Anup Jalota

Anup Jalota
Jalota in 2011
Born (1953-07-29) 29 July 1953 (age 71)
Nainital, Uttar Pradesh (present–day Uttarakhand), India
NationalityIndian
Alma materUniversity of Lucknow, Bhatkhande Music Institute[1]
OccupationSinger
Spouses
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(separated/divorced in 1984)​
Medha Gujral
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(m. 1994; died 2014)​
Children1
FatherPurshottam Das Jalota
AwardsPadma Shri Award 2012.
HonoursPadma Shri (2012)
Musical career
Also known asBhajan Samraat
OriginPhagwara, Punjab, India
GenresBhajan, Ghazal
Instrument(s)Vocals and Harmonium
Years active1975–present
Websiteanupjalota.in
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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).[2] 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.

  1. ^ "Centenary year of Lucknow University: भजन सम्राट अनूप जलोटा ने 47 साल बाद ली अपनी बीए की डिग्रीwebsite=www.jagran.com".
  2. ^ CRY America Inc.(RDU Chapter)Anup Jalota Sings for CRY. Rdu.cryamerica.org (26 July 1953). Retrieved 5 June 2012.