Jang Bahadur Singh

Jang Bahadur Singh
Jang Bahadur Singh in his early days
Born	1920 Kausar, Siwan, Bihar, India
Other names	Sher-e-Bihar
Occupation(s)	Folk Singer, Wrestler
Years active	1942 – 1975
Spouse	Mahesha Devi
Children	2
Musical career
Genres	Old Bhojpuri Folk, Bhairavi, Bhajan, Nirgun, Ghazals
Instrument	Vocals

Jang Bahadur Singh is an Indian 102 year old Bhojpuri folk singer and wrestler, who was very popular in 1940s to 1970s in Bihar, Jharkhand & Bengal Region. He is an ardent follower of Mahatma Gandhi and his principles. He was born in Kausad village in Siwan district of Bihar on 10 December 1920. He is singer of 'Vyas Style', a genre of Bhojpuri folk singing. He was a celebrated wrestlers in Bihar and Bengal Region. He was given the title of Sher-e-Bihar when he defeated a heavy weight wrestler from Bengal side. He used to inspire the youth to fight for freedom by singing patriotic songs, for which he was also imprisoned by the British. Now a days, he resides in his paternal village living his remaining years of life in oblivion.

Early Life

Jang Bahadur Singh was born in Kausar Village of Siwan district of Bihar on 10 December 1920. His father Vishun Singh was a farmer and her mother Dharohara Devi was a home-maker. His father had nine sons from three marriages. His father left his mother alone with three sons. She brought up all three children on her own. He is elder in all three. His one younger brother named Ramdev Singh was a famous labour leader.