Anup Jalota
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.jpg) Anup Jalota at Bhubaneswar, Orissa |
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| Born | 29 July 1953 |
| Origin | Nainital, India |
| Genres | Bhajans |
| Occupations | Vocalist |
| Years active | 1985–present |
Anup Jalota (Hindi: अनुप जलोटा}{Urdu: انوپ جلوٹا) (born 29 July 1953) is an Indian singer/musician, best known for his performances in the Indian musical form, the bhajan and the Urdu form of poetry: ghazal.
He is popularly known as the Bhajan Samraat (Emperor of Bhajans).[1] Padmashree for 2012 has been conferred upon him in the field of Art-Indian Classical Music- Vocal
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[edit] Early life
Anup Jalota was born in Nainital, Uttarakhand to Purushottam Das Jalota, a renowned exponent of bhajan and hails from the Sham Chowrasi Gharana of Punjab. He was educated in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Anup's brother, Ajay Jalota, currently lives in California. He has one older brother Anil Jalota and two sisters Anjali Dhir and Anita Mehra.
[edit] Career
Jalota started his musical career as a chorus singer in All India Radio. He is usually backed by a santoor player, a dholak player, a sarod player, a sarangi player, a violinist, a sitar player, a tabla player and a guitarist. Some of his popular bhajans include: Aisi Lagi Lagan, Main Nahi Makhan Khayo, Rang De Chunariya, Jag Me Sundar Hai Do Naam, and Chadariya Jhini Re Jhini.
He can sing in 8 different languages[citation needed]. He has recorded over 1,500 bhajans, ghazals and songs[citation needed]. He has performed over 5,000 live concerts spread over 400 cities on five continents. In over 30 years, he has released more than 200 albums of bhajans and ghazals.[citation needed]
He met Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj in Mumbai and agreed to release several CDs of his compositions.[2]
[edit] Personal life
For Anup the first two marriages ended in divorce. Currently, Anup Jalota is married to Medha, niece of former Indian Prime Minister, Inder Kumar Gujral.[citation needed] They have a 14 year old son, Aryaman, studying in Mumbai, India.[citation needed]
[edit] Recognition
Anup Jalota earned a record number of 100 certified gold, platinum and muti-platinum discs.
[edit] Discography
The popular Bhajans and ghazals for which he is credited the most are given below
- Aisi Lagi Lagan
- Chaand Angdaiyaan Le Raha Hai
- Tumhare Shahar Ka Mausam
- Main Nazar Se Pee Raha Hoon
- Hum Se Achi to Kahin Aaine ki Khismat Hogi
- Rukh Se Parda Hata De
- La Pila De Saqiya
- Shree Hanuman Chalisa
- Mere Kabr Par Pate Huye
- Tum Kya Samjho Tum Kya Jano
- Kategi Ye Zindagi Ab Rote Rote
- Laga Chunari Mein Daag[1]
- Rang De Chunariya
- Prabhuji Tum Chandan Hum Pani
[edit] References
- ^ a b http://rdu.cryamerica.org/events/anup_jalota/anup_jalota_more.htm
- ^ Rang De with Anup Jalota at Radha Madhav Dham, Austin. Oct 20 2011. Indo-American News. Retrieved 15th December 2011.
[edit] External links
- Virtual Fan Club of Anupji… Devotional Harmony
- Anup Jalota Bay Area USA Live Concert 28th Aug 2009
- Listen Anup Jalota Online
- Anup Jalota - Official website
- Anup Jalota @ Last.fm (Listening examples)
- http://mysticamusic.com/anup-jalota.php
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