| Hiralal Yadav | |
|---|---|
 President Ram Nath Kovind felicitates Hiralal Yadav with Padma Shri | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 1925/1926 |
| Origin | Varanasi, India |
| Died | (aged 93) |
| Genres | Kajri, Birha |
| Occupations | Singer, musician |
| Labels | T-Series, Smithsonian Folkways Recordings / Auvidis-UNESCO, Rama Cassettes |
| Awards: Padma Shri (2019) Yash Bharti Award (2015) | |
Hiralal Yadav (1925/1926 – 12 May 2019) was an Indian folk singer, who was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India in 2019. He was awarded the Yash Bharti Award in 2015.
Discography
Selected albums
| Year | Album's Name | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Devar Bhabhi Ki Holi | T-Series |
| 1993 | Ram Bhakt Ghurhu Kisan | T-Series |
| 1995 | Jhoori Sangram Singh | T-Series |
| 1997 | Chabda Chatti Peeta | T-Series |
| 2001 | Gadhavat Swami Sadguru Bhajan | T-Series |
| 2014 | India: North Indian Folk Music | Smithsonian Folkways Recordings / Auvidis-UNESCO |
Honours
- Padma Shri in 2019 from the Government of India
- Yash Bharti Award in 2015 from the Government of Uttar Pradesh
- Tagore Akademi Award in 2011 from the Sangeet Natak Akademi
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1993-94 from the Sangeet Natak Akademi
Death
At the age of 93, he died on 12 May 2019. PM Narendra Modi paid homage to Hiralal Yadav.
On 14 May 2019, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met his family and paid condolence to the family members.
See also
References
- Padma Shri Awardee Bhojpuri singer Hiralal Yadav passes away at 93
- ^ "List of Padma Awardees 2019" (PDF). Padmaawards.gov.in. Government of India.
- Chaturvedi, Ajay (26 January 2019). "70 वां गणतंत्र दिवसः लोक गायकी के सरताज हीरालाल को जीवन की सांझ में मिला पद्न पुरस्कार/" (in Hindi). Patrika.
- "PM Modi government recognised my father's talent: Hiralal Yadav's son on Padma Shri award". New Indian Express. 26 January 2016. Archived from the original on 4 February 2019.
- "10 from UP get Padma Shri award". The Times of India. 26 January 2019.
- ^ "Hira Lal Yadav". Sangeetnatak.gov.in. Archived from the original on 9 September 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
- "Bhojpuri folk singer Hiralal Yadav dies at 93". Business Standard. 12 May 2019.
- "Bhojpuri folk singer Hiralal Yadav passes away, PM Modi pays homage". The Times of India. 13 May 2019.
- "CM Yogi meets Padma Shri late Hiralal Yadav's family in Varanasi". Business Standard. 14 May 2019.
- "मुख्यमंत्री योगी आदित्यनाथ ने बिरहा गायक पद्मश्री हीरा लाल यादव को दी श्रद्धांजलि" (in Hindi). Dainik Jagaran. 14 May 2019.
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