Hiralal Yadav (1925/1926 – 12 May 2019)[1] was an Indian folk singer, who was awarded the Padma Shri,[2] the fourth highest civilian award in India in 2019.[3][4] He was awarded the Yash Bharti Award in 2015.
Hiralal Yadav | |
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 President Ram Nath Kovind felicitates Hiralal Yadav with Padma Shri | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 1925/1926 |
| Origin | Varanasi, India |
| Died | (aged 93) |
| Genres | Kajri, Birha |
| Occupations | Singer, musician |
| Labels | T-Series, Smithsonian Folkways Recordings / Auvidis-UNESCO, Rama Cassettes |
| Awards: Padma Shri (2019) Yash Bharti Award (2015) | |
Discography
editSelected albums
edit| Year | Album's Name | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Devar Bhabhi Ki Holi | T-Series |
| 1993 | Ram Bhakt Ghurhu Kisan | T-Series |
| 1995 | Jhoori Sangram Singh | T-Series |
| 1997 | Chabda Chatti Peeta | T-Series |
| 2001 | Gadhavat Swami Sadguru Bhajan | T-Series |
| 2014 | India: North Indian Folk Music | Smithsonian Folkways Recordings / Auvidis-UNESCO |
Honours
edit- Padma Shri in 2019 from the Government of India[2]
- Yash Bharti Award in 2015 from the Government of Uttar Pradesh[5]
- Tagore Akademi Award in 2011 from the Sangeet Natak Akademi[6]
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1993-94 from the Sangeet Natak Akademi[6]
Death
editAt the age of 93, he died on 12 May 2019.[7] PM Narendra Modi paid homage to Hiralal Yadav.[8]
On 14 May 2019, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met his family[9] and paid condolence to the family members.[10]
See also
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References
edit- ^ Padma Shri Awardee Bhojpuri singer Hiralal Yadav passes away at 93
- ^ a b "List of Padma Awardees 2019" (PDF). Padmaawards.gov.in. Government of India.
- ^ Chaturvedi, Ajay (26 January 2019). "70 वां गणतंत्र दिवसः लोक गायकी के सरताज हीरालाल को जीवन की सांझ में मिला पद्न पुरस्कार/" (in Hindi). Patrika.
- ^ "PM Modi government recognised my father's talent: Hiralal Yadav's son on Padma Shri award". New Indian Express. 26 January 2016. Archived from the original on 4 February 2019.
- ^ "10 from UP get Padma Shri award". The Times of India. 26 January 2019.
- ^ a b "Hira Lal Yadav". Sangeetnatak.gov.in. Archived from the original on 9 September 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
- ^ "Bhojpuri folk singer Hiralal Yadav dies at 93". Business Standard. 12 May 2019.
- ^ "Bhojpuri folk singer Hiralal Yadav passes away, PM Modi pays homage". The Times of India. 13 May 2019.
- ^ "CM Yogi meets Padma Shri late Hiralal Yadav's family in Varanasi". Business Standard. 14 May 2019.
- ^ "मुख्यमंत्री योगी आदित्यनाथ ने बिरहा गायक पद्मश्री हीरा लाल यादव को दी श्रद्धांजलि" (in Hindi). Dainik Jagaran. 14 May 2019.
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