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 |
Deshraj Patairiya was an Indian folk singer from Bundelkhand. He is credited for popularizing Bundeli folk music across the country and internationally. He died at the age of 67 on 5 September 2020, after reportedly suffering a heart attack.[1][2][3][4] He is credited with composing a record 10,000 folk songs across five decades.[5]
Early life[edit | edit source]
Patairiya 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[edit | edit source]
In 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[edit | edit source]
Deshraj Patairiya passed away on September 5, 2020. He reportedly died of a heart attack.
Discography[edit | edit source]
| Year | Album/Single Track | Record Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Moro Kaanto Nikaro Vol.1 | T-Series (company) |
| 1994 | Radha Bitiya Vol-2 | T-Series (company) |
| 1995 | Mela Khon Machal Gayi | T-Series (company) |
| 1995 | Radheshyam Ramayan(Shree Ram Janam) | T-Series (company) |
| 1995 | Mela Khon Machal Gayi | T-Series (company) |
| 1996 | Mose Vyah Karale Pyari | T-Series (company) |
| 1996 | Banaras Gendiya Na Ghalo Vivah Geet(Banna Geet) | T-Series (company) |
| 1996 | Lala Hardol Ka Janam | T-Series (company) |
| 1996 | Je Din Katat Nahin Kaate | T-Series (company) |
| 1996 | Moro Byaav Ave Na Bhao | T-Series (company) |
| 1996 | Lala Hardaul Ka Bhaat | T-Series (company) |
| 1996 | Daaru Pee Ke Aa Gaye Saiyan | T-Series (company) |
| 1996 | Main To Aesai Kunwaro Rao | T-Series (company) |
| 1996 | Banaras Gendiya Na Ghalo Vivah Geet(Banna Geet) | T-Series (company) |
| 1996 | Cheel Gaadi Se Dilli Ghumaiyo | T-Series (company) |
| 1997 | Radheyshyam Ramayan (Kekai Ka Kop) Vol-6 | T-Series (company) |
| 1997 | Ram Vivah Vol-5 | T-Series (company) |
| 1997 | Dhanush Yagya | T-Series (company) |
Reference[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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". pressreader.com/.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Deshraj Patairiya on Gaana