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Anoop
Jalota, also known as Anup Jalota, (born 29 July 1953) is an Indian singer
and musician, best known for his performances in the Hindu devotional music
bhajan and the Urdu form of poetry, ghazal.
He is
popularly known as the "Bhajan Samraat" (Emperor of Bhajans).[1]
Padma Shri for 2012 has been conferred upon him in the field of Art-Indian
Classical Music- Vocal by Government of India.
Career
Jalota
started his musical career as a chorus singer in All India Radio. He is
usually backed by a santoor player, dholak player, sarod player, sarangi
player, violinist, sitar player, tabla player and 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 was
also the presenter of the program Dharam Aur Hum, telecast in Star Plus from
2002 to 2005.
He
met Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj in Mumbai and agreed to release several
CDs of his compositions.[3] In 2008 he recorded the title song "Golden
Memorable Yaadein" for the CD "Noorani Chehra" produced by
Shaukat (Sam) Kassam to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of HH the Aga Khan.
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