asian Network in 2003
  5. Co-produced the 2009 Bollywood remix 'Twist' from Love Aaj Kal with Pritam
  6. Recipient of a BritAsia Award
Reviewed by F4U Editorial Desk

F4U profile pages are prepared from public career information, checked for readability, and updated when reliable correction sources are shared with the editorial team.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was DJ Sanj born?

DJ Sanj was born on 12 April.

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DJ Sanj is known for dJ, Host, Singer, RJ, Music Composer.

What is DJ Sanj’s marital status?

DJ Sanj's marital status is listed as Not Known.