Anup Jalota
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Anup Jalota (born 29 July 1953) is an India
n singer/musician, best known for his performances in the Indian musical form, the bhajan
and the Urdu form of poetry: ghazal
.
He is popularly known as the Bhajan Samraat (Emperor of Bhajans).
to Purushottam Das Jalota, a renowned exponent of bhajan
and hails from the Sham Chowrasi Gharana of Punjab. He was educated in Lucknow
, Uttar Pradesh
. He was married to singer Sonali Jalota until their divorce. Sonali's second marriage was with Roop Kumar Rathod
, once Anup Jalota's tabla
player and friend. Anup's brother, Ajay Jalota, currently lives in California
. He has one older brother Anil Jalota and two sisters Anjali Dhir and Anita Mehra.
. He is usually backed by a santoor
player, a dholak
player, a sarod
player, a sarangi
player, a violin
ist, a sitar
player, a tabla
player and a 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 can sing in 8 different language
s. He has recorded over 1,500 bhajans, ghazals and songs. He has performed over 5,000 live concerts spread over 400 cities on five continents. In over 30 years, he has released more than 200 albums of bhajans and ghazals.
For Anup the first two marriages ended in disaster but the third gave him all the happiness in the world. Today, he is happy with his wife and son and has now erased the earlier two bitter memories.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n singer/musician, best known for his performances in the Indian musical form, the bhajan
Bhajan
A Bhajan is any type of Indian devotional song. It has no fixed form: it may be as simple as a mantra or kirtan or as sophisticated as the dhrupad or kriti with music based on classical ragas and talas. It is normally lyrical, expressing love for the Divine...
and the Urdu form of poetry: ghazal
Ghazal
The ghazal is a poetic form consisting of rhyming couplets and a refrain, with each line sharing the same meter. A ghazal may be understood as a poetic expression of both the pain of loss or separation and the beauty of love in spite of that pain. The form is ancient, originating in 6th century...
.
He is popularly known as the Bhajan Samraat (Emperor of Bhajans).
Early life
Anup Jalota was born in Nainital, UttarakhandUttarakhand
Uttarakhand , formerly Uttaranchal, is a state in the northern part of India. It is often referred to as the Land of Gods due to the many holy Hindu temples and cities found throughout the state, some of which are among Hinduism's most spiritual and auspicious places of pilgrimage and worship...
to Purushottam Das Jalota, a renowned exponent of bhajan
Bhajan
A Bhajan is any type of Indian devotional song. It has no fixed form: it may be as simple as a mantra or kirtan or as sophisticated as the dhrupad or kriti with music based on classical ragas and talas. It is normally lyrical, expressing love for the Divine...
and hails from the Sham Chowrasi Gharana of Punjab. He was educated in Lucknow
Lucknow
Lucknow is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh in India. Lucknow is the administrative headquarters of Lucknow District and Lucknow Division....
, Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh abbreviation U.P. , is a state located in the northern part of India. With a population of over 200 million people, it is India's most populous state, as well as the world's most populous sub-national entity...
. He was married to singer Sonali Jalota until their divorce. Sonali's second marriage was with Roop Kumar Rathod
Roop Kumar Rathod
-Personal life:Roopkumar is the son of the late Pandit Chaturbhuj Rathod, the classical luminary – an exponent of the rare and arguably the oldest style of singing i.e. Dhrupad. He belonged to the “Aditya Gharana of Jamnagar”. Pandit Rathod has trained and groomed many well known names like...
, once Anup Jalota's tabla
Tabla
The tabla is a popular Indian percussion instrument used in Hindustani classical music and in popular and devotional music of the Indian subcontinent. The instrument consists of a pair of hand drums of contrasting sizes and timbres...
player and friend. Anup's brother, Ajay Jalota, currently lives in California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. He has one older brother Anil Jalota and two sisters Anjali Dhir and Anita Mehra.
Career
Jalota started his musical career as a chorus singer in All India RadioAll India Radio
All India Radio , officially known since 1956 as Akashvani , is the radio broadcaster of India and a division of Prasar Bharati. Established in 1936, it is the sister service of Prasar Bharati's Doordarshan, the national television broadcaster. All India Radio is one of the largest radio networks...
. He is usually backed by a santoor
Santoor
The santoor is an ancient stringed musical instrument, native to Kashmir and Iran. It is a trapezoid-shaped hammered dulcimer often made of walnut, with seventy two strings. The special-shaped mallets are lightweight and are held between the index and middle fingers...
player, a dholak
Dholak
The Dholak is a North Indian, Pakistani and Nepalese double-headed hand-drum Madal. The name dholki may also refer to a slightly different instrument that uses high-pitch tabla style syahi masala on its treble skin. This instrument is also known as Naal or Dholki....
player, a sarod
Sarod
The sarod is a stringed musical instrument, used mainly in Indian classical music. Along with the sitar, it is the most popular and prominent instrument in the classical music of Hindustan...
player, a sarangi
Sarangi
The Sārangī is a bowed, short-necked string instrument of India which is originated from Rajasthani folk instruments. It plays an important role in India's Hindustani classical music tradition...
player, a violin
Violin
The violin is a string instrument, usually with four strings tuned in perfect fifths. It is the smallest, highest-pitched member of the violin family of string instruments, which includes the viola and cello....
ist, a sitar
Sitar
The 'Tablaman' is a plucked stringed instrument predominantly used in Hindustani classical music, where it has been ubiquitous since the Middle Ages...
player, a tabla
Tabla
The tabla is a popular Indian percussion instrument used in Hindustani classical music and in popular and devotional music of the Indian subcontinent. The instrument consists of a pair of hand drums of contrasting sizes and timbres...
player and a guitarist
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
. 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 can sing in 8 different language
Language
Language may refer either to the specifically human capacity for acquiring and using complex systems of communication, or to a specific instance of such a system of complex communication...
s. He has recorded over 1,500 bhajans, ghazals and songs. He has performed over 5,000 live concerts spread over 400 cities on five continents. In over 30 years, he has released more than 200 albums of bhajans and ghazals.
Personal life
Anup Jalota is married to Medha, niece of former Indian Prime Minister, Inder Kumar Gujral. They have a 14 year old son, Aryaman, studying in Mumbai, India.For Anup the first two marriages ended in disaster but the third gave him all the happiness in the world. Today, he is happy with his wife and son and has now erased the earlier two bitter memories.
Recognition
Anup Jalota earned a record number of 100 certified gold, platinum and muti-platinum discs.Discography
The popular Bhajans and ghazals for which he is credited the most are given below- Aisi Lagi Lagan
- Chaand Angdaiyaan Le Raha Hai
- Tumhare Shahar Ka Mausam
- Main Nazar Se Pee Raha Hoon
- Hum Se Achi to Kahin Aaine ki Khismat Hogi
- Rukh Se Parda Hata De
- La Pila De Saqiya
- Shree Hanuman Chalisa
- Mere Kabr Par Pate Huye
- Tum Kya Samjho Tum Kya Jano
- Kategi Ye Zindagi Ab Rote Rote
- Laga Chunari Mein Daag
- Rang De Chunariya
- Prabhuji Tum Chandan Hum Pani
External links
- Virtual Fan Club of Anupji… Devotional Harmony
- Anup Jalota Bay Area USA Live Concert 28th Aug 2009
- Listen Anup Jalota Online
- Anup Jalota - Official website
- Anup Jalota @ Last.fm (Listening examples)
- http://mysticamusic.com/anup-jalota.php
