Anup Jalota
Anup Jalota, (born 29 July 1953) is an Indian singer, musician and actor, best known for his contributions to the Bhajan genre of Indian music. He is popularly known as the "Bhajan Samraat" (Emperor of Bhajans). The Padma Shri was awarded to him by the Government of India in 2012. He was a contestant on the reality show Bigg Boss 12.
Anup Jalota | |
|---|---|
Jalota in 2011 | |
| Born | 29 July 1953 Nainital, Uttarakhand, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | University of Lucknow, Bhatkhande Music Institute |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Spouses | Sonali Sheth (separated/divorced in 1984)Medha Gujral
(m. 1994; died 2014) |
| Children | 1 |
| Parent |
|
| Awards | Padma Shri Award 2012. |
| Honours | Padma Shri (2012) |
| Musical career | |
| Origin | Phagwara, Punjab, India |
| Genres | Bhajan, Ghazal |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals and Harmonium |
| Website | anupjalota |
| Signature | |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.