Swaroop Khan is an Indian folk singer belonging to Langa family in Jodhpur

Jodhpur

Jodhpur , is the second largest city in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is located west from the state capital, Jaipur and from the city of Ajmer. It was formerly the seat of a princely state of the same name, the capital of the kingdom known as Marwar...

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Early life

Swaroop Khan was born to a folk singer in a small village near by Jodhpur. The only profession of the people of this and neighbouring village is singing. Likewise, Swaroop's parents too are deeply associated with singing. Swaroop learned singing from his parents and even plays Khadtal and Morchang. He learned a wide range of traditional folk songs and Sufi music from his father.

Career

Swaroop Khan participated in Indian Idol 5

Indian Idol 5

The Fifth Season of Indian Idol started broadcasting from April 26, 2010, on Sony TV. Anu Malik returned as the judge while Salim Merchant and Sunidhi Chauhan were the two new judges this season. The top-17 finals format is used in this season, one among whom will emerge as 'Desh Ki Awaaz'...

 at the age of 19. He performed above expectations but was eliminated after facing public votes in second last episode on 3rd August 2010.
Post Indian Idol, Bappi Lahiri

Bappi Lahiri

Bappi Lahiri or Alokesh Lahiri , born 27 November 1952, is a music director in the Hindi film industry. He pioneered the use of disco music in Indian cinema and sang some of his own compositions. He was popular in the 1980s with films like Disco Dancer, Namak Halaal and Sharaabi among others.-Early...

, signed him on for title song in the forthcoming movie Emotional Atyachar. The recording took place at Bappi Lahiri's studio July 24th.. He has sung Emotional Atyachar title song along with Bappi Lahiri.

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