Deshraj Patairiya was an Indian folk singer from Bundelkhand. He is credited for popularizing Bundeli folk music across the country and internationally.
Deshraj Patairiya | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 July 1953 Titani, near Naogaon town of Chhatarpur |
| Died | 5 September 2020 (aged 67) Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Occupation | Folk singer |
| Known for | Radheyshyam Ramayan, Ram Vivah, Pushp Vaatika |
Early life
editPatairiya was born in Tindani in the Chhatarpur district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, on 25 July 1953. After graduating from high school, he earned a diploma in music. He was posted in the health department and performed songs at evening parties.
Career
editIn 1972 he was a stage performer and started singing for Chhatarpur Akashvani Kendra. During the 1980s, when cassettes of folk music arrived on the market, Patairiya became a folk singer.[citation needed]
Death
editDeshraj Patairiya died on September 5, 2020, at the age of 67. He reportedly died of a heart attack.[1][2][3][4] He is credited with composing a record 10,000 folk songs across five decades.[5]
Discography
edit| Year | Album/Single Track | Record Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Moro Kaanto Nikaro Vol.1 | T-Series (company) |
| Radha Bitiya Vol-2 | T-Series (company) | |
| 1995 | Mela Khon Machal Gayi | T-Series (company) |
| Radheshyam Ramayan(Shree Ram Janam) | T-Series (company) | |
| Mela Khon Machal Gayi | T-Series (company) | |
| 1996 | Mose Vyah Karale Pyari | T-Series (company) |
| Banaras Gendiya Na Ghalo Vivah Geet(Banna Geet) | T-Series (company) | |
| Lala Hardol Ka Janam | T-Series (company) | |
| Je Din Katat Nahin Kaate | T-Series (company) | |
| Moro Byaav Ave Na Bhao | T-Series (company) | |
| Lala Hardaul Ka Bhaat | T-Series (company) | |
| Daaru Pee Ke Aa Gaye Saiyan | T-Series (company) | |
| Main To Aesai Kunwaro Rao | T-Series (company) | |
| Banaras Gendiya Na Ghalo Vivah Geet(Banna Geet) | T-Series (company) | |
| Cheel Gaadi Se Dilli Ghumaiyo | T-Series (company) | |
| 1997 | Radheyshyam Ramayan (Kekai Ka Kop) Vol-6 | T-Series (company) |
| Ram Vivah Vol-5 | T-Series (company) | |
| Dhanush Yagya | T-Series (company) |
References
edit- ^ India Today (5 September 2020). "Bundelkhand folk singer Deshraj Pateriya dies at 67". www.indiatoday.in.
- ^ "Shri Deshraj Pateriya enriched regional folk music CM Shri Chouhan expresses grief over demise of Shri Pateria". mpinfo.org. 5 September 2020.
- ^ School Hos (5 September 2020). "Bundelkhand Folk Singer Deshraj Pateriya Died". schoolhos.com. Archived from the original on 13 May 2021. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
- ^ msn News (5 September 2020). "Bundelkhand folksinger Deshraj Pateriya dies at 67". msn.com/.
- ^ The Asian Age (6 September 2020). "Famous Bundeli Folk Singer Dies" – via PressReader.
External links
edit- Deshraj Patairiya on Gaana