Deshraj Patairiya was an Indian folk singer from Bundelkhand. He is credited for popularizing Bundeli folk music across the country and internationally.

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

Early life

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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

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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

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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

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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

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  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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