Top 7 Famous Folk Singers in Rajasthan
India is a nation where different cultures meet and rejoice. These varied cultures follow different languages which further go with the flow of traditions. Rajasthan is one such state in India which is in true sync with its traditional roots. The singers here have same exquisite vibe which can be seen in their performances. Here’s bringing you a list of Rajasthani singers who are renowned in the music industry:
1. Ila Arun
Ila Arun, a renowned Rajasthani folk singer and an Indian actress, is known for her stout and husky voice which has gone all famous with Bollywood songs including “Choli Ke Peeche”, from the movie Khalnayak, “Ghup Chup” from the movie Karan Arjun, and “Ringa Ringa” from the movie Slumdog Millionaire. Ila has acted in various famous Bollywood movies such as Jodha Akbar, Shaadi Ke Side Effects, and Begum Jaan.
2. Mame Khan
Mame Khan is a folk singer from Rajasthan who has rendered his voice as playback singer for numerous Bollywood movies like Luck By Chance, I Am, No One Killed Jessica, Mirzya, and Sonchiriya.
3. Sartaj Khan and Sarwar Khan
Sartaj and Sarwar are two young boys to have earned a position in Rajasthani folk singing. The duo started their journey by singing in a reality show and slowly achieved recognition after singing for Bollywood film, Aamir Khan starrer “Dangal”. The duo had sung the song “Hannikarark Bapu” for which they drew laurels from all across.
4. Swaroop Khan
This Rajasthani folk singer has sung for a number of hits in the Bollywood industry including “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 has been one of India’s best Rajasthani folk singers during ‘60s and ‘70s who started singing at the age of 10. She slowly she gained popularity across the nation and was granted Padma Shri in Arts field by the government of India in 1982. Few of her popular songs include Kesariya Balam and Mumal.
6. Rapperiya Baalam
Ashok Manda Bishnoi 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.