BBC - Asian Network - Silver Street The Residents

Kuljit Singh
Played by Sartaj Garewal

DOB: 4th April 1977
FAMILY: Father Amrit. Kuljit's mum died when he was young.
LIVES: With Jodie at Mani's house
WORK: Kuljit has opened a recording studio next to the Pumpworks and is working hard to get it off the ground.
CHARACTER: Quick witted, resourceful and a bit of a charmer, Kuljit has always been able to look after himself. He doesn't like to rely on other people and had only ever really trusted Sway until he got together with Jodie. He's bright and ambitious, and would love to make his fortune through music - his greatest passion.
STAR SIGN : Aries

Kuljit

"Sway and me were doing ok in London but then...well, let's just say things got a bit "messy". There was some dodgy dealing going on and we had to split - and so that's how we ended up in Silver Street . I like the place actually, it's got potential. There's some sound people here - us two chancers landed on our feet. I mean Mani gave us a job and a home, so did Imran, and Jodie - she was a life saver when we first arrived.

“Some people might think it's a bit chancy just upping sticks and moving town like me and Sway did , but I've always been able to take care of myself - I've had to. When Mum died, Dad, well, he never quite recovered, and so I learnt to survive on my own. Don't rely on nobody me. I found Jodie of course, and we were solid. With Sway by my side as well, they were all the family I needed.

"When I finally got my dad back, all my efforts went into keeping him at home with me and making sure he never has to go back into that hospital. It was a terrible shock to see the way he was when I first found him, and I felt so guilty that it was kind of my fault even though I knew deep down I shouldn't blame myself, after all I was only a kid at the time. It's just fantastic that he's been able to make a new life for himself now with Neera. He's got his independence back and I can see him whenever I want without feeling I've got to watch over him all the time. "

"I've got my studio, like I always wanted, thanks to dad and Mani. It’s not the same without Sway though. But I had to let him go after he went behind my back with Jodie. The end of two dream partnerships…”