Deshraj Patairiya

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Deshraj Patairiya
Born(1953-07-25)25 July 1953
Titani, near Naogaon town of Chhatarpur
Died5 September 2020(2020-09-05) (aged 67)
OccupationFolk singer
Known forRadheyshyam 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.

Early life[edit]

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]

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]

Deshraj 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]

  1. ^ India Today (5 September 2020). "Bundelkhand folk singer Deshraj Pateriya dies at 67". www.indiatoday.in.
  2. ^ "Shri Deshraj Pateriya enriched regional folk music CM Shri Chouhan expresses grief over demise of Shri Pateria". mpinfo.org. 5 September 2020.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ msn News (5 September 2020). "Bundelkhand folksinger Deshraj Pateriya dies at 67". msn.com/.
  5. ^ The Asian Age (6 September 2020). "Famous Bundeli Folk Singer Dies" – via PressReader.

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