 | This article is an orphan, as no other articles link to it. Please introduce links to this page from related articles; try the Find link tool for suggestions. |
Gafruddin Mewati Jogi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Deeg, Bharatpur district, Rajasthan, India |
| Occupation | Folk musician |
| Known for | Bhapang |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2026) |
Gafruddin Mewati Jogi is an Indian folk musician from Rajasthan, known for performing the traditional musical instrument bhapang.[1][2][3]
Contents
Early life[edit | edit source]
Gafruddin Mewati Jogi is from Deeg in Bharatpur district of Rajasthan.[4][5]
Some reports identify him with the Mewati Jogi community associated with folk music traditions in the region.[4][6]
Career[edit | edit source]
He performs using the bhapang, a traditional single-string instrument associated with folk music in Rajasthan and adjoining regions.[1][2]
Media reports describe his performances as being associated with regional folk traditions of the Mewat region.[2][7]
Coverage in regional media has also documented his continued involvement in folk performances.[8]
Awards[edit | edit source]
He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2026 by the Government of India.[9][10]
He has been included among recipients recognised for contributions to traditional and folk arts.[11]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Rajasthan folk artist Gafruddin Mewati Jogi to receive Padma Shri for playing bhapang". NDTV Rajasthan. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Padma Shri for folk artists including Gafruddin Mewati Jogi". The Indian Express. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
- ↑ "Padma Shri Gafruddin Mewati Bhapang Artist from Deeg". Patrika. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Padma Shri awardees from Rajasthan: Gafruddin Mewati Jogi profile". Navbharat Times. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
- ↑ "जानिए कौन हैं गफरुद्दीन मेवाती जोगी". Patrika. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
- ↑ "Padma Shri awardee Gafruddin Mewati Jogi interview". ETV Bharat. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
- ↑ "Alwar bhapang maestro Gafruddin Mewati Jogi honoured with Padma Shri". Punjab Kesari. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
- ↑ "गफरुद्दीन मेवाती जोगी: भपांग कला से पहचान". Dainik Bhaskar. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
- ↑ "Padma Awards 2026". Press Information Bureau, Government of India. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
- ↑ "Padma Awards 2026 List" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
- ↑ "Two Rajasthan folk artists honoured with Padma Shri under 'unsung heroes' category". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 15 April 2026.