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MUSKAN GOSWAMI
RAJASTHANI
singers that you should listen to
India is a place where different cultures meet and rejoice. These varied cultures follow different languages and traditions.
Rajasthan is one such state in India which is in true sync with its traditional roots. Even the singers from Rajasthan carry
the same exquisite vibe in their performances. Here’s brining you a list of Rajasthani singers who are renowned in the music
industry:
3. Sartaj Khan and Sarwar Khan
1. Ila Arun
Sartaj and Sarwar are two of the youngest
Ila Arun is renowned Rajasthani folk
boys to have earned a position in
singer and an Indian actress. She is
known for her stout and husky voice. Ila Rajasthani folk singing. Sarwar Khan is a
12-year-old boy and Sartaj Khan is only 11
has sung various songs for Bollywood
years old. The duo started their journey
including “Choli Ke Peeche”, from the
movie Khalnayak, “Ghup Chup” from the by singing in a reality show and slowly
achieved recognition. The boys fit fame
movie Karan Arjun, and “Ringa Ringa”
from the movie Slumdog Millionaire. Ila when they sang for a popular Bollywood
film, Aamir Khan starrer “Dangal”. The
has acted in various famous Bollywood
movies as well. These include the likes of duo had sung the song “Hannikarark
Jodha Akbar, Shaadi Ke Side Effecrs, and Bapu” for which they have received
immense appreciation.
Begum Jaan.
2. Mame Khan
Mame Khan is a folk singer from
Rajasthan who was exposed to folk music
from childhood. He has been playback
singer for numerous Bollywood movies
like Luck By Chance, I Am, No One Killed
Jessica, Mirzya, and Sonchiriya. In the
2nd season of Coke Studio @ MTV, Mame
got featured along with Amit Trivedi, the
duo performed the track “Chaudhary”.
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4.Swaroop Khan
This Rajasthani folk singer came into
prominence after becoming one of the
top 10 contestants in a season of Indian
Idol. Ever since then, he has sung for
a number of hits in the Bollywood
industry. Some of his incredible songs
include the likes of “Ghoomar” from the
movie Padmaavat, “Tharki Chokro” from
the movie “PK”, “Bahut Hua Samman”
from the movie Mukkabaaz, and the title
track of the movie Emotional Atyachar.
5. Allah Jilai Bai
She was one of India’s best Rajasthani
folk singers. Allah Jilai Bai was a famous
singer during ‘60s and ‘70s. She started
singing when she was only 10 years
old and slowly she gained popularity
across the nation. In 1982, she was
granted Padma Shri in Arts field by the
government of India. Few of her popular
songs include Kesariya Balam and
Mumal.
6. Rapperiya Baalam
Ashok Manda Bishnoi who is known
by his stage name Rapperiya Baalam
is a Rajasthan based singer. Ashok is
known for being a rapper, a song writer,
a music composer and a producer. He is
known for creating experimental songs in
Rajasthani folk music. His song “Mharo
Rajasthan” featuring Swaroop Khan,
made him popular across the nation.
Later, he released many other hits like
“Hariyala Banna”, “Jaipur Anthem”,
“Des Padharo Sa”, and
“Dil Mere”.